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October is Healthy Workplace Month
4 October 2022

Workplaces are changing. CMHA NS can help you make mental health a priority in yours.  From October 1 to October 31 the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA…

Second session in Making Connections series will be held on October 17
4 October 2022

Healthcare advocacy, navigation, supports and resources is the second session in our popular Making Connections series. This session will be facilitated by Gary Dart (He/She/They, and will include information on…

CMHA NS Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
3 October 2022

September 30 will be the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is a time to reflect and act upon our responsibilities to dismantle the systemic racism and…

CMHA NS recognizes World Mental Health Day 2022
3 October 2022

On October 10, CMHA Nova Scotia Division joins organizations around the globe in recognizing World Mental Health Day, a global awareness campaign led by the World Health Organization to raise…

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2022 is October 2 – 8
2 October 2022

There is no health without mental health. Each October, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) joins organizations around the world in highlighting the need for education…

We’re Hiring: Project H.O.P.E.
26 September 2022

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 [Housing Outreach Peer Empowerment] team for a five-month contract…

CMHA applauds the federal commitment to a three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis
23 September 2022

A national 988 number will improve access to critical crisis supports. Equal attention must be paid to ensuring Canadians have the mental health and substance use health care they need. …

Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division Launches ASIST
16 September 2022

Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference. ASIST empowers participants with the skills to intervene and help someone stay safe. The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS]…

EVENT: This October take your workplace from surviving to thriving
16 September 2022

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, join Karn Nichols, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division, and Bradley Daye, CEO and Founder of Placemaking P4G as they…

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