Contacts: Nicki Farquhar, Sarset Facilitator E: sarsethrm@eastlink.ca T: 902 405 4730 Cory Rafuse, ACITA Trades Officer E: acitahrm@eastlink.ca T: 902 405 4730 Amanda Curtis, Case Manager E: aptechrm@eastlink.ca T: 902 405 4730 Brittany Julian, Youth Outreach Worker E: reachyouth@ncns.ca T: 902 405 4730 Learn more about what APTEC does and how […]Continue readingAboriginal Peoples Training & Employment Commission (APTEC)
Community Supports & Navigational Resources
Addictions
Addiction Services are located throughout Nova Scotia to help individuals, families and communities to achieve a safe and healthy lifestyle. If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, please contact one of the services below. Each location employs experienced counselors who can help you work through any issue you […]Continue readingAddictions
Caregivers
Caregivers often provide a variety of supports, including navigating the mental health system to access services, transportation, advocating for services, and social, financial, and emotional supports. Studies have shown that caregivers can experience a significant sense of personal growth, fulfillment, and purpose through the support they provide to a friend or family member with a […]Continue readingCaregivers
Domestic Violence Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Safety Planning with Indigenous Populations
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First Nation and Inuit HelpLine
Helping Trees
Helping Trees are visual organization of resources in particular subject areas. Kings County There are a number of current Helping Trees for Kings and/or Annapolis Counties. Food Helping Tree (Kings) – rev January 2018 Created by the NSHA Diabetes Education Centre at the Valley Regional Hospital. Mental Wellness Helping Tree (Kings & Annapolis) – rev January […]Continue readingHelping Trees
HRM University Supports
Stay Connected Mental Health Project The Stay Connected Mental Health Project is a visionary initiative made possible by a generous donation by Fred and Elizabeth Fountain, in memory of their son Alex. We are shifting the culture of how youth and their families transition from paediatric to adult-based mental health […]Continue readingHRM University Supports
Messages from Health Canada- Fall 2018
CPHO’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2018: Preventing Problematic Substance Use in Youth: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/corporate/publications/chief-public-health-officer-reports-state-public-health-canada/2018-preventing-problematic-substance-use-youth.html The Risks of Buying Health Products Online: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/68114a-eng.phpContinue readingMessages from Health Canada- Fall 2018
Military Mental Health Services
Military Family Services Program – National Programs & Services Family Information Line (FIL) The FIL, managed by Military Family Services, offers confidential, personal and bilingual assistance. Our counsellors can help your family obtain information, and provide reassurance, support and referral to the various services offered to CAF families. 1-800-866-4546 or call collect at 613-995-5234 The Mind’s the Matter, […]Continue readingMilitary Mental Health Services
Nova Scotia: Mental Health
Community Mental Health Services: What to Expect (NSHA) Step One: Find a Doctor! The first point of entry into the mental health system in Nova Scotia is through an individual’s family physician. Your doctor then will decide whether to treat you independently, or provide you with a referral to visit a psychiatrist, counsellor and/or a mental […]Continue readingNova Scotia: Mental Health