Families Matter in Mental Health

Families Matter in Mental Health is an 11-week education and support program for family or friends who are providing practical and/or emotional support to someone who has a mental illness or mental illness and addiction. This program is delivered by trained facilitators, Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) clinicians, and trained family members. Topics include information on a wide variety of mental illnesses and addictions, communication skills, problem solving, crisis management, relapse prevention, coping strategies, resources, recovery self care, mental health and addictions services. The program is offered 3 times a year (spring, fall and winter) via Zoom. It is free of charge and open to families anywhere in Nova Scotia.

For more information contact FamilySupports@hope4mentalhealth.ca

Registration