The Bloomfield Hub

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 Flourish@X on Instagram for more details about events at The Bloomfield Hub.

Join us for Monday Momentum evenings starting on September 21, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, for discussions and talks on subjects such as Exam Stress or Adapting to University Life. Calendar coming soon.

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 campus, urban, and Arisaig Beach nature walks!

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.

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Nature Walks

Please check the Bloomfield Hub Instagram for future nature walks.

Monday Momentum

Schedule

Monday, November 9, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Are you journaling?
Did you ever think of starting journaling?
Come, learn and discuss the benefits of this activity.
With Sarah Silver-Slayter of the Health & Counselling Centre
DEC Lounge (Bloomfield, 4th floor)

Monday, November 16, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Homesickness

Living away from home can feel overwhelming.
Join us to learn and discuss how to manage feelings of homesickness, build healthy routine, and foster a sense of belonging.
With Katherine Ryan of the Health & Counselling Centre.
Exceptionally held in the Bloomfield Cafeteria (Bloomfield, 2nd floor)

Monday, November 23, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Relationships

What is a healthy relationships?
How do I navigate an unhealthy relationship?
There are different types of relationships...romantic/friendships/family/roommates.
Come join us for discussion about relationships, the good, the bad and the ugly!
With Shauna Grant-Smith of the Health & Counselling Centre.
DEC Lounge (Bloomfield, 4th floor)

Mental Health First Aid

The next one day workshop will be offered in the winter semester. Please check back soon for exact dates and details.

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