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CMHA pleased to see government commitment to universal mental health care
17 October 2021

STATEMENT: The Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS Division] was pleased to see the strong references to mental health care in the Speech from the Throne delivered…

STATEMENT FROM CMHA NS ON PROVINCIAL ELECTION RESULTS
14 October 2021

STATEMENT: The Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division looks forward to collaborating with the new provincial leader and government to address parity, equity, early intervention and the social determinants…

Free Mental Health Care Now
14 October 2021

  PETITION: Too many people can’t get the mental health care they need because they can’t pay out of pocket or don’t have private insurance. Isn’t healthcare supposed to be…

Weston Family Foundation donates $3 million to CMHA National to support the mental health of youth and underserved populations
14 October 2021

MEDIA RELEASE – The Weston Family Foundation is donating $3 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to expand access to BounceBack, a free, guided mental health self-help program. The funding will extend…

Mosaic for Mental Health Art Exhibition & Sale is back this Friday
12 October 2021

MEDIA RELEASE — CMHA Halifax Dartmouth is proud to announce the return of their signature fundraising event, The Mosaic for Mental Health Art Exhibition & Sale. The event, which includes…

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

CMHA NS Division and Community CARES Youth Outreach are currently seeking facilitators for the Women’s Empowerment Squad, a new peer support group for those who identify as female, ages 18…

We’re Hiring
6 October 2021

Housing Support Worker | Trustee, Project H.O.P.E (Housing Outreach Peer Empowerment) The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is looking for a passionate and self-motivated individual to join the…

Oct. 3 – 9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
4 October 2021

There is no health without mental health. One in 5 Canadians lives with a mental illness. But 5 in 5 — that’s everyone, has mental health. The Canadian Mental Health…

October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month
29 September 2021

Health and safety are more than just physical. From October 1 to October 31, organizations from coast to coast participate in Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, (CHWM), a national initiative that…

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