TRURO – The Healing Pathways Community Fund has awarded grants to 14 community-based organizations offering grief, bereavement and mental health supports in Colchester, Cumberland and Hants counties.

“People experience grief in different ways, and we have to make sure there are varying options available that meet everyone’s individual needs,” said Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health. “That’s why it’s so important we support community-based organizations who are in the best position to understand what people are going through. Thank you to the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association for overseeing this work. I know it is going to have a lasting impact.”

The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce received $17,600 to provide wellness resources for businesses designed to support entrepreneurs and their employees; plans include events to discuss mental health challenges entrepreneurs face, a social media campaign to promote mental health resources for entrepreneurs, a survey to understand members’ needs, and discussions with business owners to create opportunities for meaningful connections.

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Funding for Grief, Bereavement, Mental Health Supports | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases