Adult Protection Services
- 1690 Hollis St, Joseph Howe Building, Halifax, NS, B3J 2R8
- 1-800-225-7225
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.
Public Health Services – Ask a Nurse
- 7 Mellor Avenue, Unit 5, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0E8
- 902-481-5800 ext 8
- tel:902-481-5800 ext 8
information-lines
A public health nurse answers questions about infant nutrition, breastfeeding, parenting or general childcare questions.
In-Patient Treatment Centres
- 70 Gabriel Street, Eskasoni, NS,B1W 1H6
- 902-758-4277
- tel:902-758-4277
addiction-treatment
In-patient treatment centres provide First Nations communities with current best practices and community based culturally relevant programs which are delivered by certified addictions counsellors.
Offered at the Eagles" Nest Recovery House, Sipekne"katik First Nation and Mi"kmaw Lodge, Eskasoni.
Government of Nova Scotia – Department of Health and Wellness
- Barrington Tower, 1894 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, Canada
- 1-888-347-8888
- www.novascotia.ca/DHW/
Addiction
Provides a continuum of care and service relating to health promotion, addiction prevention, early intervention, and treatment to individuals and their families with alcohol/drug, and gambling addiction issues. Addictions services is provided through Nova Scot...
Dalhousie Sexual Assault and Harassment Phone Line
- 6136 University Avenue, 3rd Floor, Halifax, NS,B3H 4J2
- 902-425-1066
- tel:902-425-1066
crisis-services-hotlines
Note: As of May 16, 2022, the phone line can only be accessed by calling • Students will not be able to text the phone line during the summer months (the ability to text the phone line is expected to resume in September 2022)
Offers confidential and anonymous, non-judgemental, active listening, support and resource navigation to Dalhousie University and University of King"s College students who have experienced or have been impacted by sexualized violence. Callers are not required to give any identifying information to receive support.
Youth Programs
- 3 Sylvia Avenue, Halifax, NS,B3R 1J7
- 902-479-3031 ext 308
- tel:902-479-3031 ext 308
youth-programming
Offers various youth programs throughout the year.