May 01, 2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our government is working to strengthen access to mental health and addictions services across Nova Scotia, including expanded community-based supports, 24/7 crisis and intake services like 811, and ongoing investments in programs that help connect people to care closer to home when they need it most.

If you or someone you know needs support:
Call or text 988 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline (24/7)
Call 811 for Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions intake

Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for Kids Help Phone
Learn more:
https://novascotia.ca/mental-health-and-wellbeing/
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services.html

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