For crisis intervention or mental distress: Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line:
1-888-429-8167

For Confidential support to post-secondary students in Nova Scotia:
Good2Talk: 1-833-292-3698
or text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program for the Halifax area:
902-425-0122

Get toll-free numbers for other Nova Scotia regions

 

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The resources aren’t out there

Participant 1: I haven't seen it [the policy] or heard about it since I've been here, but I guess I didn't look for it [...] it didn't feel readily available.
Participant 2: Same, I haven't seen it. I mean, I've seen little posters saying like "victimized' or "sexual assault," but it's never really been out there for students. For a student who was assaulted, I don't think the resources are out there in public enough for them to be like, "okay, this is what I should do."

Recommendations

  • Display QR codes providing immediate access to on- and off-campus supports and policy information in high-traffic areas on campus.

  • Use multiple formats to deliver accessible education about the SV/SA policy during orientation and at least once per semester