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Kids Help Phone

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 Tool Information may be incorrect and/or out of date.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

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French. Services include mental health tips and info, crisis support, professional counselling, quizzes, games and...

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Subjects: Alcohol or drug use / Black, African Nova Scotian / Caregiver, Family / First Nations, Indigenous / 2SLGBTQIA+ / Anxiety / Depression / Eating Disorders / Grief / Self-Injury / Stress / Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

Age Groups: Adults / Children / Youth

Mygrief.ca

Canadian Virtual Hospice

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MyGrief.ca is an online resource to help people move through their grief from the comfort of their own home, at their own pace. It can help you understand your grief and approach some of the most difficult questions that may arise. It was developed...

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Subjects: Grief / Grief

Age Groups: Adults / Seniors

Psychological First Aid pocket guide

Red Cross

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This booklet is not intended to replace proper Psychological First Aid training.

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Subjects: Feeling Sad or Depressed / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Withdrawal from friends and activities / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Grief / Caregiver, Family / Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Stress

Age Groups: Adults / Seniors

Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service

If you need help with a mental health and addictions concern our team is here to help.

Call to connect with services now or to book an intake appointment: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8:00 pm).

1-855-922-1122

Book an Appointment Online: If self-scheduled appointments are unavailable, please call the Mental health and Addictions Intake line or try again tomorrow morning.

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Need Help Now?

The hotlines are toll-free and available to help 24/7, or go to your closest emergency department.

Provincial
Mental Health and
Addictions Crisis Line

1-888-429-8167

Kids Help Phone

1-800-668-6868

Text CONNECT
to 686868

Emergency

911