Pride Month reminds us that connection, belonging, and safe spaces matter.
With support from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia hosted art programming designed to support the mental health and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees.
Participants may face cultural and language barriers, hesitate to access mainstream services, or be living with the effects of trauma. Creative expression can help people process these experiences while fostering a sense of community and belonging. Workshops included textiles, movement, and painting, providing participants with opportunities to build skills, express themselves, and connect with others.
“The people who make up the RRANS community truly make it a vibrant and supportive network, and I can see those webs of support growing with every workshop.” — Facilitator, Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia – RRANS
To help continue funding community-led mental health initiatives across Nova Scotia, consider making a donation to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia at mentalhealthns.ca/donate.
