Laing House

Laing House Laing House is a not-for-profit, peer support organization for youth living with mental illness.

Laing House is a not-for-profit, peer support organization for youth between 16-29 living with mental illness.

Laing House is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia grant! These fun...
06/04/2026

Laing House is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia grant! These funds directly support Nova Scotians with lived mental health experience, and at Laing House, they are helping bring our new “Last Chapter” programming to life.

“Last Chapter” was created to support members as they prepare to transition out of Laing House by helping them explore community resources outside the house while strengthening friendships and support systems along the way.

For our most recent outing, members enjoyed an afternoon of “Glitter Bean and Ice Cream”🍦

At Glitter Bean Café, members learned more about free social and mental health support groups offered in the space, including Spectrum Connect through Healthy Minds Cooperative! Afterward, the group grabbed ice cream and enjoyed a walk through the Public Gardens together.

We’re excited to continue offering monthly, accessible, wheelchair-friendly social/community activities for our members.

We’re grateful for this funding through the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia’s Community Grant Program. Thanks to your donations to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, we’re .

Laing House is hiring a Summer Program Support Worker through the Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) Program ☀️This...
06/03/2026

Laing House is hiring a Summer Program Support Worker through the Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) Program ☀️

This is a great opportunity for students interested in mental health, community programming, and youth engagement to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, community-focused environment.

From $20.45/hr - Seasonal and/or Full-time

To learn more:
https://ca.indeed.com/job/summer-program-support-worker-2dc0f84a38252142

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨Wednesday, June 3rd3:30pm: Drop-In Art (Keychain Making for Keychain Libr...
06/03/2026

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨

Wednesday, June 3rd
3:30pm: Drop-In Art (Keychain Making for Keychain Library)
5pm: Q***r Club

Thursday, June 4th
4pm: Walk Group - Keychain Library
5pm: Screen Games

Friday, June 5th
3:30pm: Mental Health Art
4:30pm: Fab Food Friday + MAC (Member Advisory Committee)

Saturday, June 6th
11am: Brunch - Cereal & Cartoons
1pm: Baking Group
2pm: Music Therapy

Every step of Jane & Leilany’s 800km walk is powered by community. 💛Laing House is incredibly grateful to the generous d...
06/02/2026

Every step of Jane & Leilany’s 800km walk is powered by community. 💛

Laing House is incredibly grateful to the generous donors recognized here, each of whom contributed $5,000 to support this journey and the young people connected to Laing House.

Their generosity helps raise awareness, strengthen community, and support mental health for youth and young adults across Nova Scotia.

With these donations, we are now over $60,000 raised! To every single donor, thank you so much for your support, and for walking alongside us!

Interested in donating? Click here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/2026-camino-de-santiago/

This Pride Month, Laing House celebrates and supports the incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 🌈We recognize the value, insi...
06/01/2026

This Pride Month, Laing House celebrates and supports the incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 🌈

We recognize the value, insight, and care that 2SLGBTQIA+ members bring to our community and are committed to creating a space where everyone feels respected and welcomed to come exactly as they are.

Happy Pride!

Looking for a place to connect, create, and just be yourself? 💛Laing House is a free, non-clinical community for youth a...
05/30/2026

Looking for a place to connect, create, and just be yourself? 💛

Laing House is a free, non-clinical community for youth and young adults (16–29) with lived mental health experiences—no formal diagnosis needed.

Come as you are. There’s a place for you here ✨

Learn more + apply: www.lainghouse.org

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨Wednesday, May 27th3:30pm: Collage Club: Zine Making6pm: Book ClubThursda...
05/26/2026

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨

Wednesday, May 27th
3:30pm: Collage Club: Zine Making
6pm: Book Club

Thursday, May 28th
3:30pm: Walk Group
6pm: Get Air Trampoline Park

Friday, May 29th
3:30pm: Drop-In Art: Beaded Bookmarks
4:30pm: Fab Food Friday
6pm: Therapy Dog: Juno

Saturday, May 30th
11am: Brunch
1pm: Baking Group
2pm: Music Therapy

And they're off!!This morning, Jane Machum and Leilany Garron-Mills took their first steps on the Camino del Norte; begi...
05/23/2026

And they're off!!

This morning, Jane Machum and Leilany Garron-Mills took their first steps on the Camino del Norte; beginning a 37-day, 800 km journey along Spain’s northern coast!

They’re walking in support of Laing House, turning each kilometre into meaningful impact for youth and young adults navigating mental health challenges. With their journey being fully self-funded, every dollar raised goes directly to Laing House.

So far, thanks to the incredible support of our community, over $45,000 as been raised! Let's keep up that amazing momentum!

We are so proud of Jane & Leilany, and can't wait to closely follow this incredible journey!

Donate here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/2026-camino-de-santiago/

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨Wednesday, May 20th3pm: Ceramics Workshop at NSCAD6pm: Seedling Repotting...
05/20/2026

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨

Wednesday, May 20th
3pm: Ceramics Workshop at NSCAD
6pm: Seedling Repotting 101

Thursday, May 21st
3:30pm: Walk Group
4:30m: Neurospicy Group
5pm: Last Chapter Group

Friday, May 22nd
3:30pm: Writer’s Circle
4:30pm: Fab Food Friday

Saturday, May 23rd
Closed for Professional Development

A wonderful afternoon of learning and exploration at the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity 🌊Our members had such a g...
05/20/2026

A wonderful afternoon of learning and exploration at the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity 🌊

Our members had such a great time exploring the aquarium together and learning more about marine life through a dedicated guided tour. Experiences like these create opportunities for connection, shared memories, and trying something new together.

Thank you to the team at the Marine Centre for such a welcoming and engaging visit. 💛

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1225 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
B3J1Y2

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm

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