Nova Scotia’s Movement for Mental Health

The 2nd annual Body Movin’ fundraising challenge is just around the corner!

Nova Scotians of all ages and abilities move their bodies every day for the month of February to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:

  1. Register Your Team Today

  2. Start Promoting + Fundraising

  3. Get Ready to Get Your Body Movin’ in February!

Register today!

Being physically active is scientifically proven to improve mental health.
No matter how you do it.

We will be kicking things off on Monday, February 9 at Zatzman Sportsplex! Hope to see you there!



When you GET YOUR BODY MOVIN’, you are not only raising money for mental health, you are also joining a community of compassionate Nova Scotians helping to sustain hundreds of essential mental health and addictions initiatives that offer hope and support across the province.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

In February 2025, the first ever Body Movin’ participants and supporters raised over $75,000 for mental health and addictions programs in Nova Scotia. Way to go!


IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES,
PLEASE CONTACT EVENTS@MENTALHEALTHNS.CA.

Latest News

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December 22, 2025 — The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is proud to welcome Karen Furneaux as a new ambassador for Body Movin’ — our annual campaign that encourages Nova Scotians to move their bodies in ways that support mental well-being. 

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January 15, 2025 — We’re thrilled to introduce Body Movin’, our new province-wide fundraising challenge taking place all month long in February. Designed for participants of all ages and abilities, Body Movin’ encourages Nova Scotians to move their bodies with intention in support of raising money for mental health while nurturing their own wellbeing.

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HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS

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Life After Psychosis: Alexander's Story

For years, Alexander’s thoughts deceived him. A long psychotic episode in his late teens skewed his perception of reality and strained his relationships. Determined to trust himself again, he knew relearning social skills would be an essential part of his recovery. Through the Foundation-funded Growing Stronger Together (GST) peer support group, Alexander found confidence, purpose and a new passion for helping others.

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A wellness garden to support mental health care

We’re proud to fund programming at Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health Day Hospital in the QEII, a care centre supporting people living with severe and persistent mental health concerns. Occupational therapist Amelia Fletcher recently took us on a tour of the Wellness Garden, a project we support, to share its impact on program participants.  

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Using traditional knowledge to reclaim a sense of belonging

Elder Lottie Johnson from Eskasoni First Nation knows the power of traditional knowledge when it comes to healing. She partnered with Wapna'kikewi'skwaq - Women of First Light and received funding from the Foundation for a travelling tipi program that celebrates cultural connection across Unama’kik (Cape Breton).

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