Keith Gelhorn

15 years ago today, I lost my birth dad to #suicide. Gerry loved living life in the fast lane, especially on his 1981 #Harley #shovelhead or ripping down the d...rag strip in his #amcamx. I've been carting around his Harley all these years but never found someone to rebuild it, until 2 days ago. My neighbour Mike, loves restoring bikes, he's got at least a dozen in his garage, along with 4 60`s & 70's muscle cars. He invited me over to take a look at he's got over a dozen fully restored bikes and another dozen stripped down into parts. I asked if he'd be interested in restoring it and he said his dream bike to restore was a panhead or shovelhead. I asked if I could help do it with him and he's all over that idea! Some times the stars align and I can't wait to work on this project with him over the next year :) If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health, you can reach out to: The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Need help? Connect with our responders now Call 1.833.456.4566 Available 24/7/365 Send a text to 45645 Available 4pm - Midnight ET Standard text messaging rates apply

The housing crisis in Nova Scotia is no joke! With a PC majority... It's going to undoubtedly continue.

Definitely an eye opener for female athletes vs male athletes #WFA #NBA #WNBA #WFAstrong #Womenstacklefootball

Definitely an eye opener for female athletes vs male athletes #WFA #NBA #WNBA #WFAstrong #Womenstacklefootball

These might be the most awkward job interviews ever!

I love this video from NowThis of these young women advocating in such a powerful way on behalf of humanity. It might seem that what they want changed is a smal...l thing, but every change is part of a larger vision. No change is small. No advocacy is small. Moving humanity forward starts with each of us deciding to use our voices on behalf of others in a calm, powerful way. A sign that says People Workingsends a different message than one that says simply Men Working. It sends an inclusive message that’s good for all of us. Think of ways to use your voice to benefit humanity. One sign at a time helps one person at a time! Let me know how you are moving humanity forward in the comments below! #movehumanityforward

I sit on the board of directors for Skills Canada, Nova Scotia. We are actively seeking participants for the Nova Scotia Provincial competition coming up between end end of March - mid April. **Registration closes tomorrow**... If you know of any #novascotia students in either #highschool or Nova Scotia Community College who may be interested, have them register using the link below today! Best way to describe the experience is to think of it like the Olympics for skilled trades and technology. Winners of the provincials will have a chance to compete in the nationals. Winners of the nationals will have a chance to compete in the international competition. This is an amazing opportunity to put on your resume and challenge yourself some of the best in IT and the trades in the province. https://www.skillsns.ca/competitions/nsskills Skills Canada-Nova Scotia TEAMWork Cooperative Job Junction - Nova Scotia Works Halifax Futureworx YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth Halifax YMCA Volta Digital Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Halifax Chamber of Commerce

Last November, I shot this video for the Nova Scotia League of Equal Opportunities as a lived experience piece on invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. I ...didn't share it then, because I was in the midst of another depression, in fact barely made it to the shoot and cried multiple times filming it. When it came out and was posted on the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities website nsleo.com on December 3rd, 2020 for the International Day of persons with disabilities, I ignored it because I was in such a dark place that I thought it would do more harm, than good to post it. 11 years ago, I got a diagnosis of anxiety depression and ADHD that changed my life and led me to start ADDvocacy.org. Over the past 6 years however, the frequency of depressive episodes have got worse and worse, along with what I now understand as hypomania. I realised after this last bout, that there was something more at play here, bipolar 2. Bipolar II disorder (pronounced "bipolar two") is a form of mental illness. Bipolar II is similar to bipolar I disorder, with moods cycling between high and low over time. However, in bipolar II disorder, the "up" moods (hypomania) never reach full-blown mania. ADHD can mimic this as well, but not to the same extremes as I've experienced. My family suspected bipolar for years but I didn't want to accept it due to the stigma that comes along with it. Realizing this has been a blessing, because it gives me an answer to to WHY I have been feeling this way. I am on a waiting list to get into the mood disorders clinic at the IWK in Halifax, started attending the free virtual Mens Mental Heatlth support group with Healthy Minds Cooperative and the local Bipolar Suport Group. I lost my birth dad to suicide in 2006. He never got treatment for his mental health and we lost him at the age of 50. I'm turning 46 next week and have so much I want to accomplish in the second half of my life. I am fortunate to have the self awareness and a strong support network around me, along with the insight to get the treatment I need but many aren't. On the plus side, I've run ADDvocacy for 9 years and worked with thousands of inspirational neurodiverse youth and adults with similar challenges, have a beautiful home, amazing friends and family and live a life filled with purpose and passion. If you notice your friends and family are sick or struggling, help them connect to the supports that are available in our health care system and communities, before it's too late. #bellletstalk2021 #bipolar2 #ADHD #depression #anxiety #itsokaytonotbeokay #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #neurodiversity Halifax Chamber of Commerce TEAMWork Cooperative Skills Canada-Nova Scotia Check out the video, there's a strong message of hope amongst my pain. https://vimeo.com/482657924

Canada Summer Jobs. The application deadline has been extended to February 3, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Standard Time.

We have been collaborating with TEAMWork Cooperative since 2013. Matt was a coaching client of ADDvocacy Ltd. for 2 years while attending Nova Scotia Communit...y College - NSCC for IT and computer programming. Mark Hobbs is Keith's long standing freind and mentor and was looking to hire talent. He connected them both with Teamwork to access their Career Link program which included a wage subsidy, case management, etc. Matt has been at Mark's company Fundmetric for over 2 years now and going strong. Want to be like Matt? When you enroll in 1-1 coaching with us, as a highschool or post secondary student, we not only focus on academics but the full lifecycle of our clients from high school - gap year - post-secondary - career transition - entrepreneurship. We have room for up to ten grade 12 students for their final semester of high school who live with #adhd #learningdisabilities #anxiety #depression and co-occurring mental health challenges that impact executive functioning starting next week, which includes, but is not limited to: #executivefunctioningskills #softskills #studyskills #postsecondary planning #disability #funding for college (up to $24,000 per year in #grants available for Canadian Students) #scholarshipopportunities *explore various community programs, #WageSubsidies and grants #careerplanning #summeremployment support Book a FREE info session with us today at calendly.com/ADDvocacy or call us toll-free today at 1-833-233-8398 or 902-580-2343. We meet with clients all over #Canada and North America, on the same day/time every week by phone or zoom with with on demand SMS accountability check-ins. Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Opportunity Place - Nova Scotia Works Nova Scotia Works Pictou County Nova Scotia Works CANSA Job Junction - Nova Scotia Works Halifax Nova Scotia Works Antigonish PeopleWorx - Nova Scotia Works Centre Nova Scotia Works - YMCA of Cape Breton Nova Scotia Works-Island Employment Nova Scotia Works Windsor Parents Rallying For Teachers Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Teachers Supporting Each Other Nova Scotia Teachers Halifax Chamber of Commerce Bell Let's Talk

Social work addresses clients' needs in the context of their environment (e.g. family, culture, community). Coverage for social work counselling and therapy mak...es mental health care more accessible for rural Nova Scotians, and offers greater provider choice for diverse communities. Private practitioners with a wide variety of clinical specializations are uniquely placed to help people where they are and when they need it, right across the province. Does your benefit plan include services from Registered Social Workers? If not, visit http://bit.ly/coverNS for resources and information.

Good Morning Folks. I know that Mental Health has been a huge concern for folks as we continue on in these challenging times. I wanted to share some supports with you and as always if I can be of any assistance at all, please feel free to reach out.

#New GRANT program for small businesses in all sectors across Canada. #Canada United Small Business Relief Fund will be managed by the Ontario Chamber of Comm...erce on behalf of the #Federal Government Successful applicants could receive a Grant of up to $5,000. The relief grant can be used for any of the following eligible expenses: Purchased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields, and latex gloves Renovated physical space to adhere to local, Provincial or Federal reopening guidelines Developed or improved e-commerce capabilities for your business Applications open on October 26. Find the program guidelines and application at

Psychologists are worried about the mental health toll of rising COVID-19 cases, tightening restrictions and shortening days, and that it could lead into what one expert called a "long, dark winter."