The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is pleased to welcome Nova Scotia mental health advocate, Allison Garber as the keynote speaker for this year’s Let’s Keep Talking proudly presented by Bell Let's Talk on October 8, 2021. The business owner, communications professional, and mother of two is a vocal advocate for mental health having most recently appeared on CTV’s ‘In their Own Words: A Bell Let’s Talk Day Special.’
Mental Health Programs to Foster Resilience in Nova Scotians Impacted by 2020 Tragedies
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce six new community mental health initiatives to help families and individuals in Colchester-East Hants manage the impact of multiple tragedies this past year. Thanks to the creation of the Scotiabank Resilience Fund, those who are struggling will have access to more than $110,000 worth of mental health and addiction support from local community organizations, with $40,000 more coming later in the year.
Celebrating Community Leaders Who've Put Mental Health Centre Stage
Inspiring stories, epic blunders, and show stopping performances will be featured in the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia’s upcoming fundraiser, A Very Different Stage of Mind presented by BMO Bank of Montreal. This year’s event will be a retrospective program hosted by Nancy Regan, and broadcast live from the Halifax Convention Centre Friday, May 7, 2021. BMO Bank of Montreal is a proud sponsor of A Different Stage of Mind, a partnership that started in 2009.
Ultimate Online NS Kitchen Party 'Plays it Forward' for Mental Health
When the first wave of COVID-19 forced a complete lockdown last Spring, the Ultimate Online Nova Scotia Kitchen Party (UONSKP) connected music lovers around the globe. Now the popular Facebook Group is celebrating its first anniversary by 'playing it forward' in a big way by raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Black Mental Health Matters
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is working to break down barriers for all POC, including Black Nova Scotians, to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and increase help-seeking behaviours. We are listening, learning, sharing and acting to improve the mental health of Black Nova Scotians.
Swany's Challenge: A Personal Reflection
Scotiabank Resilience Fund to Support Nova Scotians in Time of Need
A new Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Grant is helping families and individuals in Colchester-East Hants manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple tragedies affecting the region this past year. The Scotiabank Resilience Fund will help those who are struggling will get more mental health and addiction support from local community organizations.
Nova Scotia Brotherhood Fund to Expand Black Nova Scotians' Mental Health Supports
"The Nova Scotia Brotherhood takes a holistic approach to black men’s health based on the social determinants of health. We are really pleased to be selected for support from the Foundation," said Mario Rolle, Team Lead, Nova Scotia Brotherhood, Nova Scotia Health. "This grant will help us to expand our work on mental health initiatives for Black men."
More Mental Health and Addictions Support for Nova Scotians
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia will receive over $1.6 million, to be distributed as grants to organizations provincewide. Community organizations across the province will be able to provide more mental health and addictions support to those in need with new government funding announced today, Dec. 11.
29th Festival of Trees presented by RBC: A Resounding Success
Forest of Trees Moves to Outdoor and Virtual Viewing Only
Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Halifax, Foundation staff will no longer be hosting guests inside the Advocate Forest of Trees at The Doyle. The centerpiece of the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Festival of Trees presented by RBC will now be viewed outdoors and virtually only.
Festival of Trees Opens Beloved Forest to Public Viewings
Chantal Kreviazuk to Steele the Spotlight for Mental Health
29th Festival of Trees Presented by RBC Royal Bank
The Festival of Trees presented by RBC is branching out into a week-long event featuring public viewings of the beloved Forest of Trees, and the new Resto Festo where participating eateries donate a portion of their sales to mental health. The festival culminates in the Spotlight for Mental Health Benefit Concert streaming live on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Funds raised will increase access to mental health supports and services in communities throughout Nova Scotia while working to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction.
Medavie Makes 25-Thousand Dollar Donation For Much-Needed Mental Health Support
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is proud to announce a $25-thousand dollar donation from Medavie. The generous contribution will go toward supporting Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction as they continue to recover from the toll of the pandemic and tragedies impacting our province.
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Marks 1 Million Dollar Community Funding Milestone
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is marking a funding milestone— having provided more than $1,000,000 in Community Funding for the first time in the organization’s history. The achievement was celebrated this morning at the Foundation’s 2019-2020 Annual General Meeting.
"The generosity of our donors goes far beyond the million dollar mark," says Starr Cunningham, President and CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. "This overwhelming support allows Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction to rediscover a sense of self, find joy in their everyday lives, and most importantly to have hope for the future."
The significant contributions of Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia friends and supporters were also recognized. Vision Awards were presented to seven individuals in the following categories: Partners in our Vision (Fire Inside Leadership: Sandi Roberts and Julian Young), Outstanding Volunteer (Iain MacKay, Pellerine Tournament of Hearts) and Outstanding Achievement (The First Responders- Hon. David Wilson, Deputy Chief Don MacLean, Supt. Dustine Rodier, and 911 Dispatcher Lana Grant ).
Since 2006, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia has provided more than $5.5 million in funding through its grants program in support of organizations that provide hope and eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction. The Foundation’s funded programs reduce barriers and increase access to mental health supports and services throughout Nova Scotia. They include counselling and recovery, BIPOC-focused initiatives, mental health literacy, employment and life skills training, recreation and music therapy, peer support, leadership, resiliency and 2SLGBTQIA programs. Last year's grants provided more than 6700 hours of mental health support; impacting an estimated 21,500 individuals directly and more than 235,000 indirectly.
The Foundation looks forward to a successful 2020-2021 year. The Foundation’s 2019-2020 Community Report can be viewed at CR2020.mentalhealthns.ca.
The Stanfields Encourage Nova Scotians to Pick up the Phone
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is rounding out Mental Health Awareness Month with a flourish. The Stanfields are releasing a new single called “Pick Up The Phone” Friday, May 29 with 100% of the proceeds from download sales of the tune being donated to the organization. The single is now available for download by donation here.
Manulife Donates $50,000 to Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
$50,000 will support the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia to ensure those impacted by this tragedy stay connected, access mental health programs and continue to access support while they maintain life through the isolation measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scotiabank commits $50,000 to Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
TORONTO, April 23, 2020 /CNW/ - To demonstrate its commitment to the communities of Nova Scotia, Scotiabank is donating $300,000 to help provide immediate and longer-term support to those impacted by recent tragic events.
"In communities like Portapique, Wentworth, Debert, Shubenacadie, Milford and Enfield, a horrific event like this is unimaginable," said Dan Rees, Group Head, Canadian Banking, Scotiabank. "The impact of this tragedy can be felt across all of Nova Scotia, as well as the entire country. As we grieve and begin to slowly recover from this terrible event, Scotiabank will be working closely with the community to ensure help is available where the need is greatest."
To support first responders, as well as longer term relief efforts in the province, Scotiabank is donating $50,000 to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia directing support to the Tema Foundation Named Grant which provides Mental Health and Wellness services for First Responders, Care Providers and the people in their lives.
To provide longer term relief, Scotiabank will donate an additional $250,000 to various local organizations that will help those most acutely impacted by the tragedy.
"Our global bank was founded nearly 188 years ago in Halifax as the Bank of Nova Scotia. The principles, values, and integrity that our Nova Scotian origins represent still guide Scotiabank today," Dan Rees continued. "It is difficult to find relief in the wake of a tragedy such as this, but all Scotiabankers – and Canadians – are standing with Nova Scotia during this trying time."
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