Medical Services
A healthy mind and spirit relies on having a healthy body as well, and this section has information on key medical resources of interest to those with mental health issues. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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We are the professional association representing all physicians in the province. There are over 3,500 members including practicing physicians, retired ...
25 Spectacle Lake Dr, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X7 Map
1-902-468-1866
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Formally known as Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic, we believe that everyone has the right to complete, freely-accessible, non-judgmental information about ...
6009 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS, B3K 5J7 Map
1-902-455-9656
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Motherisk offers pregnant, planning and breastfeeding women answers to questions about morning sickness and the risk or safety of medications, herbs, diseases, ...
555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8 Map
416-813-6780
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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Canada Online Therapy
3849 Prospect Road, Shad Bay, NS, B3T 2B8
514-746-4673
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: Virtual
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All ages
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1. Hospitals
Most hospitals have mental health services which may include Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers and other professionals. Programs offered typically include:
- Outpatient programs, where one comes to the hospital for mental health services;
- Day treatment, or partial hospitalization programs, where a person comes for treatment for longer periods or more frequently, for more intensive therapy than one would receive from simply seeing an outpatient therapist or clinician;
- Inpatient programs, where a person is admitted to hospital in order to provide a high level of supervision and care until the condition improves enough so that the person can be treated as an outpatient.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Mental health and addictions service for children and youth up to 19th birthday. Please call 902.464.4110 or toll free 1.855.635.4110
Community Mental ...
NS, Canada
902-464-4110
Areas Served: Nova Scotia, Central Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
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Up to 19 years
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Emergency Departments in hospitals throughout Nova Scotia, including Mental Health Crisis/Emergencies.
For under 19 and mental health - IWK Health Centre Emergency Department
NS, Canada
1-888-429-8167 (Crisis Line)
Areas Served: Nova Scotia, Central Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Annapolis Valley, South Shore, and South West Nova Scotia
1-877-334-3431 – South Shore
1-855-273-7110 – Annapolis Valley
1-844-380-4324 – South ...
NS, Canada
1-855-922-1122 (Toll Free)
Areas Served: Nova Scotia, Central Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
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All ages
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2. Family Physicians
Family physicians provide a great deal of mental health services for their patients, in addition to standard medical care. In cases where a patient requires more specialized care, a family physician can provide help on where to go for additional help and support.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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We offer this is directory to help Nova Scotians and their families to find a family physician who is taking new patients.
Physician participation in this ...
NS, Canada
1-902-424-3047
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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The Nova Scotia Chapter of The College of Family Physicians of Canada.
967 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, B4A 1A9 Map
902-499-0303
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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A non-profit professional association of physicians, organized to: * Develop and protect standards of practice of psychotherapy by physicians. * Provide ...
312 Oakwood Court, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 3C8 Map
416-410-6644
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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255 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS, B3M 4G2 Map
902-454-6166
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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5 years and up
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3. Hospital Emergency Department
Is there an emergency such as medical or mental health emergency? If less intense options (e.g. calling a crisis line) are not possible or haven't helped, then it may be helpful to visit the local hospital Emergency Department. Typical mental health emergencies include:
* thoughts of suicide to the point where the person requires emergency help to keep them from ending their life;
* manic episode or psychosis where a person is behaving in an irrational way with inability to function.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Emergency Departments in hospitals throughout Nova Scotia, including Mental Health Crisis/Emergencies.
For under 19 and mental health - IWK Health Centre Emergency Department
NS, Canada
1-888-429-8167 (Crisis Line)
Areas Served: Nova Scotia, Central Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
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All ages
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We are in partnership with:
* IWK Health Centre
* QE II Health Sciences Centre
* Dartmouth General Hospital
* Cobequid Community Health ...
1526 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K3 Map
1-902-422-4240
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Annapolis Valley, South Shore, and South West Nova Scotia
1-877-334-3431 – South Shore
1-855-273-7110 – Annapolis Valley
1-844-380-4324 – South ...
NS, Canada
1-855-922-1122 (Toll Free)
Areas Served: Nova Scotia, Central Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
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All ages
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4. Pediatricians
Pediatricians provide a great deal of mental health services for their patients, in addition to standard medical care. In cases where a patient requires more specialized care, a pediatrician can give advice on where to go for additional help and support.
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