Mental Health and Addictions Tools

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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 Tool Information may be incorrect and/or out of date.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 / Suicide

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

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)

Therapy Assistance Online

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Online library of engaging, interactive programs to learn life skills and to help you bounce back from disappointments or stumbling blocks in life. As you watch videos and engage with our interactive components, you'll gain the knowledge, self...

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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 / Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Stress

Age Groups: Adults / Seniors / Youth

Wellness Together Canada

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Wellness Together Canada is a mental health and substance use website to support people across Canada and Canadians living abroad in both official languages. They provide the following resources for you at no cost:

Immediate text support
Informa...

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Subjects: Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Self-Injury / Stress / Feeling Sad or Depressed / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Withdrawal from friends and activities / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Grief / Alcohol or drug use / Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Alcohol / Opioids / Cannabis / Nicotine & Tobacco / Gambling

Age Groups: Adults / Seniors / Youth