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811
- Health information and services
- If you are hearing-impaired and would like to access this service, call 7-1-1 (TTY)
- When you call 811, a Registered Nurse will give you the advice and information you have requested and provide reassurance concerning all kinds of general health issues and questions, including sexual violence.
- Service is offered in English, French and interpretation services are available in over 100 languages.
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Dial 8-1- 1
211
- 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service to more than 3,000 community and social services across Nova Scotia.
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Dial 2-1-1
The Sexual Assault and Harassment Phone Line - 1-902-425-1066
- The phone line offers non-judgemental, active listening and support to anyone who has experienced or has been affected by sexualized violence.
- Calls are taken from 12pm - 12am, 7 days a week.
- There are only 2 phone line operators taking calls and they may be helping another person when you call. If you are unable to get through, please try again later.
- The phone line is operated by Dalhousie Student Union.
Kids Help Line – 1-800- 668-6868
BroTalk – 1-866- 393-5933
- BroTalk provides counselling and information to help teen guys (and those who identify as male) tackle their challenges and stresses, big or small.
- Phone or chat support.
- Phone - 24/7; Chat Wednesday 7pm – 3am
- http://brotalk.ca/about
NS Mi'kmaq Crisis and Referral Line – 1-855- 379-2099
- The Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Crisis and Referral phone line is available 24/7 toll free to Mi’kmaq people across the province.
- The Centre also provides online support through the Eskasoni Crisis Worker Facebook account. Both are a service of Eskasoni Mental Health.
Indian Residential School Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
- This 24-hour phone line provides support to former Residential School students in crisis.
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline 1-833-900-1010
- 24-hour phone line provides crisis response to people being trafficked
- referrals to social service providers and police (if requested)
- tip receipt and reporting
- general information provision
- tools and resources to build community responses to trafficking
- operates in English and French and has translation services available in over 200 languages.
Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors Program - 2-1-1
- This program provides up to 4 hours of free, independent legal advice for sexual assault survivors who are 16+ years of age
- You do not have to report to police or take legal action if you use this service
- Registration is done through an independent agency, 211 Nova Scotia. Dial 2-1-1 for intake
- https://novascotia.ca/sexualassaultlegaladvice/
Transition House Association of Nova Scotia – 1-800- 563-2945
- 24/7 support line
- Emotional support and referrals for women who have been abused
Victim Services Emotional Support – 1-902- 490-5300
- Emotional support for victims of sexual violence
- No police involvement is necessary in order to get support
- Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, based on Halifax
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team - 1-888-429-8167
- Intervention and short term crisis management for children, youth and adults experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Telephone support across the province, 24/7.
- Mobile response in most communities in Halifax Regional Municipality, 1pm-1am