counselling

A toll free peer support phone line for people with mild mental health or substance use concerns. Phone line is staffed by trained peer supporters, who have personal or family-based lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Provides social and emotional support, reassurance and encouragement to people who are feeling isolated, alone, anxious, concerned, or who need support and to talk to someone. Reasons for calling can be anything from having a tough day at work, feeling down, struggling with supporting a loved one, going through a rough patch in a relationship, etc. Please note: The phone line is NOT intended for people who are experiencing a crisis. Service is delivered by Mental Health Innovations and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program.