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This section on education resources is not exhaustive, but rather focuses on education and school resources that may be of interest to those with mental health issues.

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Publicly Funded / Free Services

Nobody’s Perfect is a facilitated parenting program for parents of children from birth to age five. The program is designed to meet the needs of parents who ... more
ON, Canada
Up to 5 years
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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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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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This wiki-based community provides a common work space, a blog on Canadian school health news, the latest items posted from a Canadian CSH Twitter feed and an ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Non-profit education centre specializing suicide prevention; involved with curriculum development; training programs; library and information services. Purpose ... more
105 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1A1 Map
403-245-3900
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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Regulatory body that provides membership, certification, training and clinical supervision for Play Therapists and students locally for Canadians. Play Therapy International affiliated. more
466 Wellington Street, London, ON, N6A 3P8 Map
519-204-8885
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

Coastal Sports and Wellness
15 Dartmouth Rd., Bedford, NS, B4A 3X6 Map
902-404-8034
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
5 years and up
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1. School Boards

Schools are managed by different school boards, which are organized by geographic region, language and religion.

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2. Alternative Schools

Alternative schools are for students whose needs are not met by mainstream schools, which may occur for any variety of reasons, including students who have children, part-time jobs, or who simply have a different learning style that doesn't fit with a mainstream school. In general, alternative schools offer smaller classes, with more of an opportunity for one-on-one interaction with teachers.

 

In Ontario, students work on one course at a time, and can complete six or more courses in an academic year. Each classroom has 21 students who all work on individual courses, at their own pace. Contact your local school board for more information.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Provides emergency and transitional housing for youth aged 16 -24 who are experiencing homelessness. more
603 East River Rd., New Glasgow, NS, B2H 5G2 Map
902-695-3241
Area Served: Northern Nova Scotia
16 - 24 years
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FIA is a registered children's charity providing facilitated peer to peer support groups to children, from Grade 4 through to College & University as well ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
FIA believes in the ethos that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ and have expanded our offerings to provide FREE virtual peer to peer support groups to College & University students, Parents & Caregivers as they navigate the realities and emotions of the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so we ultimately support the children we serve. Small Facilitated groups provide a confidential, safe place to come together to talk about what is on your mind and in your heart. A place to find compassion and support from your peers.
29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Operation Come Home is an employment, education, and support centre for homeless and at-risk youth age 16 and up. Our programs focus on what works and what ... more
150 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0A6 Map
613-230-4663
Area Served: Canada
16 - 29 years
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3. Day treatment programs

Day Treatment refers to an intensive type of outpatient services that is more intensive than standard outpatient services (e.g. seeing someone once every 1-2 weeks) but yet is not as intensive as an inpatient stay.

 

For children and youth, day treatment programs may occur at therapeutic school programs, or take place at hospitals. For adults, day treatment programs are commonly offered at hospitals.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Provides 1) ongoing support for adults who experience difficulties in daily functioning because of the effects of long term psychiatric illness; 2) a place to ... more
842 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 0N2 Map
902-464-3588
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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We offer practical assistance for children and families through Community and Family Services. We provide shelter and support to secure housing for homeless ... more
7071 Bayers Rd, Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2 Map
1-902-455-1201
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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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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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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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

Atlantic Group and Trauma Training Center
9 Jones rd, New Minas, NS, B4N 2M2 Map
902-365-2238
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
All ages
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59 Dorey Avenue, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0B2 Map
1-902-468-6606
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
18 years and up
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2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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4. Therapeutic Boarding Schools

Therapeutic Boarding Schools offer additional supports for teens that are struggling with problems with emotions, behaviour or self-esteem and motivation.

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5. Mentoring Programs

Programs that provide mentorship, in which a more experienced person helps a less experienced person.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Breton Ability Centre in collaboration with the Department of Community Services, is partnering to offer a Person-Directed Planning Program to assist ... more
181 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1C4 Map
902-322-4407
Area Served: Eastern Nova Scotia
All ages
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MCCL provides an environment of respect where youth can re-engage in school through creative arts programs. We foster an interest in lifelong learning in order ... more
50 Queen St, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1G1 Map
902-469-2851
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
12 - 19 years
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Eating Disorders Nova Scotia (EDNS) is a community based organization that offers peer support for individuals with eating disorders, and for their families, ... more
NS, Canada
902-229-8436
Area Served: Nova Scotia
All ages
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6. Health Promotion/Public education

Health promotion (including mental health promotion) is providing information and/or education in order to educate individuals, families and communicates so that they can empower their own health.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Breton Ability Centre in collaboration with the Department of Community Services, is partnering to offer a Person-Directed Planning Program to assist ... more
181 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1C4 Map
902-322-4407
Area Served: Eastern Nova Scotia
All ages
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The Community Health Teams offer free wellness programs and wellness navigation services. •Bedford/Sackville - 902-460-6750 •Chebucto (Halifax Mainland) ... more
NS, Canada
902-487-0272
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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This program focuses on improving your child’s social and emotional skills and reducing behavioural problems. Two groups: 1. for parents of children who ... more
NS, Canada
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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Learn how to identify early signs of anxious feelings in your children and skills to help them manage everyday anxiety. For parents of children 0-12 years old. more
NS, Canada
902-460-6750 x902487069090246045559024870272
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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Family SOS is a local non-profit, child-centered organization directed toward building strong and healthy families. more
NS, Canada
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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Eating Disorders Nova Scotia (EDNS) is a community based organization that offers peer support for individuals with eating disorders, and for their families, ... more
NS, Canada
902-229-8436
Area Served: Nova Scotia
All ages
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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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CASP provides information and resources to communities to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour. We do not ... more
Ottawa, ON, K1N 3W0
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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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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Centre for Family Initiatives extends Pine River’s knowledge and experience to serve not just our most acute populations but to work with families and care ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Virtual Groups & Free Services
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
All ages
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One of the key initiatives of the Mental Health Commission of Canada is to develop a Mental Health Strategy for Canada. As part of the strategy the Child and ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Up to 18 years
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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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Protects the health and safety of Canadians through the prevention of chronic disease and injuries, public health emergencies, and infectious disease. more
130 Colonnade Road, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K9 Map
204-789-2000
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Stigma-Free Society is a registered Canadian charity that provides education about stigma with an emphasis on mental health. Our resources support ... more
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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mindyourmind.ca is an award winning site for youth by youth. This is a place where you can get info, resources and the tools to help you manage stress, crisis ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

88 Highland Ave., New Minas, NS, B4N 3J5 Map
902-698-1194
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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7 St Anne St., St. Albert, AB, T8N 2X4 Map
780-459-5813
Area Served: Canada
18 years and up
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Whitby,, ON Map
905-493-1552
Area Served: Canada
10 - 25 years
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7. Other Education/School Resources

This describes other school/educational resources that don't cleanly fit into other categories.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

We strive to help Nova Scotians with disabilities achieve greater economic independence by: * joining the workforce - employment services and programs that ... more
261 Pleasant St, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3S1 Map
1-902-225-2130
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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MCCL provides an environment of respect where youth can re-engage in school through creative arts programs. We foster an interest in lifelong learning in order ... more
50 Queen St, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1G1 Map
902-469-2851
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
12 - 19 years
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We have been assisting adults with barriers to employment in helping them reach their full and heightened potential. Our program is roughly 30 weeks long ... more
15 Poseidon Court, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4T9 Map
1-902-468-1320
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
18 - 64 years
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National, not-for-profit, registered charitable organization with a mandate to reduce youth violence and make our schools and communities safer. The ... more
111 Peter Steet, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1 Map
416-977-1050
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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8. Independent Schools

Independent schools (also known as private schools) are schools that are funded through tuition fees  and other means, as opposed to being funded publicly by tax dollars. Many independent schools have classroom environments that can provide specific support to students with learning and mental health needs.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

FIA is a registered children's charity providing facilitated peer to peer support groups to children, from Grade 4 through to College & University as well ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
FIA believes in the ethos that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ and have expanded our offerings to provide FREE virtual peer to peer support groups to College & University students, Parents & Caregivers as they navigate the realities and emotions of the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so we ultimately support the children we serve. Small Facilitated groups provide a confidential, safe place to come together to talk about what is on your mind and in your heart. A place to find compassion and support from your peers.
29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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9. Public Speaking

Public speaking consists of providing talks, presentations for audiences around a specific topic. 

Publicly Funded / Free Services

La plateforme Autisme-Asperger-Québec (AAQc) se veut une plateforme informative, éducative et inclusive sur l’autisme, les troubles du spectre de ... more
QC, Canada
Areas Served: Quebec, World
All ages
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CANGRANDS is a not-for-profit organization devoted to providing support for Kin caregiver families across Canada. Approximately 57,000 children are being ... more
1613 Central Ave, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2T4 Map
639-318-0435
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Centre for Family Initiatives extends Pine River’s knowledge and experience to serve not just our most acute populations but to work with families and care ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Virtual Groups & Free Services
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
All ages
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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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