CMHA-NS
@cmha-ns.bsky.social
CMHA-NS is a not-for profit organization that supports the resilience, recovery and well-being of people living with a mental illness and those experiencing mental health challenges across the province.
Contact us: inquiries@cmhans.ca
Contact us: inquiries@cmhans.ca
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR — Giving Tuesday is December 2!
When you shop local at Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio on December 2, a portion of every purchase will go to CMHA Nova Scotia.
🎥WATCH: youtu.be/FlBIzeMVqgU?...
When you shop local at Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio on December 2, a portion of every purchase will go to CMHA Nova Scotia.
🎥WATCH: youtu.be/FlBIzeMVqgU?...
Join Inkwell in Supporting Mental Health This Giving Tuesday
YouTube video by CMHA-Nova Scotia Division
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November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR — Giving Tuesday is December 2!
When you shop local at Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio on December 2, a portion of every purchase will go to CMHA Nova Scotia.
🎥WATCH: youtu.be/FlBIzeMVqgU?...
When you shop local at Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio on December 2, a portion of every purchase will go to CMHA Nova Scotia.
🎥WATCH: youtu.be/FlBIzeMVqgU?...
🌱 Have a story, skill, or life lesson that could help others? We want to hear from you!
CMHA-NS is looking for facilitators with lived experience to lead THRIVE workshops between January and March.
💡 Have an idea?
Learn more about THRIVE and submit your proposal here: novascotia.cmha.ca/thrive
CMHA-NS is looking for facilitators with lived experience to lead THRIVE workshops between January and March.
💡 Have an idea?
Learn more about THRIVE and submit your proposal here: novascotia.cmha.ca/thrive
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🌱 Have a story, skill, or life lesson that could help others? We want to hear from you!
CMHA-NS is looking for facilitators with lived experience to lead THRIVE workshops between January and March.
💡 Have an idea?
Learn more about THRIVE and submit your proposal here: novascotia.cmha.ca/thrive
CMHA-NS is looking for facilitators with lived experience to lead THRIVE workshops between January and March.
💡 Have an idea?
Learn more about THRIVE and submit your proposal here: novascotia.cmha.ca/thrive
For people living with psychological health concerns, including mental health and substance use health disorders, AI can sometimes do more harm than good. Learn how this can happen and how to use AI safely: cmha.ca/news/ai-ment...
More people in Canada are using AI as a mental health care tool, but are we ready for it?
Find out how AI may be creating more harm than good for people with ongoing mental health concerns and read our tips for using AI safely.
cmha.ca
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
For people living with psychological health concerns, including mental health and substance use health disorders, AI can sometimes do more harm than good. Learn how this can happen and how to use AI safely: cmha.ca/news/ai-ment...
Thank you for supporting CMHA-NS at the Valley Harvest Marathon and helping raise $1,793.95!
Together, we’re building communities where mental health is a priority — and where everyone has access to the support they need to thrive.
Together, we’re building communities where mental health is a priority — and where everyone has access to the support they need to thrive.
October 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thank you for supporting CMHA-NS at the Valley Harvest Marathon and helping raise $1,793.95!
Together, we’re building communities where mental health is a priority — and where everyone has access to the support they need to thrive.
Together, we’re building communities where mental health is a priority — and where everyone has access to the support they need to thrive.
💚 A heartfelt thank you to BOMA Canada for their generous donation at #BOMEX2025.
With their support, CMHA NS can help more Nova Scotians access the programs and resources they need to be well, stay well, and know they are not alone.
With their support, CMHA NS can help more Nova Scotians access the programs and resources they need to be well, stay well, and know they are not alone.
October 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
💚 A heartfelt thank you to BOMA Canada for their generous donation at #BOMEX2025.
With their support, CMHA NS can help more Nova Scotians access the programs and resources they need to be well, stay well, and know they are not alone.
With their support, CMHA NS can help more Nova Scotians access the programs and resources they need to be well, stay well, and know they are not alone.
💡 DID YOU KNOW October is Healthy Workplace Month?
Healthy workplaces don’t just happen—they’re built.
Learn more about our workplace training.
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/training/
#HealthyWorkplaceMonth
Healthy workplaces don’t just happen—they’re built.
Learn more about our workplace training.
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/training/
#HealthyWorkplaceMonth
October 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
💡 DID YOU KNOW October is Healthy Workplace Month?
Healthy workplaces don’t just happen—they’re built.
Learn more about our workplace training.
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/training/
#HealthyWorkplaceMonth
Healthy workplaces don’t just happen—they’re built.
Learn more about our workplace training.
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/training/
#HealthyWorkplaceMonth
🚨 We’re hiring!
Current Opportunities:
📌Coordinated Access Manager
📌CAST Coordinator
📌Housing Support Worker
Learn more and apply today!
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/were-hiring-3/
Current Opportunities:
📌Coordinated Access Manager
📌CAST Coordinator
📌Housing Support Worker
Learn more and apply today!
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/were-hiring-3/
September 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨 We’re hiring!
Current Opportunities:
📌Coordinated Access Manager
📌CAST Coordinator
📌Housing Support Worker
Learn more and apply today!
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/were-hiring-3/
Current Opportunities:
📌Coordinated Access Manager
📌CAST Coordinator
📌Housing Support Worker
Learn more and apply today!
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/were-hiring-3/
CMHA-NS is offering an ASIST workshop in Cape Breton this fall.
📅 Sept 17–18, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Holiday Inn, Sydney Waterfront, NS
💲 $74.36 (incl. tax) | 📜 Certificate included
🌍 Open to anyone 18+ — no experience required
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-su...
📅 Sept 17–18, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Holiday Inn, Sydney Waterfront, NS
💲 $74.36 (incl. tax) | 📜 Certificate included
🌍 Open to anyone 18+ — no experience required
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-su...
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training [ASIST]
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid.
www.eventbrite.ca
September 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
CMHA-NS is offering an ASIST workshop in Cape Breton this fall.
📅 Sept 17–18, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Holiday Inn, Sydney Waterfront, NS
💲 $74.36 (incl. tax) | 📜 Certificate included
🌍 Open to anyone 18+ — no experience required
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-su...
📅 Sept 17–18, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Holiday Inn, Sydney Waterfront, NS
💲 $74.36 (incl. tax) | 📜 Certificate included
🌍 Open to anyone 18+ — no experience required
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-su...
Whether you’re supporting someone you care about or seeking help yourself, the CAST Hub offers tools, tips, and guidance to support you.
📥 Explore the CAST Hub: novascotia.cmha.ca/cast_resourc...
#LightTheWayNS
📥 Explore the CAST Hub: novascotia.cmha.ca/cast_resourc...
#LightTheWayNS
CAST Resource Hub - CMHA Nova Scotia Division
Resources for Every Conversation, Every Step Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility, and support from the whole community makes a difference. The CAST Hub is your go-to resource for guidance,.....
novascotia.cmha.ca
September 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Whether you’re supporting someone you care about or seeking help yourself, the CAST Hub offers tools, tips, and guidance to support you.
📥 Explore the CAST Hub: novascotia.cmha.ca/cast_resourc...
#LightTheWayNS
📥 Explore the CAST Hub: novascotia.cmha.ca/cast_resourc...
#LightTheWayNS
This webinar will be delivered in both English and French and is designed to promote self-compassion.
Audience: Adults midlife and older in Nova Scotia
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration: www.fountainofhealth.ca/en/individuals
Audience: Adults midlife and older in Nova Scotia
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration: www.fountainofhealth.ca/en/individuals
September 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This webinar will be delivered in both English and French and is designed to promote self-compassion.
Audience: Adults midlife and older in Nova Scotia
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration: www.fountainofhealth.ca/en/individuals
Audience: Adults midlife and older in Nova Scotia
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration: www.fountainofhealth.ca/en/individuals
This September, CMHA Nova Scotia invites all Nova Scotians to Light the Way for World Suicide Prevention Month.
Together, we can raise awareness, share support, and connect communities.
👉 novascotia.cmha.ca/light-the-wa...
#LightTheWayNS
Together, we can raise awareness, share support, and connect communities.
👉 novascotia.cmha.ca/light-the-wa...
#LightTheWayNS
Light the Way Together for Suicide Prevention - CMHA Nova Scotia Division
Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility — but you need the right resources, support, and confidence to take action. This September, CMHA Nova Scotia invites communities across the province to...
novascotia.cmha.ca
August 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This September, CMHA Nova Scotia invites all Nova Scotians to Light the Way for World Suicide Prevention Month.
Together, we can raise awareness, share support, and connect communities.
👉 novascotia.cmha.ca/light-the-wa...
#LightTheWayNS
Together, we can raise awareness, share support, and connect communities.
👉 novascotia.cmha.ca/light-the-wa...
#LightTheWayNS
💚 Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference. With the right tools, you can be there for someone in need.
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-su...
⚠️ Please note: ASIST may not be suitable for those who have recently been seriously affected by suicide.
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-su...
⚠️ Please note: ASIST may not be suitable for those who have recently been seriously affected by suicide.
August 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💚 Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference. With the right tools, you can be there for someone in need.
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-su...
⚠️ Please note: ASIST may not be suitable for those who have recently been seriously affected by suicide.
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/applied-su...
⚠️ Please note: ASIST may not be suitable for those who have recently been seriously affected by suicide.
The Valley Harvest Marathon is back this Thanksgiving weekend and you can make every step count by running for CMHA-NS.
👟 Sign up at ow.ly/2fPH50WHcBn
✅ Select CMHA-NS as your charity partner and rally your team, and help us reach our $5,000 goal.
👟 Sign up at ow.ly/2fPH50WHcBn
✅ Select CMHA-NS as your charity partner and rally your team, and help us reach our $5,000 goal.
Donate to Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia Division - Valley Harvest Marathon —
Valley Harvest Marathon Wolfville, NS, Canada - The Valley Harvest Marathon is a signature event in the… - October 11, 2025
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August 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Valley Harvest Marathon is back this Thanksgiving weekend and you can make every step count by running for CMHA-NS.
👟 Sign up at ow.ly/2fPH50WHcBn
✅ Select CMHA-NS as your charity partner and rally your team, and help us reach our $5,000 goal.
👟 Sign up at ow.ly/2fPH50WHcBn
✅ Select CMHA-NS as your charity partner and rally your team, and help us reach our $5,000 goal.
Did you know The Canadian Red Cross offers valuable guides to help navigate both the immediate and long-term impacts of wildfires:
👉Read the guide here:
www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/...
👉Read the guide here:
www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/...
Wildfires
www.redcross.ca
August 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Did you know The Canadian Red Cross offers valuable guides to help navigate both the immediate and long-term impacts of wildfires:
👉Read the guide here:
www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/...
👉Read the guide here:
www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/...
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Bridgewalk on Sunday to chat with our staff and volunteer, make a donation, or show their support.
See you next year!
See you next year!
August 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Bridgewalk on Sunday to chat with our staff and volunteer, make a donation, or show their support.
See you next year!
See you next year!
Join us Sunday, August 3.
July 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join us Sunday, August 3.
ICYMI 💼 Finance Professionals — We Need You.
📅 Deadline to apply: July 18, 2025
👉 Learn more and apply today: novascotia.cmha.ca/lend-your-fi...
📅 Deadline to apply: July 18, 2025
👉 Learn more and apply today: novascotia.cmha.ca/lend-your-fi...
Lend Your Financial Expertise—Join the CMHA-NS Board of Directors. - CMHA Nova Scotia Division
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS), is seeking a new Director with expertise in nonprofit finance. We are looking for someone who...
novascotia.cmha.ca
July 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
ICYMI 💼 Finance Professionals — We Need You.
📅 Deadline to apply: July 18, 2025
👉 Learn more and apply today: novascotia.cmha.ca/lend-your-fi...
📅 Deadline to apply: July 18, 2025
👉 Learn more and apply today: novascotia.cmha.ca/lend-your-fi...
📣 We Need Your Financial Expertise
CMHA-NS is seeking a Board Director with strong nonprofit finance experience.
💼 Apply by July 4, 2025
🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/lend-your-fi...
CMHA-NS is seeking a Board Director with strong nonprofit finance experience.
💼 Apply by July 4, 2025
🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/lend-your-fi...
June 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📣 We Need Your Financial Expertise
CMHA-NS is seeking a Board Director with strong nonprofit finance experience.
💼 Apply by July 4, 2025
🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/lend-your-fi...
CMHA-NS is seeking a Board Director with strong nonprofit finance experience.
💼 Apply by July 4, 2025
🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/lend-your-fi...
🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈
This June, and all year long, we we stand proud in support of love, equality, and mental wellness for everyone—regardless of who you are or who you love.
Let’s promote safe spaces where every voice is heard and every identity is celebrated.
This June, and all year long, we we stand proud in support of love, equality, and mental wellness for everyone—regardless of who you are or who you love.
Let’s promote safe spaces where every voice is heard and every identity is celebrated.
June 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈
This June, and all year long, we we stand proud in support of love, equality, and mental wellness for everyone—regardless of who you are or who you love.
Let’s promote safe spaces where every voice is heard and every identity is celebrated.
This June, and all year long, we we stand proud in support of love, equality, and mental wellness for everyone—regardless of who you are or who you love.
Let’s promote safe spaces where every voice is heard and every identity is celebrated.
📢 The 2024 CAST Report is here!
We’re proud to share the 2024–25 Communities Addressing Suicide Together Annual Report, highlighting the meaningful work CMHA-NS has led across the province to prevent suicide and support mental wellness.
👉 Read the report here: novascotia.cmha.ca/wp-content/u...
We’re proud to share the 2024–25 Communities Addressing Suicide Together Annual Report, highlighting the meaningful work CMHA-NS has led across the province to prevent suicide and support mental wellness.
👉 Read the report here: novascotia.cmha.ca/wp-content/u...
June 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
📢 The 2024 CAST Report is here!
We’re proud to share the 2024–25 Communities Addressing Suicide Together Annual Report, highlighting the meaningful work CMHA-NS has led across the province to prevent suicide and support mental wellness.
👉 Read the report here: novascotia.cmha.ca/wp-content/u...
We’re proud to share the 2024–25 Communities Addressing Suicide Together Annual Report, highlighting the meaningful work CMHA-NS has led across the province to prevent suicide and support mental wellness.
👉 Read the report here: novascotia.cmha.ca/wp-content/u...
Ready to recharge, reconnect, and feel more in control of your mental well-being? Join a THRIVE workshop. Check out our schedule here: novascotia.cmha.ca/new-month-fr...
May 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Ready to recharge, reconnect, and feel more in control of your mental well-being? Join a THRIVE workshop. Check out our schedule here: novascotia.cmha.ca/new-month-fr...
📢The Canadian Mental Health Association – Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS) will host our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., live on Zoom.
Whether you’re a partner, supporter, or community member — we’d love to have you join us.
Whether you’re a partner, supporter, or community member — we’d love to have you join us.
May 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📢The Canadian Mental Health Association – Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS) will host our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., live on Zoom.
Whether you’re a partner, supporter, or community member — we’d love to have you join us.
Whether you’re a partner, supporter, or community member — we’d love to have you join us.
ICYMI: May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Approximately 2.2% of Canadians live with BPD.
Yet, stigma and misinformation continue to stand in the way of understanding and recovery.
Learn the facts, and help break the stigma.
🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/borderline-p...
Approximately 2.2% of Canadians live with BPD.
Yet, stigma and misinformation continue to stand in the way of understanding and recovery.
Learn the facts, and help break the stigma.
🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/borderline-p...
May 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
ICYMI: May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Approximately 2.2% of Canadians live with BPD.
Yet, stigma and misinformation continue to stand in the way of understanding and recovery.
Learn the facts, and help break the stigma.
🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/borderline-p...
Approximately 2.2% of Canadians live with BPD.
Yet, stigma and misinformation continue to stand in the way of understanding and recovery.
Learn the facts, and help break the stigma.
🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/borderline-p...
This #MentalHealthWeek, we’re calling on YOU to help unmask the truth about mental health.
Let’s break down barriers, challenge stigma, and support open conversations.
✔️ Download the toolkit
✔️ Share the content
✔️ Start a conversation
Get started at novascotia.cmha.ca/mental-healt...
Let’s break down barriers, challenge stigma, and support open conversations.
✔️ Download the toolkit
✔️ Share the content
✔️ Start a conversation
Get started at novascotia.cmha.ca/mental-healt...
Mental Health Week 2025 Toolkit - CMHA Nova Scotia Division
Many people living with mental health challenges feel the pressure to hide behind a “mask” to avoid judgment, but in doing so, they often become more isolated. We all have...
novascotia.cmha.ca
May 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This #MentalHealthWeek, we’re calling on YOU to help unmask the truth about mental health.
Let’s break down barriers, challenge stigma, and support open conversations.
✔️ Download the toolkit
✔️ Share the content
✔️ Start a conversation
Get started at novascotia.cmha.ca/mental-healt...
Let’s break down barriers, challenge stigma, and support open conversations.
✔️ Download the toolkit
✔️ Share the content
✔️ Start a conversation
Get started at novascotia.cmha.ca/mental-healt...
It's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers don’t just give their time — they give their hearts.
Whether it's serving on our Board of Directors, helping at events, or advocating for change — your impact is felt across the province.
👏 Thank you for being the heart of our mission.
Volunteers don’t just give their time — they give their hearts.
Whether it's serving on our Board of Directors, helping at events, or advocating for change — your impact is felt across the province.
👏 Thank you for being the heart of our mission.
May 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers don’t just give their time — they give their hearts.
Whether it's serving on our Board of Directors, helping at events, or advocating for change — your impact is felt across the province.
👏 Thank you for being the heart of our mission.
Volunteers don’t just give their time — they give their hearts.
Whether it's serving on our Board of Directors, helping at events, or advocating for change — your impact is felt across the province.
👏 Thank you for being the heart of our mission.