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Canada’s second Forest of Hope will be planted in Cape Breton on October 21. 
6 October 2023

 Potlotek First Nation is hosting a tree planting event in support of their Forest of Hope project, in partnership with the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), Roots of Hope, Injury Free Nova Scotia, Port Hawkesbury…

CMHA’s Talk Today program celebrating 10th season in junior hockey
5 October 2023

With the 2023-24 junior hockey season underway, Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division and CMHA branches across the country are celebrating a major milestone – the 10th season of…

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
29 September 2023

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time for non-Indigenous people to pause and acknowledge the history and ongoing effects of the residential school system in…

October is Healthy Workplace Month
28 September 2023

From October 1 to October 31 the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS]  recognizes Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, (CHWM), a national four-week initiative designed to help organizations…

October 1 – 7 is Mental illness Awareness Week
27 September 2023

One third of people in Canada will experience a mental illness or substance use disorder during their lifetime. Mental Illness Awareness Week [MIAW] shines a light on the reality of…

ACT for universal mental health care on World Mental Health Day 2023
27 September 2023

We all have the right to mental health care that is publicly funded and free. October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Good mental health is vital to our overall…

On October 16, tee off for mental health at the Zed Charity Golf Classic
26 September 2023

Join us for a day of golf with friends at beautiful Fox Harb’r Resort in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division. Back for the second year…

CMHA NS proud to partner with Holly Carr on Story Trails Project
24 September 2023

Portapique will soon be home to a unique project that allows Nova Scotians of all ages to experience the power of storytelling while enjoying the wonders of nature. In Spring…

Community Suicide Awareness Workshop recording is now available
9 September 2023

It can be daunting to ask someone if they’re experiencing suicidal thoughts. Knowing how to approach the conversation can help. This free workshop was held in recognition of World Suicide…

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