With NS being in another lockdown, it’s hard to not feel like a heavy weight is on your shoulders. Sometimes, that weight just takes over…
If you are fighting with Anxiety, Depression, or your overall Mental Health right now, they’re are many resources available and people that are here to help.
I wanted to pass along some of the services and community resources listed on the NS Website. You can find the the full list by clicking HERE!
Mental health and addictions services
If you or a family member needs help, you can self-refer to a mental health or addictions clinic, service or program through the Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Centre.
Call toll-free: 1-855-922-1122 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Youth outreach programs
Youth outreach programs provide support like mentoring, referrals, food delivery and counselling.
Grief and bereavement services
Grief and bereavement services are available to the families and friends of patients referred to palliative care.
Helplines
811
For non-emergency advice and information about mental health and addictions, call 811.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is available for adults who are going through a difficult time and need someone to text with. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Special support is available for frontline workers
Text NSSTRONG to 741741
Frontline workers: text FRONTLINE to 741741
Good2Talk Nova Scotia
Good2Talk Nova Scotia provides support for university and college students.
Call toll-free: 1-833-292-3698
Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is a national helpline for young people between the ages of 5 and 20. Confidential and anonymous support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can phone to speak with a trained counsellor. You can also text to reach a trained volunteer crisis responder.
Call toll-free: 1-800-668-6868
Text NSSTRONG to 686868
Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line
If you’re experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, or are concerned about someone who is, the Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call toll-free: 1-888-429-8167
Online support
First responders’ mental health
Mental health resources for first responders and their families, employers and colleagues.
HealthyMindsNS
HealthyMindsNS provides online mental health support for university and college students.
MindWell-U
MindWell-U is a free 30-day mindfulness challenge that helps lower stress and improve wellbeing. It takes 5 minutes a day.
Self-care during grief
Advice for how to take care of yourself while you’re grieving.
Therapy Assistance Online
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a free and confidential online resource with interactive activities and videos for people facing mental health challenges. It includes activities on a variety of topics, and you can choose which ones you want to explore.
Wellness Together Canada
Wellness Together Canada can connect you with support, resources and counselling for mental health and substance use.
