Funding & Events

Community Addictions Prevention Mental Health Promotion Fund (CAPMHP) 
APPLY NOW! Deadline is September 30, 2024

The Department of Health and Community Services is inviting applications for the Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund Program. 

The fund provides financial support to individuals, community groups, schools and non-profit organizations interested in increasing awareness and understanding of mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador. To receive funding, applications must act on at least one of the following priority areas:

  • Suicide prevention;
  • Supporting mental health and wellness; and,
  • Prevention of alcohol-related harms
  • Community partnerships to promote positive mental health and resilience

A total of $200,000 in program funding is available for this fiscal year. There is a maximum grant amount of $10,000 per applicant. Applications above $10,000 will not be considered for funding.

Click links for the program guidelines and application.

If you wish to consult regarding your project ideas, the grant application, or if have questions, please contact: Tara Welsh, Regional Mental Health Promotion Consultant at tara.welsh@westernhealth.nl.ca

 

MHA Summer Groups Schedule 2023

MHA Community Action Grant - APPLY NOW

Guidelines & Application
Funding is available for community- based Mental Health Promotion & Addiction Prevention projects. 
Deadline is December 16, 2022

 

Winter Well NL - Starting February 1, 2022

Participate in the FEBRUARY Active Calendar & Enjoy the Best of NL Winter!
A Season to Activate not Hibernate.

Information Sheet
Winter Well NL Active Calendar - February 2022
CBC Parents Winter Scavenger Hunt
Roll & Move Winter Gameboard

Tag @WesternHealthNL
Snap & Share #WinterWellNL

Healthy Refresh Activity Grants - Deadline is October 29th, 2021

Community partners and Western Health staff continue to provide many valuable supports in our communities. It’s motivating to see such significant efforts despite the challenging circumstances. Let’s continue to work together to find new and innovative ways to promote positive mental health.

Western Health would like to support your efforts through Healthy Refresh Activity Grants. A limited number of Grants are available ranging up to $350 each. Community Partners, Schools and Western Health staff can apply no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, October 29th, 2021. Be Creative! Plan your own prevention and promotion activity. Who will you engage? How? What resources do you need?  

For more details, please see the Healthy Refresh Activity Grant Guidelines and Application.

 

Awareness Week Activity Grants

A limited number of Awareness Week Activity Grants ranging from $50 to $100 each are available to Mental Health and Addiction Services Staff, Community Health Nursing Staff and Community Partners.

Suicide Awareness Grants - Offered multiple times throughout the year. Contact mha@westernhealth.nl.ca for details. 

 

Events & Initiatives:

Taking Care Tips Calendar - May 2021

It's Your Health on the Line

It’s Your Health on the Line is a local workplace initiative supporting Mental Health Week. Each spring, workplaces are invited to support employee wellness by participating in an awareness initiative that asks staff to share their fresh ideas for brighter days.

How to Participate - Simply set up the clothesline in a staff area of your workplace. Staff will choose a paper cut out and write a message or draw a picture about what they do to revitalize their mind and body. They are then asked to hang it on the clotheslines for everyone to see.

Register your workplace! We just need a few details about your workplace to get started. We will send you a package with everything you need to participate including: poster, clothesline, clothes pins, paper clothing cut outs, print materials and a prize. For more information, read the attached Letter to Workplaces or call Lori Hynes at 634-4322.

Registration takes place in March/April each year. You can complete the registration form Word or PDF and fax to 634-2870 or email to cmhi.adm@gmail.com, or you can register by telephone at 634-4322.   

 

 

Training Opportunities:

Check back for more opportunities for workshops and training events.

Provincial Webinars - Stepped Care & E-Mental Health Programs

Visit Bridgethegapp.ca to check out webinars & E-Mental Health programs.  
Missed a live webinar? Watch the recordings to learn more about Stepped Care and new and innovative programs available within Newfoundland and Labrador.

Peer Support

Monica Fletcher, CHANNAL, and Tammy Bourne, U-Turn, discuss peer support and the services offered by their organizations - https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/508039645875314951 

 

Strongest Families Institute

A provincial webinar by Strongest Families Institute provides an overview of the SFI programs available for children and youth - https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/3378265257788468482

 

BreathingRoomTM

A provincial webinar with Niki Legge, DOHCS, and Dr. Badri Rickhi, psychiatrist and founder of the Breathing Room. Dr. Rickhi provides an overview of online tools, a demo of the bridge the gapp website, as well as an overview an demo of the BreathingRoomTM Program - https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/4216072228559131400

 

Stepped Care & Integrating Technology

This webinar provides an overview of the Stepped Care 2.0 model and variations that have been adapted for unique circumstances at other sites, including within Newfoundland & Labrador, as well as how technology is integrated in the model - https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/3773530891698842893

 

 

Please contact the Regional Mental Health Promotion Consultant or Regional Addictions Prevention Consultant to discuss opportunities or support with applications for funding. 

Regional Mental Health Promotion Consultant at 634-4927/4171

Regional Addictions Prevention Consultant at 634-4921/4171