The health and safety of Yarmouth's residents are safeguarded by our emergency services and public health facilities. We're also committed to health and safety through our by-laws and services, such as active living and senior services.
Yarmouth Regional Hospital serves people in Yarmouth, Shelburne and Digby counties (about 58,000). Services include emergency care, diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI), renal/dialysis services, mental‑health and addictions supports, physiotherapy, cancer supports and other clinics.
If you need help right away: Call 911 for emergencies. For non‑emergency health advice, call 811 (24/7). For social and community referrals call or text 211 or visit ns.211.ca (toll‑free 1‑855‑466‑4994 from outside NS).
Looking for a Family Doctor?
Register with the Need a Family Practice Registry online, or register by phone through HealthLink 811 (phone registration hours noted on the registry site).
Continuing Care
Call 1‑800‑225‑7225 (toll‑free) to connect with Continuing Care for home care, long‑term care placement, adult protection and related services. Intake hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., seven days a week. You can also contact them by visiting Continuing Care.