12 recovery support centres open across Nova Scotia

The new recovery support centre in Truro. (Nova Scotia Health)

Four new outpatient recovery support centres opened across Nova Scotia Monday.

The new centres are located in Truro, Amherst, Springhill and Yarmouth.

There are now 12 recovery support centres across the province.

“I’m proud of the work our healthcare partners are doing every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Having recovery support centres throughout the province means that people facing addiction have more access to critical supports and services closer to home,” said Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health, in a Monday news release.

“This is one more way we’re making universal access to mental health and addictions care a reality here in Nova Scotia.”

The province says recovery support centres offer a variety of services depending on community needs and staff including physicians, nurses, social workers, and administrative support. Services can include:

• in-person assessments
• group programs
• harm reduction support
• recovery support

Appointments can be made by calling the provincial mental health and addictions intake service at 1-855-922-1122 or by booking online.

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