Hope for Mental Health

02/24/2026

February 25th 2026 is Pink Shirt day!

Pink Shirt Day is an annual Canadian event, That originatedin Nova Scotia and is dedicated to raising awareness about bullying and promoting kindness, inclusion, and acceptance.

What Pink Shirt Day Is

Pink Shirt Day, also known as Anti-Bullying Day, is observed in Canada on the last Wednesday of February each year. On this day, people wear pink shirts at school, work, or in their communities to show solidarity against bullying and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion. The initiative addresses bullying in schools, workplaces, homes, and online, including cyberbullying.

The Story of Pink Shirt Day as reported by CBC

02/23/2026

How are you doing so far? Have you been able to get your push-ups in? Have you seen some great posts sharing other folks doing theirs? Tell us about it....

02/23/2026

02/20/2026

CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth Branch is pleased to share their social wellness sessions for adults living with mental illness for the month of March. They have a change in date and times for our sessions. They are now on Thursdays 12:00pm (noon)-1pm.

These sessions take place at our Halifax office, located at 7071 Bayers Road, Unit 311.

Participants may register by emailing shana@cmhahalifaxdartmouth.ca or by calling (902) 456-5445.

02/17/2026

Spring Sessions Begin March 3rd - Biology and Management of Depression/Trauma and Supporting Self Advocacy 8 week education program. First come first serve - Register today: https://www.hope4mentalhealth.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtreg.html?fee=74&evt=22®cmd=register

02/17/2026

With Mental Health Nurses Day being on February 21st the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses PRESENTS:

International Mental Health Nurses Day Program with Merle Massie & Amanda Coombs.

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Workshop Time:1PM Eastern Standard Time
Speakers: Merle Massie & Amanda Coombs
Duration: 2hrs including processing breaks

Event is Free! ---- Register at www.cfmhn.ca

➡️ Join us virtually via Zoom link and be part of the conversation!

Accessing the Zoom Link:
To ensure the security and smooth running of this virtual event on Zoom, we kindly request all registrants to complete their registration by accessing the following link: Zoom Registration Link.
Upon clicking the provided link and entering your name and email, you will promptly receive the join link.

We eagerly anticipate your participation and look forward to seeing you soon! -

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

We want to express our heartfelt condolences in the wake of the tragic events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday. Our thoughts are with the survivors, as well as with the families and friends who are grieving unimaginable losses. We sincerely hope that everyone affected is able to access the mental health supports they need as they navigate their trauma and grief.

For information on accessible mental health resources in British Columbia, please refer to the CMHA BC Division’s statement.

Our hearts are with all those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, and everyone impacted by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge yesterday.

Many people across British Columbia may be experiencing grief, fear, shock, or distress in the wake of this tragedy. Support is available, and no one needs to navigate this alone.

General Resources
- 310 Mental Health Line (available 24/7): 310-6789
- 988 Su***de Crisis Helpline (available 24/7): Call or Text 9-8-8 https://988.ca/
- BC Bereavement Line (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm): 1-877-779-2223
- Northern BC 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214
- KUU-US 24-Hour Crisis Line for Indigenous Elders and adults across BC: 1-800-KUU-US17

Youth-Specific Resources
- Kids Help Phone (24/7): Call 1-800-668-6868, text “CONNECT” to 686868, or reach out online: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
- Foundry Connect (virtual support): https://foundrybc.ca/foundry-virtual-bc/
- Northern BC Youth Support Line: Call 1-888-564-8336 or access the online youth chat: https://crisis-centre.ca/
- KUU-US 24-Hour Crisis Line for Indigenous children and youth: 250-723-2040

02/11/2026

February is Psychology Month - Psychology impacts us in obvious ways, but also in more subtle ones. For this year’s Psychology Month, the Canadian Psychological Association is highlighting the areas in our lives that have been shaped and enhanced by psychological science and clinical practices. THIS IS PSYCHOLOGY.

Psychology impacts us in obvious ways, but also in more subtle ones. For this year’s Psychology Month, the Canadian Psychological Association is highlighting the areas in our lives that have been shaped and enhanced by psychological science and clinical practices. THIS IS PSYCHOLOGY.

02/10/2026

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