Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Mental Health Crisis Line in Nova Scotia 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Call 1-888-429-8167 (toll free) or go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Room.

Roots for Youth (Homeless Shelter Youth )
Ph: 902-695-3241

Tearmann House ( Abused Women Crisis Line)
Ph: 902-752-0132

Life Shelter ( emergency Shelter )
Ph: 902-752-1827

Mental Health Services - Antigonish
St. Martha's Regional Hospital
25 Bay Street, Antigonish, N.S.
B2G 2G5
Ph: 902 863-4511 (for Outpatient Services)
902 863-2830 ext. 4328 (for Inpatient Services)
Psychiatric and social work services for adults and children on-site or outreach.

Antigonish Depression Support Group
Box 1532, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L7
Phone (902) 867-1776
Email: [email protected]
Self-help group for persons with depression and their families.

Friendship Corner - John Paul Centre
308 Main Street, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2C4
Email: [email protected]
A gathering place for individuals to have a friendly chat and socialize with others. Tea, coffee and snacks are provided. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.

Creative Wellness Corner
P.O. Box 1532, Antigonish, NS, B2G 1L3
Ph: 902 867-1776
Fax: 902 645-5531
Email: [email protected]
Website: //www.depressionsupportgroup.com
A local grassroots organization dedicated to providing information and support to people dealing with mental health issues. Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday

Schizophrenia Society of Antigonish
41 Church Street, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2C8
Ph: 902 863-7369
Provides support and information to persons dealing with schizophrenia. Also advocates for education and acceptance in the community. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Aberdeen Mental Health Services - New Glasgow
3rd floor Aberdeen Hospital,
835 East River Road
New Glasgow, NS B2H 3S6
Ph: 902 755-1137
Aberdeen Mental Health Services serves the mental health needs of residents of Pictou County. We are committed to partnerships with clients, families, and community organizations, which promote mental health in our community. There are: inpatient services, child and adolescent services division, adult services division.

Open Door Clubhouse - New Glasgow
483 East River Road,
New Glasgow, NS B2H 3R3
Ph: 902 755-1838
This program is for adults who are experiencing on-going mental health difficulties, and are looking for an opportunity to participate in their recovery. It is a place for people to have support in a safe caring environment. It is open Mon to Fri 8am-4pm and on the weekend there are social events. Each day is set up as a working day, as people participate in different work units, like: kitchen unit, maintenance unit or clerical unit.

Canadian Mental Health Society - CMHA Pictou County
Aberdeen Professional Centre Lower Level,
32 East River Road, New Glasgow
P.O.Box 959
New Glasgow NS B2H 5K7
Ph: 902 755-9441
Website: //www.cmha.ca
CMHA is a national organization with a local office in New Glasgow that serves the Pictou Co. area. The main focus is on wellness and prevention. They are working on dispelling stigmas through education and awareness. The organization is made up of a volunteer board of active community members. Funded by the United Way.They have pamphlets and educational materials for loan to people interested in learning more about a particular aspect of Mental Health.

Canadian Mental Health Society - Nova Scotia Division
Website: https://novascotia.cmha.ca/

Mayo Clinic Mental Illness information
Website: //www.mayoclinic.com/health/mental-health/MH99999

Mayo Clinic Depression
Website: //www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DN99999

Mayo Clinic on Eating Disorders
Website: //www.mayoclinic.com/health/eating-disorders/DS00294

Mayo Clinic on Phobias
Website: //www.mayoclinic.com/health/phobias/DS00272

Mayo Clinic on Schizophrenia
Website: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354443