Healthy Chesapeake

Healthy Chesapeake Healthy Chesapeake is a coalition committed to building a culture of wellness that supports, sustains, and advocates for a healthier Chesapeake, Virginia.

Healthy Chesapeake is a non-profit and a coalition working to help make the city of Chesapeake a healthier place to live. Healthy Chesapeake provides community members from the city with access to healthy food, physical activities, mental health services, and various educational opportunities. Our Garden-2-Table program provides locals with the opportunity to learn about how grow their own food an

d employs disabled individuals to work in our sponsored gardens. For our Healthy Chef program, student and seniors participate in cooking classes to learn how to make meals with health benefits in mind. The SPARK program provides students with education opportunities in physical fitness, garden learning, sewing, and art presently with STEM opportunities coming soon.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we mark 25 years of remembrance, awareness, and action. Today, we honor the liv...
08/31/2026

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we mark 25 years of remembrance, awareness, and action. Today, we honor the lives lost to overdose, support families and friends carrying grief, & stand with people in recovery. Overdose is preventable. Learn the signs of overdose, carry naloxone if you can, share trusted resources, and help reduce stigma in our community. Together, we remember. Together, we act. Together, we can help save lives.

Every Brilliant Thing is a powerful & heartfelt theatrical experience presented by the Virginia Stage Company, exploring...
08/29/2026

Every Brilliant Thing is a powerful & heartfelt theatrical experience presented by the Virginia Stage Company, exploring themes of mental health, hope, connection, & small moments that make life meaningful. The evening will include a panel of mental health professionals available to answer questions and provide insight. Registration is required, and space is limited. Deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 11.

🌿 Looking to grow your gardening skills? Check out the Chesapeake Master Gardeners workshops and the Fresh Food and Poll...
08/26/2026

🌿 Looking to grow your gardening skills? Check out the Chesapeake Master Gardeners workshops and the Fresh Food and Pollinator Plant Series! These programs are a great way to learn practical tips, support local pollinators, and bring more fresh food into your garden.

What a wonderful summer of community connection! We are so proud to participate in back-to-school events, health fairs, ...
08/26/2026

What a wonderful summer of community connection! We are so proud to participate in back-to-school events, health fairs, library activities, senior wellness initiatives, and other gatherings across the community. We are grateful for every opportunity to share resources, support healthy choices, and meet residents where they are. Thank you to our partners, families, and community members for making this season so meaningful!

Just one month to go, and the planning is in full swing! Stay tuned to find out where we’ll be alongside our partners fo...
08/25/2026

Just one month to go, and the planning is in full swing! Stay tuned to find out where we’ll be alongside our partners for this incredible event.

JUST ONE MONTH AWAY! We are excited to save lives, build relationships, crush stigma, and honestly have a great time connecting with our community!

August is National Civility Month—a reminder that the way we speak, listen, and respond matters. In a world that can fee...
08/23/2026

August is National Civility Month—a reminder that the way we speak, listen, and respond matters. In a world that can feel increasingly sharp around the edges, small choices toward kindness, empathy, and respect can help shape a more thoughtful community.

We are proud to participate in National Save a Life Day! This event is an important opportunity to help stop stigma, sup...
08/21/2026

We are proud to participate in National Save a Life Day! This event is an important opportunity to help stop stigma, support harm reduction, and share lifesaving resources with our community. We’ll be distributing naloxone and other supplies to help prevent harm—stay tuned for more information!

Hello friends! We are thrilled to say that 391 counties across the U.S. are signed up to participate in so far, and we still have a couple months to go! We are hoping to reach and partner with harm reductionists and others that are distributing naloxone in these 8 states. Let's save lives and crush stigma together! Find out more at www.savealife.day

Feeling sick without health insurance can be stressful—but finding care shouldn’t be.Front Door is a free online tool th...
08/20/2026

Feeling sick without health insurance can be stressful—but finding care shouldn’t be.
Front Door is a free online tool that connects you with local free or low-cost community clinics for medical, dental, or mental health care. Answer a few simple questions in less than a minute, and we’ll help match you with the right care for your needs.

Start at: www.FRONT-DOOR.org

Eating right won't just improve your physical well-being...it will also improve your mood and clear your mind. Learn mor...
08/16/2026

Eating right won't just improve your physical well-being...it will also improve your mood and clear your mind. Learn more at Rewards for Healthy Living, visit www.rewardsforhealthyliving.com.

As you age, mind & body fitness are very important. Clinicians have shared the importance of exercise: its positive impa...
08/13/2026

As you age, mind & body fitness are very important. Clinicians have shared the importance of exercise: its positive impact on the heart, waistline & longevity. But exercising can help the brain as well. It increases the amount of oxygen that flows to your brain, improving mental acuity & concentration. The endorphins released help reduce depression & anxiety disorders, improves sleep patterns & mood. Read more tips for aging well at https://chesapeakeregional.com/blog/7-ways-stay-healthy-you-age

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