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We’re Hiring: Changing Minds Facilitators 
8 March 2023

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is looking for two individuals from the Western zone to deliver our Changing Minds program on a contract basis.   JOB POSTING: Program…

CMHA NS is proud to announce Hannah Scott as Project H.O.P.E. Team Lead 
5 March 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT  Karn Nichols, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS], is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Scott to the role Provincial Lead…

Free virtual psychological health and safety training opportunity: RESILIENT MINDS
4 March 2023

Between March 21 and March 30, 2023, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS] and the Hantsport Fire Department are proud to offer a free VIRTUAL edition…

Thank you to the Cooperators
2 March 2023

[IN PHOTO: Shane Kennedy of the Shane Kennedy of Kennedy Financial Group and his team, present Karn Nichols, Executive Director of CMHA NS with a $500 donation at the Cooperator’s…

Thrive Workshop: How offering mental health accommodations can help companies thrive
2 March 2023

ARTICLE When it comes to supporting your employees’ mental health, little empathy goes a long way. It is a common misconception that providing accommodations in the workplace for a person…

CMHA NS and HHB partnership program aims to bridge the gap in mental health care support
28 February 2023

PRESS RELEASE The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS] is proud to announce that we will be the first partner in a new key partnership program created…

Do you live with chronic pain? You don’t have to struggle alone.
22 February 2023

Register for the Chronic Pain Peer Support Group Today. Living with chronic pain can be stressful, isolating and increase or lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. Peer support groups…

Join our Team!
21 February 2023

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 (Housing Outreach Peer Empowerment) as a Housing Support…

The future is frightening and not set up for children to thrive
17 February 2023

On Family Day, families urged to press government to protect our children and give them the mental health care they need . Kids are not okay. The pandemic caused extreme stress…

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