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Supporting community-led mental health promotion across the Burin Peninsula.
The Community Mental Health Initiative Fund (CMHIF) was established to support local community groups, non-profit organizations, and schools in developing and maintaining initiatives that promote positive mental health and well-being within their communities.
Mental health promotion focuses on strengthening the capacity of individuals and communities to improve overall well-being. It emphasizes supportive environments, resilience, social connectedness, and equitable access to mental health and addictions resources. Eligible initiatives may include programs that encourage positive social relationships and community involvement, promote healthy lifestyles, mindfulness, or physical activity, improve awareness of and access to mental health supports, reduce stigma related to mental health and addictions, and create safe, supportive environments for underserved or vulnerable groups.
We welcome applications from community groups and organizations that are supporting wellness in their local areas. Eligible applicants include community-led groups, registered non-profit organizations, and local schools that are geographically located on the Burin Peninsula. Applicants must be actively working to promote mental health, addictions awareness, or the overall well-being of their community or student body.
Community-led groups, non-profit organizations, and schools may apply for funding twice per year, up to a maximum of $1,000 annually, until available funds are allocated.
Applications are reviewed quarterly in April, July, October and January.
Funding may support materials and supplies for events, healthy snacks for participants, transportation assistance such as taxi vouchers or gas cards, honorariums or travel expenses for guest speakers, furniture to help establish safe and welcoming spaces, and technology that connects participants to mental health resources within NL Health Services.
Please note that funding does not support core operating expenses, including utilities or rent, and does not cover salaries or administrative costs.
Applicants must complete the official application form and submit it by email or mail to:
Vanessa Jackman, Executive Director
Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation
📬 PO Box 340, Burin, NL A0E 1E0
Questions about eligibility or applications may also be directed to Vanessa Jackman.
If your organization is working to strengthen mental health and well-being in your community, we encourage you to apply. Download the application form and submit your proposal for review.
Download Application Form