The Island Helpline
The Island Helpline
The Island Helpline provides free, confidential emotional support and crisis intervention to Islanders of all ages. Our trained and caring staff and volunteers are here to answer your call any time of the day or night - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The crisis line is bilingual.
CONTACT:
1-800-218-2885
Mental Health and Addictions Access Line
Mental Health and Addictions Access Line
The Mobile Mental Health Response Service is available from 10am-10pm daily, providing timely access to assessment, treatment and connection to ongoing mental health care during a time of crisis. The team of trained health care professions provides in-person care when situations require more than phone-based support.
CONTACT:
1-833-533-6983
Family Violence Prevention Services
Family Violence Prevention Services
Family Violence Prevention Services Inc. is a community volunteer organization, based on the principles of justice, equality, and peace. We are dedicated to the eradication of physical, sexual, and emotional violence in families through advocacy, prevention programs, and the provision of quality services designed to empower and support those affected by family violence.
CONTACT:
Charlottetown
1-800-240-9894
admin@fvps.ca
Chief Mary Bernard Memorial Women’s Shelter
Chief Mary Bernard Memorial Women’s Shelter
A shelter for women in distress, women without housing, or for young mothers who need extra support. Shelter residents have access to employment services, parenting, and life skills programs, and services of the Lennox Island Health Centre. They provide safe and supportive housing on Lennox Island to both aboriginal and non-aboriginal women and their children who are experiencing family violence.
CONTACT:
1-855-297-2332 (crisis line)
1-833-220-4722 (PEI shelter support line)
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Please refer to our Resource Guide for a more thorough list of Resources available and/or accessible across Nova Scotia.