November 22, 2024 - Even if you’re unable to attend this year’s RBC Holiday Black Tie Gala, you can still join us in supporting mental health initiatives across Nova Scotia by participating in our annual silent auction at www.mhfnsauction.ca. Explore a wide collection of items and experiences perfect for holiday gifting or indulging yourself—all while giving back to your community.

October 22, 2024 - President & CEO Starr Cunningham celebrates the 10 year anniversary of Common Roots Urban Farm, a project funded by the Foundation for its impact on community mental wellbeing.

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.

September 25, 2024 - We're inviting qualified accounting firms to submit proposals to perform the annual financial audit for the 2024/25 to 2028/29 fiscal years (five years). Submissions are due by October 31, 2024.

August 28, 2024 - We’re pleased to share that tickets for the inaugural RBC Holiday Black Tie Gala on November 30, 2024 at the Halifax Convention Centre are on sale now. Proceeds will support mental health organizations and initiatives in communities across Nova Scotia.

July 9, 2024 - Thanks to donations from team members, shoppers, and suppliers during the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation’s (NSLC) 2023 Holiday Campaign, the Foundation received a gift of over $150,000 to establish the NSLC Community Connections Grant.

July 3, 2024 - The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia released its 2023-2024 Community Report at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, highlighting a year of making connections to improve the mental wellness of Nova Scotians.

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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

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.