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Game Nights with the MHL: A Win for Mental Health 
20 January 2025

As winter takes hold, there’s no better way to warm your heart than by cheering on your local Maritime Junior Hockey League (MJHL) team while supporting an important cause.  …

THRIVE Workshops: Strengthen Your Mental Health This February
20 January 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Nova Scotia Division is excited to introduce a new series of THRIVE workshops this February, designed to help you build practical skills for better…

Winter Blues or something more? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
16 January 2025

If you’re feeling like your mood drops with the temperature, you’re not the only one.  Fifteen per cent of Canadians reportedly experience a wave of low emotions that come with…

Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Young Children? Join Our Support Group—In-Person or Virtual!
16 January 2025

Parenting Young Children? You Don’t Have to Do It Alone – our Parents Peer Support Groups are here for you! Parenting young children can be one of the most fulfilling…

Take Action to Save Lives: Join the safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training in Sydney Mines
13 January 2025

Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help. Often these opportunities are missed, leaving people more alone and at greater risk. That’s where safeTALK comes in—an invaluable training that empowers…

New THRIVE workshops kick off January 16
1 January 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is thrilled to kick off the new year with our January THRIVE workshops! Looking to set healthier goals, embrace gratitude, or better…

Make a Difference Before Year-End! Donate by December 31 and Earn a 2024 Tax Credit
26 December 2024

Your support is more than a donation; it’s a lifeline. Please consider making a gift to help us continue this critical work.  As we navigate the complexities of life, one…

Give hope for the holidays
9 December 2024

This season make a meaningful impact by donating to CMHA Nova Scotia Division. Hope — it’s hard to feel well or get well without hope.   Hope represents a path forward –…

Support mental health on Giving Tuesday
3 December 2024

As we celebrate this global day of generosity, we’re inviting you to make a meaningful impact on mental health in Nova Scotia. Your generosity will help break the stigma, reduce…

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