Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Funds Innovative Programming for Mental Health and Addictions Inpatients and Community Members
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce it has awarded its first round of 2020-2021 grants, a welcomed gift in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. Mental health is more important than ever, as those most vulnerable are even more isolated. A total of $258,466 in funding has been granted through the Foundation's Community Grants and Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Central Zone Grant programs. The funding will enable the delivery of more than fifty programs and services for inpatients and community members. These projects will enhance the level of care for Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction through online support groups, telephone counselling, therapeutic gardening, exercise programs, culinary arts, music, and much more.
“At the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, we understand the importance of treating the whole person. These innovative programs and services will help address some of the core issues that prevent Nova Scotians with mental illness and addiction from living their lives to their fullest,” says Starr Cunningham, President & CEO. “We are so proud of the organizations, healthcare providers, and individuals whose programming will have a profound impact on the quality of life of Nova Scotians with mental illness, and their loved ones."
Community Grants
These grants provide funds to support individuals and organizations province-wide to undertake programs or services that will benefit the mental health of Nova Scotians in their own communities. A total of 11 projects have received 2020-2021 Community Grant funding.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax- Intergenerational In-School Mentoring
Cape Breton Hope Project Foundation- Hope Project Horticulture Therapy
Eating Disorders NS- Online Support Program
ElevateHER Mental Health Support Services- Girl Code Mental Health Programming
John Howard Society of Nova Scotia- Life Skills Program
Kids Help Phone- Maximizing Mental Health Access for Young People in Nova Scotia
LOVE Nova Scotia- Sipekne'katik & Membertou Succeed and Proceed Program
MetroWorks Employment Association - Green House and Green Growth
New Start Society- Project Dovetail - Caring Dads Parenting Program
Pathways to Employment Society - Under One Umbrella
South Shore Sexual Health- The TransFORMATION Closet
Nova Scotia Mental Health & Addictions Program Grants
These grants are awarded to programs within the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Mental Health & Addictions Program (NSMHAP), Central Zone. This financial support enhances the care provided to NSMHAP clients by funding projects that typically would not receive funding from capital or operating budgets.
Abbie J. Lane Psychiatric Care (6th & 7th Floor)
Adult General Psychiatry specializing in Acute Care for patients with mental health disorders requiring assessment, treatment and stabilization.
Art Group
Change of Scenery
Best Foot Forward
Learning to Live (Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit)
Living Leisure, Loving Life
Nourishing Needs
The Wellness Garden
Tuning into Wellness
Community Transition Program
Community programming which support adults with complex mental health, physical health and behavioural challenges, and residential/social support needs.
Live Laugh Leisure
Move With Your Senses
Connections Services
Recovery-focused programs providing supports and opportunities to adults living with severe mental illness who also experience substantial functional challenges in their day-to-day lives.
Connections Dartmouth
Artworks
Exploring Beyond Our Horizons
Friends Among Friends
Music Program
New Directions
Walking Group
Connections Sackville
Community Engagement
Friends Gathering
Connections Halifax
Fit'n Fresh at Needham Centre
Get Set for the Great Outdoors
Sing Together Karaoke
East Coast Forensic Hospital
A hospital and correctional facility serving people from the judicial system who are living with mental illness.
First Aid to Promote Recovery and Independence
Food Hygiene to Promote Recovery
Nova Scotia Hospital
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program
A long-term specialized treatment program for adults with severe Borderline Personality Disorder.
Run For Your Life
Emerald Hall
Emerald Hall provides care to individuals with a dual diagnosis (an intellectual challenge in combination with mental illness).
Breath of Fresh Air
Food, Flavours, and Friends
Mindful Station
Special Events
Mount Hope Acute Care
Mount Hope Acute Care provides specialized treatment to patients living with severe mental illness and addiction.
Creative Expression
Follow the Leader
FUNctional Fitness
Get Up and Go
Meditative Spaces
Simpson Landing
Simpson Landing houses adults who are living with mental illnesses, such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder.
Building Bridges
Connecting to Your Community
Finding Your Balance
Journey to Recovery
Starting Fresh
Transition Hall
Transition Hall provides long-term rehabilitation for adults with complex mental health needs. Clients are either working to transition to living independently or an appropriate community placement.
Don't Knock It Until You've Tried It
Explore the Outdoors
Follow the Leader
Spotlight on Social
Wellness & Recovery
West Hants Community Mental Health Clinic
The West Hants Community Mental Health Clinic provides specialized mental health and addictions services to children, youth and adults living with moderate to severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Community Connections
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia distributes funding to mental health initiatives throughout Nova Scotia that provide hope and eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction. Learn more about the specifics of each NSMHAP Grant here, and the 2020-21 Community Grants here. To learn more about the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia or to make a donation visit mentalhealthns.ca.