Eskasoni Mental Health Services – Eskasoni Crisis and Referral Center
- 1-855-379-2099
- https://www.eskasonimentalhealth.org/services-1
Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services
Provides 24-hour crisis intervention and referrl services to Mi"kmaq people in Eskasoni via Facebook, in person or by telephone.
Breastfeeding Support
- The Nova Centre, 224 Highway 214, Room 104, Elmsdale, NS, B2S 1J7
- 902-883-4349
- https://www.facebook.com/ehfrc
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Offers a mom-to-mom breastfeeding support group.
Babies and preschoolers welcome.
Girl Code
- 69 Brunswick Street, Truro, NS,B2N 2G8
- 902-897-0852
- https://www.facebook.com/elevatehermhsscanada
youth-programming
Program focuses on girls" strengths and capabilities and includes guidance and support from role models, using an informal approach in a variety of fun and interactive crafts and activities.
Eastern Shore Mental Health
- 7962 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS,B0J 2L0
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/245721602063
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A grass roots volunteer organization that responds to the needs of the community by offering volunteer peer support and specialized programming as needed.
Offers:
Grief support groups
Weekly peer self-help support group
Referrals to local and metro Halifax mental health services
Assistance navigating the mental health system
Online support and resources through a Facebook group
The group has partnerships with other community organizations and advocates the importance of mental health.
Grandparents Rights Association of Nova Scotia
- 902-657-3774
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/555686531126157
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Group works to improve the level of access assured to grandparents and grandchildren across Nova Scotia. GRANS will work with individuals to offer the guidance and supports they may need including:
Peer-to-peer supports
List of resources available within the community
Assistance with locating and completing documents required when making an Access Application to the Nova Scotia Family Court
One-on-one and group meetings
Support Group
- Fall River Baptist Church, 36 Lockview Road, Fall River, NS,B2T 1J1
- 902-632-2539
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersofangelsns
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Offers a peer-led support group for mothers who have lost children.