Health Promotion / Wellness Programs

The Community Health Centre offers many health and wellness programs and everyone is welcome to participate.

Many of our programs are offered in our neighbouring communities and most programs are FREE of charge.

**please refer to the monthly program calendar for exercise locations and times, due to COVID-19 guidelines our programming has changed** Click here

Please call the centre for times and dates of programs you are interested in!

North Lambton (Forest)
Tel: (519) 786-4545

West Lambton (Sarnia)
Tel: (519) 344-3017

To register for group programs click here .

SENIORS

Coffee Time

The NLCHC provides a schedule meeting place for coffee, socializing and health information.

Everyone Welcome!

Forest, Crozier Hall – Every Friday 9:30-11am (Sept-June)

Arkona, Ochard view Apartments- Every Friday 9:30-11am (Sept-June)

Kettle Point, Elders Lodge -Every other Monday 10-11am (Sept-June)

Young at Heart Seniors Dinner

Facilitated by NLCHC volunteers, a healthy hot lunch is provided on the First Wednesday of each month from October to June.

The cost is $8.00 per person with an entertainment program following the luncheon.

Call today to reserve your spot! 519-786-4545 ext. 0

Offered at the Forest location only.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Pre Natal Classes

This Lambton Public Health program teaches parents what to expect with pregnancy and delivery and focuses on a healthy pre-natal lifestyle.

For Registration and Information Click Here!

*There is a fee involved for these classes.

Offered at Sarnia and Forest location only.

Breastfeeding Support

Breast feeding support is offered to all women as availability presents. Moms may book an appointment with a NP, RN or dietitian for assistance and support. Moms may be further referred to a lactation consultant through Lambton Public Health. Breast pumps are available for use for one month with the purchase of their own tubing.

Forest Site: (519) 786-4545, ext. 0
Sarnia Site: (519) 344-3017, ext. 0

Breast Pump Lending Program

The North Lambton CHC has hospital grade breast pumps available for lending for personal use to help you establish breastfeeding. The use of a breast pump is free; however, a breast pumping kit is available to purchase and yours to keep. The use of the North Lambton CHC hospital-grade breast pump is for temporary support at the discretion of North Lambton CHC staff to ensure we can assist as many breastfeeding families as possible. This will ensure fairness to support families with the youngest infants.

To request a breast pump, please complete the online Form and a staff member will connect with you as soon as possible to provide breast pump lending details. Click Here

BREASTFEEDING Resources

Web Sites

Breastfeeding Information for Parents: http://www.breastfeedinginfoforparents.ca/story_html5.html
Best Start Resource Centre by Health Nexus

A) Breastfeeding Matters Booklet: https://resources.beststart.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/B04-E_BF_matters_EN_2020.pdf

B) Breastfeeding Your Early Preterm Baby: https://resources.beststart.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/B23-E-Preterm_Early_BF_EN_FNL_2020.pdf

How to Make Healthy Food Choices while Breastfeeding: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Breastfeeding-Infant-feeding/How-to-make-healthy-choices-while-breastfeeding.aspx
Pregnancy and life with a new baby are not always what you expect: https://resources.beststart.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/M07-B.pdf

Breastfeeding Buddies Program (in partnership with Kitchener Downtown CHC / Wellington Waterloo Health Unit)

ME Breastfeed: A FREE 2-hour Virtual Prenatal Workshop

A fun and great way to lean about:

1) What to expect the first 7 days

2) Positioning your baby

3) Hand Expression and Safe Skin to Skin

4) Where to go for help

Breastfeeding Buddies provides evidence-based information so that you can make an informed decision and meet your breastfeeding goals.

Latch & Learn Series: Join trained peer volunteers on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10-11 am as they host a virtual meet up for breastfeeding parents to connect, ask questions and learn from the experiences of one another.

Topics Include:

Person to Parent: Adjusting to life with a baby and breastfeeding are HUGE learning curves. We want to support you through this adjustment and answer any breastfeeding questions that you have!
Latching Isn’t Easy..Ouch!: Latching and breastfeeding take practice! We can help you improve your latch and show you new positions to breastfeed in! Mastered the latch but still have other breastfeeding questions? Join us!
It’s All About Milk Supply: Many parents wonder if their baby is getting enough milk. Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply and learn about normal feeding patterns. We are also happy to answer other breastfeeding questions!

My Friend the Moon.. Nighttime Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding at night has many hidden benefits for you and your baby. Show up in your PJ’s as we discuss nighttime breastfeeding and tips for getting rest. We are also happy to chat about other breastfeeding topics too!

Coping with Crying: Feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed; especially when breastfeeding is not “working”. Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) to talk about this and ask breastfeeding questions!

Return to Work**: Are you breastfeeding and returning to work /school? Are you wondering how breastfeeding will look at that time? Are you considering weaning, pumping or hand expressing? Come and learn some tricks about how to make the transition back to work/ school while breastfeeding easier! In this session you will learn about your rights at work, breast milk storage, and how to prepare for this new chapter in parenthood! (** this session is offered once every 6 weeks)

Baby and Toddler Food Making Workshops

Meet with a Registered Dietitian and learn how to introduce solids foods to your little one’s meals or discuss health eating strategies for picky eaters. Workshops may include learning how to make homemade baby food or creating a balanced meals giving them the best start possible. Programs are provided in partnership with the Ontario Early Years Centers. Check out their website at www.ontarioearlyyears.ca for a program date and location near you.

Forest Site: (519) 786-4545, ext. 231 Sarnia Site: (519) 344-3017, ext. 225

YOUTH

Afterschool Programming

The Afterschool Program is a FREE healthy lifestyle program for children in grades 1-8. The Program focuses on physical activity, healthy eating, and personal wellness. Children involved in the program will participate in a variety of activities while having fun. The program is delivered from September until June and does not operate during Christmas Holidays, March Break or P.D. Days.

A healthy snack is available at each program day to encourage participants to make healthy food choices and try new things. Children will also participate in the food preparation so that they can learn to recognize, independently prepare and enjoy simple healthy snacks.

Guest Speakers will occasionally visit the program to provide information on many different topics that are relevant to the children and youth. Examples of these topics include healthy eating habits, personal safety, and many more.

Forest:
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Time: 2:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: The Shores Recreation Centre

Thedford:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Thedford Thomas Hall (Thedford Arena)

Watford:
Tuesday and Friday at Centennial Hall until Oct 18^th^, we switch to Watford Arena for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Friday’s
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Centennial Hall

Kettle Point:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Hillside School

Aamjiwnaang:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Aamjiwnaang Community Centre

To register:
Click the link below to submit registration electronically, or print the PDF form and submit to The North Lambton Community Health Centre. Please contact Community Developer, Kandis Tieman at 519-786-4545 ext. 235 with any questions or concerns.

Afterschool Online Registration Form

Download Afterschool Registration Form PDF

HEALTHY LIVING

Garden Fresh Box

EAT FRESH FOR LESS!

In partnership with Lambton Public Health.

The Garden Fresh Box is box full of fresh, healthy, seasonal fruits and vegetables for a great price!

Only $15 for a family sized box and $10 for a single size.

Fruit bag or vegetable bag for $5 each.

Pickup locations available at: Forest, Sarnia, Kettle Point, Arkona, Thedford and Watford.

Orders due 1st Friday of the month.

For more information please call:
(519)786-4545 ext. 231

Craving Change

Change your thinking, change your eating , change you!
5 week searies @ West lambton CHC
See flyer below for more details
Craving Change

Healthy Weights Conversation Session

This program is aimed at assisting individuals interested in health management to make the necessary lifestyle changes through nutrition, stress management and physical activity education.

Call (519) 786-4545, ext. 231 for details.

Healthy Heart Conversation Session

Interested in improving your heart health and lowering your cholesterol?

Learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes through this informal interactive class.

Call (519)786-4545 ext.231 for details.

Smoking Cessation Classes

Stop smoking for FREE! Let us help you by providing the tools, information and support to help you reach your goal. Available to all Health Centre Clients.

Please call Brenda at (519) 786-4545, ext. 265

Living with Depression and Anxiety

An 8 week supportive program for people living with Depression and or Anxiety. Delivered at West Lambton site.

Call (519)344-3017, ext. 0 for details.

Opening Doors

Opening Doors is a FREE Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Program!

This program is for anyone 16+ who is living with a mental illness in the Sarnia-Lambton area.

Cooking Classes
Physical Activity
Art & Conversation
Music Therapy
Volunteerism
Garden Maintenance and Harvest (Seasonal)

Rebecca Everaert-Mental Health Coach

429 Exmouth St. Sarnia, ON
(519)344-3017 Ext. 277

3-59 King St. West Forest, ON
(519)786-4545 Ext. 279

Funded by United Way

Anger Management for Adults

An eight-week series for adults wanting to understand their anger and learn new skills to express their anger appropriately.

Call (519) 344-3017 ext. 237 for details.

Meditation

“Reduces stress and anxiety, Emotional balance, Helps you appreciate life more, Increases self-esteem, Improves concentration and Lowers Blood Pressure”

CONTACT: 519-344-3017 x259

Offered at the Sarnia location only.

EXERCISE

**please refer to the monthly program calendar for exercise locations and times, due to COVID-19 guidelines our programming has changed** Click here

Low Impact- High Beats

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Shores Recreation Centre in Forest

This aerobic style exercise class also include strengthening and balance exercises. Modifications are provided as you follow along with the instructors. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.

Low Impact Exercise

Classes involve walking, cardiovascular exercise, strengthening, balance and stretching exercises. All components of the class can be modified for all fitness levels and abilities. Group uses weights, resistance bands, poles and bars.

Camlachie – Camlachie Community Centre- Mondays & Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m.

-Camlachie United Church – Tuesdays from 10-11a.m.

Thedford – Thedford Legacy Centre – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11 a.m.

Sarnia – Central United Church– Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9 am-10 am Oct-May

(new location to replace Central, coming soon!)

-St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd S. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am-10:30 am Oct – May

-Living Hope Christian Reformed Church, 1281 Exmouth St – Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am-10 am Oct – May

Moore town – Moore town Sports Complex, 1166 Emily St. Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am Oct- May

Brigden – Brigden Fair Grounds, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am-10:30 am November-May

Outdoor Low Impact – June & September

Riverside-Meet at Centennial Park Flag Court, London Rd & Front St N. Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am

Canatara-Meet at Canatara Park Picnic Pavilion, (blue roof) to the right of the band shell. Tuesdays 10 am

Indoor Walking

Everyone is welcome to come and walk indoors.

Watford – Watford Arena Mondays & Thursdays from 9:30 a.m-10 a.m.

Virtual Exercise

Participants join in with ZOOM to participate in a 30 minutes low impact workout using just their own body weight. All exercises can be modified and participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.

Low Impact Exercise- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Shabashi – Fridays 10:00 a.m.

Chair Exercise

Sarnia – St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd S – TBD

Shibashi

Breath and movement, form of Tai Chi, contact for class details.

COOKING

Cooking Buddies

Children’s Cooking classes that meet once a month from October through April.

Children learn hands on cooking, nutrition and physical fitness information.

Classes held in Brigden, Corunna and Pt. Lambton. For children ages 6-11.

Cooking Buddies is funded by Lambton Public Health through the Peer Nutrition Program.

Call (519) 344-3017 ext. 225 for details

Budget Cooking Class “Penny Pinching Pleasers!”

Budget Cooking at its finest! Monthly cooking classes that teach healthy meal preparation in a cost-effective way. New foods are introduced & sampled & new kitchen tips are discussed. Call to register!

Call (519) 344-3017 ext. 225 for details

Offered at Sarnia location only.

Souper Lunch Fridays

Join us in the kitchen and learn to make delicious and nutritious soups!

Call (519) 344-3017 ext. 237

CHRONIC DISEASE FOCUSED

Master Your Health

Learn to take control of your health. Build confidence, create action plan to manage health and deal with everyday challenges when living with chronic disease.

Forest: (519)786-4545 ext. 307
Sarnia: (519)344-3017 ext.259

Chronic Illness Program

The Chronic Illness Program provides patient centred support and education to those living with chronic illness and their caregivers. The goal of the program is to prevent hospital admissions through increased access to care. The team consists of a nurse and a community navigator in collaboration with providers, organizations, individuals, families, and community groups. Multiple strategies and interventions are used to empower individuals to increase control over their health.

The Chronic Illness program has a peer led support group for those living with illness and for their caregivers.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer at the CHC

The support of volunteers is an integral part of our programs and services. If you are interested in sharing your time and talents, please contact us!

Forest: (519) 786-4545, ext. 235
Sarnia: (519)344-3017, ext. 237

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