Resources for
Nova Scotians
Striving for Greater
Self Reliance
Self-Reliant.ca
Discover opportunities to work with others to improve your own life and the lives of your family, friends and neighbours through achieving greater self reliance together.
Emotional Self Reliance Resources
Child Abuse Hotline
Childhelp
Professional development counselors assist Church leaders in empowering individuals and families to overcome barriers preventing their long-term self-reliance. The process requires the individual to work closely with local Church leaders, a mentor and possibly family members. A referral from your local Bishop begins the process.
Addiction Recovery Program
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
If you are struggling with addiction or a problematic behavior, you may feel trapped and fear that you will never be free. You can discover support and hope by attending a recovery support group meeting. Support group meetings use an adapted version of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous that teaches addiction recovery principles from a gospel perspective. These principles can be found in the Addiction Recovery Program guide.
Currently weekly meetings are facilitated by Bob and Susan Pajkowski on Friday evenings at 7:30. Connect via Zoom: https://addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org. New participants are welcome to connect.
If you have any questions you can email the Pajkowskis at [email protected] or call 416-669-4183
If you wish voice anonymity, download and install Clownfish Voice Changer or a similar program that works with Zoom.
Provincial Mental Health Services
The Province of Nova Scotia
This site provides info on how to access a number of mental health services
Provincial Government Programs & Services
The Province of Nova Scotia
Find government programs and services in your community using this simple search page. Categories include:
Credit: Communications Nova Scotia, 2006
Emotional Self Reliance Groups
These groups typically consist of 8-12 people who meet for 2 hours once per week for 10-12 weeks. Each group has a facilitator who does not lecture or teach but simply encourages everyone to work their way through a professionally prepared workbook together. All sessions are held virtually during Covid and may be held virtually or in person when health and safety protocols permit. There is no fee for participation.
These groups are sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While the importance of the spiritual component of life is acknowledged, the groups are practical and focused and both open and welcoming to all, regardless of belief.
Emotional Resiliance
Topics include developing healthy thinking patters, managing stress and anxiety, understanding sadness and depression, overcoming anger, managing addictive behaviours, building healthy relationships, and providing strength to others.
Interested in Participating in a Self Reliance Group?
This form lets you express your interest in one or more self reliant groups. Click the button below and submit the short form and registration details will be provided via email when group registration opens. There is no obligation at this time. Groups are always free. Once you receive the details you can decide whether you would still like to participate. The manuals for the groups that interest you may be downloaded here.
Interested in Participating in a Self Reliance Group?
This form lets you express your interest in one or more self reliant groups. Click the button below and submit the short form and registration details will be provided via email when group registration opens. There is no obligation at this time. Groups are always free. Once you receive the details you can decide whether you would still like to participate. The manuals for the groups that interest you may be downloaded here.
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