National Directory for Canadian Families

youth-programming

Offers before and after school programs for children in pre-primary to grade 6.

Mental Health Counselling

Offers support services for adolescents and youth through learning to cope with the loss of a loved one. Program runs periodically.

Mental Health Counselling

Provides comfort and emotional support to those who have lost a loved one. Participants learn to move through and beyond grief.

Mental Health Counselling

Provides comfort and emotional support to those who have lost a loved one. Participants learn to move through and beyond grief.

Mental Health Counselling

Provides comfort and emotional support to those who have lost a loved one. Participants learn to move through and beyond grief.

Mental Health Counselling

Provides comfort and emotional support to those who have lost a loved one. Participants learn to move through and beyond grief.

Mental Health Counselling

Provides comfort and emotional support to those who have lost a loved one. Participants learn to move through and beyond grief.

Mental Health Counselling

Provides comfort and emotional support to those who have lost a loved one. Participants learn to move through and beyond grief.

Mental Health Counselling

Provides comfort and emotional support to those who have lost a loved one. Participants learn to move through and beyond grief.

counselling

Offers 4 free bereavement counselling sessions with a registered counselling therapist. Offers sessions in person, by phone or via video, based on client preference.

support-groups

Offers adults grieving the death of a loved one a confidential time to share their concerns, triumphs, and day to day experiences. Trained facilitators guide discussion during the meeting.

youth-programming

An overnight summer camp located in Thorburn, Pictou County. Financial assistance may be available to families unable to pay the full fee.

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.

support-groups

Peer support group where participants can talk about ways to deal with social pressures, diet culture, the media, our relationship with our body, food, eating, and exercise, and more. The same people come each week, so participants and facilitators have the chance to get to know each other. Participation is encouraged, but not mandatory. Group is facilitated by 2 peer mentors who have completed Eating Disorders Nova Scotia"s specialized training.

counselling

Offers BounceBack Coaching, a free mental health program based in cognitive behavioural therapy designed to help adults and youth manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Participants work with workbooks and a trained coach to help build skills to improve their mental health. Coaches provide support and encouragement, answer questions and keep participants motivated over 4-6 telephone sessions. Also offers BounceBack Today Videos, a series of online videos that provide practical tips on managing mood, sleeping better, building confidence, increasing activity, problem solving and healthy living.