Employee Health & Wellness Resources – Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

To help build their vision of creating a healthy workplace environment, the health and wellness team has developed a list of useful resources for staff members.

Topics include physical activity, nutrition, mental health and more. Feel free to contact the team if you have any ideas, feedback or new initiatives to help build a healthier workplace!

View the useful resources below to assist with creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle.

EFAP – Employee and Family Assistance Program

Pacific Blue Cross – My Good Health

Nutritious ideas to keep a healthy lifestyle.

Cookspiration – Dietitian Services HealthLink BC (toll free 8-1-1)
Dietitians of Canada
Diabetes Canada 250-758-4223
Canadian Diabetes Association Healthy Living Calendar 2017
Eatracker
The Food Reconnection 1-604-798-6241
Lose lt
Mapmyfitness
MyFitnessPal
Nanaimo Farmers’ Markets – Email; call 250-751-1556;1-800-663-7337 or ndfm@shaw.ca
Mynetdiary
Public Health Agency of Canada
Vancouver Island Health Authority
BMI Calculator
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide – First Nations, Inuit & Metis
Canadian Cancer Society – Nutrition and Fitness

Resources for staff who have questions about mental health.

Island Health Crisis Line ;1-888-494-3888
Alcoholics Anonymous 250-753-7513; nanaimoaa@shaw.ca
Al-Anon Family Groups 250-758-8767 or 250-756-3068
Anxiety BC – Crisis Line 250 310-6789 (24 hours a day / 7 days a week)
Bounce Back – Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division 1-866-639-0522
Tips for a Good Nights Sleep – National Sleep Foundation
Edgewood – Addiction Help Services & Treatment Centre 250-751-0111 or 1-800-683-0111
Here to Help – Mental Health and Substance Use Information 1-800-661-2121