Parents, Families & Caregivers
This section has resources to help anyone with parenting -- all the tasks involved in raising a child to become an independent adult. This section is not exhaustive, but focuses on resources that might be of interest to those with mental health difficulties.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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La plateforme Autisme-Asperger-Québec (AAQc) se veut une plateforme informative, éducative et inclusive sur l’autisme, les troubles du spectre de ...
QC, Canada
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All ages
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Areas Served: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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Up to 5 years
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Serenity Renewal for Families provides hope and support in a safe environment through short-term counselling, educational workshops and programs for ...
2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3 Map
613-523-5143
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5 years and up
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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 ...
NS, Canada
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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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.
NS, Canada
902-460-6750 x902487069090246045559024870272
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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We offer programs and services which support families with children aged prenatal to age six.
Our main activities include:
* prenatal and post-natal ...
107 Albro Lake Rd, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 3Y7 Map
902-464-8234
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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Up to 6 years
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We are a resource and community outreach program for infants and young children with developmental delays.
We offer:
* home visit programs
* child care ...
276 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS, B3M 2K6 Map
1-844-292-6730 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Family SOS is a local non-profit, child-centered organization directed toward building strong and healthy families.
NS, Canada
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Formally known as Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic, we believe that everyone has the right to complete, freely-accessible, non-judgmental information about ...
6009 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS, B3K 5J7 Map
1-902-455-9656
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Healthy Minds Cooperative (HMC) is Canada's only mental health cooperative. HMC provides a variety of peer-based services to Nova Scotians with lived ...
45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N6 Map
902-404-3504
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18 years and up
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We are a self help group that was developed to provide individuals and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
The intent is to allow survivors ...
6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS Map
902-445-0860
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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HIV prevention and education are important efforts which reduce people’s risk of HIV infection and we support a variety of strategies for decreasing the ...
1668 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3J 2A2 Map
1-902-425-4882
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Non-profit association providing recognition and practical supports to friends and family giving care. Do you care for a family member or friend at home? Do ...
7001 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS, B3L 4N9 Map
1-902-421-7390
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Our team focuses on creating a safe and accessible space to understand and navigate grief and provide opportunities for individuals and families to talk about ...
89 Queen Street, Truro, NS, B2N 2B2 Map
902-893-3265
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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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, ...
NS, Canada
902-229-8436
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Women of all ages are referred to the our organization by officials working in the criminal justice system including lawyers, medical professionals, social ...
2352 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS, B3K 3B9 Map
1-902-454-5041
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Family Resource Centres (FRCs) provide community-based programs and services that support the healthy development and well-being of children and youth by ...
NS, Canada
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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H.O.P.E
Healing Opportunities for People Everywhere.
We offer free counselling services to clients who do not have insurance or means to pay for counselling.
192 Wyse Road, Dartmouth, NS, B3Z 1M9 Map
902-707-4414
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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10 years and up
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NS Early Childhood Development Intervention Services (ECDIS) provide province-wide specialized services to families of young children between birth and school ...
276 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS, B3M 2K6 Map
1-844-292-6730 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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Up to 6 years
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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 ...
NS, Canada
1-855-922-1122 (Toll Free)
Areas Served: Nova Scotia, Central Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
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All ages
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information, resources, referral and free voice mail for people experiencing poverty in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
902-448-4744
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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18 years and up
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Strongest Families Institute provides mental health programs and services for children, youth, adults and families. We offer programs for children ages 3+ for ...
267 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 4E6 Map
1-866-470-7111
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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3 years and up
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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 ...
NS, Canada
902-293-4801
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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5 years and up
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Attachment Parenting Canada is an organization dedicated to promoting 'attachment parenting', which is a philosophy of parenting based on promoting the special ...
12018 Lake Erie Road SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 2L8 Map
403-667-4557
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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CanChild is a research and educational centre founded in 1989 with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
The Canadian Centre for ...
1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7 Map
905-525-9140 x27850
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free benefit (of up to $2,300/year in 2005) for families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 18 years
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Key information for qualified practitioners who are called upon by their patients to certify Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate.
ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan that is intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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FRP Canada promotes the well-being of families by providing national leadership, consultation and resources to those who care for children and support ...
331 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0G5 Map
1-866-637-7226
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is the national voice for the needs and interests of family caregivers. We are a bilingual, not-for-profit organization made ...
110 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1B4 Map
888-866-2273
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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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 ...
111 Peter Steet, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1 Map
416-977-1050
Area Served: Canada
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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 ...
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
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All ages
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The Benefits Finder is an online tool to help people identify government benefits for them. This tool could be useful to your clients in their search for ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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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 ...
29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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The Honouring Life Network is a project of the National Aboriginal Health Organization. The website offers culturally relevant information and resources on ...
220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9 Map
613-237-9462 x567
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Motherisk offers pregnant, planning and breastfeeding women answers to questions about morning sickness and the risk or safety of medications, herbs, diseases, ...
555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8 Map
416-813-6780
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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The Neufeld Institute provides education and training to adults involved with children using the attachment-based developmental model created by psychologist ...
2155 West 36th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6M 1L3 Map
604-263-4278
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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PSI-CANADA is the Canadian presence of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those ...
ON, Canada
1-800-944-4773 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Organisme francophone canadien dédié à la prévention du syndrome d'alcoolisation foetale (SAF). Donne de l'information sur le TSAF (trouble du spectre de ...
370 Rue des Forges, Trois-rivières, QC, G9A 2H1
1-873-559-1108
Area Served: Canada
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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 ...
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada is a national registered charity dedicated to nurturing resilience in kids with the use of psychological science so ...
AB, Canada
416-644-4944
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 17 years
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Non-profit institute that provides mental health treatment via telephone and internet for families, as opposed to face-to-face visits in a clinic.
The ...
267 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 4E6 Map
1-866-470-7111
Area Served: Canada
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3 - 16 years
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Tourette Canada is a national voluntary organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with or affected byTourette Syndrome through programs ...
5955 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1R9 Map
905-673-2255
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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"We are a unified voice collaborating, educating and innovating for systemic change that ends violence against women making Canada a model for safety in ...
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Formerly known as the Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF), The Balanced Mind Foundation is a not-for-profit, web-based organization that supports ...
566 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL, 60661 Map
847-492-8510
Area Served: World
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Up to 25 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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381 Sunnsyide Road, Greenwich, NS, B4P 2R2 Map
902-698-1194
Area Served: Western Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: In person, Virtual
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All ages
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Forouz Salari Online Counselling & Consulting
Toronto, ON, M6H 4H9
Accepting patients: Yes
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18 - 55 years
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AB, Canada
1-506-233-0274
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All ages
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Wilson Counselling
500 Kings Rd., Sydney, NS, B1S 1B1 Map
902-539-1122
Area Served: Eastern Nova Scotia
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18 years and up
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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
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All ages
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35 Bloom Lane, Bedford, NS, B4B 2E6 Map
902-412-1557
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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New Heights Therapy
120 2 ave, Airdrie, AB, T4B 2N2
403-797-1634
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: Virtual
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4 years and up
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Kathy Bourgeois, MSW, RYT
397 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS, B3M 2LC Map
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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13 - 19 years
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5547 Clyde Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3T5 Map
902-466-2789
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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5547 Clyde Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3T5 Map
844-888-2789
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Free Range Therapy
5991 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H 1Y6 Map
902-456-3613
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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10 years and up
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Halifax Psychologist - Dr. Brent Conrad
1526 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K3 Map
902-932-8428
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Home Grown Occupational Therapy
23 23 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax, NS, B3M 1L4
902-809-0300
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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16 years and up
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Sydney River, NS, B1S 3V9 Map
613-631-1097
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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5595 Fenwick Street, Halifax, NS, B3H 4M2 Map
902-421-7514
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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5 years and up
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Good Grief Halifax
2369 Agricola Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 4B7 Map
902-445-4100
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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1526 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K3 Map
902-932-8428
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Janice Hartley
1 Kingswood Dr, Hammonds Plains, NS, B4B 0E9 Map
902-412-1557
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Creating Your Balance Counselling Therapy
25 Wentworth, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2S7
902-420-6934
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Amanda Henry Counselling
5991 Spring Garden, Halifax, NS, B3H 1Y6 Map
902-423-1935
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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16 years and up
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2920 Kingsview Blvd SE, Airdrie, AB, T4A 0A9
403-899-3223
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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480 Parkland Drive, Halifax, NS, B3S 1P9 Map
902-445-3800
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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44-46 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS, B2T 1V1 Map
902-461-8133
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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4 years and up
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161 Highway 277, Lantz, NS, B2S 1S6
902-209-7034
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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192 Wyse Road, Dartmouth, NS, B3Z 1M9 Map
226-455-1434
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Thrive Occupational Therapy
Halifax, NS, B3L 4P1 Map
902-943-2621
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Canada Online Therapy
3849 Prospect Road, Shad Bay, NS, B3T 2B8
514-746-4673
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: Virtual
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All ages
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Jennifer Rocha Therapy
NS, Canada
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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255 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS, B3M 4G2 Map
902-454-6166
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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5 years and up
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Being Well Nursing
Halifax, NS
902-222-5334
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Coastal Sports and Wellness
15 Dartmouth Rd., Bedford, NS, B4A 3X6 Map
902-404-8034
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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5 years and up
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222 Waterfront Drive, Bedford, NS, B4A 4J4 Map
902-979-3713
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Gaté Counselling
1581 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS, B3J 2K4
902-240-9642
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Nest Therapy
Halifax, NS, B3L 3J7
902-418-9491
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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19 years and up
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Changing Steps
Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0 Map
902-301-9192
Area Served: Northern Nova Scotia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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5945 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS, B3H 1Y4 Map
902-446-4995
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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