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Alcohol and Drug Services offers addiction services, a detox centre, and youth counselling. All services are free of charge. Please visit their website for more information. Helpline: 1 866 980 9099 Read more...

Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre offers educational training, cultural activities, elders, Residential School counseling, and more. Please contact them for additional information. Read more...

Betty’s Haven – Women’s Transition Home is a 10-unit Second stage housing for women and children; they may provide accommodation for 3-18 months. Social housing rates may apply. They also offer referrals and counseling. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Alternative Residences Alternatives provides housing and support for people with mental illness. Services may also include meal planning preparation skills development; money management strategy development; assistance learning daily living skills (proper dressing, personal hygiene, laundry, etc.), social skills, leisure activities, awareness and usage of community resources such as public transportation and libraries. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Crossroads Cape Breton supports people living with mental illness. They offer employment services, wellness programs, community meals, and more. Please visit their website for more information. Read more...

Mental Health Walk in Clinic (McGill Centre) offers access to a registered mental health therapist for 45-60 minutes. There is no cost for this service and no appointment or referral required. Please visit their website for more information. Read more...

SHIMI assists those with mental illnesses and mental disabilities, as well as individuals who are experiencing homelessness to find safe, suitable housing. They may also provide support to immigrants who are new to Canada, and provide other community support. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Atlantic Wellness Centre offers free mental health support for people 12-21 years old. They may also help with using other community services. Please visit their website for more information. Read more...

Crossroads for Women provides an emergency shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. They operate a sexual assault crisis line, and Crisis Resource Center. Services are available free of charge. They may also support victims with existing or new mental health and substance addictions. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Mental Health Walk in Clinic (Richmond Centre) offers access to a registered mental health therapist for 45-60 minutes. There is no cost for this service and no appointment or referral required. Please visit their website for more information. Read more...