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Colchester East Hants Health Centre

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, NS

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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.

The Colchester East Hants Health Centre serves the residents of Colchester East Hants. The health centre has inpatient units and operates a wide range of clinics and satellite services.
 

8 Program(s)

Mental Health Acute Day Hospital

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...
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.

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, 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

A referral from your current Mental Health and addictions clinician or psychiatrist is required.

902-893-5526

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, 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

Sessions are offered in various locations at various times throughout Truro, Elmsdale, and Amherst. To learn about the session nearest you, please call one of our locations.

902-893-5526 ext. 1

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, NS

Directions
SUN:
Closed
MON:
Hours vary
TUE:
Hours vary
WED:
Hours vary
THU:
Hours vary
FRI:
Hours vary
SAT:
Closed

Access to this program is through the criminal justice system only.

902-893-5526

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, 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

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

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.

902-893-5554 ext. 42209

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, 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

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) - Autism Intervention Program

IWK
This service is not administered by Nova Scotia Health Authority. Service Information may be incorrect and/or out of date. Confirm details with the service provider.

The Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) program provides direct intensive service to young children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. The...

Children

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.

902-893-5526

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, 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

Community Support Service (Adults)

The Community Support Teams for Adults/Community Supports for Adults supports individuals living with persistent mental illness to develop and maintain a safe, satisfying quality...

Adults / Seniors

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.

902-893-5526

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, 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

Adult Community Mental Health and Addictions Services

Community Mental Health and Addictions includes a team of mental health and addictions professionals who provide services on an outpatient basis. The team provides assessment...

Adults / Seniors

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.

902-893-5526

600 Abenaki Road
Truro, NS

Directions
SUN:
Closed
MON:
8:30am - 4:30pm
TUE:
8:30am - 8:00pm
WED:
8:30am - 8:00pm
THU:
8:30am - 4:30pm
FRI:
8:30am - 4:30pm
SAT:
Closed

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