Five outstanding individuals are being honoured by the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for their inspirational contributions to the mental health community. The awards will be presented Friday, October 8th at noon during Let’s Keep Talking with Allison Garber presented by Bell Let’s Talk. The annual event takes place virtually and is free to attend thanks to the support of Bell and Keynote Sponsor, The Carleton.

Meet the amazing recipients of our 2021 Vision Awards! These community champions went above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction, and their loved ones. Please join us in celebrating the contributions of Ana & Zac, Killam Apartment REIT, and Nancy Regan.

The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is currently recruiting a volunteer to join its Board of Trustees. This volunteer should be a dynamic leader who has a true passion for changing the way people think.

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.

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.

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.

“Slowing down and being on the water, on the ocean is very humbling and invites honesty. The intrinsic healing qualities of the ocean coupled with the meaningful interactions from the group set the stage for a path of hope and recovery.”

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.

"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 than one thousand sets of eyes helped Steele the Spotlight for Mental Health at the 29th Festival of Trees presented by RBC. The signature fundraiser of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia raises funds for mental health programs and services throughout the province.

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 with Awesome Evergreens Up for Auction in Support of Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

Multiple Juno Award Winner and Six-Time Platinum Selling Artist to Perform in Support of Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia’s 29th Festival of Trees presented by RBC. Tickets on sale Monday October 19th at 10am.

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.

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.