Canadian Mental Health Association, NS Division

Do you have traditions or passions rooted in the natural world? How can local food, scenic spots, or native creatures enrich your life? Join us for a transformative session where we’ll explore tools to deepen and nourish your connection to the nature around you. 🌼✨ 🗓️ Date: December 3, 2024 🕛 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. 👉 Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/g7Ci3Ug9 #NatureConnection #SenseOfPlace #CMHANS #Wellness #CommunityInNature

🌟 Join Our Team: Housing Support Worker Wanted! 🌟 Are you driven by a and a desire to make a real impact in your community? The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is searching for a dedicated and motivated individual to become part of our Project H.O.P.E team. As a Housing Support Worker with Project H.O.P.E, you’ll play a vital role in helping Nova Scotians facing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes. Ready to Make a Difference? To discover more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e6e3GUKa ⏰ Application Deadline: December 9, 2024

🎄✨ Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping AND Support Mental Health! 🎁 Planning to tackle your holiday shopping early? Why not make your gift wrapping stress-free and meaningful this year? 🎉 Join us at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth THIS FRIDAY, November 29, 30, and December 1 for a festive experience with the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division! Our friendly staff and volunteers will be there to wrap your Christmas gifts while you soak up the holiday spirit. 🎅🎁 The best part? This gift-wrapping service is by donation, and 100% of proceeds go directly to supporting mental health programs across Nova Scotia! 🌟 Your donation helps us spread awareness and provide vital services to those in need. Details: 📅 When: Friday, Nov 29 | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov 30 | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec 1 | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. 📍 Where: Mic Mac Mall, 2nd Level, next to Tip Top Tailor Let us handle the wrapping while you enjoy the holiday cheer—and make a positive impact on mental health. 💚

Did you know certain hormones can promote positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure? Join us as we explore the “happy hormones” — Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, and Endorphins. 🌈 Discover practical strategies to boost these natural mood enhancers in your life! 🗓️ Date: November 28, 2024 🕛 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. 👉 Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/gcxSmPcJ #MoodHacks #MentalWellness #Happiness #CMHANS #PositiveVibes

This week is National Addictions Awareness Week. Long term recovery from addictions requires funding and delivery of a full spectrum of supports from prevention to safe consumption sites and treatment. How informed are you about substance use and addiction? 🔗https://lnkd.in/g3SSduTP #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #NAAW

💜 Today is International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss (IDPISL). On this day, we come together to remember our loved ones, share stories of loss, and foster a sense of community and hope. The experience of losing someone to suicide is unique and profound. Knowing what to say or how to help someone coping with this type of loss can be daunting, but don’t let the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing prevent you from reaching out to people impacted by suicide loss. Visit our website for suggestions on how to offer support: https://lnkd.in/gt5meyDr Together, we can support one another on this journey. 💜

Thank you to those who attended our ASIST workshop in Sydney. Trusted by professionals, approved by the World Health Organization and learnable by anyone, ASIST is a two-day suicide intervention training workshop. ASIST participants learn to: 💚 Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions. 💚 Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person at risk 💚 Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions to implement it. 💚 Recognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care. To find out when a workshop is available in your area or to book one, visit https://lnkd.in/gEAabpWQ

🏠 Today is National Housing Day 🏠 Housing is a BASIC HUMAN NEED and crucial for good mental health. In Canada, housing is “affordable” if it costs less than 30% of a household’s income, but it includes more than just government-subsidized rentals. It also covers private, public, and non-profit housing, across rental, ownership, and co-op models. Through Project H.O.P.E., we help Nova Scotians in Kings, Annapolis, and Digby Counties who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find and maintain safe, sustainable and affordable housing. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/g4T8acjs and join us in advocating for housing as a human right. 🏡 Share this post, spread awareness, and support our efforts to ensure everyone has access to a safe, affordable home. #NationalHousingDay

Talking about suicide can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Equip yourself with the skills to support those in need through Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Join us for this transformative two-day workshop designed for anyone over 18 who wants to learn vital suicide first aid intervention skills. ASIST is trusted by professionals, endorsed by the World Health Organization, and has been training individuals for 40 years! 🗓️ When: November 27|28 🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 📍 Where: Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia 💰 Cost: $75.01 per person ** PLEASE NOTE: ASIST is not suitable for those who have recently been seriously affected by suicide. ** 🔗 Register now and take the first step towards making a difference! https://lnkd.in/gatc-ta2

🌈 On November 20, CMHA Nova Scotia Division stands in solidarity with the transgender community to honour the lives of those lost to violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a poignant reminder of the need for advocacy and action in creating a safer, more inclusive world. Transgender individuals face significant challenges, including heightened risks of chronic physical and mental health issues, discrimination, and everyday transphobia. These realities can lead to social isolation and hinder access to essential healthcare. At CMHA Nova Scotia Division, we are committed to championing mental health and embracing diversity. Together, let’s work towards a compassionate world where everyone is valued and supported. #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #StandWithTrans #MentalHealthMatters