Mental Health Program

The current version of our mental health program will, unfortunately, be paused from the end of November 2024. At this point, we are unable to provide you with the support you’ve been receiving and we are very sorry for the inconvenience and anxiety that this may lead to. We hope to be able to reopen soon once we have confirmation of funding.

Once new major funding has been received, we will announce it on our Facebook. Please reach out to ed@tricountywomenscentre.org with any questions.

Thank you for your patience. Again, we are sorry for any inconvenience.

If you need support in the meantime, we encourage you to reach out to the following resources:

Mental Health and Addictions Intake: 1-855-922-1122 press 1 for western zone


Anxiety CanadaAnxietycanada.com (this has mindshift app wich has a breathing tool incorporated).
Has online courses on how to deal with anxiety as well as resources


WARMLINE: for individuals age 12 and up, offers help with anxiety – 1-833-927-6546
(Hours vary, currently Mon, Tues, Thurs 1-5pm; Wed 4-8pm)


Strongest Familes Institute – ICAN Program for adults – The Adult ICAN anxiety and depression program (ages 18+) is designed to help you learn skills to control, face and deal with your emotions. You will learn skills to use daily, to help you overcome and deal with major life stressors. This educational program is based on a Cognitive Behavioral approach; this will change negative ways of thinking and behaving with more effective ways. Will provide you with materials and access to online materials. You will have the choice of a weekly telephone support through one on one or group-based program with other adults.
To refer: client can self-refer or clinician can refer (fax in SFI referral sheet OR go online to same link and select clinician referral).


Canadian Mental Health AssociationBounceBack – a guided self-help program that helps ages 15+ learn how to manage mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
Through telephone coaching and skill-building workbooks, participants can learn ways to overcome their symptoms and improve their mental well-being. Based on CBT. Will work with trained coach over 3+6 months, coach will keep you on track and offer support as you work through the program materials. You design your own program by selecting materials from 20 different modules or 9 specially designed workbooks for youth.
Coaching and workbooks are available in English and French. Eligibility – age 15+, MUST BE CONNECTED WITH A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PHYSICAN, NURSE PRACTITIONER) OR PSYCHIATRIST, mild to moderate depression with or witout anxiety, not at risk of harming self or others, do not have a personality disorder, have not had a manic episode or psychsis in the last 6 months, capable of engaging with and concentrating on materials, not significantly misusing drugs or alcohol to the extent that it
would impact engagement. Complete self-referral form online and be srue to include contact information for your primary care provider.


Canadian Coalition for Senior’s Mental Health – has section under “for older adults and care partners”, explore ways to support mental health and well-being for yourself and loved ones. Other helpful information.


Nova Scotia Health Community Health Teams – offering free wellness group programs on topics such as healthy eating, mental wellness, physcial activity, parenting, managing risk factors. Fall 2022- Winter 2023 Go to here to see offerings, many virtual. (click on Register Now to see if there is a more up to date program listing)


Recovery Support Centre (at Yarmouth Regional Hospital)
Open every day 7AM to 7PM, call 902-749-1328.
The Recovery Support Centre is a welcoming space that provides education, recovery and harm reduction support, along with one-on-one support and group treatment for people struggling with substance use and/or gambling concerns. An interdisciplinary team will work with clients to learn more about their individual situation and support needs. The centre can help support people in stopping or reducing their use, based on the recovery goals that are important to them. The centre can link people to care based on their individual needs. This could include inpatient withdrawal management, opioid-use disorder treatment, community mental health and addictions programs and other supports available within communities.

Funding is provided for the TCWC Mental Health Program by:

  • Nova Scotia Government’s Office of Addictions and Mental Health
  • Mental Health Foundation of NS
  • Canadian Women’s Foundation
  • Gender Equality Fund