More than ever, it’s important that we support each other and look after our mental health. @KidsHelpPhone is now providing phone and text support for adults, post-secondary students, and youth. #NovaScotiaStrong
Everyone needs support sometimes. Crisis Text Line is here for adults of any age needing to talk during this tough time. Text NSSTRONG to 741741 for free, 24/7 support. #NovaScotiaStrong
@KidsHelpPhone is here for young people to talk 24/7 about whatever is on your mind. Text NSSTRONG to 686868, call 1-800-668-6868 or visit kidshelpphone.ca for more information and resources. #NovaScotiaStrong
Remember, you are never alone! Good2Talk Nova Scotia is here for all post-secondary students in this difficult time. Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868 for free, 24/7support, or call 1-833-292-3698. #NovaScotiaStrong
For frontline workers, this is an especially difficult time. No matter what's on your mind, Crisis Text Line is here if you need to talk. Text FRONTLINE to 741741 for free, 24/7 support #NovaScotiaStrong
Nova Scotians can find more mental health programs for children, youth, and adults and contact information at novascotia.ca/mental-health/
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Treaty Day is celebrated today, Oct. 1, in Nova Scotia.
The day honours the relationship and important contributions of the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia.
This year’s Treaty Day is different due to COVID-19, with many events taking place virtually. To see video messages from Lieutenant Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc, Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq Norman Sylliboy, Premier Stephen McNeil and others, go to halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/local-and-fami… .
Premier Stephen McNeil delivered an apology for the systemic racism that has marked our system of justice, including policing and the courts.
The premier explained that the province is responsible for policing and public safety. He acknowledged that these institutions have not been just for many and apologized for the harms, trauma and pain many Nova Scotians have endured over generations.
The premier announced a design team to begin a restorative process. The design team includes members from community, government and policing. The design team will work collaboratively and seek out and listen to voices, and perspectives from across the province.
Beginning Oct. 1, up to 50 people can participate in performing arts, sport and organized physical activities without physical distancing. This will allow full team practises and competition for most sports and larger rehearsals and performances for performing arts.
This applies to recreational leagues, like adult hockey, and drop-in activities, like open swims and skates. Unorganized or casual games, like pickup basketball or soccer, must remain in groups of 10 without physical distancing within a maximum of 50 with physical distancing.
Dr. Robert Strang says art and sport are vital to our physical, mental and social well-being. While COVID-19 put some of these activities on hold, it is now safe to resume some of them.
Nova Scotia will receive about $289 million through the federal-provincial-territorial $19 billion Safe Restart Agreement. The funding will be used to protect Nova Scotians from #COVID19 while safely reopening the economy.
$77.3 million: to increase testing and contact tracing, enhance mobile testing, enhance provincial border entry control and monitoring, upgrade data management and other measures
$30.9 million: to support the health-care system with issues arising from a second wave of COVID-19 ($18 million) and expand access to mental health and addictions services ($12.9 million)
2020 has been a difficult year in Nova Scotia and around the world. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is a time to remember to take care of your mental health. Be aware of available resources so that you can help yourself and others.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, please phone the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Line (available 24/7) at 902.429.8167 or 1.888.429.8167, or call 911.
If you or a family member needs help with a mental health and addictions challenge, and would like to self-refer to a mental health and/or addictions clinic, service, program through @HealthNS or @IWKHealthCentre, call 1-855-922-1122, Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Thursday.
The QEII microbiology lab completed 579 NS tests. Nova Scotia has 56,614 negative test results, 1,066 positive and 63 deaths. 1,000 cases are resolved. novascotia.ca/coronavirus
One person is in hospital. Their COVID-19 infection is resolved but they are being treated.