Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Please note that this facility may be closed for statutory holidays. Programs operating at this clinic may have differing hours, consult your program for more information.

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Abbie J. Lane (AJL) Memorial Building is one of several facilities providing a broad range of mental health and addictions services within Nova Scotia Health Authority. A fully accredited teaching facility affiliated with Dalhousie University, AJL is part of an overall structure integrating mental health and addictions programs and services across the province. The Abbie J. Lane Building is connected to the Veterans Memorial Building on the QEII site.

9 Program(s)

Mental Health Acute Day Hospital

Nova Scotia Health Authority

The Mental Health Acute Day Hospital cares for people with intense mental health issues or concerns. We offer:

More closely monitored care than what is offered by community MHA clinics
Support after you are discharged from an inpatient psychiatric...

Subjects: Anxiety / Bipolar Disorder / Depression / Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Feeling Sad or Depressed / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) / Personality Disorders / Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Psychosis / Schizophrenia / Stress

Availability:

Central Zone

Eastern Zone

Age Groups: Adults

To access the Day Hospital, you must be referred by a psychiatrist. Please ask your psychiatrist or you may reach out to a member of your health care team (also called your Circle of Care) for more information.

Your Circle of Care is made up of members of the health care team who are involved in your ongoing recovery. This includes doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other health care providers.

Day Hospital staff will review your referral. If the Day Hospital will support your treatment and healing journey, members of your Circle of Care will give you an admission date and explain the process for admission.

Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

902-473-1680

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Directions

SUN:

9:00am - 2:00pm

MON:

9:00am - 2:00pm

TUE:

9:00am - 2:00pm

WED:

9:00am - 2:00pm

THU:

9:00am - 2:00pm

FRI:

9:00am - 2:00pm

SAT:

9:00am - 2:00pm

Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Nova Scotia Health Authority

The Medically Unexplained Symptoms Clinic provides specialty consultation and psychotherapy services for people presenting with medically unexplained physical symptoms referred...

Availability:

Central Zone

Age Groups: Adults

A referral from emergency room physician required.

Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

902-473-7172

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Directions

SUN:

Closed

MON:

8:30am - 4:30pm

TUE:

8:30am - 4:30pm

WED:

8:30am - 4:30pm

THU:

8:30am - 4:30pm

FRI:

8:30am - 4:30pm

SAT:

Closed

Centre for Emotions and Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority

The Centre for Emotions and Health Clinic provides specialty consultation and psychotherapy services for people not responding to treatment in other parts of the medical and...

Subjects: Anxiety / Depression / Feeling Sad or Depressed / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Stress

Availability:

Central Zone

Age Groups: Adults / Seniors / Youth

A referral from a Mental Health and Addictions psychiatrist/clinician, or a Medical/Surgical specialist is required.

Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

902-473-7172

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Directions

SUN:

Closed

MON:

8:30am - 4:30pm

TUE:

8:30am - 4:30pm

WED:

8:30am - 4:30pm

THU:

8:30am - 4:30pm

FRI:

8:30am - 4:30pm

SAT:

Closed

Sleep Disorders Clinic

Nova Scotia Health Authority

The sleep disorders clinic is for individuals who are referred by their family physician due to sleep disorders. It is made up of a team of doctors and technologists that specialize in sleep technology.

Subjects: Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping

Availability:

Central Zone

Eastern Zone

Northern Zone

Western Zone

Age Groups: Adults

A referral from your doctor is required.

Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

902-473-4298

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Directions

SUN:

Closed

MON:

8:30am - 4:30pm

TUE:

8:30am - 4:30pm

WED:

8:30am - 4:30pm

THU:

8:30am - 4:30pm

FRI:

8:30am - 4:30pm

SAT:

Closed

Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Program

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Seniors mental health services provide assessment, consultation and treatments to:

seniors aged 65 and older for a new onset of mental health challenges
individuals of any age...

Subjects: Alcohol / Alcohol or drug use / Anxiety / Bipolar Disorder / Cannabis / Dementias / Depression / Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Eating Disorders / Gambling / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) / Opioids / Personality Disorders / Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Psychosis / Schizophrenia / Self-Injury / Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

Availability:

Central Zone

Age Groups: Seniors

A referral from your doctor or another health care professional in required.

Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

902-473-7799

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Directions

SUN:

Closed

MON:

8:30am - 4:30pm

TUE:

8:30am - 4:30pm

WED:

8:30am - 4:30pm

THU:

8:30am - 4:30pm

FRI:

8:30am - 4:30pm

SAT:

Closed

Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program (NSEPP)

Nova Scotia Health Authority

The Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program (NSEPP) is a specialized, community focused, mental health program for young people (and their families) between the ages of 12 to 35 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Subjects: Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Psychosis

Availability:

Central Zone

Eastern Zone

Northern Zone

Western Zone

Age Groups: Adults / Youth

Individuals with that meet the following criteria may be referred:

Exhibiting symptoms of, or has been diagnosed with, a first episode of psychosis
Between the ages of 12 to 35
Has been treated for less than six months with an antipsychotic

Within the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM): Referrals can be made by anyone including: self-referrals, family members, friends, teachers, counsellors, family physicians and health care professionals. To make a referral, call 902-473-2976.

Outside of HRM A referral from your health care provider is needed. We provide clinical consultation for residents of the Maritime Provinces who live outside HRM.

Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

902-473-2976

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Directions

SUN:

Closed

MON:

8:30am - 4:30pm

TUE:

8:30am - 4:30pm

WED:

8:30am - 4:30pm

THU:

8:30am - 4:30pm

FRI:

8:30am - 4:30pm

SAT:

Closed

Mood Disorders Clinic

Nova Scotia Health Authority

The mood disorders clinic provides consultations for individuals with severe mood disorders such as possible bipolar disorder. This is a specialized service that provides diagnosis and treatment of severe mood disorders.

Subjects: Alcohol / Alcohol or drug use / Bipolar Disorder / Cannabis / Depression / Nicotine & Tobacco / Opioids

Availability:

Central Zone

Eastern Zone

Northern Zone

Western Zone

Age Groups: Adults

A referral from a doctor is required.

Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

902-473-2585

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Directions

SUN:

Closed

MON:

8:30am - 4:30pm

TUE:

8:30am - 4:30pm

WED:

8:30am - 4:30pm

THU:

8:30am - 4:30pm

FRI:

8:30am - 4:30pm

SAT:

Closed

Inpatient Mental Health Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Inpatient mental health services are available for those who cannot be safely assessed, diagnosed and stabilized in the community.

Subjects: Alcohol / Alcohol or drug use / Bipolar Disorder / Dementias / Depression / Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Eating Disorders / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) / Opioids / Personality Disorders / Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Psychosis / Schizophrenia / Self-Injury / Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

Availability:

Central Zone

Eastern Zone

Northern Zone

Western Zone

Age Groups: Adults / Seniors

Patients are typically admitted to the hospital following assessment by psychiatrists or emergency department physicians at a hospital emergency room or a community clinic.

Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

902-473-6334

5909 Veterans Memorial Lane
Halifax, NS

Directions

SUN:

Open All Hours

MON:

Open All Hours

TUE:

Open All Hours

WED:

Open All Hours

THU:

Open All Hours

FRI:

Open All Hours

SAT:

Open All Hours

Eating Disorder Program

Nova Scotia Health Authority

The Eating Disorders Program helps people overcome anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders. The clinic offers a variety of treatment options through individual therapy, consultation with a dietician, and a series of groups that...

Subjects: Eating Disorders

Availability:

Central Zone

Eastern Zone

Age Groups: Adults / Youth

To access this service, please call the Intake Service at 1-855-922-1122.

You may also request a referral to our services from your doctor, other health care professionals or community agency familiar with your concerns.