911 (Emergency)
Call 911 if your health, safety or property is threatened and you need help right away. The 911 call taker (operator) will notify emergency responders, like fire, police or ambulance.
811 Nova Scotia
Call 811 to talk with a registered nurse about your health care questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get health information and advice, and learn about services in your area. This free service is available in more than 125 languages, including Farsi, Cantonese, French, Chinese, and Arabic.
211 Nova Scotia
This free, confidential referral service can connect you to programs and services in your community by phone, text, or online. For example, searching online for “prenatal and parenting” lists organizations offering supports, programs, and services in your local area and their contact information.
Continuing Care
To make a referral for home care, community care services, or long-term care in Nova Scotia, call (toll-free) 1-800-225-7225.
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