Guided by values of hope, compassion, acceptance, innovation, and trust, this small yet mighty team brings a variety of skills and experience to the Foundation’s efforts to make a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is committed to providing a diversity of perspectives. Our Board draws upon the expertise and insights of individuals from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, professions, and competencies. Our Trustees determine the Foundation’s strategic direction, provide oversight, insight, and foresight, enable growth and diversification of revenue, and seek sustainable giving opportunities.
Adam Conter
Priority 1 Real Estate
Lorna Griffin-Fillier
Primary Health Care, NSH
Darrell Johnston
Community Volunteer
Kim MacDonald
13 Factors for Business Growth
Lindsay Peach
Mi'kmaw Health and Wellness
Jennifer Simister
Steele Auto Group
Bryan Rice
V.J. Rice Concrete Limited
Starr Cunningham
Ex officio
As part of an organization dedicated to improving mental health for all, every member of our team is united in this goal. We're leaders in removing barriers to mental health and addiction supports and services. And we're looking for people who are bold in their ambition to enable Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction to thrive. Staff and volunteers experience a positive and supportive environment built on respect, inclusion, honesty, self-care, and a passion to effect positive change. We welcome and embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. All career opportunities will be posted on this career page and our LinkedIn profile.
There are no vacancies at this time.
OUR VISION
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is a registered charity that works to increase financial support to community initiatives throughout Nova Scotia while providing hope and eradicating the stigma around mental illness and addiction. We do this by providing funding to mental health programs and services through grants.
To make a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians by supporting mental health and addiction initiatives.
To see Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction thriving in our communities.
We Care. We genuinely care about Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction. We also care about the well-being of their circle of support.
We Enable. We exist to raise money and fund initiatives in our communities.
We are Accountable. We are stewards of the money we raise and are responsible to our donors and volunteers to ensure transparency, integrity, efficiency, and public trust. We are consistent yet nimble.
Above: Common Roots Woodside greenhouse is a horticultural therapy initiative funded through the Foundation’s Community Grants Program.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you are in crisis, please call Mental Health Mobile Crisis at 902.429.8167, 911, or visit your local ER. We are not mental health clinicians or service providers.
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Mount Hope Centre 1120-300 Pleasant Street Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 3S3
Phone: 902.464.6000
Fax: 902.464.3001 Email: info@mentalhealthns.ca
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30-4:30
Closed: Saturday & Sunday
