Mental health, addiction & support resources in Nova Scotia

Call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support anywhere in Canada.

Mental health and crisis support for children, youth and young adults in Canada.

Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous people across Canada.

Nova Scotia Health mental health and addiction services, programs and resources.

Provincial information about mental health and addiction policy, programs and services.

Provincial health information and guidance for problem gambling, including how to connect with treatment.

Province-wide evidence-based eating-disorder assessment and treatment for adults, youth and families.

Community-based peer, mentoring, family and recovery supports for people affected by eating disorders.

Peer support and resources for parents, partners, family members and friends supporting someone with an eating disorder.

Provincial directory of mental health and addiction programs and services.

Official public-interest regulator for Registered Counselling Therapists in Nova Scotia.

Official Nova Scotia regulator for social workers, with a public registry.

Official Nova Scotia regulator for psychology. Confirm current licensure through the regulator.

Connect with community, health and social services across Canada.

Federal directory of crisis, provincial, territorial and national mental health supports.

Free confidential mental health support for Veterans, former RCMP members, families and caregivers.

Find shelters and services for women and children experiencing violence in Canada.

Searchable directory of programs and supports for young people across Canada.

National information about eating-disorder treatment, referrals and how to find appropriate care.