Mental Health & Addictions Resources

Counselling can be one part of a person's support system.

There may also be times when you need medical care, community services, crisis support, addiction services or other specialized resources.

This page is intended to help you find additional support in Nova Scotia and Canada.

211 Nova Scotia is a free, confidential service that helps people find community, government and social services across the province.

It can help connect people with resources related to:

• Mental health
• Addictions
• Housing
• Food
• Family and youth services
• Employment
• Healthcare
• Legal and advocacy services
• Violence and abuse
• Other community supports

211 is available by phone, text, email and online search.

Nova Scotia Health's Mental Health and Addictions services provide assessment, treatment and support across the province.

The Mental Health and Addictions Provincial Intake Service can connect people with appropriate mental health and addictions services.

Provincial Intake: 1-855-922-1122

For non-emergency health questions, Nova Scotia's 811 service provides access to registered nurses who can provide health information and guidance.

If substance use is affecting you or someone you care about, additional professional and community supports are available.

211 Nova Scotia maintains a searchable directory of addiction counselling, treatment, support groups and related services across the province.

The Government of Canada maintains information about mental health, substance use, crisis support and national organizations.

Resource availability can change.

CYBCT does not control the services listed on external websites, and inclusion on this page does not represent an endorsement of a particular organization.

If you are unsure where to start, 211 Nova Scotia can help you navigate available community resources.