Welcome to the CMHA Newfoundland & Labrador branch website.
Canadian Mental Health Association Newfoundland & Labrador branch facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
Explore CMHA-NL’s programs supporting mental wellness across Newfoundland & Labrador. From men’s mental health to youth resilience, workplace training, and free mental health education, our initiatives empower individuals and communities.
Learn about our upcoming events and public training opportunities for Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), safeTALK, and more.
Throwback Thursday – Paws for MS walk raises money for mental health supports for those with chronic illnesses
Mar 6th, 2025
In this article from CBC News from May 12, 2024, we take a look back at how Paws for MS raised funds for CMHA-NL. In the article, our Eastern Regional…
Throwback Thursday – N.L. chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association adopts 4-day work week
Feb 27th, 2025
In this article from CBC News NL from February 16, 2024, our CEO Chandra Kavanagh discusses the implementation of a four-day work week for CMHA-NL employees, the advantages of a…
Harbour Strong: supporting men’s mental health – NTV
Feb 12th, 2025
Our CEO, Chandra Kavanagh, and Harbour Strong Program Coordinator Bill Jeffery were featured on NTV this week to discuss our new land-based initiative to support men’s mental health. Check out…
CMHA-NL Introduces Land-Based Mental Health Discussions for Men – VOCM
Feb 7th, 2025
CMHA-NL and our CEO Chandra Kavanagh have been featured on VOCM News regarding our newest initiative with the Lonely Man Project – Harbour Strong: Men’s Mental Health Network! The aim…