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Join our Project H.O.P.E team
8 April 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is looking for a passionate and self-motivated individual to join the Project H.O.P.E. team for a contract position. This contract goes until…

Unmasking Mental Health: Join the Movement During Mental Health Week 2025 
7 April 2025

Every year, Mental Health Week is an opportunity for all of us to pause, reflect, and start open conversations about mental well-being. From May 5 to 11, the Canadian Mental…

CMHA National releases 2025 federal election platform 
4 April 2025

As we head into the 2025 federal election, we need to keep mental health top of mind for political parties and candidates. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s election platform will…

Join Our April THRIVE Workshops: A Path to Better Mental Health
1 April 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS) is excited to introduce our April THRIVE workshops, offering a range of valuable tools and strategies to help you prioritize your…

Make a difference in your community—join our Volunteer Board of Directors!
21 March 2025

Are you a community-minded individual passionate about mental health? The Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS) is seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds and…

Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025 
3 March 2025

From February 11 – 28, we challenged Nova Scotians to join us in pushing for better mental health by participating in The Push-Up Challenge.   It was a big ask: complete…

World Bipolar Day: Challenging Stigmas and Fostering Understanding of Bipolar Disorder
1 March 2025

March 30th is World Bipolar Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding of bipolar disorder. Living with bipolar disorder can present challenges, but it’s important to remember…

Self-Injury Awareness Day: Understanding the issue and how to offer support 
27 February 2025

March 1st marks Self-Injury Awareness Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding about the complex and often hidden issue of self-injury. While the topic can be…

Moo Let’s Talk Day: Scoop, Chat, and Support Mental Health!
25 February 2025

Mark your calendars! On Friday, March 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., join us at COWS in Halifax for Moo Let’s Talk Day—a day filled with ice cream,…

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