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INvesting $1.5M IN Community-Led Mental Health Initiatives

The Foundation is awarding $1.5M in Community Grant funding to support 72 community-based mental health initiatives occurring across Nova Scotia. This funding helps community organizations across the province deliver timely, relevant and local mental health and addictions support. 

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SENIOR LIVING: We believe every step counts

January 29, 2025 — Being physically active is scientifically proven to enhance your mental health, no matter how you do it. That’s why we’re encouraging Nova Scotians of all ages to get their Body Movin’, and we’re thrilled that residents of Parkland at the Gardens are joining the movement!

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Get Your Body Movin’ For Mental Health This February

January 15, 2025 — We’re thrilled to introduce Body Movin’, our new province-wide fundraising challenge taking place all month long in February. Designed for participants of all ages and abilities, Body Movin’ encourages Nova Scotians to move their bodies with intention in support of raising money for mental health while nurturing their own wellbeing.

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President & CEO Starr Cunningham’s latest Senior Living column in the Chronicle Herald focuses on the power of self-compassion as we age, and features a Foundation-funded program that helps older adults find more of it. Read more.

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Charitable Tax Receipts

We provide a tax receipt for gifts over $10.  Due to limited staff resources, tax receipts will be mailed (or emailed) up to two weeks after gift received. If you have any questions concerning our receipting policy, please contact us.

funding community-based initiatives

Each year our partner organizations deliver more than 100 programs and initiatives for Nova Scotians living with mental disorders, and their loved ones in communities from Shelburne to Membertou.

COMMUNITY REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our 2023-2024 Community Report celebrates a year of creating community connections to improve mental health and showcases our donor dollars at work.

Looking for mental health resources? Click here to find support.