Crisis resources
If you need help right now
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24/7 crisis support
Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
1-888-429-8167Free, confidential crisis support by phone for children, youth and adults across Nova Scotia.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 988If you’re thinking about suicide, or worried about someone else.
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868For young people. You can also text CONNECT to 686868.
Hope for Wellness Help Line
1-855-242-3310Counselling and crisis support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
Valley Regional Hospital
Kentville, NSEmergency department, 150 Exhibition Street, Kentville.
Other support in Nova Scotia
Mental Health and Addictions Intake
1-855-922-1122Nova Scotia Health’s line for booking public mental health and addictions services. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 p.m.
211 Nova Scotia
211Help finding local community and social services across the province.
Phone numbers checked October 2026.