Mental Health and Addictions Resources

First Nations, Indigenous

NS Health Authority - Mental Health and Addictions Programs and resources available in Nova Scotia that were created specifically to address unique health concerns for First Nations, Indigenous communities.

End-of-Life Resources

East Coast Memorial

NS Hospice Palliative Care Association

East Coast Memorial

The caring and experienced professionals at East Coast Memorial are here to support you through this difficult time.

SeniorSynCare

NS Hospice Palliative Care Association

East Coast Memorial

A web-based app that connects the entire community of care on a single, secured platform, enabling seamless coordination, scheduling and communication related to the end-of-life needs of your loved one.

NS Hospice Palliative Care Association

Bringing compassion and care to you.

Pallium Canada

First Nations Health Authority

NS Hospice Palliative Care Association

A national, non-profit organization focused on building professional and community capacity to help improve the quality and accessibility of palliative care in Canada.

First Nations Health Authority

Advance Care Planning (in BC)

Green Burial Society of Canada

First Nations Health Authority

Show how, advocate for and help make available green burial and green funeral practices as a part of the death care service options Canadians can select from.

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)

Information on Hospice Palliative Care.

Canadian Virtual Hospice - Two Spirit and LGBTQ+

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)

Proud, Prepared, and Protected is a collection of online resources to assist people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to access and receive inclusive, respectful care.

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Resources

Bridge C14 - network of supports for MAiD

Nova Scotia Health Authority- Medical Assistance in Dying

A Network of Peer Connections and Community Supports for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).

Nova Scotia Health Authority- Medical Assistance in Dying

MAiD criteria in Nova Scotia.

Government of Canada - MAiD

About medical assistance in dying,

eligibility criteria, and more.

Dying with Dignity Canada

Government of Canada - MAiD

It's your life. It's your choice.

Legal Resources

Government of Nova Scotia

Personal Directives Act in Nova Scotia

Legal Info Nova Scotia

Government of Nova Scotia

Will & Estates Law FAQ

Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness

Advance Care Planning Workbook - Nova Scotia Edition

go to PDF

Advance Care Planning Canada

Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness

More info on Advance Care Planning as a process of reflection and communication.