Mental Health and Wellness Nova Scotia

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11/01/2023

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The Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative strategy will see high-speed Internet access available to as close to 100% of Nova Scotia residences and businesses as possible.

11/01/2023

11/01/2023

This fall, Community Health Boards (CHBs) across Nova Scotia will be asking people to identify what impacts the health and well-being of their communities.

The information gathered will help decide the priority areas for CHBs in each of the province’s four health zones - Central, Eastern, Northern and Western zones. CHBs will use this input as well as data and evidence, to develop their new community health plans.

11/01/2023

Having difficulty reaching your health goals? Join “Ideas into Action: Small Steps. Big Success”, a free 75-minute Zoom class from HealthyNS to learn the process of creating realistic and achievable goals to live your healthiest life.

November 6th – 12-1:15 p.m.

To learn more, visit: https://cht.cdha.nshealth.ca/select.aspx?eventAbbr=HNSIIA

11/01/2023

New Mobile App Provides Better Access to Care, Information

Healthcare services, resources, and information are now a tap away with a new mobile app that connects Nova Scotians with care.

YourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians better navigate the healthcare system – it is a one-stop shop to book services, navigate care, and find information easier and faster.

“If Nova Scotians can’t find the healthcare information they need, they can’t make decisions about how to access care,” said Premier Tim Houston. “YourHealthNS will help Nova Scotians find the right care when they need it, no matter where they are in the province.”

Key features of this first-of-its-kind app for Nova Scotia include:

> a home screen that can be personalized with information most important to the individual
> the ability to book blood tests, X-rays, flu shots and COVID-19 vaccine appointments
> a search tool to find the nearest health services
> predicted emergency department wait times
> access to vaccination records
> access to free, same-day virtual care
> the option to chat with a care navigator to help find the best service or information needed and, if appropriate, direct people to a virtual care visit.

Accessing virtual care has also become easier for Nova Scotians. People on the Need a Family Practice Registry can receive comprehensive care from Nova Scotian healthcare providers who can order diagnostic tests and provide referrals to specialists. Those on the registry will also have access to general consults and prescription refills 24/7, 365 days a year through a partnership with Maple, one of Canada’s leading virtual-care platforms.

Nova Scotians who are attached to a primary care provider will also have access to virtual care, which will include general consults and prescription refills. The Province will cover two visits per year.

Nova Scotians without a mobile device can access YourHealthNS online at: https://www.yourhealthns.ca/

Nova Scotians are reminded that for emergency care, they should go to an emergency department or call 911.

09/24/2023

ASIST program October 3&4 in Bridgewater. Knowing how to approach the conversation and having the tools to support you can make a difference.

It can be daunting to ask someone if they’re experiencing suicidal thoughts. Knowing how to approach the conversation and having the tools to support you can help.

Register for one of our upcoming ASIST workshops to learn to recognize the risk of su***de and learn how to intervene to prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal behaviours.

A workshop will be held in Bridgewater on October 3/4.

To register, visit https://novascotia.cmha.ca/programs-trainings-support-groups/applied-su***de-intervention-skills-training-asist/ or click on the link in our bio.

09/24/2023

Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions is offering Tranquility, a free e-Mental Health tool.

Tranquility is an internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program that has been shown to be effective in improving outcomes and reducing symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety and depression in youth and adults (16+).

We're sharing one of our free e-Mental Health tools today, Tranquility.

Tranquility is an internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program that has been shown to be effective in improving outcomes and reducing symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety and depression in youth and adults (16+).

There is an option for qualified and experienced coaches to help clients get the most out of the program.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.tranquility.app/novascotia

09/24/2023

Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions has introduced a new Virtual Crisis Team in the Northern Zone

They work closely with in-person urgent care and crisis teams across the zone and extend the hours people can access this level of mental health and harmful substance use response seven days a week, including holidays, until 10 p.m.

09/24/2023

Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program has announced the launch of a new service that is helping patients at the Halifax Infirmary get better care. Nova Scotia’s first inpatient Addiction Medicine Consult Service launched this week at the Halifax Infirmary, read more below

09/24/2023

At United Way Cape Breton, we strive to build healthy, caring, inclusive, and safe communities. This means that all members of our community, no matter who they choose to love, or how they identify, feel safe, secure, included, and are part of a community where they can maximize their quality of life.
In light of the news of anti-trans marches planned for today across Canada, it is important to speak and stand up against hate and discrimination that is specifically targeted at the transgender and larger 2SLGBTQIA+ community, leading to further disenfranchisement and marginalization.

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