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‘We’re by your side’: CAV memorial ride honours veterans, supports those battling PTSD

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YARMOUTH, NS – The rumble of the approaching motorcycles was both a powerful and moving sound.

It represents respect, remembrance and ever-lasting support.

Motorcyclist and veteran Trapper Cane, leaning on a cane to help him walk, in his bellowing, yet soothing, voice, addressed those gathered…

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Provincial grant ‘a game changer’ for Rally Point Retreat in Sable River

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SABLE RIVER, N.S. — A $75,000 grant from the Nova Scotia Office of Addictions and Mental Health to a non-profit retreat in Sable River, Shelburne County, that helps veterans, retired and current RCMP members, police, paramedics, first responders, and others who suffer from PTSD is ‘a game changer,’ says the organization.

Provincial grant ‘a game changer’ for Rally Point Retreat in Sable River

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Investments Support Care for Mental Health, Addictions in Community

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The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia will receive $3 million to administer grants for mental health and addictions projects and services across the province. The foundation’s recent work has included providing provincial funding to Healthy Minds Cooperative’s Circles of Support. The Dartmouth organization was able to train eight people from the 2SLGBTIQA+ community to become safeTALK trainees, helping others within the community who might be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

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