Patient Education Resources

Mental Health and Addictions Services (Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program)

This pamphlet gives contact information for mental health and addictions services. All services are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Mental Health and Addictions: 6 Lane Unit - Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building, QE II

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient at the 6 Lane Unit at the Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building.

Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder

Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It is long-acting, which means it stays in the body a long time. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and answers other questions you may have.

Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder

Naltrexone is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence by lowering the good feeling you get from drinking alcohol. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and other things you should know.

Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service

The Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service (NSEDPS) treats people of all ages who have an eating disorder (like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, and other eating disorders) and live in Nova Scotia.

Olanzapine (Zyprexa®, Zyprexa® Zydis®)

Olanzapine is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. This pamphlet explains how to take olanzapine, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects.

Operational Stress Injury Clinic

This pamphlet outlines the services offered by the Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic. It explains what an operational stress injury is and lists common types of OSIs.

Opioid Recovery Program

The Opioid Recovery Program (ORP) is a program that helps people reach their goals for opioid use. This pamphlet gives information about what to expect at ORP.

Outpatient Withdrawal Management

This guide has helpful information for you and/or your support person(s) about the Outpatient Withdrawal Management Service. This pamphlet describes withdrawal and symptoms. It also explains the benefits and risks in taking part in the program.

Paliperidone (Invega®) and Paliperidone Palmitate (Invega Sustenna®, Invega Trinza®)

Paliperidone is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. This pamphlet explains how to take paliperidone, what symptoms it will help with, and possible side effects.