The Bloomfield Hub is a welcoming and inclusive space for students to connect and build community.
Open Wednesday – Saturday from 7 pm - 10 pm at the Bloomfield Café (2nd Floor Bloomfield Centre).
- Hub on the Go – follow our social media for details.
- Check out FlourishatX on Instagram for more details about events at The Bloomfield Hub.
Also at the Bloomfield Café, join us for Monday Might evenings, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, for discussions and talks on subjects such as Exam Stress or Adapting to University Life. See the calendar.
Learn to relax. Mindfulness Practice is offered at Wellspring (door near Starbucks) every Tuesday from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Cookies and tea served.
Walking in nature is beneficial for our mental health. We offer on-campus and off-campus nature walks. See our calendar below.
2026-2027 Wellness Series
Mindfulness
Learn to relax by practicing meditation.
- Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., September 8 – December 8 (no session Oct. 13).
- Location: Wellspring (door near Starbucks). Tea and cookies served.
Facilitated by Psychologist Ivan Drouin and Dr. Riley Olstead.
Sponsored by Wellspring and StFX Health Counselling Centre.
Nature Walks
Campus Nature Walks
- Wednesdays, September 9, 16 & 23, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
- Meet at the MacIsaac residence entrance
Antigonish Urban Walk
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Landing
- We will leave on foot from campus at the Bloomfield Centre; people may choose to join at the Landing trailhead
Arisaig Beach Nature Walk
- Saturday, Sept. 26, 1-4 pm
- Arisaig Provincial Park (transportation and snacks provided, cost: $10)
- We will leave from the Saputo building entrance
Monday Momentum
Starting on September 21, 2026.
Mental Health First Aid
Help young people navigate mental health challenges with understanding and support.
2-day workshop on Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
As a Mental Health First Aider, you will learn:
- Recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
- Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
- Initiate Conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem
- Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
(Opening Minds: https://openingminds.org/training/tim/)
To register and for more information: @email
The Inquiring Mind: Mental Health Training for Youth
Designed for educational settings, this evidence-based program empowers students aged 12-25 and those who support them to prioritize mental health and break the stigma around mental illness.
4-hour workshop on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM (one-hour lunch)
Training Outcomes
Build mental health literacy
Break Down Stigma
Strengthen Communication Skills
Improve Resilience
Foster a supportive school community
(Opening Minds: https://openingminds.org/training/mhfa/supporting-youth/)
To register and for more information: @email
What services are available?
StFX Health & Counselling Centre
On-campus medical, sexual, and mental health services for students, plus emergency info and contact numbers.
Flourish@X | The Bloomfield Hub
The Bloomfield Hub and our Wellness Series programs provide a warm and welcoming community spaces for students.
Culturally Relevant Supports
Culturally relevant counselling services for students identifying as Indigenous or of African descent.
Healthy Minds NS
Suite of free eMental Health resources for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia.
Accessible Learning
Access academic support services dedicated to students with diagnosed disabilities.
Contact
305 Bloomfield Centre
5555 Union Place
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
If you are experiencing an emergency, the following resources are available 24/7:
- Proceed to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Emergency Department (25 Bay Street) or your nearest hospital emergency department.
- Call 911
- NS Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988
- Good2TalkNS (mental health counselling): 1-833-292-3698
- Crisis Text Line: Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868
