Pause: Mental Health Walk-In Program

Empowered women empower the world. Happy International Women's Day to all the incredible women making a difference, breaking barriers, and inspiring change. Here's to celebrating strength, resilience, and equality.

Today and every day, let's amplify the voices of the unheard, break down barriers, and champion equality. Happy World Day of Social Justice!

We will be closed today for Nova Scotia Heritage Day. A day to honour our storied past and an opportunity to honour the remarkable people, places and events that have contributed to this province’s unique heritage.

Our social work drop-in clinic is now available Wednesday evenings, come on by!

'sTalk about our Pause Mental Health Program. Come by or call in, no charge. To learn more visit our website. https://nechc.com/what-we-do/pause-mental-health/

Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day. Let's continue to strive for justice, equality, and unity.

Embrace the spirit of and let kindness be the currency of the day. Together, we can make a difference that resonates far beyond just one Tuesday.

To donate to our organization visit our website https://nechc.com/get-involved/donate/

Remembering and honoring the lives of transgender individuals lost to violence. 🕯️💙 On this Trans Day of Remembrance, let's stand up against discrimination and violence.

To our NECHC Nurse Practitioners, Heather, Norma, Jennifer, Jac, Alicia, and Nikki, we appreciate you and your dedication to our community and staff for continuous care and support.
Thank you to all NP’s 🩺💙

The theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23 is access to diabetes care.

In 2023, the campaign focuses on the importance of knowing your risk of type 2 diabetes to help delay or prevent the condition and highlighting the impact of diabetes-related complications and the importance of having access to the right information and care to ensure timely treatment and management.

1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes. Over 90% have type 2 diabetes. Close to half are not yet diagnosed.

Join our team as a Client Case Manager, we have 2 positions to fill! Send us your resume and cover letter at [email protected].

For more information visit our website www.nechc.com

Social Work drop-in, every Wednesday and Friday. First come, first serve. 1 hour appointments. We are here to help!

We are hiring, come join our team! For more information on this job posting visit our website www.nechc.com

The NECHC stands in solidarity with folks who identify as 2STGD++ and who are BIPGM. The NECHC believes that gender affirming healthcare saves lives, and that 2STGD++ folks deserve to feel accepted, protected and celebrated. As an organization, we stand up against the hate and misinformation circulating within the larger community.
If moved to ask “how can I help”, NECHC suggests:
•Print off and display a “No Space for Hate” poster
•Donate to the Youth Project and support their important work with youth in schools
•Educate yourself

Our social work walk-in clinic will be closed today due to maintenance issues. Sorry for the inconvenience.

October MOSH calendar

Treaty Day (October 1), marks the first day of Mi'kmaq History Month. The aim is to raise public awareness of Mi'kmaw culture and heritage among all Nova Scotia citizens.

Tomorrow is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Honoring Survivors and Remembering the Children.

September 30th: On this day, we pay tribute to the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as the Survivors, their families, and communities. Public commemoration of this tragic and painful history, along with its ongoing effects, is an essential part of the reconciliation process.

Are you in need of mental health support? Call Pause at 1-800-598-5270, leave a message and we will get back to you with an appointment!

The NECHC mental health and Social Work services have closed their student/learner placement for 2023-2024. We will be accepting new learners 2025. Please check our website for updates. Should you have any questions please contact , Lana MacLean, Director of Community Health & Mental Health [email protected]

The NECHC stands in solidarity with folks from the 2SLGBTGDQQIA++ communities, more specifically those who identify as 2STGD++ and who are BIPGM. The NECHC believes that gender affirming care is primary care, and that 2STGD++ folks deserve to feel accepted, protected and celebrated in all spaces. As a community, we need to stand up against the hate and misinformation. There will be a peaceful counter protest held tomorrow at Nova Scotia Legislature (1726 Hollis St) at 9:30am, show up and advocate for 2STGD++.

Come by our Social Work Walk-In Clinic! You don't need to be a patient of the NECHC to come to our Social Work Walk-In. We can help with the following:
-Income Assistance
-Prescription Coverage
-Medical Navigation
-Housing Referrals/Applications
-Immigration Forms

We are looking to hire an RN for our MOSH team, Harm Reduction based and 0.2FTE. If you are interested in joining our team send your CV and resume to [email protected]
For further job details visit our website https://nechc.com/get-involved/careers/

We will be joining our community partners Mainline, Direction 180, and ReFix as we gather to honor lives lost to drug overdose. Overdose affects everyone. From grieving families to spontaneous first responders, the impacts of overdose are far-reaching and fall indiscriminately.

Harm reduction saves lives.

Thank you to our community partners.

We are looking to hire two part-time Peer Support/Harm Reduction Housing Workers for our Managed Alcohol Program. If you are interested in joining our team send your CV and resume to [email protected]

For more details visit https://nechc.com/get-involved/careers/

August MOSH calendar!

Please read and join us tomorrow, July 27th at 5:30 pm on the Corner of Cogswell St and North St for a Trans and Q***r March for Justice.

Happy Canada Day! We will be closed Monday July 3rd.