Our Health Promotion and Wellness program offers welcoming, community-based nutrition education and other supports to help people build knowledge and skills for their health and well-being. Nutrition groups and workshops continue and are offered periodically throughout the year. Physical activity groups have been temporarily suspended effective April 1, 2026; please see the important notice and alternative resources below.
Health Promotion & Wellness
Nutrition programs continue; physical activity programs are temporarily suspended.
Overview
Nutrition Programs
Feeding Your Toddler
Practical nutrition guidance for parents and caregivers of children from 12 months to 3 years.
View programFeeding Your Baby
Nutrition information for parents and caregivers of babies from 4 to 9 months.
View programHealthy Eating for Healthy Brains
Explore how food choices can support brain health and mental well-being.
View programHealthy Eating for Stronger Bones
Learn about nutrients and food choices that support bone health.
View programHealthy You Program
A six-week group program focused on practical, sustainable healthy lifestyle habits.
View programLifestyle Solutions for Hypertension
Practical food and lifestyle strategies for preventing and managing high blood pressure.
View programHeart Healthy Eating
Learn how food choices and lifestyle strategies can support heart health and cholesterol management.
View programServices Offered
Nutrition workshops and groups offered periodically:
Physical activity programs temporarily suspended:
Gentle Movement and Relaxation
Core Strength
A Balancing Act
Walking Club
Heart Wise Fitness
Additional Notes & Resources
Important Notice: Our centre is temporarily suspending physical activity programming for the next few months as we reallocate resources to respond to urgent community needs for access to primary care.
We recognize that this change may impact our community members and partners, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Participation in physical activity, social connection, and health promotion is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. As a result, as an alternative to our programming, we encourage you to explore the following free and low-cost options available in Ottawa, with a focus on Sandy Hill and Lowertown.
City-wide programs:
Local programs (Sandy Hill and Lowertown):
If you need help finding programs that meet your needs, please reach out to our team noted below:
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
221 Nelson Street, Ottawa, ON