751 Cities and Towns
Clinical Services
- 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 302, Halifax, NS,B3L 2C2
- 902-455-9656
- https://hshc.ca
counselling
Offers a wide-range of on-site clinical services provided by nurses and doctors including:
STI testing and treatment
Syphilis and hepatitis testing
Birth control/contraception
Compassionately priced IUDs and birth control
Morning after pills
HPV vaccine
Pap tests
Pelvic and breast exams
Testicular and prostate checks
Pregnancy testing
Pre-natal care referrals
PrEP
Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) insertions and removals
There may be a minimal fee associated with a very small number of these services.
CMHA – New Brunswick – Understanding Anxiety and Panic Disorder
- 557 St Mary"s Street, Saint John, Canada, E3A 8H4
- 506-455-5231
- https://cmhanb.ca/understanding-anxiety-panic-disorder/
Mental Health Counselling
Offers an 8-week group counselling program for those dealing with anxiety.
CMHA – New Brunswick – Understanding Anxiety and Panic Disorder at CMHA – New Brunswick – Saint John
- https://cmhanb.ca/category/programs-and-services/saint-john-programs/
Mental Health Counselling
Offers an 8 weeks group counselling program for those dealing with anxiety.
Cobequid Youth Health Centre
- 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville, NS,B4C 0A2
- 902-869-6131
- https://www.nshealth.ca/service-details/Cobequid%20Youth%20Health%20Centre
counselling
Offers confidential counselling, education, services, and support in a safe environment by a clinic social worker including:
Pregnancy testing
Positive pregnancy test counselling
Supportive counselling
Connecting with other community services
Abuse support
Getting financial support
Romantic relationships and relationships with friends
Family conflict
Addictions
Emotional wellness
Mental wellness
Sexual orientation
Body image worries
Stress
Getting other supports, which may include health, education, and social services
Social workers also attend some local junior highs, high schools, Cape and Cowl Comics, and The Den to offer support in the community.
Cocaine Anonymous Canada – Cocaine Dependency Support Groups
- (902-789-9160
- https://ca.org/meetings/canada/
Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling
Offers group counselling (by professionals or peers) and support services to people dealing with cocaine addictions. Services available in person and virtually via Zoom. Please consult one of the regional website to find a meeting in your area:Alberta - Southern: http://ca-ab.org/Alberta - Northen: http://www.ca-northab.org/British Columbia: http://www.ca-bc.org/Manitoba: http://camanitoba.org/Ontario: http://ca-on.orgQuébec: http://www.cocainomanes-anonymes.org/Maritimes: http://ca-maritimes.org/
Cocaine Anonymous Meetings
- 2221 Maitland Street, Halifax, NS,B3K 5K8
- 902-789-9160
- https://ca-maritimes.org
support-groups
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope to help others recover from addiction. They are not allied with any sect, denomination, organization, or religion. CA is a non-drug specific fellowship and is open to anyone with a problem with drug(s) or alcohol and has a desire to stop using. Offers both in-person and online Zoom meetings.
Colchester East Hants Hospice Society – Grief and Bereavement Support
- 89 Queen Street, Truro, Canada, B2N 2B2
- 902-893-3265
- http://www.cehhospice.org
Mental Health Counselling
Professional staff provide grief and bereavement counselling to individuals or families.
Colchester East Hants Hospice Society (CEHHS)
- 89 Queen Street, Truro, NS, B2N 2B2
- 902-893-3265
Youth Mental Health
Our team focuses on creating a safe and accessible space to understand and navigate grief and provide opportunities for individuals and families to talk about end of life. We advise that everyone plan for end of life, consider their wishes, and pursue quality of life each and every day.
Colchester Sexual Assault Centre – Sexual Assault Counselling
- 80 Glenwood Drive, Truro, Canada, B2N 1P3
- 902-897-4366
- http://www.colchestersac.ca/
Mental Health Counselling
Offers counselling and support for individuals who have experienced sexual assault/trauma. Educational services and workshops on sexual assault and healthy relationships are also offered.
College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
- 7001 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS, B3L 2H8
- 902-455-0556
Youth Mental Health
Professional organization that represents and regulates occupational therapists in Nova Scotia.
College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
- 4005-7071 Bayers Rd, Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2
- 1-902-491-9744
Youth Mental Health
We are the regulatory body for nursing in our province, responsible for protecting the public by promoting good practice, preventing poor practice, and intervening when practice is unacceptable.
We achieve this through:
* setting standards for the educational preparation and qualifications
* ensuring the safe, ethical and competent nursing care
* promotion and enhancement of continuing competence
* investigation of complaints and taking disciplinary action when necessary
Colour Project – Peer Support
- https://www.thecolourproject.ca/
Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services
Offers anonymous text-based peer support for mental health with trained volunteers. Provides ongoing support.
Community Hospital O’Leary – Needle Exchange Program
- 14 MacKinnon Drive, O"leary, Canada, C0B 1V0
- 1-877-637-0333
- https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/needle-exchange-program
Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling
Program that is available in communities across the province to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV that is spread by sharing equipment to inject drugs. The program is a harm reduction initiative and offers services such as: needle exchange with safe needle disposal, immunization counseling and immunization, vein/wound care, sexual health counseling, health teaching to support optimal health, referrals to other care providers, Naloxone kits for people who are at risk of opioid related overdoses, and detox information.
Community Programs
- 2346 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS,B3K 2Z3
- 902-405-3830
- https://hopeblooms.ca
youth-programming
A youth-run community social enterprise in North End Halifax. Youth participate in community programs including:
Food boxes
Youth urban agriculture
Culinary and cultural arts programs
Mentorship and tutoring program
Changemakers
Group workshops
Social enterprise and scholarship
Community YMCA – Child and Youth Programs
- 2269 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS,B3K 3B7
- 902-717-9646
- https://ymcahfx.ca
youth-programming
Offers a variety of programs for children and youth including:
Panthers Basketball:
For children and youth ages 5-16 who are interested in skills development, teamwork and a recreational or competitive basketball program
YMCA Day Camps:
Includes Summer Day Camps, PD Days at the Y and March Break Day Camps
Community Y After School:
A free after school program for children and youth
Youth Leadership:
A youth service initiative for young adults ages 15-30. Part of the Canada Service Corps.
Youth Transitions Program:
A free service for youth ages 13-19 who are facing barriers in their lives. Barriers could be related to school, employment, peers, family, housing or addictions. Program includes one-to-one support, life skills workshops and peer mentorship.