About the Bloom Program

What is the Bloom Program?

The Bloom Program is a community pharmacy initiative designed to increase and improve mental health and addictions care for Nova Scotians. The Bloom Program is the first of its kind in both Canada and internationally. It is funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, administered by the Nova Scotia Health Authority, and is part of the Nova Scotia mental health and addictions strategy.

Who is eligible to participate?

Anyone with a Nova Scotia Health Card who has:

  • One or more mental health or addiction diagnoses
    AND
  • A medication problem that they would like to work on with their pharmacist

What are the benefits?

  • No cost to patients.
  • No waitlist.
  • One-on-one care and patient advocacy from your pharmacist.
  • Access to and information about community mental health and addiction resources.
  • Assistance in navigating the mental health and addictions system in Nova Scotia.
  • Help managing medication-related issues.