Our Programs

Our first annual Mental Health Wellness Expo brought together 20 professionals who interacted with the public as well as had the opportunity to networked with each other. Admission was FREE to the public, as well to the professionals who participated. Several professionals took to the stage throughout the day to talk about issues; services that they provided; or demonstrated ways of relaxing. We had free draws throughout the expo with a grand draw for a weekend for two at White Point Beach Resort, which was won by Teresa Ross. How we measured success of the Expo ... by the many professionals who told us that they were able to reach out to people, that people were booking further appointments for counselling, and that people were "opening up" and thanking them for "just listening". 

Without the following professionals participating in our Expo the event would not have been the success that is was. Thank you to: Linda Symonds (Health Coach), Mind Over Matter Health Coaching Services , (Lana Townsend), Krista Peterson (Integrative Mental Health Coach), Integrative Health Coaching Association of Nova Scotia (Lillian Cunningham), Rally Point Retreat, Senior Services, "Care & Share" Peer Support for Depression, "Friends" Support Group for Depression, Anne Lovitt (Artist), St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs (Carl Dixon), Becky Brannen (Singer), Melda Roache Clark (Mental Health Speaker & Blogger), Elevacity, Paige Symonds (Nail Technician), Mom's Unite, Shelburne County Mental Health & Wellness Association, Gail Morningstar (Life Skill Coach), DTC Natural Store, Shelburne County Learning Network, MCT Insurance, and Sou' West Nova Transit.

Thank you to the sponsors who donated time, gifts for draws, supplies, or gave a monetary donation. The following is a list of our generous Sponsors: Shelburne County Mental Health & Wellness Association, White Point Beach Resort, Fox Hill Marine, Smith & Watt, RI Smith Lobsters, Tim Hortons, Barrington Passage Pharmasave, Lady Becky Fisheries, Anthony's Red & White, Make n Break Fisheries, Town of Clark's Harbour, Mom's Unite, Seaboard Inn, Amelie Daykin, Dixon's Marine, and Barrington Place Jewelers. 

Michael Bull Roberts 

International missionary, artist, speaker, award winning best selling author, and MBR Rescue Missions.   

A special thank you to all the people who volunteered. You all were greatly appreciated and our Expo could not have been successful without you!

September 22, 2018, at the Barrington Curling Club, was our first annual Mental Health Expo. 

October 14th, 2023 

at the Rodd Grand Hotel Yarmouth, NS from 11 am to 5 pm!

Finally we are able to once again host the "One More Light" Mental Health Wellness Expo! 

It is FREE ADMISSION to ALL!!!!

Restaurant on site

Come out and explore the Expo. There will be something for everyone!

 We will be continuing to update the list of Professionals that will be attending this year. Here are the ones that are coming, so far ...

Legal Aid; Sue Hutchins Photography; Lori's Lathers; Rally Point Retreat; Broomstick Moon; New Attitude - Bradley d'Entremont; Bertha Brannen - Grief Recovery; Senior Services; St. John Ambulance; SCMHWA / Warm Line; Sound Beings; Sea Ridge Rehab Ctr; Laing House; Canadian Mental Health Association; Lana Townsend - Mind Over Matter Health; The Style Merchant; Tam MacPhee; Dr. Colby Greenwood - Naturopathic Doctor; Juniper House; Burridge NSCC; Celebrate Recovery; Aidaen"s Place Youth Wellness Ctr; Martine Robar - Counselling Therapist; Yarmouth County Learning Network; Apex Hearing; Futura New Age & Metophysical; Allison Underwood - Nail Tech; & Elemental Gifts.

Since we are a non profit fund we cherish our sponsors for helping us make the Expo a  huge success! A HUGE THANK YOU to the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation for their generous grant! You helped us bring resources to the public and, as well, brought professionals together to discuss the needs in our communities. Through these discussions we are moving forward on some very exciting programs.

From 12:30 to 4:30 we will be having Professional Speakers talking on various topics! 

12:30 Sue Hutchins - Photography

1:00 The Style Merchant - Feeling better about ones self

1:30 Sound Beings - sound therapy

2:00 Tam MacPhee - Author

2:30 New Attitude - Bradley d'Entremont

3:00 Celebrate Recovery

3:30 Elemental Gifts Holistic Services - Sherri Sim

4:00 Legal Aid

Without Volunteers this event would not be possible! Thank you! Special thank you to:

Paige Symonds, 

Paula Sutherland, 

and Christa Krafve!

Rodd Grand Hotel 

417 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

School lunches can be expensive, especially if there are more than one child in the family requiring lunches every day. The Because We Care Fund donates to lunch programs every year to ensure children receive proper nutrition at school. 

We have an agreement with Barrington, NS pharmacies to contact the Because We Care Fund, confidently, with any prescription or medical aid costs that an individual are unable to afford. 

We have "partnered" with Sou' West Nova Transit to help cover the costs for individuals needing transportation to appointments.

We volunteer for Revenue Canada in assisting individuals in completing their Income Tax Returns for free. Certain criteria for eligibility has been set by Revenue Canada. For further information please visit the "Resources" section of this website.

This year we sent 3 children to Camp Jordan, in August 2019. Here is a picture of Paisley enjoying some nutritious food at Camp Jordon. Thanks for the picture Paisley!

Along with the Woods Harbour Community Centre, the Because We Care Fund is providing seniors with learning various aspects of using the computer. For further information visit the "Resources" section of this website.