Our Mission
Our Mission is to improve the mental and physical health and overall wellbeing of Nova Scotians through the creation of supportive environments, healthy public policy and programs that respect the diversity and needs of our population.
Our Mandate
- To facilitate communication and information sharing among those working to address issues in public health and health promotion at the local, provincial and national levels.
- To improve the effectiveness of member efforts in promoting the health and well-being of Nova Scotians by facilitating networking and the identification of collaborative action.
- To work collaboratively with government, health professionals and community partners to advance issues of importance and relevance to the promotion of health and well-being in Nova Scotia, including the need for sustained implementation and adequate funding of evidence-based comprehensive strategies.
Our values
- The population health approach, recognizing that many social determinants of health, like income, social status, education, and access to social supports;
- The unique strengths, experience, and expertise of all organizations and individuals that participate in the Alliance;
- Building upon existing programs and experiences, whenever possible;
- Decisions and actions based on the best available evidence;
- The full participation of member organizations and individuals, recognizing that each will contribute various resources to the Alliance, depending on their capacity to do so; and
- Prioritizing active engagement and collaboration with communities across Nova Scotia and commitment to supporting diversity and fostering inclusivity within the organization and outside the community at large.