National Directory for Canadian Families

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.

Mental Health Counselling

Offers an 8-week group counselling program for those dealing with anxiety.

Mental Health Counselling

Offers an 8 weeks group counselling program for those dealing with anxiety.

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.

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/

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.

Mental Health Counselling

Professional staff provide grief and bereavement counselling to individuals or families.

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.

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.

Youth Mental Health

Professional organization that represents and regulates occupational therapists in Nova Scotia.

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

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers anonymous text-based peer support for mental health with trained volunteers. Provides ongoing support.

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.

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

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.