If you are experiencing a crisis please call 911, Kids Helpline, Nova Scotia’s Mental Health Mobile Crisis or visit your local ER.
Help and hope for everyone
Everyone, at some point in their lives, is affected by grief. It has no endpoint. There is no linear path for grief. Individuals alike are affected in many different ways.
Over the past decade, the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) has broadened its work to raise awareness and understanding of grief. Today, NSHCPA works through Healing Pathways to help fund community-based initiatives supporting people in grief and emotional wellness.
The NSHPCA is responsible for distributing funding to support eligible nonprofit groups or organizations to develop and/or implement community-based initiatives that align with the objectives of the NS Community Grief Response Strategy, and address community needs.
In June 2024, Healing Pathways Community Funding launched Phase One, supporting nonprofit organizations in Colchester, East Hants, and Cumberland Counties. Through this phase, NSHPCA successfully allocated $304,274 in funding within these communities.
Phase Two expanded the initiative province-wide, delivering $635,879 to nonprofit organizations across Nova Scotia.
Coming soon, Phase Three will provide an additional $700,000 in funding to further support community-led initiatives throughout the province.
Grief touches everyone
We want you to know that you are not alone. We care about you and want to help you and your community.
Healing Pathways offers funding to community organizations to support programming, activities
and other resources with a clear focus on supporting those that are experiencing grief, loss and bereavement, and aim to restore emotional health and wellness.
Grief
You can also learn more about grief by visiting the NSHPCA website.
New grief navigation tools and resources are continuously being developed. In the meantime, here are some resources.
Additional support
If you or someone you know requires additional support with their grief, or if you have any questions, reach out to us or use our contact form. We will direct you to the appropriate service.
Healing Pathways – Grieving Well is a new online resource designed to support Nova Scotians as they navigate grief and emotional wellness. Whether experiencing personal loss or supporting someone who is grieving, this directory provides accessible information, practical tools, and community-based supports to help individuals at every stage of their journey.
Developed by the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association, Healing Pathways – Grieving Well connects users to trusted resources, including grief education, support services, and peer communities. While the directory will expand province-wide in 2025, its initial focus is on resources available in Cumberland, Colchester, and East Hants.
Grief is a deeply personal experience, but no one has to navigate it alone. Healing Pathways – Grieving Well helps individuals find the support they need, when they need it.