Staying Warm and Starting Conversations on Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted on 31st January 2020, by Maritime
Salvation Army emergency disaster services volunteers are braving the cold to provide warm meals, hot drinks and winter clothing for those who are struggling in Halifax. The Jack Frost Outreach Program takes place in downtown Halifax each Wednesday evening during the winter months. The service began more than 15 years ago and has become a  […]

Home is where Rocky’s heart is

Posted on 10th October 2019, by Maritime
The healing effects of community in the midst of mental illness – a series of stories A benefactor of The Salvation Army’s programs and services, Rocky shares his intimate life-story of drug use, theft, and prison time, which he is able to connect to early childhood trauma. “We accepted the abuse because it was the  […]

Helping people find their way

Posted on 15th February 2018, by Maritime
Male employee stands in front of Salvation Army building
Charlie is the first friendly face most people see as they enter the doors of the Centre of Hope in Halifax to seek help. Working with The Salvation Army for 14 years, Charlie has provided support to hundreds of individuals searching for food, shelter and simply for someone to lean on. Seeking The Salvation Army  […]

Building safe spaces with familiar faces

Posted on 12th October 2017, by Maritime
Building safe spaces with familiar faces
She is not famous nor is she a public figure, but Krista Riendeau is a very familiar face at the Spryfield Family Resource Centre in Halifax. Originally from Michigan, Krista came to Canada in 2006 to complete her degree in Christian Counselling at Kingswood University in Sussex, New Brunswick.  After completing her internship at The  […]

The Salvation Army in Truro talks mental health over tea

Posted on 27th January 2017, by Maritime
According to Statistics Canada, there are more people in Canada over the age of 65 than there are youth under 15. This amounts to nearly 5.8 million people at retirement age or older. As social media campaigns raise awareness of mental health issues, The Salvation Army Truro corps is putting a spotlight on mental health in older adults during  […]

Mental health in the workplace

Posted on 30th July 2015, by Maritime
Mental health is a topical issue, especially in the workplace. In Canada alone the cost for lost productivity due to mental health is 20 billion dollars a year. The Employee Relations department at Maritime Divisional Headquarters is promoting mental health awareness in 2016, to educate our ministry units and to create a respectful environment where  […]