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Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line (Nova Scotia Health)

About​

A 24/7 crisis line (also known as the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team) offering immediate telephone support for people of any age experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis/distress, or for anyone concerned about someone else.

Coverage​

  • Phone support: Nova Scotia-wide
  • In-person crisis support: Mobile in-person response is limited to most communities in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) (see Hours)

Who it’s for​

  • Children, youth, and adults in Nova Scotia experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis/distress
  • Family, friends, and others concerned about someone’s safety or wellbeing

Contact​

Hours​

  • Telephone support: 24/7/365
  • In-person support (HRM only): daily 1:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

What to expect when you call​

  • You’ll speak with experienced mental health professionals who can listen, offer support, and help figure out what would be helpful next.
  • If needed, the service may refer you to community resources, recommend going to an emergency department, or (in HRM) dispatch a mobile in-person crisis team during in-person hours.
  • If there’s no answer, you can leave a message and calls are returned within 30 minutes.

Sources​

Last compiled/checked: December 23, 2025