Crisis & Community Resources

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. 

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please call Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at 1-888-429-8167. 

If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else, you can call or text 9-8-8.

The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Canada.

Nova Scotia's Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line provides crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Within Nova Scotia: 1-888-429-8167

Halifax area: 902-429-8167

The service is available to children, youth and adults experiencing a mental health crisis or significant emotional distress, as well as family members and others seeking support.

If you aren't sure what community service you need, 211 Nova Scotia can help you identify available programs and services.

211 is free and confidential and can connect people with community, government and non-profit organizations across Nova Scotia.

Counselling appointments are not a substitute for emergency or crisis services.

If you are experiencing a situation that requires immediate support, use the appropriate crisis or emergency service rather than waiting for a CYBCT appointment.

For an urgent medical or mental health emergency, you can go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

If immediate emergency assistance is required, call 911.

This page provides general information and links to external resources. It is not a substitute for assessment, diagnosis, treatment or emergency care.

Resource numbers and availability can change, so verify current information with the organization providing the service.