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Dawson Centre

197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, NS

Directions More Location Information

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 Dawson Center is located on Dufferin Street in Bridgewater. There are also various businesses and the Mental Health and Addictions Clinic.

8 Program(s)

Community Support Service (Child and Adolescent)
Nova Scotia Health Authority

The Community Support Program is for school aged children and adolescents registered with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program.

The program supports the work of the...

Bipolar Disorder / Personality Disorders / Psychosis / Schizophrenia
Central Zone
/
Northern Zone
/
Western Zone
Children / Youth

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

Dawson Centre
1-877-334-3431

197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, 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 a different communities in each area. To learn about a session near you, please call one of our locations

Dawson Centre
1-877-334-3431

197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, 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

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 Service Information may be incorrect and/or out of date.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...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Eastern Zone
/
Northern Zone
/
Western Zone
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.

Dawson Centre
1-877-334-3431

197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, 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

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.

Community Support Service (Adults)
Nova Scotia Health Authority

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...

Alcohol / Alcohol or drug use / Bipolar Disorder / Cannabis / Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Gambling / Nicotine & Tobacco / Opioids / Personality Disorders / Psychosis / Schizophrenia
Eastern Zone
/
Northern Zone
/
Western Zone
Adults / Seniors

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

Dawson Centre
1-877-334-3431

197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, 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
Nova Scotia Health Authority

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...

Alcohol / Alcohol or drug use / Anxiety / Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Bipolar Disorder / Cannabis / Dementias / Depression / Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Eating Disorders / Feeling Sad or Depressed / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Gambling / Grief / Grief / Nicotine & Tobacco / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) / Opioids / Personality Disorders / Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Psychosis / Schizophrenia / Self-Injury / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Stress / Suicidal thoughts and behaviours / Withdrawal from friends and activities
Central Zone
/
Eastern Zone
/
Northern Zone
/
Western Zone
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.

Dawson Centre
1-877-334-3431

197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, 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

Child and Adolescent Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority

Child and Adolescent Services/Child Youth and Family/Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinical Services provide mental health and addiction services to children and youth (under...

Alcohol / Alcohol or drug use / Anxiety / Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Bipolar Disorder / Cannabis / Depression / Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Eating Disorders / Feeling Sad or Depressed / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Gambling / Grief / Grief / Nicotine & Tobacco / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) / Opioids / Personality Disorders / Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Psychosis / Schizophrenia / Self-Injury / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Stress / Suicidal thoughts and behaviours / Withdrawal from friends and activities
Central Zone
/
Eastern Zone
/
Northern Zone
/
Western Zone
Children / 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.

Dawson Centre
1-877-334-3431

197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, 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

Adolescent Outreach Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority

Adolescent Outreach Services (AOS) is an expansion of the CaperBase model, which originated in Cape Breton. AOS focuses on providing:

  • Brief and Early Intervention
  • Screening
  • Outreach
  • Community Partnerships

The AOS model is set up for youth aged 12...

Alcohol / Alcohol or drug use / Anxiety / Cannabis / Depression / Feeling Sad or Depressed / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Gambling / Nicotine & Tobacco / Opioids / Self-Injury / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Stress / Withdrawal from friends and activities
Eastern Zone
/
Western Zone
/
Northern Zone
Children / Youth

Youth can self-refer by drop-in at the allocated schools where the Adolescent Outreach Services is offered. School Administration, teachers, guidance, support staff, caregivers, friends, and healthcare professionals can also refer youth to worker.

Outpatient clinic numbers are listed below. However, current clients of AOS can contact the assigned worker directly regarding appointments. For general Inquiries, an email can be sent to AOS@nshealth.ca

Dawson Centre
902-543-5400

197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, 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

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