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Health, Mental Health & Addictions
If you or someone you encounter is in need of support, please know that help is available 24/7. Understanding which number to call ensures that everyone gets the right help at the right time:
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Dial 2-1-1: Call or text 211 if you are looking for community, social, or government services.
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Dial 9-1-1: Call 911 only for life-threatening emergencies, a crime in progress, or immediate medical crises (such as an overdose or physical injury).
Not sure where to turn? Call 211. Their navigators are trained to listen to your situation and connect you directly with the local Annapolis Valley resources listed on this page.
Comprehensive Provincial Resources
For a full directory of mental health and addiction services available in Kentville, Kings County, and across the province, please visit the Nova Scotia Health Authority website. Their portal offers tools for self-referral, information on local clinics, and a wide range of online resources for wellness and recovery.
To be matched with the professional care that best fits your needs, you can also contact the Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service directly: Toll-Free: 1-855-922-1122 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Tuesdays until 8:00 p.m.)
Crisis Lines
Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line (1-888-429-8167)
Immediate telephone support for mental health emergencies.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 9-8-8. Visit their website: https://988.ca/
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you.
Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)
More than a helpline. Call, text, chat and more to get support using Kids Help Phone's 24/7 e-mental health services. For all young people in Canada. Text CONNECT to 686868.
Additional Resources
Canadian Mental Health Association - Mental Health Resources Database
Database of support available in Nova Scotia. https://novascotia.cmha.ca/find-help/
News
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Town of Kentville: Kentville Implements Safe Sharps Disposal Program, 20 April 2025
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Province of Nova Scotia: Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8 Launches, 30 November 2023
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Province of Nova Scotia: Investments Support Care for Mental Health, Addictions in Community, 10 March 2023
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Province of Nova Scotia: New Supportive Counselling Program, 22 February 2023
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Province of Nova Scotia: Investments to Support Youth Mental Health, 6 May 2022