
We Need Volunteers
You could enrich a life by answering the phone, or making a call. The Shelburne County Mental Health and Wellness Association is looking for dedicated volunteers for the Nova Scotia Warm Line, a non-crisis phone line where social supports are offered peer-to-peer. If you are a caring, compassionate person who is willing to hold meaningful conversation and make a difference in someone’s life, please contact our Coordinator, Tamara McIntyre at [email protected]; or message us on Facebook. Contact us now to volunteer, and to make a huge difference in the life of our community!
Our Vision & Mission
Mentally healthy people in a healthy Shelburne County. We are a community-based, not-for-profit group that seeks to advocate for and improve mental health in Shelburne County by reducing stigma, promoting recovery and building resiliency.
The Shelburne County Mental Health and Wellness Association is pleased to acknowledge our Community Partners – SASI (Shelburne Association Supporting Inclusion); and our funding partners, the Shelburne County Community Health Board (from whom we received a grant for 2018, and for 2019); as well as the Province of Nova Scotia (from whom we received a Building Vibrant Communities grant for 2019, and an Age Friendly Communities Grant for 2020); and the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada (from whom we received a grant in 2020). There are also many Shelburne County mental health organizations, services, groups and individuals represented around the table as part of our membership – we remain grateful for this level of engagement, and recognize the immense passion, hard work and significant contributions to our communities by each of these.
Mental Health in Shelburne County
A Quantitative and Qualitative Research Report prepared by Bird & Branch Consulting (Jan-March 2019). This report engaged key stakeholders in second-voice storytelling, as well as compiled a data review and analysis of health statistics, and then painted a more complete picture of the issues of mental health and wellness in Shelburne County.
Let’s Talk! January 2020
Community Engagement Report which was prepared by Bird & Branch Consulting. This report summarizes community conversations around mental health issues in Shelburne County, held in Barrington and Shelburne in January of 2020.
Help Lines
- Shelburne Mental Health Services: 902-875-4200
- Department of Community Services, Barrington: 902-637-2335
- Our House Youth Wellness centre: 902-875-3337; CRISIS LINE – 902-874-0775
- Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868
- Nova Scotia Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-263-8686
- Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-877-429-8167
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- RCMP Shelburne: 902-875-2490
- RCMP Barrington: 902-637-2325
- Provincial Child Welfare Emergency Duty (after hours): 1-866-922-2434
- 811 – Non-emergency Health information and services 24/7
- 211 -Programs and Services Throughout NS
- CyberSCAN: to report crimes linked to cyberbullying: 1-855-702-8324
- Avalon Centre for Sexual Assault, Halifax: 902-422-4240
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Response Line (24/7): 902-425-0122
- Juniper House in Yarmouth: 1-800-266-4087
- Tri County Women’s Centre: 1-877-742-0085