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CMHA NS and partners launch Newcomers Peer Support Group
6 February 2024

Settling into a new home in a new country can be lonely. Having a support group can help! Newcomers based in the Yarmouth area are invited to join the Newcomers…

February is Talk Today month across the Canadian Junior Hockey League
1 February 2024

This February, Canadian Mental Health Association branches and Canadian Junior Hockey.League teams across the country are coming together to celebrate their partnership on the TalkToday program and to promote positive…

Statement in support of a legislative extension for Medical Assistance in Dying for persons suffering solely from a mental disorder
30 January 2024

The Canadian Mental Health Association welcomes the federal government’s decision to postpone the planned expansion in March 2024 of Medical Assistance in Dying for persons whose sole underlying medical condition…

February THRIVE Workshops now open for registration
30 January 2024

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is proud to announce our February THRIVE workshops. THRIVE is an innovative, safe, and welcoming learning space that provides free courses designed…

Halifax Mooseheads and Cape Breton Eagles, CMHA Nova Scotia Division partner for Talk Today game in support of mental health awareness
24 January 2024

The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League have partnered with Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division to host two Talk Today games in support of mental health awareness in February….

February is African Heritage Month
19 January 2024

February is African Heritage Month. During this month we celebrate culture, legacy, achievements and contributions of people of African descent,  – past and present. People of African descent are a vibrant…

February 1 – 7 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
19 January 2024

At CMHA we believe in your right to be comfortable with your natural weight, shape and size. That is why, from February 1st to 7th every year, we join groups…

Bell Let’s Talk 2024 | Let’s talk about creating real change!
19 January 2024

January 24 is Bell Let’s Talk Day. This year, Bell Let’s Talk is highlighting that real change is needed for mental health in Canada with a new campaign – Let’s…

CMHA NS challenging Nova Scotians to do 2,000 push-ups in 23 days to support mental heath
18 January 2024

MEDIA RELEASE The Push-Up Challenge and the Canadian Mental Health Association NS Division rally the support of Nova Scotians in their push for better mental health this February This February,…

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