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.
‘An amazing and horrible history’: Remembering the Waterford Hospital – CBC NL
Apr 16th, 2025
In this article from CBC News NL, people connected to the Waterford Hospital reflect on its upcoming closure, and the history of the hospital which opened in 1855. CMHA-NL’s CEO,…
Splash of Laughter: Comedy Show Fundraiser for Mental Health
Apr 7th, 2025
Laugh for a Cause: A Comedy Fundraiser for the 13th Annual Tickle Swim for Mental Health! Get your tickets here 🎟️ The Tickle Swim is a 5 km open ocean…
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…