Resources & crisis Lines

This 24 hour 7 days a week mental health service to support callers who are looking for support for suicidal help, self-harming  thoughts or behaviours, overwhelming anxiety, difficulty coping with  distress, psychotic or distorted thinking, depression, substance use  difficulties or any other self-identified mental health concerns. 

This service is for children, youth and adults experiencing a mental health crisis or mental distress.

The crisis line also supports families, friends, community agencies  and others to manage mental health crisis through education, outreach  and consultation.

This service is available 24/7, in English and French and for the hearing  impaired. 

There are also interpretation services available in over 100  languages. 211 assist in find services and programs offered by local  community groups, non profits and government departments.

The Mi'kmaq Crisis Line is available to First Nation communities across Nova Scotia,  24 hours a day, in their own language, by calling 1-855-379-2099

Mental Health Crisis Line: Toll Free: 1-866-9332023 (24 Hour)

Toronto Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Centre: 416-597-8808 (24 hour)