Nova Scotia
Supporting young people in Nova Scotia
Kids Help Phone is proud to offer our phone, text and Live Chat services to young people across the province of Nova Scotia.
Where are young people contacting Kids Help Phone from? What issues are they reaching out about? How are they feeling after their conversation? Discover the latest data about the support we offer youth in Nova Scotia with Kids Help Phone Insights.
Upcoming events
Recent events
2019 Take Our Kids to Work Day | Halifax
Hosted by the Recruitment Unit of the Public Service Commission, Kids Help Phone was invited to participate in the annual career fair for Grade 9 students.
2019 HEADSTRONG event | Halifax
HEADSTRONG is an evidence-based anti-stigma initiative created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It inspires youth ages 12-18 to be brave, reach out and speak up about mental health. Now a national initiative, HEADSTRONG teaches students how to reduce stigma and become mental health champions in their schools.
2019 Mental Health Community Festival of Hope | Dartmouth
This event featured an info booth to provide members of the public with information about Kids Help Phone’s services, as well as tip sheets, wallet cards, magnets and pins.
2019 IWK Mental Health Illness Awareness Informational Fair | Halifax
Here, Kids Help Phone’s info booth provided IWK staff, patients and families with information about our services along with tip sheets, wallet cards, magnets and pins.
2019 Halifax Pride Parade | Halifax
Kids Help Phone was a guest of BMO Bank of Montreal at the annual Halifax Pride Parade, with staff and volunteers walking among thousands of spectators on the streets of Halifax. The Pride Parade is an opportunity for community celebration, activism, gathering and advocacy.
Thank you to our supporters in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education and the Association of Atlantic Universities | Nova Scotia
Thank you for enabling Good2Talk Nova Scotia, a free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in our province. By calling Good2Talk Nova Scotia, students can speak anonymously with a professional counsellor and get support for any challenge they may be facing.
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and the IWK Mental Health and Addictions Program | Nova Scotia
Supporting Live Chat professional counselling for all young people in Nova Scotia.
BMO Bank of Montreal | Nova Scotia
Celebrating 30 years as a Founding Sponsor and 10 years as Presenting Sponsor of the Ruth Goldbloom Ladies Golf Classic.
Bell Aliant | Nova Scotia
Appreciating 30 years as a Founding Sponsor and 10 years as a Supporting Sponsor of the Ruth Goldbloom Ladies Golf Classic.
Ruth’s Eagles | Halifax
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Ruth Goldbloom Ladies Golf Classic, the following donors honoured Ruth’s legacy and helped ensure that Kids Help Phone continues to be there for young people in our community:
- Howard & Karen Conter
- Chris & Leslie Keevil
- Colin MacDonald
- Jack & Faye MacDonald
- Wendy Paquette
Ruth Goldbloom Ladies Golf Classic 2019 Committee | Halifax
Thank you to the Ruth Goldbloom Ladies Golf Classic 2019 Committee for your tremendous support at this year’s tournament. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Hal-Con | Halifax
Hal-Con has been a long-time supporter of Kids Help Phone. They host an annual fundraising Charity Auction, which takes place during a sci-fi and gaming convention weekend. Proceeds from the auction are donated to Kids Help Phone. Hal-Con also supports the Halifax Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO by sending volunteers in costume to the event!
Your Kids Help Phone contacts in Nova Scotia
Shelley Richardson | Director of Development, Quebec & Atlantic Canada | 902-457-0133