Health and Wellness

You can access comprehensive on-line health and wellness resources through our provider, Human Solutions.

National – Canadian Bar Association Resources

The Legal Profession Assistance Conference (LPAC) of the Canadian Bar Association is dedicated to help lawyers, judges, law students and their families with personal, emotional, health and lifestyle issues through a network of Lawyer Assistance Programs, a national 24-hour helpline and Provincial Programs.

Mental Health and Wellness

The Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness and emotional disorders.

The mission of the Nova Scotia Division of Canadian Mental Health Association is to promote the mental health of all Nova Scotians, recognizing cultural diversity. Currently, there are eight branches with nine locations in the province.

Oneinfive.ca, named for the one in five Nova Scotias touched every year by a mental health issue or an addiction. Visit this site to learn how the Dalhousie University psychiatry department and provincial health authorities are working to develop a stronger mental health system and to create a provincial mental health strategy.

Teenmentalhealth.org is an award-winning website dedicated to helping improve the mental health of youth by the effective translation and transfer of scientific knowledge.

Substance Abuse and Addictions

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is Canada’s leading addiction and mental health organization, integrating specialized clinical care with innovative research, education, health promotion and policy development in dealing with areas such as alcohol & other drugs, depression, problem gambling, schizophrenia and child, youth and family resources.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse provides access to a range of information and analysis relating to substance abuse issues, and connects Canadians to a broad spectrum of networks and activities.

Addiction Services offices are located throughout Nova Scotia to help individuals, families and communities with problems created by the harmful use of alcohol, other drugs and gambling.

International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous is a group of recovered lawyers and judges carrying the message of recovery within our profession. Their purpose is to act as a bridge between reluctant (in denial) lawyers/judges and Alcoholics Anonymous.

The Alcoholics Anonymous International Site provides information about the world-wide organization, including quick facts, e-newsletters and services, and how to contact your local branch.

The Canadian Assembly of Narcotics Anonymous is universally recognized as a dynamic and reliable resource for NA services and information. This link offers meeting information in Nova Scotia.

Physical Health and Activity

The Healthy Living Unit has the lead responsibility in the Public Health Agency of Canada to assist all Canadians in being physically active by increasing awareness of the benefits of physical activity, and to encourage positive social and physical environments that facilitate physical activity into daily life.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia provides information and education about healthy lifestyle, nutrition and stress-related information.

Recreation Nova Scotia exists to lead, inspire and support Nova Scotians towards healthier futures through recreation experiences.

Living Well with Disabilities

The Just for You - People with Disabilities guide about Government of Canada services and programs for people with disabilities provides information on everything from employment, work-life balance, accessibility and education, health and fitness, income support and tax benefits.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia offers support, advocacy, and referral services to children, parents, professionals and others dealing with learning disabilities.

Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgender

The Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project is a voice for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender or "Rainbow" communities. They have strong links with many government departments and non-governmental organizations in the areas of education, human rights, policing, legal/political affairs, health care, faith & religion, and community development, so that people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are valued and included. 

Managing Financial Stress

Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada, Inc. is a registered non-profit organization, providing confidential and professional budget, credit and debt repayment counseling programs to families and individuals.

Eating Disorders

The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) of Canada is a non-profit organization which provides information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation. One of their main goals is to inform the public about eating disorders and related issues.