Health & Wellness

Mental Health Week (May 4–10) reminds us no one has to navigate challenges alone. Every day, people across Nova Scotia access mental health and addictions support—in person and virtually. Learn more: yourhealthns.ca | @211NS

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The newly opened Antigonish Community Health Clinic will accommodate more than 30 healthcare professionals and support more than 10,000 patients. news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/04/21/…

April 19-25 is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week. Nova Scotians are encouraged to talk to their loved ones about organ and tissue donation. Learn more at nshealth.ca/clinics-progra… or blood.ca/en/organs-tiss…

Nova Scotians at highest risk for severe illness from COVID-19 can book an additional vaccine dose if it has been at least three months since their last dose or known infection. Book at novascotia.ca/vaccination or by calling 1-833-797-7772.

Nova Scotians will soon receive specialized care through a new menopause clinic, the initial phase of what will be Canada’s first Menopause Centre of Excellence. Read more: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/02/18/…

EDNS just opened their first dedicated in‑person space, creating new opportunities to learn, connect, and recover. Join them this Thursday evening for a community event: …y-Conversations-Feb2026.eventbrite.ca February 1–7 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

The Office of Addictions and Mental Health is proud to support @nsedrecovery — a vital, low‑barrier resource helping hundreds of Nova Scotians every year. Community‑based support is key to building universal access to care.

A new insured services program is expanding universal access to mood and anxiety appointments. Contracted private clinicians have now delivered more than 1,000 appointments through the Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Intake Line: 1‑855‑922‑1122 or prebooking.nshealth.ca

Nova Scotia Health continues to connect more Nova Scotians to the primary care they need with an improved Need a Family Practice Registry. news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/26/…

Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health, recently joined Mary Deacon from Bell Let's Talk and community partners for important conversations about mental health. Grateful to come together and share the Province's work to expand support options in Nova Scotia.

Want to find resources in your community? Call 211 or visit 211.ca to see what’s available near you.

Community organizations play a vital role in mental health and addictions care in Nova Scotia. The Office of Addictions and Mental Health supports 47 community organizations across the province, helping make services available to more people, closer to home.

As of Jan. 1, there are 66,768 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. The last published number was on Dec. 1, when there were 68,490. By the end of December, the number of Nova Scotians on the registry dropped by 1,722. needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca.

New research funding will support emerging and established researchers studying the social factors that shape mental health and addictions in Nova Scotia: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/12/…

Need more support? - Mental Health & Addictions Intake: 1-855-922-1122 - Provincial Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 or visit your nearest emergency department. - @988Lifeline for judgement-free support if you or someone you know is thinking of suicide.

Struggling with mental health or substance use? You’re not alone. Help is close by in Nova Scotia: - Call @211NS or download the YourHealthNS app to find local resources.

The EHS system has different care pathways that provide the right care for Nova Scotians. Watch the video to learn more about the pathways and the information you need to provide when calling 911 for a medical emergency. #EHS #EmergencyHealthServices #NovaScotia

Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) will soon be able to practice in Nova Scotia. This change will strengthen care for people living with mental health and substance use challenges across the province. Learn more: news.novascotia.ca/.../amendments…...

On Dec. 1 for World AIDS Day, Section 9 of the Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed at the Halifax Central Library from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Read more: news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/28/…