You will normally need to contact Veterans Affairs and get a referral, you could start here: 1-866-522-2122 (toll-free) Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, local time.
For immediate assistance there is - "The VAC Assistance Service"
This counselling and referral service is available 24/7. It is a free, confidential service for Veterans, their families, and all those who are concerned with their well-being. Call toll-free 1-800-268-7708
In Halifax you could also start by contacting CMHA: https://novascotia.cmha.ca/contact-us/
45 Alderney Drive, Suite 200 | Dartmouth | Nova Scotia | B2Y 2N6
Telephone: 1.902.466.6600
Toll Free: 1.877.466.6606
Email:
[email protected]
or
NS Operational Stress Injury Clinic
Suite 210, 100 Eileen Stubbs Avenue
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1Y6
Tel: 902-460-6225 or toll-free at 1-844-403-7963
Fax: 902-465-7684
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bellwood/Edgewood is the same type of facility and program as Homewood but in my humble opinion has a bit better reputation - 24/7 Line: 1-800-683-0111
https://edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/lp/ptsd/
Program description: Many people suffering PTSD or Operational Stress Injuries also face the added challenge of addiction. What began as an attempt to manage the symptoms of trauma –hyperarousal, difficulties sleeping, flashbacks, hypervigilance and isolation – often becomes an additional problem in its own right. This 9-week program is designed to specifically treat PTSD/OSI and addiction at the same time and designated for military, police, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders.
These 9-week programs cost upwards of $50,000 so unless you won the lottery you will need Veterans Affairs Support.
Homewood contact info: http://www.homewoodhealth.com/corporate/contact - 1- 877-290-3317
Another very good option for treatment through Veterans Affairs is Ste-Anne's in Montreal: https://ciusss-ouestmtl.gouv.qc.ca/en/ste-anne-s-hospital/care-and-services/#c39546