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NS Free Wellness Service https://accesswellness.lifeworks.com/nova-scotia-en
Canadian Mental Health Association A nation-wide voluntary organization promoting the mental health of all and supporting the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. Halifax/Dartmouth Branch 455-5445 www.cmhahaldart.ca
Healthy Minds Cooperative An innovative health care cooperative that provides a variety of peer- based services to people living with mental illness and their families. 902-404-3504 www.healthyminds.ca
Laing House Youth between ages 17 and 24 years who are living with mental illness like psychosis, or mood disorders or anxiety disorders can get the support they need to prepare for a healthier future. 902-473-7743 www.lainghouse.org
Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre Provides structured, social-based programming for urban Aboriginal people. Programs range from adult learning to child care and needle exchange to employment. With its open door policy, the centre is a gathering place and the home of community functions and events. 902-420-1576
Halifax Sexual Health Centre Promotes sexual and reproductive health within an environment respecting and supporting individual choice. 902-455-9656 www.halifaxsexualhealth.ca/
Phoenix Centre for Youth Health Program A walk-in health and counselling facility which offers a first exit from street life. 902-420-0676 www.phoenixyouth.ca/programs/youthcenter
Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association A community-based organization that welcomes newcomers and recognizes their essential role in Canada. Services include settlement support, employment programs, English courses, volunteer and community programs and business development and start-up. 902-423-3607www.misa.ns.ca/
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth Dedicated to the development of individuals and communities in spirit, mind and body. Offers a range of programs and services from recreation to employment. 902-423-9709 www.ymcahrm.ns.ca/index.asp
YMCA Newcomer Services Helps immigrants to Canada settle into their new homes in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The YMCA also helps the mainstream population understand the issues and barriers newcomers face while adjusting and adapting to a new language, culture, climate and community, while maintaining their own.902-457-9622 www.ymcahrm.ns.ca/page.asp?ID=10012
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team Provides crisis support for children, youth and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. It offers telephone crisis service 24/7 anywhere within the Capital Health District and mobile crisis response from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily to Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford. The Team includes mental health professionals and police officers that are designated to the crisis service. 429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167
Kid’s Help Phone (24-hour) 1-800-668-6868
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