Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
Please plan for extra travel time when coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary. As of February 18, the easternmost, northbound lane of Robie Street will be closed for the duration of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project, leaving two lanes open. Expect potential delays and consider alternative routes when possible.
This service provides comprehensive assessment of thinking, emotional, and behavioural skills (e.g., memory, mood, self-control). The assessment helps identify cognitive and behavioural strengths and weaknesses to make recommendations for strategies to improve your daily functioning. The assessment can also help guide rehabilitation, return to work or school planning.
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre
1341 Summer Street, 6th Floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4K4
Phone: 902-473-1367
Fax: 902-473-7242
You will receive a letter with your appointment time and location, as well as information on how to prepare for the appointment.
The assessment may be completed in one full day or over the course of 2 - 3 shorter appointments. Part of the assessment might be done virtually using Zoom for Healthcare. The assessment will involve an intake interview and paper and pencil testing to assess your thinking skills. If you have a virtual (on – line) session, you will receive an email with a link and sign-in information for the program through Zoom for Healthcare.
There will be a follow-up appointment to discuss your assessment results and recommendations.
This service is available at the following locations:
How do I access this service at this location?
Referrals are accepted from physicians or nurse practitioners in Nova Scotia Health specialty clinics, such as Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Referrals can be faxed to 902-473-7242.
To be referred, you must be: