Specialized Resources for Diverse Needs
We recognize and support the unique needs of diverse communities. Please find our trusted mental health networks tailored to specific populations, both local to Nova Scotia and across Canada.
Resources For Special Populations
Indigenous Resources
- Mi'kmaw Family Healing Centre: The Indigenous community center provides protection, shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, individual and group support, outreach services, and community education on family violence prevention and healing.24 Hour Help Line: (902) 893-8483 | Toll-free: 1-800-565-474
- Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre: They provide structured, social-based programming for Urban Indigenous People and serve as a focal point for community gatherings, functions, and events. Visit Mi'kmaw Friendship Center Contact by Phone: 902-420-1576
- We'koqma'q Family Healing Centre:The Indigenous community center provides protection, shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, individual and group support, outreach services, and community education on family violence prevention and healing 24 Hour Help Line: (902) 756-3440 | Toll Free: 1-800-565-3440
- Hope for Wellness Help Line Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services. Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
Newcomers and Immigrant Resources
- Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia: Helps immigrants settle by providing needs assessment and referral, orientation programs, crisis intervention services, refugee support, family support and counselling, interpretation and translation services, and health support. Visit ISANS | By Phone: 1-866-431-6472
- YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs: Helps newcomer families learn about systems of support and resources in the community. Visit YMCA Greater Halifax
Domestic Violence Resources
- Domestic Violence Resource Centre: Resources and support for recognizing and addressing domestic violence. Visit DVRC
- Government of Canada Family Violence Resources and Services: Stop Family Violence The following offer information on family violence, relevant laws, and available support for those experiencing family violence. Visit Family Violence
- Provincial Domestic Violence Line: 1-855-225-0220 - 24-Hour Crisis Line, Call or Text.
2SLGBTQI+ Resources
- Youth Project: Support services and resources for sexual orientation and gender identity issues for youth under 25. Visit The Youth Project
Veterans & Family Member Resources
- Veterans Affairs Canada: Services related to physical and mental health, education and jobs, transition to civilian life. Toll Free (English): 1-866-522-2122, Toll Free (French): 1-866-522-2022. | Visit Veterans Affairs Canada
- Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre Provides military members and their families with crisis support, short-term counselling, information, assessment and referral, education and prevention programming, and assistance in developing plans to face challenges. Visit H&R MFRC
Neurodiverse Populations
- Autism Nova Scotia: A community-based organization offering support and resources for Autistics/individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Phone: 1-807-544-4495.| Visit Autism Nova Scotia
Other Special Populations:
- Hepatitis Outreach Society of Nova Scotia (HepNS): HepNS aims to provide information and support for people living with Hepatitis Visit HEP NS
Do you have a mental health emergency?
Please note that Wholetherapy does not provide services for crisis situations. If you deem your situation to be an emergency, please call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency department.
