CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth Branch

CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth Branch We strive to create and environment of hope, reduce stigma & promote mental health for all. We are all on a mental health continuum.

A local champion for mental health, we support the resilience & well-being of people living with mental illness through social programs, information & advocacy. Vision: "Mentally healthy people in a healthy society"

The branch facilitates access to the resources available to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, and works to build resilience and support well-being of peopl

e living with mental illness through our social programs and initiatives. CMHA Halifax- Dartmouth is a diverse community working collaboratively to address stigma, the social determinants of health and mental health parity,

We strive to remember there is no "we and they". CMHA's Framework for Support informs our work. The goal has remained the same for 30 years to ensure that people live fulfilling lives in the community.

06/23/2026
It's Sunday, June 21st, and to all those who connect to us by wearing the Dad Hat, thank you - have an amazing day💙("Tog...
06/21/2026

It's Sunday, June 21st, and to all those who connect to us by wearing the Dad Hat, thank you - have an amazing day💙

("Together" by Brenda Chandler, Mosaic 2022)

06/21/2026

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day — a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples, whose deep-rooted relationships with the land continue to this day.

Join us in honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day by taking the first steps on your educational journey — not just today, but every day.

Explore these resources to deepen your understanding:

🧑‍🎓 Teaching Resource Centre: A comprehensive collection of educational materials to support learning about Indigenous histories and cultures. 🔗https://www.nccie.ca/teaching-resource-centre/

🧑‍🎓 Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: An extensive resource offering maps, articles, and multimedia content on Indigenous peoples' lands, languages, and histories.
🔗 https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/

🧑‍🎓 Native-Land.ca: An interactive map to learn about the Indigenous territories, languages, and treaties in your area.
🔗https://native-land.ca/

🧑‍🎓 FirstVoices: A platform dedicated to the revitalization of Indigenous languages through interactive tools and resources.
🔗https://www.firstvoices.com/

🧑‍🎓 Indspire: A national Indigenous-led charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families, and communities.
🔗 https://indspire.ca/


Image credit: Government of Canada

June is Men's Mental Health Month
06/18/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Month

June is Men’s Mental Health Month and it is an important reminder that it’s okay to ask for help.

This month is an opportunity to raise awareness and help break the stigma around men's mental health and encourage connection through honest conversations with friends, family, coworkers and loved ones.

Men and boys do not have to struggle in silence. Sometimes a simple conversation, a phone call, or asking how someone is really doing can make all the difference.

If you’re struggling, please know that support is available.

➡ The Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis line is available 24 hours a day at 1-888-429-6187
➡ Anyone in Nova Scotia seeking mental health and addictions services can self-refer through the central Intake Service at 1-855-922-1122 or via https://prebooking.nshealth.ca/
➡ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de Crisis Helpline.
➡ Men’s Helpline at 211 Nova Scotia
➡ Nova Scotia Brotherhood - you can self-refer to any of the Brotherhood’s services by phone at 902-434-0824 or email [email protected]. To learn more: https://www.nshealth.ca/nova-scotia-brotherhood

You can also find mental health and addictions resources available across Nova Scotia at https://mha.nshealth.ca/en

FYI
06/17/2026

FYI

New MHRC findings show why Canada’s mental health picture cannot be understood through anxiety and depression rates alone.

Save the date!
06/16/2026

Save the date!

This is Loneliness Awareness WeekLearn more:
06/14/2026

This is Loneliness Awareness Week

Learn more:

Loneliness is something most of us feel at some point. This page helps explain what loneliness is and how it can show up in everyday life.

Social Clubs Schedule FYI! Pls note that this Wednesday's Legal Aid presentation at DSSC has been postponed to a later ...
06/08/2026

Social Clubs Schedule FYI! Pls note that this Wednesday's Legal Aid presentation at DSSC has been postponed to a later date, and we will be playing cards and games instead. Also, this Friday afternoon's Food Truck at DSSC has been rescheduled to Friday, June 26th, and inwe will be painting Mosaic for Mental Health Art tiles this Friday.

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7071 Bayers Road, Suite 311
Halifax, NS
B3L2C2

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

9024555445

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