October 22, 2018 to October 24, 2018 @ All Day – The Mental Health for All Conference brings together leading thinkers, decision-makers, policymakers, service providers, and people with lived experience of mental health problems and illnesses, including substance use disorders, from across Canada. Together we will envision the future of mental health in Canada: a future where schools are places that foster resilience in our children; […]Continue reading2018 Mental Health for All Conference
Brigadoon Village is a non-profit recreational facility which has been designed specifically to meet the needs of children and youth living with health conditions and other life challenges in Atlantic Canada. We are located on Aylesford Lake in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Camp programs are for children and youth between 7-18 years of […]Continue reading2019 Brigadoon Summer Camp Dates
CMHA NS Division would like to thank King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal for supporting CMHA NS’ Annapolis County Mental Health Support Group through their generous donation of tickets to tomorrow nights showing “If It’s Alright With You” by Catherine MacLellan. For more information about the show and Kings Theatre Annapolis Royal check out their website: […]Continue readingA Big Thank You to Kings Theatre Annapolis Royal
Addiction Services are located throughout Nova Scotia to help individuals, families and communities to achieve a safe and healthy lifestyle. If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, please contact one of the services below. Each location employs experienced counselors who can help you work through any issue you […]Continue readingAddictions
August 20, 2018 to August 22, 2018 @ All Day – At ASI 2017, participants developed a Call to Action for a whole society approach to promoting child and youth mental health. There has been momentum for action this past year and ASI 2018 will take the work one step further! The 2018 ASI Forum will be held August 20-22, 2018 at the University of Prince […]Continue readingASI Forum 2018
February 2, 2019 to February 3, 2019 @ 8:30 am to 4:30 pm – Update: We are at capacity for this ASIST and have a waiting list running. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please contact our office below. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid delivered by CMHA NS to participants 21 and over. ASIST teaches participants […]Continue readingASIST- Sydney
If you choose to use, be informed first. Be in the know about legal cannabis in Nova Scotia by checking out the public awareness campaign by the Nova Scotia government. This campaign helps Nova Scotians understand how to use cannabis safely, as well as the laws and risks associated with it. Check out the campaign […]Continue readingBe in the know about legal cannabis in Nova Scotia
With inspiration from The International Association of Suicide Prevention’s (IASP) suicide prevention ribbon (yellow & gold ribbon inset) to support World Suicide Prevention Day, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia (CMHA NS) Division’s Communities Addressing Suicide Together (CAST) Program crafted their own Nova Scotia version for the CAN (Cast A Net) campaign. Similar to […]Continue readingCAN Suicide Prevention Awareness Ribbons Now Available!
Nova Scotia Supports and Services In this section you will find information on who and how to contact someone if you are in a crisis. You will also find information for: contact information for organizations, Newcomers to NS, Youth and Young Adults, Peer Support, Mental Health Legislation, and University Supports. (Community Resources) Indigenous Peoples In […]Continue readingCAST Resource HUB
News Release August 14, 2018 Celebrating 100 years of the Canadian Mental Health Association DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia (August 14, 2018) – The Canadian Mental Health Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary as the nation-wide leader and champion for community based mental health and addictions. The CMHA’s in Nova Scotia (NS) are the […]Continue readingCelebrating 100 years of the Canadian Mental Health Association