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 12-19 years of age (grade 6 to 12) at risk of mental health or substance use concerns.
Our Adolescent Outreach Workers engage with youth in their own settings (primarily school- based); providing the early intervention services through group and one-on-one interventions; providing connection and/or a referral to other supports that youth may require.
AOS is 100% confidential.
Accessing this Service
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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
795 Alexandra Street
Sydney, NS
708 Reeves Street
Unit 3
Port Hawkesbury, NS
25 Bay Street
Antigonish, NS
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
197 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, NS
60 Vancouver Street
Yarmouth, NS
150 Exhibition Street
Kentville, NS
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
332 Willow street
Truro, NS