Mental health crisis response program expands

Mental health crisis response program expands

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model is coming to eastern parts of Nova Scotia to train first responders who help those experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The provincial government is investing $700,000 in 2026-27 to expand the model to eastern areas including Antigonish and Guysborough counties and Cape Breton Island. Police and other […]

Mental health crisis response program for police, other First Responders expands

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: More first responders are getting the skills and support they need to help Nova Scotians experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model is expanding to the eastern health zone, which includes Antigonish and Guysborough counties and Cape Breton Island. Through the model, police and other first […]

Mental health crisis response program for police, other first responders expands to eastern Nova Scotia

Police and other first responders in Antigonish, Guysborough and Cape Breton will get specialized training to respond to mental health and substance use crises. More