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.

Last week during Laing House programming, members not only created their own keychains - they also visited the Keychain ...
06/18/2026

Last week during Laing House programming, members not only created their own keychains - they also visited the Keychain Library during their group walk, where they could swap for a new one or take one home!

Shoutout to the Halifax Keychain Library for bringing joy to our community!

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨Wednesday, June 17th3:30pm: Drop-In Art4pm: Recovery Support Circle5:30pm...
06/15/2026

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨

Wednesday, June 17th
3:30pm: Drop-In Art
4pm: Recovery Support Circle
5:30pm: Book Club

Thursday, June 18th
4pm: Ice Cream Walk Group
6pm: Yoga in the House

Friday, June 19th
3:30pm: Drop in Art - Paint Pouring + Pass the Canvas
4:30pm: Fab Food Friday - BBQ

Saturday, June 20th
11am: Brunch
1pm: Baking Group
2pm: Music Therapy
3pm: Collage Club - Journal Covers

Thank you to EY for their generous $5,000 contribution supporting Jane & Leilany’s 800km walk for Laing House. 💛Their su...
06/14/2026

Thank you to EY for their generous $5,000 contribution supporting Jane & Leilany’s 800km walk for Laing House. 💛

Their support helps strengthen mental health programming and community connection for youth and young adults with lived mental health experiences. We are deeply grateful to have EY walking alongside us to support this journey and its impact.

With these donations, we are now over $70,000 raised! To every single donor, thank you so much for your support, and for walking alongside us.

When Alex first came to Laing House, he was searching for connection, purpose, and a place to belong.Over the years, he ...
06/11/2026

When Alex first came to Laing House, he was searching for connection, purpose, and a place to belong.

Over the years, he found more than that. Through supportive programs, meaningful relationships, and a community that believed in him, Alex built confidence, discovered his values, earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy, and now works in roles he loves helping others through his lived experience.

Today, Alex says, "Laing House ended up being the biggest force of positive change in my life."

His story is a powerful reminder of what's possible when young people have access to the right support at the right time.

As we welcome new members seeking their own path forward, your support helps ensure they have the same opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive.

💙 Will you help other young adults like Alex take their first step?

Learn more here: https://lainghouse.org/how-to-support-us/donate/

The Masquerade will not be taking place in 2026, but we're unmasking mental illness in a whole new way. Our board chair,...
06/10/2026

The Masquerade will not be taking place in 2026, but we're unmasking mental illness in a whole new way.

Our board chair, Jane Machum, and longtime supporter, Leilany Garron-Mills, are halfway through the Camino del Norte. With 400km down and 400km to go along Spain's northern coast, they're raising essential funds for Laing House.

Show up for our members in a different way this year. By supporting their initiative, you're helping build a strong, supportive community.

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

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨Wednesday, June 10th3:30pm: Drop-In Art in the Park5pm: Batch Cooking Gro...
06/09/2026

✨Laing House Members Upcoming Program Calendar✨

Wednesday, June 10th
3:30pm: Drop-In Art in the Park
5pm: Batch Cooking Group

Thursday, June 11th
4pm: Movement with Mocean
5:30pm: Pokémon Go Walk Group

Friday, June 12th
3:30pm: Drop in Art - Jellyfish Lamp
4:30pm: Fab Food Friday
6pm: Therapy Dog Juno

Saturday, June 13th
11am: Brunch
1pm: Baking Group
2pm: Music Therapy
3pm: Board Games

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/

Address

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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