Welcome to Island Roots Therapy!

Life can take us on many adventures. It is often on these adventures that we learn about who we are, what our values are, the significance of connection with others, and what is truly important in life.

Growing up in rural Prince Edward Island, I did not fully appreciate the idea of connection, both with the people and the gorgeous scenery around me. I wanted to get away and see the “real world”. My adventures took me to many places in the Maritimes, including Fredericton, New Brunswick; Bathurst, New Brunswick; Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, and now living the suburban life in Nova Scotia.

What I realize now is that instead of running from my roots, I want to embrace them. Islanders are hard working and fun loving, with an appreciation for a slower pace and approach to life. Islanders are story tellers, musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs. They are resilient when times get tough and endure through hardship. It is with deep gratitude and pride that I call myself an Islander.

I also owe so much to Nova Scotia, with its coastal beauty along the South Shore, the agricultural abundance of the Annapolis Valley, the incredible scenery and calming pace of Cape Breton, the resilience of South Western Nova Scotia, and the creativity of the North Shore. It is my home away from home and is it any wonder? It is easy to see the symmetry between these two provinces.

The goal for Island Roots Therapy is two-fold: to bring connection to those who need it in a way that is meaningful to them while offering gratitude and thanks to the provinces who have supported my own path. You are the expert of your own life; I am simply here to join you in your journey.

Thank you for being here,

Sarah L. Kilfoil, Therapist/Owner of Island Roots Therapy

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Island Roots Therapy

Sarah L. Kilfoil, M.Ed, CCC, RCT-C, CT

Therapist/Owner

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Please note: Island Roots Therapy not provide emergency mental health services or offer mental health crisis support.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or use the following options:

Prince Edward Island Emergency Mental Health Supports:

Mental Health and Addictions Access Line
1-833-553-6983 (24/7) – Immediate support for mental health or addiction crises.
Mental Health & Addictions Emergency Department
At Queen Elizabeth Hospital (24/7) - 60 Riverside Drive, Charlottetown PEI
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 (24/7) – Support for suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Mobile Mental Health Response Service
1-833-553-6983 (10am - 10pm, daily) – Speak with a mental health professional who will assess level of need and connect you with appropriate care.
Island Helpline
1-800-218-2885 (24/7 emotional support)
Hope for Wellness Helpline
1-855-242-3310 (for Indigenous peoples)

Nova Scotia Emergency Mental Health Supports:

Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
1-888-429-8167 (24/7) – Immediate support for mental health or addiction crises.
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (MHMCT)
902-429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167 (24/7) – Phone support across Nova Scotia.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 (24/7) – Support for suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Nova Scotia Health Mental Health & Addictions Intake
1-855-922-1122 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM) – Intake, referrals, and program information.
IWK Health Centre (Children and Youth under 19)
1-855-922-1122 – Emergency mental health services; call 911 or visit Emergency if needed.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
1-855-242-3310 (for Indigenous peoples)