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Game Nights with the MHL: A Win for Mental Health 
20 January 2025

As winter takes hold, there’s no better way to warm your heart than by cheering on your local Maritime Junior Hockey League (MJHL) team while supporting an important cause.  …

THRIVE Workshops: Strengthen Your Mental Health This February
20 January 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Nova Scotia Division is excited to introduce a new series of THRIVE workshops this February, designed to help you build practical skills for better…

Winter Blues or something more? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
16 January 2025

If you’re feeling like your mood drops with the temperature, you’re not the only one.  Fifteen per cent of Canadians reportedly experience a wave of low emotions that come with…

Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Young Children? Join Our Support Group—In-Person or Virtual!
16 January 2025

Parenting Young Children? You Don’t Have to Do It Alone – our Parents Peer Support Groups are here for you! Parenting young children can be one of the most fulfilling…

Take Action to Save Lives: Join the safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training in Sydney Mines
13 January 2025

Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help. Often these opportunities are missed, leaving people more alone and at greater risk. That’s where safeTALK comes in—an invaluable training that empowers…

Unlock a Deeper Understanding of Mental Health: Join the Changing Minds Workshop
13 January 2025

Mental health is a crucial part of our overall well-being, yet it is often misunderstood. Whether you’re supporting a loved one, a colleague, or seeking to improve your own understanding,…

We’re Hiring! Peer Support Coordinator
7 January 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is looking for a passionate and self- motivated individual to join our growing team. DEADLINE: January 20, 2025 JOB POSTING: Peer Support Coordinator…

Get fit, have fun, and raise funds for mental health with the Push-Up Challenge
6 January 2025

From February 11th to February 28th, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) is encouraging Nova Scotians to take part in the Push-Up Challenge.  The Push-Up Challenge…

New THRIVE workshops kick off January 16
1 January 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is thrilled to kick off the new year with our January THRIVE workshops! Looking to set healthier goals, embrace gratitude, or better…

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