Mental Health
Mental health refers to your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. Good mental health helps you cope with stress, build relationships, and make decisions. When mental health is challenged by stress, trauma, or major life changes, it can impact every part of your life.
Moving to a new place/country can be exciting, but it often comes with challenges like language barriers, cultural differences, and feelings of isolation. These experiences can lead to anxiety, depression, or stress. You are not alone, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
This page provides resources to help you find the support you need for your mental health and well-being. Whether you need immediate help or ongoing support, there are services available for you.
Find the Help You Need
Mental health is just as important as physical health. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or need someone to talk to, there are services available in Nova Scotia.


Mental Health Crisis Line (24/7): 1-888-429-8167
The Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team helps children, youth, and adults manage a mental health crisis, such as:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Distorted or psychotic thinking
- Intense anxiety
- Overwhelming depression
- Feeling unable to cope and out of control
Visit Mental Health Crisis Support Halifax
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Visit Kids Help Phone
211 Nova Scotia
Dial 211 for community and mental health resources.
Visit Help Lines
Counselling and Therapy Resources
Nova Scotia Health Mental Health & Addiction Services
Visit We are Here to Help
ISANS Mental Health Support
Visit ISANS Mental Health and Wellness
Wellness Together Canada
Find help at Wellness Together Canada

