November 15, 2024 - The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia announces a $1 million gift from the J&W Murphy Foundation in support of the mental wellness of Nova Scotians. Awarded over four years, the gift will enhance several existing J&W Murphy Foundation-funded initiatives focused on youth, suicide prevention, vulnerable populations, and the mental wellness of Nova Scotians employed in the arts. It will also launch the new South Shore Area Grant to specifically serve communities in Digby, Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, and Yarmouth counties.
Celebrating Ten Years of Common Roots Urban Farm’s Impact on Community Wellbeing
Let’s Keep Talking Starts Candid Community Conversations About Mental Health
Recognizing Outstanding Community Mental Health Champions
$1.4 million in funding awarded to mental health initiatives across Nova Scotia
October 2, 2024 – The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is awarding $1.4 million to 71 community-based mental health projects in the second round of the 2024-25 Community Grant funding cycle. This funding allows organizations across the province to deliver essential services, supports, and education relating to mental health and wellness, mental illnesses, and addictions.
Request for Proposals: Financial Auditing Services
Q&A with Let’s Keep Talking Keynote Speaker Clara Hughes
September 16, 2024 - On October 9th during Mental Illness Awareness Week, Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes will return to Halifax for Let’s Keep Talking, our annual celebration to recognize outstanding Nova Scotians making strides in mental health support, education, and advocacy. President and CEO Starr Cunningham asked Clara to share some thoughts and insights in advance of her keynote address. Read the interview here.
Emera Youth Mental Health Grant nurtures self-confidence in HRM’s leaders of tomorrow
Introducing the RBC Holiday Black Tie Gala
Anxious Creations combines creativity and mental health at local markets along Nova Scotia’s South Shore
July 19, 2024 - Vicky Lamb is the maker behind Anxious Creations, a small business selling handmade jewelry and knitwear at markets along the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Her own experience with anxiety and depression motivates her to donate 10% of sales each month to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.
The NSLC Community Connections Grant will fund mental health supports for those experiencing food or housing insecurity
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia releases 2023-2024 Community Report and welcomes four new Trustees
President & CEO Starr Cunningham named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs
We’re pleased to share the wonderful news that Starr Cunningham has been recognized for her incredible leadership with an Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEO Award. Over the last decade Starr has led the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia through a tremendous period of change and growth. Her success is rooted in her forward-thinking approach, commitment to sound management and governance, and passion for helping others through the cultivation of hope.
$1.8 million in funding awarded to mental health initiatives across Nova Scotia
(Halifax, NS – April 3, 2024) – The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia has awarded $1.8 million in funding to 87 community-based mental health initiatives through the first round of its biannual Community Grant program. This funding enables organizations across the province to deliver crucial services, supports, and education relating to mental health and wellness, mental illnesses, and addictions.
NS government announces more funding for community mental health services, supports
(Halifax, N.S., March 5, 2024) – Nova Scotians will now have better access to mental health, wellness and addictions support in their communities. The government is providing one-time funding of $1 million to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia’s Community Grant Program, which funds projects by charities, community groups and organizations.
Volunteer fundraisers land over $260,000 for mental health in NS at BMO’s A Different Stage of Mind: The Grand Finale
(Halifax, N.S. - March 1, 2024) — The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia announces a total of $260,560 raised through its A Different Stage of Mind: The Grand Finale signature fundraising event. Presented by BMO Bank of Montreal, the event showcased four volunteer fundraising teams made up of community leaders who stepped out of their comfort zones and into the spotlight to perform musical acts for a live audience.
Annual RBC Evergreen Gala raises over $300,000 for mental health in Nova Scotia
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia announces over $300,000 raised through its signature RBC Evergreen Gala last Saturday. A batch of President and CEO Starr Cunningham’s shortbread cookies was auctioned off and led to a winning bid of $10,000. A second batch was requested and secured an additional $5,000. Funds raised will support programming in mental health, mental illness, and addictions throughout the province.
$1.6M in Mental Health Funding for Nova Scotia Communities
October 10, 2023 (Dartmouth, NS) – On this World Mental Health Day, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is proud to announce it has awarded more than $1.642M to 87 initiatives throughout the province. The funding will increase access to mental health programming by supporting the delivery of community-based projects with a focus on peer support, education, and community connection.
Let’s Get Talking… About a Good Night’s Sleep!
October 3, 2023 (Halifax) – The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia recognized seven outstanding Nova Scotians for their inspirational contributions to the mental health community today. The awards were presented during the Foundation’s annual event, Let’s Keep Talking, presented by Bell Let’s Talk, at the Halifax Central Library.