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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…

Are you a parent looking for support? CMHA NS is here to help.
13 August 2021

Being a parent can bring joy, it also presents challenges. You don’t have to face those challenges alone. Parents Supporting Parents Peer Support Group is a supportive, non-judgemental space to…

Men’s Peer Support Group now available across Nova Scotia
13 August 2021

For those who identify as male, it can feel challenging to talk about their mental health.  The Canadian Mental Health Association of Nova Scotia is here to help!  CMHA-NS  offers …

We’re Hiring! CMHA NS is looking for a Program Outreach Coordinator and Facilitator to join our team
13 August 2021

The Canadian Mental Health Association of Nova Scotia is currently looking for a Program Outreach Coordinator and Facilitator.  If you have a passion for mental health advocacy and education, this…

CMHA NS Division releases 2020 – 2021 Impact Report
27 July 2021

The last year was one we’ll never forget. The Pandemic threw our province, our country and our world into the depths. In responding to the crisis, CMHA Nova Scotia Division…

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