This course consists of TWO sessions which meet on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. both days. You must attend both sessions.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among people over the age of 18. 

The course will teach you how to  apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

This course is for adults including employers, police officers, hospital staff, first responders, and any caring individuals in the community.

Once registered, you will receive a pre-class work assignment via e-mail and a link for the ZOOM sessions.

Falls are one of the top three causes of nonfatal injuries in adults aged 65 and older.

In this workshop, you'll explore common concerns about falling, discover effective ways to reduce your risk, and participate in gentle Tai Chi and strength and balance exercises. You'll also leave with a personalized action plan to help reduce your risk of falling and improve your confidence.

Join members from the MaineHealth Center for Health Improvement Community Health department at Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals, in partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, to get outdoors and stay active with guided hikes year round.

In February, we have TWO hikes!  The first hike, Thursday, February 6th, will meet at Camden Hills State Park in Belfast at 10:00 a.m.  The second hike, our Full Moon hike at Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport, starts at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11th.  Sign up for BOTH!

Warm layers and water are always recommended! All levels are welcome; however, please leave pets at home.

This group meets at trailheads throughout Knox and Waldo counties one Thursday of each month - but this month we get a bonus hike!

Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. It is an important part of creating an advance directive, which is a written plan that represents your individual preferences and tells others what medical care you want or do not want to receive if you become too ill in the future to tell them.

Join trained advance care planning facilitator Vikki Webster for this workshop at the Rockland Public Library where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directive. Registration is optional; walk-ins welcome.

Join members from the MaineHealth Center for Health Improvement Community Health department at Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals, in partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, to get outdoors and stay active with guided hikes year round.

In February, we have TWO hikes!  The first hike, Thursday, February 6th, will meet at Camden Hills State Park in Belfast at 10:00 a.m.  The second hike, our Full Moon hike at Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport, starts at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11th.  Sign up for BOTH!

For our special night hike, we will meet at the Beech Hill Road trailhead at 5:00 p.m.and hike up the hill together as the full moon rises. The trail is about 0.6 miles of hiking up a gentle, but steady incline. On top of the hill, the historic Beech Nut will be open, the fireplace will be lit, and hot tea will be served. All are welcome!

Clear skies should allow the full moon to illuminate our walk, but participants should bring a flashlight or headlamp. Footwear that accommodates the current hiking conditions are recommended: boots and ice grips may be appropriate if there is ice. 

In case of cloudy weather, the hike will beheld at 5p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th. 

This group meets at trailheads throughout Knox and Waldo counties one Thursday of each month - but this month we get a bonus hike!