R.I.S.E. Wellness Program

Our new R.I.S.E. program stands for Reach Inward and Shift Each day. This is a community based education program open to all residents of Northumberland County including those who are not NFHT patients. The intent is to create social connections, give participants an opportunity to reflect and create positive health changes in their life.

This program is open every Wednesday afternoon from 2 – 3:30pm at the NFHT office in the lower level of the Northumberland Mall – starting March 4, 2026. No registration is required and participants are welcome to attend any sessions without a commitment to attend all of them.

This program is for

RISE is a community based program open to adult residents of Northumberland County, who are ready to connect, reflect and create positive change. Non-NFHT patients are welcome to attend. The program is for men and women.

Program Services

The RISE program will be based on these 5 pillars of wellness:

healthy living/lifestyle change
nutritious eating
physical movement
alternative health practices
mental health

Goals for participants

Conventional healthcare often prioritizes treatment over prevention. We would like to fill this gap by delivering a pro-active, person-ed wellness program focused on sustainable behaviour change and whole-person care.

We will be encouraging goal setting and helping participants reach those targets.

Team

Registered Pharmacist
Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW)
Registered Dietitian

How to access

The R.I.S.E. program is open to anyone in Northumberland County. No registration required. If you have any questions about the program please call 289-252-2139 or email info@nfht.ca.

WELLNESS INFORMATION

NFHT staff have access to a lot of resources to help you on your wellness journey and prevention efforts. When you visit the R.I.S.E. program, please do not hesitate to ask about links to online resources, tools and other programs and services that may be useful.