Additional Off Campus Supports for Students

In Antigonish:

In Nova Scotia:

  • APNS (Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia) Listing of Private Practice Psychologists:
    • https://apns.ca/find-a-psychologist/   
    • (Note: Students who are on the StFX Students’ Union Health and Dental Plan have $900 annual coverage for psychological services, in addition to the free services provided through the Health and Counselling Centre.)
  • Good2Talk Nova Scotia (available 24/7) Professional counsellors provide free, anonymous and confidential telephone counselling to postsecondary students.
    • 1-833-292-3698 (toll free)
  • Abortion Self-Referral: Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic
    • 1-833-352-0718 (toll free) 
  • Nova Scotia Mi’Kmaq Crisis and referral Line, available 24/7: 1-855-370-2099
    • For Indigenous people in Nova Scotia
  • Transition House Association of Nova Scotia, available 24/7: 1-800-563-2945
    • Provides referrals and support to women seeking emergency shelter.
  • Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (Halifax): 1-902-422-4240
    • Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
    • Counselling for survivors and SANE Nurse Examiner
  • Tri –County Women’s Centre: 1-877-742-0085
    • Yarmouth/Shelburne/Digby
  • Victim Services Emotional Support (Halifax): 1-902-490-5300
    • Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Sexual Assault and Harassment Phone Line: 1-902-425-1066
    • 12:00pm-12:00am, 7 days a week
    • Peer to peer, non-judgmental and active listening support via phone
  • Man Talk: 1-902-443-0192
    • For male victims of sexual assault
  • Abortion Support Services Atlantic: 1-833-352-0719
    • Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
    • Run by Nova Scotia Health. Speak with a nurse for referral information