Archway Counselling Association

10/30/2026

🎄✨ A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS — AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH MEANING! ✨🎶

The Christmas season is just around the corner, and we have something wonderful planned!

Join Archway for a beautiful evening of Christmas music featuring internationally acclaimed artist Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, accompanied by Steve Lee on guitar and Larry Bjornson on bass.

Whether you're looking for a special night out with friends, a festive date night, or a way to kick off the Christmas season, this is an evening you won't want to miss!

And the best part? Your evening makes a difference.

As a non-profit organization, Archway Counselling is committed to making professional mental health services more accessible to individuals, couples, and families in Truro and surrounding communities. Every ticket purchased helps us continue offering accessible counselling rates and financial assistance to those who need it.

EVENT DETAILS

Thursday, December 10, 2026
Concert begins at 7 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)

Immanuel Baptist Church
295 Young Street, Truro, NS

Tickets: $65
Purchase through Eventbrite.ca or call Archway at (902) 893-3991

🍰 COME EARLY FOR SOMETHING SWEET!

Doors open at 6 PM for our Cake & Baked Goods Silent Auction! Bid on delicious homemade treats while supporting a great cause. You might even take home something special for your Christmas celebrations!

Beautiful music. A festive atmosphere. A meaningful cause.

Gather your friends, invite your family, and help us make this a night to remember!

We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!

Get ready to soak in some festive vibes featuring MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN-LEE with Steve Lee on guitar and Larry Bjornson on bass!

10/24/2026

Feeling a little sluggish today?

Try going for a little walk somewhere new. Enjoy a cup of joe with a friend. Step out on your patio or deck and take a deep breath. Turn your face to the sun and soak up its rays.

Gently notice your body responding to a different location or position.

Mental wellness is often associated with mindfully focusing on small moments of enjoyment. What is one small thing you can notice today?

Need support?
Call the office (902)893-3991 or email [email protected]

10/17/2026

Add Archway’s Christmas Fundraiser to your December calendar!

Join us for a beautiful evening of music featuring Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, with Steve Lee on guitar and Larry Bjornson on bass.

This special night will help raise funds for Archway Counselling, a nonprofit professional mental health organization committed to offering accessible rates and fee assistance to individuals, couples and families in Truro and surrounding areas.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date:Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM for the Cake / Baked Goods Silent Auction
Location:Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, NS
Tickets:$65
Purchase Tickets: Call (902) 893-3991 or visit Eventbrite.ca

See you there!

10/15/2026

Looking for a festive event to attend this December?🎄 Join us for a special Archway fundraiser.

We are excited to welcome Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, an internationally acclaimed artist, with Steve Lee on guitar and Larry Bjornson on bass.

Tickets ($65) are ON SALE NOW!

You can purchase your tickets by calling the office @ (902) 893-3991 or via Eventbrite.ca.

Let's celebrate the Season together!

Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Date: Thursday, Dec. 10th @ 7pm
(Doors open at 6pm for the Cake/Baked Goods Silent Auction)

See you and your friends/family there!

10/14/2026

Something NEW is taking ROOT at Archway Counselling!

Some of the most beautiful things begin quietly, beneath the surface, long before we see what’s growing.

For some time now, we've been dreaming, imagining, and nurturing a vision for something new. Something that brings people together, encourages connection, inspires creativity, and creates opportunities for our Truro community to flourish.

And now, those dreams are beginning to take root! 🌱

We’re not quite ready to reveal what’s growing, but we can tell you this: We're making room for something wonderful!

Over the coming weeks and months, we'll be sharing little glimpses of what's unfolding.

Stay tuned for sneak peeks of what we're growing. Join us on this journey to find out!

10/13/2026

Do you like to bake? Archway NEEDS YOU!! See below for all the details.

10/12/2026

Archway Counselling is closed today! Phone messages will be retrieved on Tuesday, October 13th.

If you're in crisis, please seek out your local emergency department, call 211 or the Nova Scotia Mental Health crisis line: 1-888-429-8167 (toll free) available to help 24/7.

10/11/2026

For your mental wellbeing, enjoy a beautiful walk in Victoria Park, take a stroll along the Cobequid Trail, visit the Fundy Discovery site, or visit a local shop that's open!

NOTE: Archway Counselling will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12th for the Thanksgiving Weekend. Any phone messages will be retrieved on Tuesday, October 13th.

If you are in crisis, please seek out your local emergency department, call 211 or the Nova Scotia Mental Health crisis line: 1-888-429-8167 (toll free) available to help 24/7.

10/10/2026

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY | OCTOBER 10, 2026

Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.

This year's World Health Organization theme reminds us that behind every mental health experience is a person with a story worth hearing.

As Mental Illness Awareness Week comes to a close, and we recognize World Mental Health Day, let's remember that awareness is only the beginning.

When we make space for people to share their experiences without judgment, we create opportunities for compassion, connection, and meaningful change.

Awareness opens the conversation. Listening creates understanding. And understanding can lead to meaningful change.

Because sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer someone is our presence and the willingness to truly listen.

Let Archway create that space for you!
Call (902)893-3991 or Email [email protected]

10/08/2026

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS vs. MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS — Is there a difference?

Yes! And it's an important distinction.

"Everyone has mental health. Not everyone experiences mental illness. Both deserve our attention."

Mental Health Awareness encourages us to pay attention to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It's about understanding what helps us navigate life's challenges, build healthy relationships, manage stress, and experience connection and purpose.

Mental Illness Awareness focuses more specifically on understanding mental health conditions, challenging misconceptions, reducing stigma, and ensuring that those living with mental illness receive the understanding, support, and care they deserve.

But here's something important to remember:

Having a mental illness doesn't mean someone cannot experience good mental well-being. And not having a mental illness doesn't necessarily mean someone is mentally well.

Our mental health is not simply defined by the presence or absence of a diagnosis.

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we're invited to grow in our understanding and compassion for those experiencing mental illness, while recognizing that mental wellness matters for all of us.

Because mental health is part of being human.