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Help from SOAR
- How do I get help?
For peer support, call or email us using the contact information here. Click here for more information. We support all genders. - Check out our Resources for Survivors pages.
- How do I volunteer?
We welcome both survivors and community allies to assist us in our work. Click here for more information. - To have S.O.A.R. speak to your group or for further information on S.O.A.R, use the contact information here.
- View/Download our Rack Card for more info.
- Watch our videos where S.O.A.R. members describe how S.O.A.R. started, what it does, and how peer support helps survivors heal and grow.
- How do I get help?
For peer support, call or email us using the contact information here. Click here for more information. We support all genders. - Check out our Resources for Survivors pages.
- How do I volunteer?
We welcome both survivors and community allies to assist us in our work. Click here for more information. - To have S.O.A.R. speak to your group or for further information on S.O.A.R, use the contact information here.
- View/Download our Rack Card for more info.
- Watch our videos where S.O.A.R. members describe how S.O.A.R. started, what it does, and how peer support helps survivors heal and grow.
Note: SOAR does not officially endorse any third-party services. Please use your own discretion when accessing the ones listed below.
Help from Health Services
- If you are outside the West Hants / Annapolis Valley area, go to https://ns.211.ca/ or call 211 to find services near you.
- Visit http://www.nshealth.ca/mental-health-addictions to access mental health resources in Nova Scotia.
- Find out more at 1-855-922-1122 or Find Help | Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions
- eMental Health Online Wellness Tools
- Across Canada, go to https://wellnesstogether.ca/
Crisis Services
- If you are in crisis, in Nova Scotia you can access the 24 hour mental health crisis response line at 1-888-429-8167.
- After hours go to emergency, call 911 or the 24hr Mental Health Crisis Line above.
- Suicide Prevention Crisis Line (Canada-wide) 988 or 833-456-4566
- Trans Lifeline Run by and for trans people. 877-330-6366
- Chrysalis House provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children. Services are available for women who have been psychologically, emotionally, physically, and/or sexually abused. 902-679-1922 or 800-264-8682.
Province-wide: Transition House Association of Nova Scotia – 800-563-2945 - LGBT national Hotline 1-888-843-4564 Mon-Fri: 5pm – 1am. Sat: 1pm – 6pm (Atlantic time)
- Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
- Support for Youth: Kids Help Line – 800- 668-6868 (20 and under).
- Black Youth Helpline: 833-294-8650
- Indigenous Peoples support: Hope for Wellness Helpline 855-242-3310, available 24/7
- People in the Sex Trade: TESS Online Directory
- Break the Silence NS Resources for survivors of sexual violence in Nova Scotia.
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 833-900-1010
- Good2Talk 833-292-3698 24/7 confidential helpline for post-secondary students.
Mental health and addictions, relationships, sexuality, disability supports, academic and health services, employment, financial stresses, legal concerns. - Victim Services 888-470-0773 can help provide the victim, or spouse or relative, with information, support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system.
- If you are in crisis, in Nova Scotia you can access the 24 hour mental health crisis response line at 888-429-8167.
- After hours go to emergency, call 911 or the 24hr Mental Health Crisis Line above.
- Suicide Prevention Crisis Line (Canada-wide) 988 or 833-456-4566
- Trans Lifeline Run by and for trans people. 877-330-6366
- Chrysalis House provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children. 902-679-1922 or 800-264-8682.
Province-wide: Transition House Association of Nova Scotia – 800-563-2945 - LGBT national Hotline 888-843-4564 Mon-Fri: 5pm – 1am. Sat: 1pm – 6pm (Atlantic time)
- Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing. Ages 16+
- Kids Help Line – 800-668-6868 (20 and under).
- Black Youth Helpline: 833-294-8650
- Indigenous Peoples support: Hope for Wellness Helpline 855-242-3310, available 24/7
NS Mi’kmaq Crisis and Referral Line – 855- 379-2099 - Break the Silence NS Resources for survivors of sexual violence in Nova Scotia.
- People in the Sex Trade: TESS Online Directory
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 833-900-1010
- Good2Talk 833-292-3698 24/7 confidential helpline for post-secondary students.
Mental health and addictions, relationships, sexuality, disability supports, academic and health services, employment, financial stresses, legal concerns. - Victim Services 888-470-0773 can help provide the victim, or spouse or relative, with information, support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system.
211 Help Lines
Help Lines are free, confidential services for adults who have concerns about their well-being, safety, and/or the safety of others. Call 211 and ask for the helpline you want.
All Genders Help Line
Women’s Help Line
Men’s Help Line
Please note: The Helplines are not crisis lines. If you are experiencing a crisis please call the 24-Hour Provincial Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167 or call 911.