Our Vision & Mission

Mentally healthy people in a healthy Shelburne County.  We are a community-based, not-for-profit group that seeks to advocate for and improve mental health in Shelburne County by reducing stigma, promoting recovery and building resiliency.  

​The Shelburne County Mental Health and Wellness Association is pleased to acknowledge our Community Partners – SASI (Shelburne Association Supporting Inclusion); and our funding partners, the Shelburne County Community Health Board (from whom we received a grant for 2018, and for 2019); as well as the Province of Nova Scotia (from whom we received a Building Vibrant Communities grant for 2019, and an Age Friendly Communities Grant for 2020); and the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada (from whom we received a grant in 2020).  There are also many Shelburne County mental health organizations, services, groups and individuals represented around the table as part of our membership – we remain grateful for this level of engagement, and recognize the immense passion, hard work and significant contributions to our communities by each of these.  

Mental Health in Shelburne County

A Quantitative and Qualitative Research Report prepared by Bird & Branch Consulting (Jan-March 2019). This report engaged key stakeholders in second-voice storytelling, as well as compiled a data review and analysis of health statistics, and then painted a more complete picture of the issues of mental health and wellness in Shelburne County.

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​Let’s Talk!  January 2020

Community Engagement Report which was prepared by Bird & Branch Consulting.  This report summarizes community conversations around mental health issues in Shelburne County, held in Barrington and Shelburne in January of 2020.  

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