Baddeck Youth Health Centre

Open every Monday, Friday and every second Wednesday

  The Youth Health Centre is a safe space where any youth aged 12-19 can receive confidential, non-judgmental information and support for:

·         Feelings of sadness, anxiety or depression

·         Issues at home (divorce, fighting, physical, emotional or sexual abuse)

·         Suicidal thoughts or self-harming behavior

·         Issues with smoking, drinking, vaping

·         Feelings of anger or stress

·         Problems with relationships or low self-esteem

·         Difficulty coping with school, a breakup or life in general.

·         Confusion about sexual orientation or gender identity

·         Needing resources on accessing food, clothing, personal health items (toothbrush, deodorant, pads/tampons) etc.

·         Obtaining employment (writing a resume, applying for a job, volunteer opportunities)

The clinical services offered at the Youth Health Centre include:

·         Screening/treatment of sexually transmitted infections

·         Pregnancy testing

·         Education and provision of various birth control options, including emergency contraceptive pill

·         Education and support with planned or unplanned pregnancies

·         Mental health screening and referrals to social workers, dieticians, addiction/mental health services etc.

·         Monthly physician visits (on a Tuesday)

Youth Health Centre Team:

Kelly MacMillan                                                                                           Emma Ingraham

Youth Health Nurse                                                                                   Youth Health Centre Coordinator

902-565-4301                                                                                                 902-295-2689

Kelly.macmillan@nshealth.ca                                                                 Emma.ingraham@nshealth.ca

If you need mental health assistance outside of school hours please contact the 24/7 Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167 (Toll Free) or Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 (Toll Free). If non-emergency medical advice is needed outside of these hours contact 811. Contact 911 or visit your local emergency department if you are experiencing a medical emergency.