Depression, Trauma & Supporting Self-Advocacy
An educational program designed to build understanding, self-awareness, and practical self-help skills for people who have experienced depression and trauma, as well as family members supporting someone living with mental illness or addiction.
Registration is now closed
Hope for Mental Health is no longer accepting new registrations for this program as funding for the program is no longer available.
If you are currently on the program waitlist, we will continue offering placements to those already waiting before the program comes to an end.
Understanding depression and trauma
Emotional experiences can have lasting effects on a person's life and well-being. This program was developed to help participants better understand depression and trauma while strengthening self-awareness and self-confidence.
Participants learn practical self-help skills intended to support the management of feelings associated with depression and trauma. The program is educational in nature and is not intended to replace professional counselling or therapy.
The program is delivered online through Microsoft Teams over eight 1.5-hour sessions. Small group sizes provide opportunities for questions, discussion, and connection with others.
Thank you to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
Hope for Mental Health extends our sincere thanks to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for its support of this program over the years. Their investment helped make this education and support available at no cost to individuals and families across Nova Scotia.
Questions about the program?
If you are currently on the waitlist or have questions about the program, our Family Supports team is available to help.
Contact Family Supports