The Mental Health Fund: Supporting Mental Health & Wellness
The Mental Health Fund supports vital prevention, treatment, and client support programming provided through Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) Mental Health and Addiction Services. These funds help ensure that individuals and families affected by mental illness have access to the resources they need to improve their quality of life.
How the Fund Helps
- Education, Prevention, and Treatment Programs—Funding for community outreach, youth programs, and support initiatives.
- Specialized Programming & Support Services—Resources for programs that promote social, vocational, and life skills development.
- Materials & Equipment—Funding for printed materials, program supplies, and other essential resources.
One example of a program that has benefited from this fund is Working Together, which follows an evidence-based Clubhouse Model designed to support individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. This initiative fosters a sense of community, purpose, and self-sufficiency through structured daily activities, skills training, and supported employment opportunities.
How Funds Are Managed
The Cumberland Health Care Foundation collects and administers all donations to the Mental Health Fund. All funding requests are reviewed by NSHA to ensure alignment with approved programs, followed by a final review by the Foundation’s Board of Directors to maintain donor intent and stewardship.
