THRIVE Learning Centre for Mental Wellness and Well-Being 

Mental health. It wasn’t a class at school. So where can Nova Scotians go to learn about mental health and well-being? The answer is “THRIVE.”

THRIVE is a virtual learning centre that provides accessible, low-barrier mental health education, equipping individuals with the skills and tools to promote and support their mental well-being. 

THRIVE is low barrier:

✅ No clinical referral needed
✅ No diagnosis required
✅ Fully virtual – join from anywhere!

THRIVE workshops are designed to be supportive learning environments where everyone is welcome, whatever your mental health goals.

THRIVE workshops run from October to June. A new course calendar is released each quarter. There are no workshops in July, August or September.

Find a Class

June Workshops

Gamifying Self-Care: Building Healthy Habits Through Gameplay | June 3 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Looking for a fun way to stay motivated with self-care? Join CMHA NS for a playful, hands-on workshop that blends game mechanics—like points, rewards, and challenges—with real mental health strategies.

Learn how gamification can boost well-being, build healthy habits, and keep you engaged in your self-care journey. From badges to brain science, we’ll show you how to level up your wellness—one achievement at a time!

The Power of Knowing Yourself: Defining Your Core Needs and Values | June 11 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Understanding what truly matters to you is the key to a fulfilling, resilient life—but too often, we make decisions based on outside expectations rather than our own values.

This workshop will help you identify your core needs and align your choices with what genuinely fulfills you. You’ll learn how value-driven decisions can reduce stress, boost well-being, and strengthen resilience. Walk away with practical tools to set boundaries, make meaningful choices, and live with greater clarity and purpose. Join us and take the first step toward a life that reflects who you truly are.

Coping with Change: Strategies for Managing Stress & Uncertainty | June 16 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Big changes can bring big stress. Learn tools to manage anxiety, shift your mindset, and stay grounded—no matter what life throws your way.

Safe, Seen and Supported: Mental Health Resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ Students | June 17 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Explore mental health resources designed specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ post-secondary students. Find support, advocacy, and affirmation to help you feel empowered and understood.

Digital Detox: How Mental Health Breaks Can Banish Brain Fog | June 23 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Overwhelmed by screen time? Learn how to protect your focus, reduce stress, and build a healthier relationship with technology.

Donate to THRIVE

As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of those who give what they can to keep our programs running and remain accessible. Donations to THRIVE allow us to offer these workshops completely free of charge.

By supporting THRIVE you are helping more Nova Scotians support and understand their own mental health. This helps more Nova Scotians stay out of crisis and out of emergency rooms.

Who can offer a workshop?

Workshops are developed by individuals with lived experience in collaboration with our education team. Through our programming we work to provide a sense of possibility and encourage new perspectives.

Have an idea for a workshop? You can submit a proposal here.

THRIVE is generously supported by the Zed Charity Golf Classic.