Local Community Resources
Below is a directory of resources available in our community.
If you know of any valuable resources—whether it’s a facility, program, or event—that promotes health and well-being, I’d love to hear about it! This could include local food initiatives, healthy cooking classes, fitness opportunities, emotional wellness groups, or fun activities that keep us connected. Reach out and share your recommendations so we can continue building healthier minds, bodies, and communities together!
Emergency Hotlines
Emergency – 911
Information Line – 211
Professional Health Advice – 811
Mental Health Crisis Line – 888 429-8167
Kids Help Phone – 1(800)-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Sexual Assault Crisis Line – 1(844)-314-5157
Domestic Abuse Crisis Line 1(800)-563-2945
Suicide Hotline – 1(833)-456-4566
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1(833) 900-1010
Mental Health & Physical Wellness
NS Mental Health & Addictions Intake – 1(855)-922-1122
Mental Health/Addiction Services – (902)-563-2583
CDN Mental Health Association Cape Breton – 1(877)-466-6606
Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health – (902)-919-4922
Youth Health Centre at Memorial High School – (902)-544-1424
CornerStone Cape Breton Association (Psycho-educational counselling for men with Domestic Violence Issues.) – (902)-567-0979
Provincial Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Line – 1-888-429-8167
Addictions
AL-ANON (Support for family & friends of alcoholics) – (902)-564-5188
NAR-ANON (Support for family & friends of people with substance abuse) Detox – 1(855)-922-1122
Alcoholics Anonymous – (902)-565-2078
Narcotics Anonymous – 1(902)-789-8323
Hope House (Women’s Recovery Centre) – (902)-304-6247
Talbot House (Men’s Recovery Centre) – (902)-794-2852
Free Naloxone Training
Naloxone temporarily reverses the effects of opioid overdose. An overdose is a medical emergency—always call 9-1-1.
Training info line: (902)-574-3342 [Mon-Fri, 8 am-4 pm]
Housing
Cape Breton Housing Association – (902)-539-8520
Housing First – (902)-270-6217
Community Homeless Shelter – (902)-564-9487
Legal Aid – (902)-563-2295
Tenancy Board of Nova Scotia 1(800)-670-4357
Housing NS – 1(844) 424-5110
CaperBase @Access 808 (Youth Resource) – (902)-539-7233
Clothing & Essential Items
Salvation Army Thrift Store – (902)-794-7900
Nora’s Thrift Store – (902)-736-1435
St. Vincent De Paul – (902)-736-6543
Community CA.R.E.S. Youth Outreach – (902)-544-0043
Ally Centre – (902)-567-1766
Community CARES Youth Outreach
Food, clothing, household items, free harm reduction supplies.
Navigation support for housing, employment, and other agencies. Free access to phone and wifi.
Need help?
Visit us at 55 King Street, Sydney Mines or call (902)-317-5919
Food
Sydney Mines Food Bank (Open first 3 Thursdays every month, 1-3 pm) – (902)-544-1247
North Sydney Food Bank (Appointment mandatory; open first 3 Fridays every month, 9 am-3 pm) – (902)-794-1104
Loaves & Fishes (Soup Kitchen) – (902)-539-5182
Food Cupboards
- Community CARES – 55 King St, Sydney Mines
- Bobby Joe Memorial Park – Commercial St, North Sydney
Parents & Family
Family Place Resource Centre – (902)-562-5616
Family Services of Eastern Nova Scotia (Programs & Counseling) – 1 (866)-330-5952
Parent Navigator (Via Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education) – (902)-217-5718
SchoolsPlus – (902)-736-6808
Five Eleven Youth and Family Centre – (902)-794-4062
Women
Cape Breton Transition House – (902)-539-2945
Every Woman’s Centre – (902)-567-1212
Elizabeth Fry Society – (902)-539-6165
Well’s Women’s Clinic – (902)-794-5427
Jane Paul Indigenous Women’s Resource Centre – (902)-539-5890
Education & Employment
Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton – (902)-564-8404
Nova Scotia Works (Northside Employment & Resource Centre) – (902)-794-7213
Pathways to Employment (Employment support for mental illness, substance use, & social challenges) – (902)-539-6480
Online Support
Mental Health & Addictions Health Promotions – Facebook: @HeathPromotionMHA
Peer Support Nova Scotia (Free online support groups for adults and youth) – Facebook: @PeerSupportNS
Cape Breton Youth Project (Services for LGBT, 25 & under, including referrals) – Facebook: @CapeBretonYouthProject
BLOOM Program (No cost, no waitlist. Help navigating mental health & addiction services) – www.bloomprogram.ca
Being Physically Active in Cape Breton
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