Community Services and Resources for Depressed Women in Two Rural Regions of Nova Scotia

Abstract

The present study investigated the community services and resources available for depressed women in two rural regions of Nova Scotia. Employing asset mapping by means of a checklist, we surveyed 41 service providers in community agencies in these two regions regarding services and resources they viewed as available for a community project for depressed women. Analysis indicated that there were community and ancillary services that would be appropriate to meet the psychosocial and socioeconomic needs of depressed women. The respondents were also willing to offer their resources for such a cooperative network of community services. The findings suggest that there is a foundation for the establishment of more integrated community services in these rural regions to meet the needs of depressed women.