Women’s Mental Health Support and Resources in Halifax

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Access Wellness (Nova Scotia) Free single-session supportive counselling (for individuals, couples, families) for general mental health, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief etc. (actionforhealth.novascotia.ca)

Tranquility Online program (iCBT) for people 16+, managing mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression; modules, journaling, coaching etc. (actionforhealth.novascotia.ca)

Togetherall Anonymous peer support community, 24/7, for Nova Scotians 16+. Ideal when wanting to share, get support via community experiences etc. (Togetherall)

Halifax Maternal Wellness Program Free counselling, mental health assessments and peer support groups for pregnant people and new moms (baby up to 18 months) including parents, couples, families. (mha.nshealth.ca)

The People’s Counselling Clinic Society (Halifax) Free individual therapy (for all genders) & groups for male-identified folks; trauma, relationship issues etc. (211 Ontario)

Nova Scotia Sisterhood Free program for women / gender-diverse Black / African Nova Scotian folks (19+) offering culturally competent healthcare including therapy / mental health supports. (Nova Scotia Health)

CMHA Nova Scotia – Women’s Mental Health & Wellness Support options, clinics, etc., through community mental health & addiction services. (CMHA Nova Scotia Division)

211 Nova Scotia Free, confidential information & referral service for mental health and social services, 24/7. (mha.nshealth.ca)

Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) Province-wide 24-hour, toll-free line. Emergency shelter, counselling, safety planning, outreach for women and children experiencing domestic violence. (Status of Women)

Halifax Regional Police – Victim Services Unit Emotional support, information, help navigating options, referrals for victims of domestic and dating violence. (Halifax)

Domestic Violence Resources in Halifax Regional Municipality List of shelters, second-stage housing, court support, emergency services etc. Includes e.g. Alice House, Bryony House. (courts.ns.ca)

Victim Services, Nova Scotia Department of Justice / RCMP Programs to help survivors of intimate partner abuse; shelter, legal help, protection orders, referrals. (Government of Nova Scotia)

Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) Specialized support for immigrants/refugees/people new to Canada who are experiencing domestic abuse; counselling, interpretation, legal / community referrals. (ISANS)

Nova Scotia Government – Intimate Partner Violence Information, shelter options, legal rights, protection orders; also domestic violence leave rights. (Government of Nova Scotia)

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Women’s Mental Health Support and Resources in Ottawa

Counselling Connect (Ottawa & area) Free 1-3 counselling sessions (phone or video), also support groups. Helps with anxiety, depression, relationships, grief etc. (Counselling Connect)

CMHA Ottawa – Find Help / Free Programs Offers free programs like BounceBack (skill-building), crisis lines, referrals etc. (CMHA Ottawa)

Women of Colour Remake Wellness (Ottawa) Supports mental health for women of colour; has crisis-lines & community-focused supports. (Women of Colour Remake Wellness)

Counselling & Family Service Ottawa (CFS Ottawa) Offers counselling, outreach, support for individuals / families, including women facing gender-based violence etc. Payment is low or free depending on needs. (CFS Ottawa)

AccessMHA.ca / Ottawa Public Health Resource hub for mental health / addictions support; maps to services for Ottawa region. (CMHA Ottawa)

Unsafe At Home Ottawa Secure text & online chat service for women & 2SLGBTQ+ folks in Ottawa & Lanark County experiencing abuse. They offer emotional support, safety planning, referrals. (Unsafe At Home Ottawa)

Assaulted Women’s Helpline (Ontario) Province-wide support for women; helpline, crisis counselling; helps with information, safety planning etc. (iHEAL) Phone: 1-866-863-0511 (iHEAL)

Counselling & Family Service Ottawa (CFS Ottawa) Offers services for people facing gender-based violence: counselling, outreach, advocacy. (CFS Ottawa) See their website for contact info – they serve Ottawa residents; some services are low cost / on sliding scale. (CFS Ottawa)

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Violence Against Women Services (Abused Women’s Helpline)

Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization

Catholic Family Services

Referral to shelters, legal advice, counselling for women who live with or have left an abusive partner

Clinical Counselling, Language Instruction for Newcomers, Community Economic Development, Career Mentorship, Settlement and Integration. 

Family violence programs for families, individuals, children, male victims of sexual abuse

www.eorc-creo.ca

https://ociso.org

www.cfsottawa.ca

613-745-4818

613-725-0202

613-233-8478

 

 

 

 

 

 

Immigrant Women’s Services Ottawa

 C.A.L.A.S.

L’Entourelle

Crisis intervention, counselling and language interpretation

Counselling for female victims of sexual aggression

24 hrs Shelter and support for women and their children

 

www.immigrantwomenservices.com

www.calas.ca

agir-outaouais.ca

613-729-3145

819-771-1773

819-683-2709

 

 

 

 

Maison Libere-Elles

Quebec Sexual Assault Helpline

 SOS Violence Congugale

24 hrs Shelter and support for women and their children

24 hrs Support, information and referral helpline for male and female victims of sexual assault and their loved ones

24 hrs Phone service for women who are victims of domestic violence

www.maisonlibere-elles.ca

www.agressionssexuelles.gouv.qc.ca

www.sosviolenceconjugale.ca

819-827-4044

888-933-9007

800-363-9010

 

 

 

 

Cornerstone Homeless Women’s Shelter

Shepherd’s of Good Hope Shelter – Women  

 Young Women’s Emergency Shelter

24 hrs Emergency shelter, support/crisis intervention

Emergency Shelter for women and transgendered individuals  

Emergency shelter for young women aged 12 to 20

www.cornerstonewomen.ca

 

www.shepherdsofgoodhope.com

www.ysb.ca

613-237-4669

613-789-4179

613-789-8220

 

 

 

 

 The Mission

Le Gite-Ami 

 SOS Violence Congugale

Shelter for homeless men aged 18+/ day-drop in for men, women and children

Shelter and emergency relief for homeless men and women in Outaouais

24 hrs Phone service for women who are victims of domestic violence

www.ottawamission.com

www.legiteami.org

www.sosviolenceconjugale.ca

613-234-1144

819-776-0134

800-363-9010

 

 

 

 

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