Where will the IYS-NS sites be located?
In September 2025, IWK Health was excited to announce the opening of two more Integrated Youth Services sites—in Halifax and Sydney—bringing the total to three sites that are now open.
Thank you to our partners for your hard work on preparing for the launch of these sites, and your continued dedication and collaboration in supporting our communities.
Along with the Anchor Youth Space in Amherst (which opened in April 2025), there are five more sites planned to open across the province, in Bridgewater, Eskasoni (serving youth from six Mi’kmaw communities), Halifax (second site), New Glasgow and Yarmouth.
Here are the provincial press releases for milestones for Integrated Youth Services, to-date :
- Initial Announcement:
Youth Mental Health Sites Announced | Government of NS News Release
- Announcement of Yarmouth site:
New Integrated Youth Services Coming to Yarmouth | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases
- Opening of Amherst Site:
First Integrated Youth Services Site Opens | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases
- Openings of Halifax & Sydney sites:
Integrated Youth Services Sites Open in Halifax, Sydney | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases