Access a Mental Health Specialist
Finding the right mental health support can make all the difference. Find the mental health service provider or service that’s right for you and understands what it means to work as a first responder or as a worker in a stressful and demanding workplace. Get the help you need, when you need it most.
 | Accommodation Strategies (PDF) Employer strategies to help First Responders safely stay at work after injury. |
 | Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia On this website you can search for a psychologist in Nova Scotia by treatment method and specialty. |
 | You can call or text 24/7 for suicide prevention and support. |
 | Find mental health resources in or near your community. |
 | IWK mental health resources for youth and children The IWK offers mental health treatment and support for children and youth. |
 | This free Suicide Awareness and Prevention App from the Lifeline Canada Foundation offers quick and easy access to crisis centers across Canada. |
 | Mental Health Commission of Canada – Resources for families Index of supports and support organizations for families in Nova Scotia and across Canada. |
 | Services and support for a family member who may have a mental health issue. |
 | Offers a range of group-based trauma, resiliency, spousal, and youth programs for first responders and veterans. |
Mental Health Support for First Responders
Looking for additional information and support? Explore our full range of mental health resources to find tools, services and information that may be helpful to you or someone you care about. Explore More Mental Health Resources.