Mental Health Resources

You do not need to be in crisis to reach out for support.  

If you are in crisis or facing an emergency, call 911, visit the nearest Emergency Department, or contact the Mental Health Crisis Line at: 1-888-429-8167.   

Immediate & Crisis Support: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, feeling overwhelmed, or concerned about your safety, the services in this section below can help.  
  • 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline  
    • Call or text 988 anywhere in Canada, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are concerned about someone else.
    • Website: https://988.ca
      • Kids Help Phone: Confidential mental health service that offers support, counseling, and crisis resources to young people.   
            • Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: Provincial crisis support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
              • To access this service during a mental health crisis, call 902-429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167 (toll free).
              • Hope for Wellness Help Line: Support for all Indigenous people across Canada available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
                  Counselling & Ongoing Mental Health Support: The services in this section can help if you would like to speak with a professional, explore your feelings, or access ongoing support.  
                    • Togetherall: An online peer-support community where eligible individuals can connect anonymously with others and access mental health resources at any time.   
                      • Website: https://togetherall.com
                      • Eligibility: 16 year old or older and must be Nova Scotia Resident (requires your Postal Code to join) OR must be a post-secondary student and must use your institution/university email address.
                        Grief & Bereavement Resources (available for all ages): The resources in the section below offer information and support to help people understand and navigate grief at their own pace.  
                        • MyGrief.ca: An online resource with information and guidance for people experiencing grief.  
                              • Toolkit for People Who Have Been Impacted by a Suicide Loss: A resource from the Mental Health Commission of Canada for people affected by a death by suicide.  
                                Support for Post-Secondary/University Students:   
                                • Good2Talk Nova Scotia: Free, confidential support for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia. Students can access professional counselling, crisis support, and information about mental health services.  
                                  • Call for professional counselling: 1-833-292-3698
                                  • Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868 for crisis support
                                  • Website: https://good2talk.ca
                                      • Access Wellness Nova Scotia: Free, single-session counselling for Nova Scotia residents aged 18 and older. Sessions may be available by phone, video, or in person.   
                                          • Togetherall: An online peer-support community where eligible individuals can connect anonymously with others and access mental health resources at any time.  
                                            • Website: https://togetherall.com
                                            • Eligibility: 16 year old or older and must be a Nova Scotia Resident (requires your Postal Code to join) OR must be a post-secondary student and must use your institution/university email address.

                                              If you are in crisis or facing an emergency, call 911, visit the nearest Emergency Department, or contact the Mental Health Crisis Line at: 1-888-429-8167