Support

We all require support at sometime in our lives. Asking for help is a sign of intelligence, not a sign of being weak.

Please note these contacts for support:

MOST IMPORTANT: If someone in your family is feeling unsafe in anyway, contact:

• Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167 (24/7)

• For Immediate assistance in a crisis go to your nearest emergency department or call 911.

If you require help with a mental health or addictions concern, contact

• Mental Health and Addictions INTAKE at 1-855-922-1122, 8:30 am-4:30 am Monday-Friday ( voice mail evenings and weekends).

If you are a student and you would like to speak with someone for support outside of school hours, don’t forget about the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868. Whenever you need to talk they are open….24/7/365. Support is available online, by phone and they have a free chat app.

For individuals from ages 16-29 years a new mental health peer to peer support program, entitled, Togetherall has just been launched. It can be accessed at www.togetherall.com.

For families who are unable to access food from a local food program, Feed Nova Scotia’s COVID 19 Emergency Food Box Program is available. Call 211 weekdays between 8:00 ma and 8:00 pm to see if the program is a good fit for you.