MEDIA RELEASE – The Weston Family Foundation is donating $3 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to expand access to BounceBack, a free, guided mental health self-help program. The funding will extend the national program for an additional three years and help BounceBack better meet the specific needs of youth and underserved groups, especially Indigenous peoples, Black people, people […]Continue readingWeston Family Foundation donates $3 million to CMHA National to support the mental health of youth and underserved populations
Media Releases
Mosaic for Mental Health Art Exhibition & Sale is back this Friday
MEDIA RELEASE — CMHA Halifax Dartmouth is proud to announce the return of their signature fundraising event, The Mosaic for Mental Health Art Exhibition & Sale. The event, which includes a record 925 pieces, kicks off October 15 at noon and runs until October 31. Artworks can be purchased online through the ‘Mosaic Market’ at […]Continue readingMosaic for Mental Health Art Exhibition & Sale is back this Friday
Oct. 3 – 9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
There is no health without mental health. One in 5 Canadians lives with a mental illness. But 5 in 5 — that’s everyone, has mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) promotes positive mental health all year round, and we are proud to join organizations around the world in highlighting […]Continue readingOct. 3 – 9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month
Health and safety are more than just physical. From October 1 to October 31, organizations from coast to coast participate in Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, (CHWM), a national initiative that focuses on raising awareness around the importance of workplace mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) is proud to support […]Continue readingOctober is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month
CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) and the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). Marked annually on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance to promote understanding about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family or friends, organizations, professionals, politicians, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
Free Mental Health Care Now
PETITION: Too many people can’t get the mental health care they need because they can’t pay out of pocket or don’t have private insurance. Isn’t healthcare supposed to be universal? Those who can pay are the lucky ones. Thousands of others wait months, and sometimes years, for the treatment and services they need. None […]Continue readingFree Mental Health Care Now
CMHA National to host all-party panel on mental health
PRESS RELEASE — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election with award-winning journalist, André Picard, and candidates from all parties with seats in the House of Commons. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the mental health and […]Continue readingCMHA National to host all-party panel on mental health
CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth annual general meeting
Project HALO wants to hear from YOU
If you or someone you know is newly approved for the Canada-NS Targeted Housing Benefit or you just moved into public housing in the last 30 days, the researchers of Project HALO would want to hear from you about your experience. If you meet the criteria listed and would like to participate in the study […]Continue readingProject HALO wants to hear from YOU
CMHA NS will host a virtual panel discussion in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day
On September 8, 2021, CMHA NS invites you to join us for an evening of hope and healing. Over 100 Nova Scotians lose their lives annually to suicide and hundreds more report attempting. (novascotia.ca/dhw). This affects every one of us. Suicides and suicide attempts have a ripple effect that impacts families, communities and societies. […]Continue readingCMHA NS will host a virtual panel discussion in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day