On April 10th, 2024, following a province-wide procurement and selection process, 7 of the 8 IYS-NS sites were selected.

Read the press release here: Youth Mental Health Sites Announced | Government of NS News Releases

We are now looking to identify the second site in the Western Health Zone.

*Western Zone includes seven counties: Kings, Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, and Lunenburg.

Upcoming Information Sessions in the Western Zone

IYS-NS is hosting 3 information sessions in the Western zone. These sessions will: 

• provide an overview of the IYS Model and the vision for Nova Scotia
• provide information on the upcoming procurement process
• prepare coalition partnerships of 4 or more community-based organizations to submit applications to become the second Western Health Zone site
• give organizations the opportunity to connect and discuss IYS
• give organizations an opportunity to ask questions

Locations of the Information Sessions

• In Person Kentville: Tuesday May 28th, 9:30am-12:30pm, (Old Orchard Inn)
• In Person Digby: Wednesday May 29th, 9:30am-12:30pm, (Fundy Complex)
• In Person Yarmouth: Thursday May 30th, 9:30am-12:30pm, (Rodd Grand Hotel)

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How can I learn more?

Information for the general public:

• IYS Overview

Information for community-based organizations:

• Overview of IYS Services
• How is IYS different from existing services? 
• Principles of IYS 
• Who can host an IYS Site
• Site Locations

 The procurement document is coming soon