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Did you miss Voices of Hope? Watch it here and help us continue the conversation
13 September 2021

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division brought three mental health advocates together (virtually) to explore and demystify suicide and  their unique…

Nova Scotian donates ‘Ride’ proceeds to CMHA NS
13 September 2021

A Nova Scotia-based 2nd lieutenant with 14 Wing Greenwood has cycled 1,800-kilometres and raised $5,000 dollars for suicide prevention programming in this province.  When Catherine De Vaal began her 17-day…

CMHA National to host all-party panel on mental health
7 September 2021

PRESS RELEASE — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election with award-winning journalist,…

CMHA NS will host a virtual panel discussion in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day
6 September 2021

On September 8, 2021, CMHA NS invites you to join us for an evening of hope and healing.   Over 100 Nova Scotians lose their lives annually to suicide and…

CMHA NS Division Statement on removal of crisis shelters
4 September 2021

The Canadian Mental Health Association is deeply troubled by the removal of crisis shelters and encampments in HRM on August 18. Housing is a BASIC HUMAN RIGHT and a requirement…

Project HALO wants to hear from YOU
31 August 2021

If you or someone you know is newly approved for the Canada-NS Targeted Housing Benefit or you just moved into public housing in the last 30 days, the researchers of…

Looking for a way to build your leadership skills  and connect with your community? Become a CMHA peer support facilitator
25 August 2021

  CMHA NS Division and Community CARES Youth Outreach are currently seeking facilitators for The Other Guys, a weekly peer support group for individuals identifying as male, between the ages…

Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
17 August 2021

PRESS RELEASE — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling for all federal parties to make mental health a top priority in this election campaign, and to seize a…

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