Resources

Links

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harm of alcohol and other drugs on society

Canadian Mental Health Association
A reliable source of mental health and illness information, also provides a wide range of services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families.

Canadian Mental Health Association- Nova Scotia Division
Part of a nation-wide charitable organization. It promotes positive mental health and supports those experiencing and recovering from mental illness.

Center for ADHD Awareness
Provides resources and information about executive functioning and Attention Deficit Disorder, has list of resources and support groups in Canada.

Mind Your Mind
An online mental health information/education resource.

Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
Describes the role Psychologists, it is a resource for the public and is there to protect the public by ensuring that all members follow the ethical principles and guidelines. Psychology is a regulated profession under the Nova Scotia Psychologists Act (2000). “Psychologist” is a title protected by a law that governs the practice of psychology in Nova Scotia.

Laing House
A drop-in centre for people aged 16-29 living with a mood disorder, psychosis and/or an anxiety disorder.

Paws Fur Thought
A support and awareness campaign pairing service dogs with individuals experiencing PTSD, particularly first-responders.

Healthy Minds Navigator
Provides a variety of peer-based services to people living with mental illness and their families, including assistance with navigating the mental health system.