Family Physicians
Your Family Physician would normally be the first and main medical professional to provide care for persons suffering from Mood Disorders. Your Family Physician can make a referral to specialized services if needed.
Websites:
Capital District Health Authority Mental Health Program
http://ourhealthyminds.com
Canadian Mental Health Association, NS Division
http://www.novascotia.cmha.ca
IWK Mental Health and Addictions (for children and adolescents)
http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
http://www.mayoclinic.com
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
http://www.mooddisorderscanada.ca
Nova Scotia Government Mental Health Services
http://www.gov.ns.ca/
ANTIGONISH
Depression Support Group
http://www.depressionsupportgroup.com
Ph: 902-867-1776
help@depressionsupportgroup.com
BEDFORD SACKVILLE
Bedford Sackville Mental Health Depression Peer Support Group
Contact: Jim Malone 902-471-1422
help@depressionsupportgroup.com
HALIFAX
Canadian Mental Health Association, Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
Contact: 902-455-5445
Depression Peer Support Group
Bayers Road Community Mental Health

Contact: Roy Muise 902-466-2011
IWK Mental Health and Addictions (for children and adolescents)
IWK Mental Health and Addictions
Central Referral Services: 902-464-4110
Laing House Family Support Group
http://www.lainghouse.org/
Contact: Maureen Fraser-McLaughlin at mmclaughlin@lainghouse.org or 902- 425-9018, ext 223
Nova Scotia Bipolar Peer Support Group
http://www.lainghouse.org/
Contact: Susan Kilbride Roper at susanroper@eastlink.ca or 902-404-3445
Halifax Regional Municipality telephone crisis support and mobile response
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 429-8167 or toll free 1-888-429-8167
Truro
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Colchester East Hants Branch
Depression and Bipolar Self Help Group
Ph: 902-895-4211
Topic: Mood Disorders
