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Addiction & Substance Use Support in Nova Scotia: Treatment, Harm Reduction & Recovery
Updated May 28, 2026
Addiction and Substance Use Support in Nova Scotia
Help is available whether you want to stop using, reduce harm, or just talk to someone. No judgment.
Getting Into Treatment
Mental Health & Addictions Provincial Intake — The single entry point for all public addiction treatment in Nova Scotia. Self-referral — no doctor needed. Call 1-855-922-1122. Clinicians connect you to detox, counselling, residential treatment, or outpatient programs.Free Naloxone
Take Home Naloxone Program — Free naloxone kits for anyone at risk of opioid overdose, or anyone who might witness one. No health card, prescription, or ID required. Training takes less than 10 minutes. Available at pharmacies and harm reduction sites across NS.Harm Reduction Services
- ReFIX (Halifax) — Safe, supervised space to use drugs with trained staff who respond to overdoses. Also provides health services and treatment connections.
- PeerSix (Sydney) — Supervised consumption and harm reduction in Cape Breton.
- Northern Healthy Connections Society (Truro) — Needle exchange, naloxone, mobile outreach, and peer support. Call 902-956-3965.
- NS Health Harm Reduction Drop-Ins — Province-wide. Call 811 to find your nearest location.
Peer Support
RANE (Recovery and New Existence) — Peer-based addiction recovery support in Halifax. Drop-in support, group meetings, and one-on-one mentoring. Call 902-809-3509.Single-Session Counselling
Access Wellness — Free single-session counselling including for substance use concerns. 7 days a week. Call 1-833-691-2282.If You Are in Crisis
Call the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at 1-888-429-8167 (24/7).
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get addiction treatment in Nova Scotia?
- Call the Mental Health & Addictions Provincial Intake at 1-855-922-1122. No doctor referral needed. They will assess your needs and connect you to detox, counselling, residential treatment, or outpatient programs.
- Where can I get free naloxone in Nova Scotia?
- Free naloxone kits are available at pharmacies and harm reduction sites across Nova Scotia. No health card, prescription, or ID required. Training takes less than 10 minutes.
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