The Council's mandate is to assist and support member organizations in the delivery of services that promote the abilities and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the every day activities of their community. Our strength is in finding solutions that fit the communities they are intended for, we do this by involving community members early in the process.ĭIRECTIONS Council for Vocational Services Society is a not for profit organization representing twenty-ninemember agencies throughout Nova Scotia. We are able to bring business, governments, institutions, communities and individuals together to work towards a sustainable society, long-term protection of the environment, our health, and economic viability. Education and Collaboration The Clean Foundation is effective in part because we are independent. We seek actions that make a positive difference and yet offer opportunities for learning to those who engage in them. The challenges that our members, staff and organization face are the same as those faced by the rest of Nova Scotia. We recognize that as members of this community, we are part of the problem, and are therefore empowered to be part of the solution. Our Methods We engage in dialogue to seek collaborative methods that will lead us towards sustainable and positive change. Their leadership ensures that Clean remains an effective, high profile institution with a broad mandate to work with individuals, government, business, and communities to improve our environment. Our staff is guided by a Board of Directors with representation from the business, academic, government, and public sectors. Founded in 1988, Clean is proud to provide leadership and knowledge in environmental best practices and sustainable development. We offer a host of programs, services, and resources, focused in the areas of water stewardship, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable transportation. Who We Are The Clean Foundation is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that provides education-based programs and services to help people consider the environment in the choices they make. Do with groups, not to or for Recognize that citizens have an inherent capacity to learn, grow and change Believe that through self-help group participation people can acquire the knowledge, skills and resources to take control over their health Believe citizens have the right to choices for enhancing their health Believe it is important to foster partnerships with self-help allies to promote self-help. To conduct research on self-help and mental health issues to train and mentor mental health consumers in participatory action research initiatives to evaluate programs and projects of the Self-Help Connection. To develop projects/programs to meet the health needs of specific health populations to help individuals set up, lead and maintain self-help groups to assist professionals in setting up support groups and peer support networks. To provide information on self-help groups, resources and issues, and to refer individuals to the appropriate self-help group, professionals, community resources.

To assist Nova Scotians to improve control over their health by increasing their knowledge, skills and resources for individual and collective action.

Developing better connections to existing community services. Providing peer-support and advocacy for consumers and their families. More participation of those with lived experience in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of mental health services. # Public education regarding mental illness. The Co-op has identified five areas of priorities, they are: Better access to mental health services. HMCo-op provides public education to reduce the stigma of mental illness offers peer support and facilitates connections to community services. Many of its members have experience with mental illness or mental health issues, and know there is a need for change in the system and society. It is made up of people who are committed to improving mental health in their communities. What is the Healthy Minds Co-op about? The Co-op is about people who have mental illness/mental health issues helping themselves. Its shareholders are people who possess lived experience with mental illness, and/or an interest in the topic of mental health. The Healthy Minds Cooperative is a member owned and democratically controlled not-for-profit enterprise.

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