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!
Your Health & Wellness Team
Bonnie Spry
HR Manager, Health & Wellness
Useful resources to assist staff with creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle.
EFAP – Your Employee and Family Assistance Program
Pacific Blue Cross – My Good Health
A holistic, integrated approach to pain management.
Nutritious ideas to keep a healthy lifestyle.
Cookspiration – Dietitian Services HealthLink BC (toll free 8-1-1)
Diabetes Canada 250-758-4223
Canadian Diabetes Association Healthy Living Calendar 2017
The Food Reconnection 1-604-798-6241
Nanaimo Farmers’ Markets – Email info@tourismnanaimo.com; call 250-751-1556;1-800-663-7337 or ndfm@shaw.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada
Vancouver Island Health Authority
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
Regular exercise is positively related to wellness. It can reduce stress, boost memory and improve your mental health.
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
City of Nanaimo Parks Recreation and Environment 250-756-5200
Fitness World Corporate Partnership to benefit staff members
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fun and Fitness
ParticipAction Tips for Adults to Get Moving
Canadian Cancer Society – Nutrition and Fitness
