Resources

Community Mental Health and Addiction Services 
Provides mental health and addiction services, including counselling and group therapy. Self-refer to various locations across Halifax and Nova Scotia. Call 1-855-922-1122 to conduct a phone intake.  

988
Suicide prevention helpline that provides live support by phone and text to everyone in Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone you know call or text 988.

Tranquility  
Internet based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program that includes online modules, interactive tools and one-on-one virtual coaching (through text and/or weekly video and phone sessions) for up to 26 weeks for those with mild-moderate anxiety and depression. Visit www.tranquility.app/novascotia for more information.  

Couch of Hope  
Free counselling for individuals age 10 and up. Located at 192 Wyse Rd in Dartmouth. Call (902) 707-4414 or email intake@couchofhope.com. Visit www.couchofhope.com for more information.   

Pause Mental Health 
Pause is a free, low-barrier mental health walk-in or call-in counselling support service for individuals experiencing stress related to a variety of issues.  

• Walk-in: Tuesday & Thursday 5-8PM  2131 Gottingen St (rear entrance) and Wednesday 2-8PM designated rotating locations in HRM (call 1-800-598-5270 for details).  
• Call-in: Call 1-800-598-5270 any time and leave a message with your name and phone number, they will get back to you with an appointment time. Anyone can phone in. You do not need a health card or a mental health diagnosis.    

Good2Talk 
Free professional counselling, crisis support and information and referrals about mental health services available 24/7/365 by calling 1-833-292-3698 or texting “Good2TalkNS” to 686868. 

The Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team 
Free crisis support provided by trained responders available 24/7/365 by calling 1-902-429-8167. They also have a mobile unit that can present in person in the Halifax region between the hours of 11:00 am and 1:00 am availably depending.  

Togetherall 
Online peer community moderated by mental health professionals available 24/7 for post secondary students to access mental health support. Visit www.togetherall.com for more information. 

Peer Support  
Free one on one drop-in support provided by trained upper year SMU students available Sept-April yearly. Email peer.support@smu.ca for more information. 

2SLGBTQIA+ Wellness Ambassador (available Sept-April annually) 
A trained, upper year student who hosts wellness-based social events for the queer and trans community. They are also available for one-on-one support to discuss issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity. Email 2SLGBTQ.wellness@smu.ca to reach them. 

Mental Health Advocates 
Free self guided modules on various mental health topics accessed via Brightspace.

Therapy Assistance Online
E-mental health resources with modules, self-guided tools, progress measure and a mindfulness library. Visit http://ca.taoconnect.org for more information. 

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Wellness Ambassador (available Sept-April annually) :
  A trained, upper year student who hosts wellness-based social events for the queer and trans community. They are also available for one-on-one support to discuss issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity. Email 2SLGBTQ.wellness@smu.ca to reach them. 
• The Youth Project - Provides support and services to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, 25 and under, around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. Visit www.youthproject.ns.ca for more information.  
• LGBT National Hotline – Peer support, information and resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ population. Available to all ages 24/7. Call 1-888-843-4564 or visit www.lgbthotline.org for more information.
• Trans Lifeline – Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans or questioning peers 24/7. Call 1-877-330-6366 or visit www.translifeline.org for more information. 

• The Black Student Advisor provides support for Black and African descended students at Saint Mary's through guidance, advocacy, community building and celebrating black culture. Email blackstudent.advisor@smu.ca.   
• Nova Scotia Brotherhood - Free program to access a team of health care professionals who provide culturally-appropriate support, including mental health support, for men of African descent across Halifax Regional Municipality. Mental health programming includes access to Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and navigation to community-based mental health resources, peer support groups and mental health literacy. Call 902-434-0824 or email nsbrotherhood@nshealth.ca for more information. 
• Nova Scotia Sisterhood - Province-wide, free program for Black women to access health care, including mental health care, in the community and to improve overall health and wellbeing. Call 902-399-5473 or email nssisterhood@nshealth.ca for more information. 

• The Indigenous Student Advisor provides guidance, develops community programming, and helps to bring culturally respectful perspectives to light through reconciliation initiatives, advocacy, and community-centred relationship building. Email: indigenous.advisor@smu.ca.   
• Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre - Provides a variety of services including housing support, harm reduction, employment and training support, health and wellness initiatives (including mental health treatment) and cultural engagement. Phone: 902-420-1576 or visit www.mymnfc.com for more information.   
• Hope for Wellness Helpline - Immediate help for all Indigenous peoples across Canada 24/7/365, including counselling and crisis intervention. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca.