Nova Scotia Resources

Please note that this resource page is constantly under construction as new resources are being added. If you have a valuable resource to add to the list, please contact the Closer Lab at pulseofmyheart@acadiau.ca.

Please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24/7) for immediate support. Dial or text 988 to be connected with someone.

 

General Mental Health Resources

 

Resources Telephone Number Other Contact Information
211 Nova Scotia

Available 24/7

211

Toll free: 1-855-466-4994

Monitored during business hours

Text 211

Live Chat on the 211NS Website
Affordable Therapy Network

N/A

See the list of affordable mental health professions available to you here.
Eskasoni Mental Health Services (Mi'kmaq)

Crisis Line: 1-902-379-2099

Toll-free: 1-855-379-2099

 Facebook: Eskasoni Crisis Worker
Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line 1-888-429-8167 N/A
Suicide Crisis Hotline (support available 24/7) 988 Text 988

 

Cancer Specific Resources

Resources Telephone Number Other Contact Information
Canadian Cancer Society | Nova Scotia 1-888-939-3333

Live chat on the CCS Website

Email: info@cancer.ca
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Patient Navigation Varies by region Please visit the Cancer Patient Navigation section of the NSHealth website to see the hospitals that offer this service.
Nova Scotia Health Support Groups Varies by region Please visit the Support Group section of the NSHealth website to see the support groups in your region.