Need help now?
If you’re in crisis, help is available 24/7.

Provincial Crisis Line
1-888-429-8167

Suicide Crisis Line
Get Help | 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline (988.ca)

Kid’s Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
or text CONNECT to 686868

Visit your nearest Emergency Department
Emergency – 911

Nova Scotia Peer Support Phone Service
1-800-307-1686
(non emergencies only)

Resources for Loved Ones

Canadian Mental Health Association - Brochure

When a loved one experiences a mental illness, their care and support can take a lot of time and energy. But your own needs are just as important, too.

CAMH supports families

CAMH recognizes and champions families’ unique and important contributions in supporting their loved ones through their mental health and addiction recovery journeys.

Mental Health Commision of Canada

Mental Health Commision of Canada has developed toolkits to support people who have been impacted by suicide. One toolkit is tailored for people who have attempted suicide, and the other is focused on

Toolkit for people who have been impacted by a suicide loss

There is no right or wrong way to seek help. This toolkit is not designed to be an exhaustive list of the very wide variety of resources available across Canada for support. 

Why Men's Mental Health Matters

Men who have experienced social stigma, discrimination, violence and trauma are at increased risk for mental health challenges and suicide.