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Official tweets from Nova Scotia's Department of Health and Wellness

 Nova Scotia, Canada
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You don’t have to go through it on your own. Across Nova Scotia, compassionate mental health professionals are ready to support you – wherever you are. Call @211NS, visit yourhealthns.ca, or download the YourHealthNS app to find care near you.
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Normalizing seeking help. Offering programs that matter. Connecting people with care. The Canadian Mental Health Association is strengthening wellbeing across Nova Scotia communities. Minister Comer recently visited @CMHAHalDart to learn more about the impact they're making.
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A big thank you to the team at CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth for all they do to support Nova Scotians and help reduce stigma around mental health. 📸 Left to right: Jane Cobden, Bev Cadham, Minister Comer, Marg Murray and Cheryl Bell.
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If you or someone close to you needs mental health support, call @211NS or visit yourhealthns.ca/ to find resources in your community.
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If you or someone close to you needs mental health support, call @211NS or visit YourHealthNS.ca to find resources and services in your community.
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Improving access to community-based mental health services for youth in Nova Scotia. ow.ly/a8Lg106BfSB

Improving access to community-based mental health services for Nova Scotia youth

Today, Maggie Chi, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, announced close to $10 million to expand Integrated Youth Services (IYS) across...

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Getting help should be simple. Anchor Youth Spaces bring mental health, social, and community supports together under one roof for young people in Nova Scotia. Youth can drop in for counselling, peer support, life skills programs, and help with school, training, and employment.
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Led by IWK Health and community partners, these spaces are designed with and for youth to reflect the needs of each community. Sites are now open in Amherst, Halifax, and Sydney, with five more locations on the way.
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Learn more: Cumberland: ymcaofcumberland.com/anchor Halifax: ymcahfx.ca/anchor Sydney: newdawn.ca/anchor-youth-sydn…

ANCHOR | YMCA of Cumberland

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Wildfire smoke can affect your health. Reduce outdoor activity when air quality is poor, watch for symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath, and during extreme heat, prioritize staying cool. Air Quality: weather.gc.ca/airquality/pag… Alerts: emergencyinfo.novascotia.ca/
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A conversation can make a difference. Anyone in Nova Scotia who is thinking about suicide, worried about someone else, or struggling with overwhelming emotions can call or text 9-8-8 any time, day or night.
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Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada have renewed their agreement supporting the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, helping ensure free, compassionate support remains available 24/7.
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@988Canada is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and coordinated nationally by @CAMHnews. More: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
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Nova Scotians can now book many vaccines by calling 811. More information on vaccines and bookings is available at: nshealth.ca/immunizations News release: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
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More than 4,000 appointments delivered. The province’s Insured Services Program connects people to mood & anxiety care through the Mental Health and Addictions Intake Line.
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When the public system can’t meet standard wait times, this publicly funded program provides access to private clinicians at no cost — helping reduce longer waits. Call 1‑855‑922‑1122 to speak with an intake clinician for assessment and connection to supports.
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Hours: Mon–Fri (incl. holidays) 8:30–4:30; Tue & Thu until 8 p.m. Or book online: prebooking.nshealth.ca Anyone with mental health or addictions concerns can reach out. Thanks to partners at IWK and Nova Scotia Health — your clinical expertise and guidance make this possible.
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In the last year, we've recruited 278 new doctors to Nova Scotia.
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Today, Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health, announced $6.2M in new funding for the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health and its residency program at Fenwick Medical Centre.
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The centre expands access to care for people facing barriers, working with 34+ partner organizations across HRM.
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So far, 68 students - many PhD candidates - have trained there, helping grow the next generation of mental health professionals locally. news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
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