Medical

These are routing pointers, not medical advice. If you're not sure where to go, call 811. In an emergency, call 911.

• Emergency

  911

  Life-threatening emergency, chest pain, stroke, severe injury

  Fire, police, ambulance

• Health Advice (Non-Emergency)

  811

  Not sure what to do? Talk to a registered nurse

  NS Health Link, 24/7 free nurse advice line · 811.novascotia.ca

• Emergency Department

  902-867-4500

  Urgent but not life-threatening, cuts, breaks, high fever

  St. Martha's Regional Hospital

• Virtual Care

  See a doctor or nurse practitioner online, same day

  NS Virtual Care, free for NS residents with a health card · needadoctor.ca

• Mental Health Crisis

  1-888-429-8167

  Mental health or addictions crisis, call or text

  NS Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line, 24/7 · mentalhealthns.ca

• Pharmacy

  Prescriptions, minor ailments, medication questions

  Talk to your local pharmacist; many minor ailments can be treated at any pharmacy in town

Last verified June 4, 2026.