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Mental Health

Mental health resources are crucial because they play a pivotal role in promoting well-being, supporting individuals in times of emotional distress, and addressing mental health challenges. These resources offer a range of services, including counseling, therapy, crisis helplines, and educational programs, enabling early intervention and treatment for mental health disorders. By destigmatizing mental health issues and providing accessible and effective support, these resources empower individuals to manage their mental health, improve their overall quality of life, maintain healthy relationships, and contribute meaningfully to society. Investing in mental health resources is vital for fostering resilient and thriving communities, reducing the burden of mental illness, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and mentally healthy life.

Cumberland County Resources:

A compilation of the best resources available to you. It has been thoughtfully created to assist in finding various health-related services, such as healthcare facilities, clinics, hospitals, mental health resources, support groups, community services, and more.  Click this PDF file to see the tree.

Crisis Helplines:

If you are in need of immediate support; please contact whichever of these numbers is best suited for your situation.

If you're in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911.

Talk Suicide Canada

 

Call 1-833-456-4566 

 

Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wellness Together Canada

 

Call 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth

Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults

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Offers one-on-one counselling and support from a mental health professional.

Kids Help Phone

 

Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868

 

Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For ages 5-29

Resources:

Nova Scotia Health's complete list of Addictions resources and services. Sort by region to find the most suitable option for your needs.

Another site full of useful resources for all variety or mental health and addictions needs.

Covers many sources of information and resources available to Canadians struggling with eating disorders.

Another great resource for Canadians to access resources and research for all types of mental health problems.

Allows access to filter through registered psychologists in Nova Scotia. You can view their profiles and connect with someone who can help.

A non-profit counselling organization that offers free counseling to Nova Scotians.

A collection of great resource videos covering a broad range of mental health and addictions topics.

North Nova Family Health

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