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CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
23 August 2022

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…

CMHA NS seeking two peer support facilitators for new support group
23 August 2022

CMHA Nova Scotia Division and the Membertou First Nation Men’s Society are currently seeking two peer support facilitators to lead an upcoming peer support group for Indigenous youth who identify…

CMHA NS launches Community Spotlight program 
18 August 2022

This fall, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS] is thrilled to launch our Community Spotlight program. he CMHA NS Community Spotlight program is a free program…

CMHA NS and Roots of Hope will launch Making Connections informational series this fall
15 August 2022

Beginning this fall, CMHA NS and Roots of Hope will launch Making Connections: Supporting Adult Caregivers of Rural 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Nova Scotia, a free virtual six-session informational series for…

Brie-lliant Boxes founder donates business proceeds to mental health
21 July 2022

Halifax/Kjipuktuk – Rachel Creighton graduated from McMaster University at the height of the pandemic. Shortly after she began to feel her mental health deteriorate.  As a person living in recovery,…

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day
19 July 2022

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left…

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Discover CMHA NS’s At Work program
8 July 2022

Whether you’re looking for employment or employees, At Work can help! Our At Work team will be holding a series of Lunch and Learns to familiarize job seekers and employers…

Take our Making Connections survey!
7 July 2022

Are you the parent, caregiver of a 2SLGBTQIA+ youth? Take our short survey and help us design an informational series that will meet your needs. This survey will take approximately…

CMHA NS’s Ride Don’t Hide raises over $25,000 for mental health initiatives
7 July 2022

Over 60 Nova Scotians ran, walked, cycled and danced throughout the month of June in support or CMHA Nova Scotia’s Ride Don’t Hide raising over $25,000 for mental health initiatives…

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