High risk for developing a mental illness or addiction and moving towards loss of function.
You do not need to face difficult times alone. It is important to reach out for help when you or someone you care about is in need of urgent care and support. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength and a step towards finding the assistance you deserve. There are immediate resources available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide the help you need. Whether you’re experiencing a crisis or supporting someone who is, don’t hesitate to explore the supports we have compiled below.
Your well-being matters, and there are caring professionals ready to assist you on your journey to mental health and recovery.
Farm Family Support Line
Reach out. Get Help. Feel Better.
The Farm Family Support Line is managed as an Employee Assistance Program by Telus Health. Farmers, their families and their employees have unlimited access to services at no cost. Services are supported by Farm Safety Nova Scotia.
Call for confidential and immediate support 24/7/365.
1-833-754-3692
Learn more about our Farm Family Support Line >
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Mental Health Crisis line
Kids Help Phone
- 1-800-668-6868
- Text CONNECT to 686868
Men’s helpline
Call 2-1-1
Click here for more information.
CAST: Communities Addressing Suicide Together
CAST is a program under the scope of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division in which they are helping to build their capacity to address suicide by using the principles of community suicide prevention as a guide.
As part of the CAST program, a Nova Scotia’s Survivors of Suicide Loss Guide is available to include information to access the support and resources available when dealing with a loss.
Download a copy of the Nova Scotia’s Survivors of Suicide Loss Guide.
Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions
There are a number of immediate supports available on the NS Mental Health and Addictions site. Click here to access: https://mha.nshealth.ca/en
Additional Resources
SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCES:
1. Addiction Services Nova Scotia – https://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/
2. Bayers Road Community Mental Health & Addictions
A two-week group program for individuals that require a more intensive and daily treatment option.
Individuals may benefit from this type of program if they recently left an inpatient treatment program (i.e. detox) or need more help making changes to their substance use and/or gambling after trying other community-based treatment methods.
Bayers Road Centre, Suite 109, 7071 Bayers Road, Halifax, NS
Tel: 902-424-1022
Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (with some exceptions)
3. Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital
An ongoing, client-focused program that is based on what the client or group of clients want to work on that day. There is no waitlist or referral process. The client or family member simply walks in, meets with staff to form a care plan with them and then gets started.
Tel: 902-634-8801 x1713228
Hours: Daily 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
4. Community Mental Health & Addictions Clinics
Community Mental Health and Addictions includes a team of mental health and addictions professionals who provide services on an outpatient basis
For a list of clinics in Nova Scotia visit: http://www.nshealth.ca/service-details/Community%20Mental%20Health%20and%20Addictions%20Clinic
5. Crisis Response Service
Our local Crisis Response Services provide assistance to children, youth, and adults who are experiencing a crisis due to a mental health disorder, harmful substance use or gambling problem.
Colchester – East Hants areas
Tel: 902-896-2606 or toll free 1-800-460-2110, ex. 42606
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland area
Tel: 902-667-3879
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pictou County
Tel: 902-755-1288
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6. Outpatient Addiction Services (Adult)
This program offers a wide range of addiction services for individual, families, and communities.
For a list of clinics in Nova Scotia: http://www.nshealth.ca/service-details/Outpatient%20Addiction%20Services%20(Adult)
7. Withdrawal Management and Wellness (Detox)
The Withdrawal Management and Wellness Program (“Detox”) combines functions of an outpatient (day program) withdrawal management (detox) and structured treatment, providing the support of a team-based approach.
Soldier’s Memorial Hospital Tel: 1-855-273-7110
8. Women’s Services
Women’s Services are designed to meet the specific needs of women who have an addiction or who are affected by the addiction of others.
Chipman Building
Tel: 1-855-273-7110
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding holidays
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-742-4222
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays
VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT RESOURCES:
1. New Start Counselling
#900, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2N6
902-423-4675
2. Bridges – Domestic Abuse Intervention
676 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 1G6
902-897-6665
3. Pictou County Women’s Resource & Sexual Assault Center
504 S Frederick St. New Glasgow, NS B2H 3P3
902-755-4647
4. Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association (SASA)
(902) 863-6221
antigonishwomenscentre.com
5. Avalon Sexual Assault Centre
(902) 422-4240
avaloncentre.ca
6. Colchester Sexual Assault Centre
(902) 897-4366
colchestersac.ca
7. Harbour House
Bridgewater, NS, B4W 2W9
902-543-3665
http://www.harbour-house.ca
8. Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA)
45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N6
902-466-6600
http://www.novascotia.cmha.ca
9. Self-Help Connection
5571 Cunard Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 1C5
902-466-2011
http://www.selfhelpconnection.ca
