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

Provincial Crisis Line
1-888-429-8167

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

Visit your nearest Emergency Department
Emergency – 911

Get Help

There is help

and hope.

There are thousands of mental health professionals who provide programs services and support across the province – including many low and no-cost options. Some programs have wait times, but many are available right away.

Don’t give up. Reach out.

There is support available that will work for you.

Where to start.

Nova Scotia Mental 
Health
and Addictions

Search an online database of mental health services and programs, find clinics providing mental health supports in your community, explore mental health and addictions topics, and find other online tools.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide is preventable. Learn more about the warning signs, how to stay safe and start enjoying life again.

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone offers free, confidential support to Nova Scotians of all ages. The service 
is available 24/7 by phone, text 
or online. There is no issue too 
big or feeling too small.

Why Men's Mental Health Matters

Men can feel like they are expected or pressured to avoid emotions – to be strong, tough, and self-reliant.