Making Connections

Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA, NS Division), with the support of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, has created the role of Community Facilitator to support and develop community awareness and participation in Annapolis, Lunenburg and Pictou counties.

The program assists mental health consumers seek out opportunities for meaningful community participation. The work of the Facilitator is to encourage connections between local CMHA branches with the local community that will build capacity and enrich the entire community.

“The goal of this program is to make connections within communities.” says Carol Tooton, Executive Director of CMHA, NS Division.  “Building relationships at all levels of the community, we hope to encourage support and develop increased awareness and local participation in mental health issues and concerns. We are grateful to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for assisting us in this effort.”

CMHA is a nation-wide organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. CMHA accomplishes its mission through advocacy, education, research and service.

The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia has made a three-year commitment to this project beginning in 2005 providing over $150,000 in support to this initiative.