National Directory for Canadian Families

Youth Mental Health

Navigating the services provided by the community and social services provided by government and the not for profit sector can be challenging. With 211 Nova Scotia, over 4000 community and social services available across the province are now just a phone call or mouse click away.

youth-programming

Helps youth learn to do by doing, provides opportunities for leadership and life skills development and promotes agricultural awareness. Includes: Working on a project of the youth"s own choice Learning how to organize and carry out a meeting Public speaking program Club and community activities Sports Games Picnics Camping Tours and exchanges For a list of local clubs, please visit the website

information-lines

• COVID-19 UPDATE: 8-1-1 is experiencing higher than normal call volumes • It will take longer than usual to respond to your call • To use the COVID-19 self-assessment online tool, visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca Provides telephone access to a registered nurse who can give advice and information concerning all kinds of general health issues and questions. Advice and information may include a recommendation to see your doctor or visit the local emergency department. Individuals can also obtain information about services available in their community. Website provides searchable information on a variety of health topics. If there is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.

support-groups

Provides a free ABI drop-in centre for individuals living with brain injuries and their family/support system. Includes a social leisure, community integration, and skill development program for individuals who are living in the community. Encourages participants to develop leisure lifestyle skills, broaden their community awareness, improve self esteem, and develop social relationships. Programs and activities will be designed with participant input in collaboration with the clinical team and are created with brain injury in mind (e.g. times of the activities, accessibility options).

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers individual, group, family, and online counselling to individuals from marginalized communities that are experiencing trauma and mental health concerns. Online counselling is offered via email, chat, audio calls, or video conferencing.

counselling

Provides support for the Black Community during COVID-19. ABSW has developed a toll free number to help you navigate available resources and supports and get the support you need. Call the toll free number 1-855-732-1253 from Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm • For calls after hours or on weekends, please allow up to 12 hours for a call back You can also contact the office by email at nsabswcovid19@gmail.com

Mental Health Counselling

Offre de l"accompagnement au niveau des démarches financières, juridiques et sociales aux femmes qui sont victimes de violences conjugale.

Support groups

Activity centrecommunity integration through social, educational, and recreational activitiespeer supporteducationmutual aidfocus on prevention and mental health promotiondo not provide counseling, therapy, or supervision of participants

addiction-treatment

Provides long term rehabilitation for men who have addiction problems using a holistic abstinence based approach. There is an initial 3 week assessment followed by a 3 month commitment to the program. Centre has a home atmosphere with churches, access to gyms, and gardens on the premises.

Youth Mental Health

The Department of Health offers help and support for people age 16 or older who are abused or neglected and who cannot physically or mentally protect or care for themselves.

addiction-support-groups

Offers a virtual multi-week learning and support program for those who care about someone with a Substance Use Disorder (including alcohol). Trained facilitators help participants gain an understanding of: Effective methods of communication Anxiety reduction through practice of mindfulness How to set and Maintain healthy boundaries Addiction from a social and scientific perspective Self compassion and importance of self-care Groups are usually up to 12 participants. Sessions are 2 hours each week, for a total of 8 consecutive weeks.

youth-programming

Provides recreation opportunities to children, youth and adults in financial need. Depending on the need, the cost of the recreation programs could be 50% or 100% covered by the program. All recreation programs offered by Halifax Recreation are eligible for this program except for the following: Private swim lessons • Birthday parties • Sport ball programs

support-groups

Provides support to individuals recovering from a stroke as well as caregivers. Includes navigation, goals setting and referral support. Offers virtual programs for stroke survivors and caregivers including virtual support groups, exercise and education sessions. Offers volunteer opportunities for stroke survivors and caregivers.

Youth Mental Health

HIV prevention and education are important efforts which reduce people’s risk of HIV infection and we support a variety of strategies for decreasing the harms associated with sexual activity and drug use. These include: * person-centered, caring and non-judgmental services * respect and promotion for independence * homophobia and heterosexism impacts on the risks * promoting individual and collective empowerment Alternative number: 1-902-429-7922

Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling

Distributes sterile injection equipment and resources to those who need it, as means of reducing the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C, and offers a space to safely dispose of used equipment