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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Abuse

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Trauma refers to events (typically abuse or violence) causing extreme distress and anxiety, whose after-effects can impair individuals. Types of trauma include natural disasters, as well as a range of man-made trauma: physical trauma (being hit or hurt by someone else); emotional trauma (being hurt by someone emotionally, through being bullied, put down, insulted or controlled); sexual trauma (being hurt by someone through sexual abuse or rape); war trauma (experiencing war situations).

Counselling and Therapy

Publicly Funded / Free Services

H.O.P.E Healing Opportunities for People Everywhere. We offer free counselling services to clients who do not have insurance or means to pay for counselling. more
192 Wyse Road, Dartmouth, NS, B3Z 1M9 Map
902-707-4414
Area Served: Nova Scotia
10 years and up
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Mental health and addictions service for children and youth up to 19th birthday. Please call 902.464.4110 or toll free 1.855.635.4110 Community Mental ... more
NS, Canada
902-464-4110
Up to 19 years
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Annapolis Valley, South Shore, and South West Nova Scotia 1-877-334-3431 – South Shore 1-855-273-7110 – Annapolis Valley 1-844-380-4324 – South ... more
NS, Canada
1-855-922-1122 (Toll Free)
All ages
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A online directory of qualified therapists in who offer Reduced Rate and Sliding Scale services in Canada. Serving Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and beyond. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Counsellors and Therapists are available if you are looking for some support with feelings of isolation, loss, strained relationships, work challenges, addictions, or anything else. Please reach out if you need someone to talk to.
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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EHN Online is the virtual extension of EHN Canada’s network of treatment facilities, offering online counselling for mental health, trauma and addiction. ... more
BC, Canada
866-643-7853
Area Served: Canada
13 years and up
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PSPNET provides free and confidential internet delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) to current and former Public Safety Personnel (PSP) in ... more
ON, Canada
306-337-7233
Area Served: Canada
18 years and up
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Wounded Warriors Canada is a national mental health service provider utilizing clinical best practices and evidence-based care to create an environment of ... more
310 Byron Street South, Whitby, ON, L1N 4P8 Map
1-888-706-4808 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

Lindsay Dupuis | Mindfulness-Based Therapy | Guided Meditation
1161 Hollis St., Halifax, NS, B3H 2P6 Map
Area Served: Eastern Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
18 years and up
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Natasha LeBlanc Counselling & Social Work
58 Dorchester Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 5Z1 Map
782-777-7707
Area Served: Eastern Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Unknown
19 years and up
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Wilson Counselling
500 Kings Rd., Sydney, NS, B1S 1B1 Map
902-539-1122
Area Served: Eastern Nova Scotia
18 years and up
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ON, Canada
1-877-252-6707 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
16 years and up
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
All ages
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
18 years and up
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Day treatment programs

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Mental health and addictions service for children and youth up to 19th birthday. Please call 902.464.4110 or toll free 1.855.635.4110 Community Mental ... more
NS, Canada
902-464-4110
Up to 19 years
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Ledgehill Treatment Centre is located in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Our comfortable facility offers evidence-based treatment methods for substance use, ... more
7608 NS-201 #1, Lawrencetown, NS, B0S 1M0 Map
902-907-5053
Area Served: Nova Scotia
18 years and up
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Annapolis Valley, South Shore, and South West Nova Scotia 1-877-334-3431 – South Shore 1-855-273-7110 – Annapolis Valley 1-844-380-4324 – South ... more
NS, Canada
1-855-922-1122 (Toll Free)
All ages
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Self-help, Mutual Aid and Support Groups

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Healthy Minds Cooperative (HMC) is Canada's only mental health cooperative. HMC provides a variety of peer-based services to Nova Scotians with lived ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
No in-person meetings or programs. Programming is available online (on ZOOM). We can also take phone calls, emails, and messages via our social media accounts.
45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N6 Map
902-404-3504
Areas Served: Central Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
18 years and up
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Annapolis Valley, South Shore, and South West Nova Scotia 1-877-334-3431 – South Shore 1-855-273-7110 – Annapolis Valley 1-844-380-4324 – South ... more
NS, Canada
1-855-922-1122 (Toll Free)
All ages
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The first role is to listen. They have been there and they understand your situation, they will respect your privacy and your need for confidentiality. The ... more
Halifax, NS, B3K 5X5 Map
902-722-4118
Area Served: Nova Scotia
All ages
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The Self-Help Connection (SHC) is a registered charitable organization established in 1987 to assist Nova Scotians to take control of their health by ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
SHC is funded through the province of Nova Scotia and is able to provide programming without a fee for those who are unable to pay. All programming offered is online due to COVID
73 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3Y6 Map
902-466-2011
Area Served: Nova Scotia
All ages
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We offer social skills groups for students with social deficits, social skill summer day camps, workshops for parents and professionals on topics such as ... more
NS, Canada
902-293-4801
Area Served: Nova Scotia
5 years and up
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Working to stop bullying, discrimination and homophobia in schools and communities in Canada, and abroad. Through workshops, presentations, conferences, and by ... more
440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5 Map
613-400-1875
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Our overall objective is to provide people suffering from mood disorders a strong, cohesive voice at the national level to improve access to: * ... more
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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A peer-based support network to support Canadian Forces, Veterans and their families. Created in 2001, OSISS stemmed from a discussion in a waiting area at a ... more
ON, Canada
1-800-883-6094 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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The Project Trauma Support Peer Groups are weekly or biweekly gatherings open to any military members, veterans or first responders (police, firefighters, ... more
Russell, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Canadian charitable organization that is committed to the prevention of child sex abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. more
Ottawa, ON
613-763-5332
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Wounded Warriors Canada is a national mental health service provider utilizing clinical best practices and evidence-based care to create an environment of ... more
310 Byron Street South, Whitby, ON, L1N 4P8 Map
1-888-706-4808 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Community Health and Resource Centres

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Healthy Minds Cooperative (HMC) is Canada's only mental health cooperative. HMC provides a variety of peer-based services to Nova Scotians with lived ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
No in-person meetings or programs. Programming is available online (on ZOOM). We can also take phone calls, emails, and messages via our social media accounts.
45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N6 Map
902-404-3504
Areas Served: Central Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
18 years and up
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Annapolis Valley, South Shore, and South West Nova Scotia 1-877-334-3431 – South Shore 1-855-273-7110 – Annapolis Valley 1-844-380-4324 – South ... more
NS, Canada
1-855-922-1122 (Toll Free)
All ages
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A online directory of qualified therapists in who offer Reduced Rate and Sliding Scale services in Canada. Serving Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and beyond. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Counsellors and Therapists are available if you are looking for some support with feelings of isolation, loss, strained relationships, work challenges, addictions, or anything else. Please reach out if you need someone to talk to.
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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General Community Mental Health Services

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Healthy Minds Cooperative (HMC) is Canada's only mental health cooperative. HMC provides a variety of peer-based services to Nova Scotians with lived ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
No in-person meetings or programs. Programming is available online (on ZOOM). We can also take phone calls, emails, and messages via our social media accounts.
45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N6 Map
902-404-3504
Areas Served: Central Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
18 years and up
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Annapolis Valley, South Shore, and South West Nova Scotia 1-877-334-3431 – South Shore 1-855-273-7110 – Annapolis Valley 1-844-380-4324 – South ... more
NS, Canada
1-855-922-1122 (Toll Free)
All ages
Add to Info Cart
A online directory of qualified therapists in who offer Reduced Rate and Sliding Scale services in Canada. Serving Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and beyond. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Counsellors and Therapists are available if you are looking for some support with feelings of isolation, loss, strained relationships, work challenges, addictions, or anything else. Please reach out if you need someone to talk to.
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
18 years and up
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Other

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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Serenity Renewal for Families provides hope and support in a safe environment through short-term counselling, educational workshops and programs for ... more
2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3 Map
613-523-5143
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
5 years and up
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The Department of Health offers help and support for people age 16 or older who are abused or neglected and who cannot physically or mentally protect or care for themselves. more
1690 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3J 2R8 Map
1-800-225-7225 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Nova Scotia
16 years and up
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Child protection services strive to protect children under 18 from abuse and neglect while making every effort to keep families together. Everyone has the ... more
2131 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS, B3J 3E4 Map
1-902-424-5074
Up to 18 years
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Our government takes a strong stand against senior abuse. Older adults have the right to live safely and manage their own affairs. When someone violates ... more
NS, Canada
1-877-833-3377
Area Served: Nova Scotia
All ages
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The Canadian Art Therapy Association is a voluntary association of art therapists in Canada. To be identified as an art therapist in Canada and the United ... more
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G7 Map
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) helps victims of torture to integrate successfully into Canadian society. It is a non-profit ... more
194 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2B7 Map
416-363-1066
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Looking for a psychologist? The Canadian Register of Health ServicePsychologists (CRHSP) has a national directory of qualified psychology providers. more
72 Saint-Raymond Blvd, Gatineau, QC, J8Y 1S2 Map
819-771-1441
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only bilingual phone and on-line counselling service for youth. It’s free, anonymous and confidential. Professional ... more
439 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Map
416-586-5437
Area Served: Canada
5 - 20 years
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Youthspace.ca offers emotional support and crisis intervention to youth in Canada under 30yrs. Our highly-trained volunteers are online every night (6 PM to ... more
Victoria, BC Map
Area Served: Canada
Up to 30 years
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Advocates for and supports women's shelters and transition houses by providing practical training, culturally appropriate resources and opportunities to network in a supportive environment. more
2 River Road, Kahnawake, QC, J0L 1B0 Map
450-638-2968
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Stop Family Violence (formerly the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV)) is a one-stop source for information for professionals working on violence ... more
200 Eglantine Driveway, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K9 Map
1-800-561-5643 (TTY)
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Professional association that provides psychotherapy training to nurses. NOTE: Does not provide direct psychotherapy services to the general public. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Virtual,and inperson with safe distancing
18 Queen Street East, Brampton, ON, L6V 1A2
647-676-8467
All ages
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Non-profit association that seeks to transform the mental health sector to be an inclusive society where people achieve full social inclusion. Promotes ... more
140 Holland Street West, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2Y5 Map
1-866-655-8548
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has useful information on their website about coping with stressful events, directed at caregivers. It also has specific ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Therapy Dog services are provided across Canada by St. John's Ambulance in a wide range of community settings such as: hospitals, seniors residences and care ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of people with physical, emotional, and social challenges through partnerships with companion and service animals. more
1010 Polytek St, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9H9 Map
1-888-473-7027
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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"We are a unified voice collaborating, educating and innovating for systemic change that ends violence against women making Canada a model for safety in ... more
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

22678 Johnston Line, Rodney, ON, N0L 2C0
905-717-5921
Area Served: Canada
19 years and up
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Catchment: Nova Scotia
This is a directory of all self-help groups in Nova Scotia.
Posted: May 31, 2012
Language: EN
Catchment: Nova Scotia
Comprehensive guide to mental health for families along with listings of resources in Nova Scotia. Produced by Community Mental Health together with the Healthy Minds Cooperative and family members of people living with mental illness.
Posted: Jul 7, 2013
Language: EN
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