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In addition to the support from trained school counsellors, students are able to access further Mental Health support in the school setting from NSHA-trained mental health professionals and clinicians. Below we have also shared a variety of additional mental health and addictions resources and online support links:

Mental Health & Well-Being

Remember: You are not alone.

Support for mental health, addictions and wellbeing is available.

**NOTE: If this is an EMERGENCY:

Call the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Line:

Toll Free: 1-888-429-8167

NS Mental Health and Addictions

How to refer yourself for mental health/addictions support through NS Health Authority:

**It is as simple as a phone call! **

You can access this referral process independently or a school counsellor could assist you with this process if you wish.

Call: 1-855-922-1122

Real people Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Voicemail evenings, weekends, and holidays.

*The intake person will ask you your contact info, health card number and talk with you about what supports you are seeking. You can decide if you would like to see a mental health clinician here at AVHS or at the Hants Community Hospital. All calls are confidential.

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Good2TALK - Post Secondary Student Helpline

Good2Talk is a free, confidential post-secondary student helpline that provides professional counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to students in Nova Scotia, 24/7/365.

To connect with someone:

To TALK - call 1-833-292-3698.
To TEXT Good2TalkNS to 686868

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Togetherall

Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Millions of people across Canada have free access through organizations, colleges and universities. Togetherall is free to all post-secondary students and those aged 16-29 in Nova Scotia.

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