Nova Scotia Resources
If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is there for you. Call or text 9-8-8 to be connected to immediate support, or attend your nearest emergency room/urgent care centre.
We have assembled links to resources here for you to find additional non-pharmacological based ADHD support within Nova Scotia.
Togetherall
Togetherall provides free, online mental health and wellbeing support. If you’re 16 or older, you can share experiences in a safe, anonymous space. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To join, select “My area is registered” and enter your Nova Scotia postal code to create an account.
HealthyMindsNS
HealthyMindsNS provides online mental health support for university and college students.
MindWell-U
MindWell-U is a free 30-day mindfulness challenge that helps lower stress and improve wellbeing. It takes about 5 minutes a day.
PSPNET
PSPNET is a free, confidential therapy program for first responders and others in the public safety field.
Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
If you’re experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, or are concerned about someone who is, the Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Call: 1-888-429-8167
Access Wellness
Access Wellness provides a single session of 1-to-1 counselling to help people dealing with mental health concerns (such as anxiety, job loss, grief, relationship issues, and substance use). Counselling sessions can be online, by phone, or in person in Sydney, Halifax, Kentville, or New Glasgow. Call: 1-833-691-2282 (7 days/week, 8:30am–11:00pm)
Grief and Bereavement Services – Nova Scotia Health Life Changes
Find a range of grief supports and programs through Nova Scotia Health’s Life Changes page.
Other Resources
Bounce Back (Canadian Mental Health Association)
Evidence-based coaching program for people experiencing low mood, mild-to-moderate depression or stress, with or without anxiety.
Financial Assistance for meds: InnoviCares.Ca
Coverage for Adderall, Biphantin, Strattera, Wellbutrin XL, Vyvanse, Celexa, Cipralex, Intiuniv XR, Fluoxitine.
