For additional help finding the services you need: Nova Scotia 211.
Resource Guide for Nova Scotia
Resources for African Nova Scotians
Child Protection & Children's Aid
Department of Community Services (Employment Support and Income Assistance)
Family/Domestic Violence Services and Resources
Includes listing of transition houses for women and shelters for men and women
Government Services and Resources
Legal Information and Legal Support
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ+) Resources
Mental Health and Addictions Supports and Services
Resources for Immigrants and Newcomers
Resources for Indigenous Families and Children
Resources for Parents and Children
Resources for Persons with Disabilities
Resources for those experiencing poverty or homelessness
Resources for African Nova Scotians
African Canadian Services Division - Department of Education Nova Scotia
African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes
Akoma Family Center - a youth facility that specializes in working with African Nova Scotian youth
Association of Black Social Workers
(902) 429-7799
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
Black Educators Association
(902) 424-7036 or toll-free at 1-800-565-3398
Boys and Girls Club of Preston
National Congress of Black Women Foundation
Council on African Canadian Education (CACE)
East Preston Recreation Centre - provides recreational programs to youth within the community
Health Association of African Canadians
Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs
Toll-free 1-866-580-ANSA (2672)
Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association (VANSDA)
Child Protection & Children’s Aid
Nova Scotia Department of Community Services
Annapolis County |
Antigonish |
Colchester County |
Cole Harbour |
Cumberland County |
Dartmouth |
Digby |
Guysborough |
Halifax |
Hants County |
Inverness/Richmond |
Kings County |
Lunenburg County |
North Sydney |
Pictou County |
Queens County |
Sackville |
Shelburne County |
Shubenacedie |
Victoria County |
Yarmouth County |
Mi'kmaw Family & Children's Services
Eskasoni (902) 379-2433
Bear River (902) 467-3970
Box 179, Shubenacadie
Hants County, NS, B0N 2H0
Phone (902) 758-3553 or 1-800-263-8686
Fax: (902) 758-2390
Counselling
For children:
IWK Community Mental Health
(902) 464-4110
For children and adults:
Family Service Association
Halifax and Lower Sackville (902) 420-1980 or toll-free at 1-888-886-5552
Family Services of Eastern Nova Scotia
Sydney (902) 539-6868 or toll-free at 1-866-330-5952
Criminal Injuries Counselling Program
Phone 424-4651, or toll-free at 1-888-470-0773
Centre for Health and Wellbeing
(Counselling) (Gateways) Truro – (902) 896-6264
Department of Community Services (Employment Support and Income Assistance)
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Central Regional Office (Halifax) |
Central Region District Office (Halifax) |
Cole Harbour |
Dartmouth |
Lakeside |
Portland Street, Dartmouth |
Sackville |
Sheet Harbour |
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Eastern Regional Office (Sydney) |
Glace Bay |
North Sydney |
Port Hawkesbury |
Sydney |
Northern Regional Offices: |
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New Glasgow |
Northern Region District Offices |
Antigonish |
Colchester
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New Glasgow |
Western Regional Office (Kentville) |
Western Region District Offices: |
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Annapolis |
East Hants: Elmsdale1-866-798-8319 (toll-free) |
Hants: Windsor |
Kings: Kentville |
Lunenburg: Bridgewater |
Queens: Liverpool |
Shelburne: Barrington |
Yarmouth |
Family Courts
Amherst |
Antigonish |
Bridgewater |
Digby/Annapolis |
Halifax |
Kentville |
Pictou |
Port Hawkesbury(902) 625-4012 or 4013 |
Sydney |
Truro |
Yarmouth |
Family/Domestic Violence Services and Resources
Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
Family Violence Prevention Program (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada)
Justice Canada’s Family Violence Initiative
Legal Information Society of NS - family law information in multiple languages, including a brochure about domestic violence for newcomers
Nova Scotia’s Domestic Violence Action Plan
Nova Scotia Domestic Violence Resource Centre
Native Women's Association of Canada - violence prevention
Stop Family Violence - Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Women's Health Network - Domestic Violence in Canada
Directory of Services and Programs for Abused Men in Canada
Canada’s Treatment Programs for Men who Abuse their Partners
Transition Houses and Shelters for Abused Women in Canada
Directory of Services for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Transition Houses for Women
Transition House Association of Nova Scotia
(902) 429-7287
Amherst:
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Yarmouth:
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Second stage housing offers safe and affordable housing for abused women and their children. You can also contact through your local transition house.
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Truro:
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Shelters for Men and Women
Shelter Nova Scotia
(902) 406-3631
Halifax: |
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Adsum House |
Barry House (Emergency shelter for homeless women and children at risk) (902) 422-8324 |
Metro Turning Point (for men) (902) 420-3282 |
| Out of the Cold (emergency winter shelter for men and women) (end of November – May 1st) (902) 225-0770 |
Phoenix Youth Services (ages 16 – 24) (902) 446-4663 or toll-free 1 888 878-5088 |
Salvation Army Centre of Hope (for men) (902) 422-2363 |
Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs
| Amherst/Cumberland County: New Directions (902) 667-1344 |
Bridgewater/Lunenburg and Queens Counties (Western Nova Scotia): Family Service Western Nova Scotia (902) 543-7444 |
| Halifax: New Start Counselling (902) 423-4675 |
Sydney/Cape Breton Island: Secondchance@programsecondchance.ca (Sydney) |
| Truro/Colchester and East Hants counties: Bridges (902) 897-6665 |
Westville/New Glasgow, Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough Counties: New Leaf (902) 396-2440 |
Food Banks
Find Food - Feed Nova Scotia
Feed Nova Scotia
1-877-521-1188
Government Services and Resources
Department of Justice Canada – Family Law
Federal Child Support Guidelines
1-888-373-2222 (toll-free)
General health services – Health Link
811 (or 711 for the Hearing Impaired)
CyberScan - The Government of Nova Scotia’s Cyberbullying protection
Maintenance Enforcement Program
(902) 424-0050 or toll free at 1-800-357-9248
Nova Scotia 211 - community and social services listings
TTY Available: 1-888-692-1382
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
(902) 424-4111 or toll-free at 1-877-269-7699
Nova Scotia Ombudsman’s Office
(902) 424-6780 or toll-free at 1-800-670-1111
Service Canada
(Federal government programs and services)
1-800-622-6232, or TTY 1-800-926-9105
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
(Government programs and services)
1-800-670-4357
Help Lines
Help Line
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Kids Help Phone
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Crime Stoppers |
Help Line (Cape Breton/Sydney)
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Help Line (Pictou County)
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Help Line (Strait/Richmond/Inverness area)
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Resources for Immigrants and Newcomers
African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
1-888-242-2100, TTY 1-888-576-8502
Cultural Health Information and Interpreting Services
(902) 425-5532
Halifax Refugee Clinic
(902) 422-6736
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
(902) 423-3607
Immigration Francophone Nouvelle-Ecosse
Legal Information Society of NS:
- family law materials (available in Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin, Nepali & Tagalog)
- information for newcomers (available in English and French, Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin, Nepali, Tagalog, Russian & Spanish)
Nova Scotia Interpreting Services
Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
(902) 424-5230 or toll free 1-877-292-9597
The Salvation Army - Atlantic Refugee & Immigrant Service
(902) 477-5393
YMCA Newcomers Centre
(902) 457-9622
Resources for Indigenous Families and Children
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Family Violence Prevention Program (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada)
Native Women’s Association of Canada
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Connections Career Centre |
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Eskasoni Crisis & Referral Centre |
(902) 379-2099 |
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Eskasoni Health Centre |
(902) 379-3200 |
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Micmac Native Friendship Centre |
Halifax - (902) 420-1576 |
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Mi’kmaq Child Development Centre |
Halifax - (902) 422-7850 |
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Mi'kmaq Young Offender Project |
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Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselling Association of Nova Scotia |
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Native Council of Nova Scotia |
Truro - (902) 895-1523 |
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Welkaqanik Next Step Shelter |
Truro - (902) 895-1738 |
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Native Social Counselling Agency (Provincial) |
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Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association |
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Mi’kmaq Family and Children’s Services: |
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(902) 758-3553 or toll-free at 1-800-263-8686 |
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Millbrook Family Healing Centre Services (Mainland Nova Scotia) |
(902) 893-8483 or toll-free at 1-800-565-4741 |
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Waycobah Family Healing Centre Services (Cape Breton Island) |
(902) 756-3440 or toll-free at 1-800-565-3440 |
Legal Information and Legal Support
Coverdale Courtwork Society (support for women involved in the justice system)
Halifax - (902) 422-6417
Dalhousie Legal Aid Service
Halifax - (902) 423-8105
Elizabeth Fry Society (for women in conflict with the law):
Halifax (902) 454-5041
Sydney (902) 539-6165 or toll-free at 1-877-619-1354
Family Law Information Program Centres:
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Halifax (902) 424-5232
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Sydney (902) 563-5761
L’Association des juristes d'expression française de la Nouvelle-Écosse (AJEFNE): (902) 433-2085
Accès Justice Access Centre (1741 Brunswick St., Suite B120)
Our Centre can help you understand your legal situation. We will give you general legal information to help you understand your legal situation and learn more about your options. Free service in French and in English.
Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia: (902) 454-2198
Dial-A-Law (recorded services 24 hrs/day): (902) 420-1888
Infoline & Lawyer Referral Service: (902) 455-3135 or toll-free 1-800-665-9779
Mi'kmaq Legal Support Network: 1-877-379-2042
Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society: (902) 422-1491
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ+) Resources
Alter Heroes
(514) 360-1320 (Administration only)
info@alterheros.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halifax
(902) 466-5347
IWK Transgender Health Team (accessed via Central Referral)
(902) 424-4110 or toll-free 1 888-470-5888
Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project
(902) 444-2306
PFLAG Canada
1-888-530-6777
Pride Cape Breton
(902) 539-4627
prideHealth
(902) 473-1433 or on Facebook
prideHealth Directory of Health and Wellness Providers
Youth Project
(902) 429-5429 or on Facebook or Twitter @YouthProject_NS
You may also be able to access help and resources through:
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your local SchoolsPlus program, where available
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your school's, or a neighbouring school's, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
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public mental health services
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your parents'/guardians' Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EAP/EFAP)
Mental Health and Addictions Supports and Services
Canadian Mental Health (CMHA), NS Division
(902) 466-6600 or toll free 1-877-466-6606
General health services
Health Link 811 (or 711 for the Hearing Impaired)
Healthy Minds Cooperative
(902) 404-3504
MHMCT – Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (offers telephone support province-wide)
(902) 429-8167, toll-free 1-888-429-8167
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
NS Mental Health and Addictions
Our Healthy Minds
Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (SSNS)
(902) 465-2601 or toll free 1-800-465-2601
Self Help Connection
(902) 466-2601
Addictions and Drug Dependency Services
NS Mental Health and Addictions
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Choices Adolescent Program (Halifax) |
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Marguerite Centre (for women) |
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Al-Anon and Alateen (for friends and family of problem drinkers)
Alcoholics Anonymous
Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Mental Health Services by Region
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Annapolis Community Health Centre (902) 532-2381 (ext. 143) |
Annapolis County: Bridgetown |
Annapolis County Mental Health Clinic |
Annapolis Royal: Clare Mental Health Clinic |
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Addiction Services Kentville |
Addiction Services Middleton |
CMHA Annapolis County Branch |
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Mental Health Services, Kings County: Kentville |
Mental Health Services Berwick (902) 538-3111 (ext. 143) |
Adult (902) 679-2657 (ext. 2870) |
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Children & Youth (902) 679-2867 (ext. 2873) |
Mental Health Services Middleton |
Middleton: Windsor Mental Health Clinic |
SSNS Kings County Chapter |
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Adult Outpatient Services |
Child/Adolescent Services |
Emergency Crisis Services |
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CMHA Cape Breton Branch |
Glace Bay Mental Health Clinic |
Mental Health Services, Sydney |
New Waterford Mental Health Clinic |
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North Sydney Mental Health Clinic |
SSNS Support Group |
Sydney Adult Outpatient Clinic |
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Emergency Assessment, NS Hospital |
Emergency Assessment, QE11 |
Mobile Crisis Intervention Service |
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MH Services Bedford –Sackville |
MH Services, Dartmouth |
Abbie Lane Mental Health Outpatient, QEII |
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Child/Adolescent Mental Health Program |
IWK Health Centre Community Mental Health |
Community Mental Health, Halifax |
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Cole Harbour/Eastern HRM |
CMHA- Halifax –Dartmouth Branch |
SSNS HRM Chapter |
Healthy Minds Cooperative |
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Self-Help Connection |
Empowerment Connection |
Mental Health Services Bedford –Sackville |
Mental Health Services, Dartmouth |
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Community Mental Health Dartmouth |
Mental Health Services, Hants, Emergency |
Mobile Crisis Intervention Service (902) 429-8167 (9am to 5am) |
Patient & Family Advocate |
Colchester East Hants: |
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Mental Health Services 1-800-460-2110 (ext. 5526) |
Addiction Services |
SSNS Support Group |
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Mental Health Services |
Addiction Services (Springhill) |
Addiction Services (Amherst) |
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Addictions Antigonish |
Antigonish: St. Martha’s Hospital Mental Health Clinic |
Addictions Port Hawkesbury |
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Addictions Services |
CMHA Pictou Branch |
Mental Health Services, Pictou County: New Glasgow |
Queens County - South Shore |
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Liverpool Mental Health Clinic |
Mental Health & Addictions |
Addiction Services Lunenburg |
CMHA Lunenburg County Branch |
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SSNS Lunenburg County Chapter |
SSNS Lunenburg County Chapter 1-800-465-2601 (toll-free) |
Bridgewater: South Shore Regional Hospital Mental Health Services |
Canadian Mental Health - Lunenburg/Queens Branch |
South West Region |
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Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
Addiction Services |
Mental Health Services |
Roseway Hospital |
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Addiction Services |
Mental Health Services Shelburne |
Mental Health Services Digby |
Yarmouth Mental Health Clinic |
Other Mental Health Resources for Children and Youth
Because Life Goes On…Helping Children and Youth Live with Separation and Divorce
Helping children cope/responding to stress
Kids Health, with resources for parents, kids, and teens
Kids Help Phone, for kids and teens
Nova Scotia Mental Health Services for children and youth
Seniors Mental Health Program
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Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH)
Nova Scotia Legal Aid
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Amherst: Cumberland County |
(902) 667-7544 or toll-free at 1-866-999-7544 |
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Annapolis County/Digby |
(902) 532-2311 or toll-free at 1-866-532-2311 |
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Antigonish |
(902) 863-3350, toll-free at 1-866-439-1544 |
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Lunenburg County/South Shore |
(902) 543-4658 or toll-free at 1-866-543-4658 |
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Dartmouth (family law office) |
(902) 420-7921 or toll-free at 1-855-420-7921 |
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Dartmouth (adult criminal office) |
(902) 420-8815 or toll-free at 1-877-420-8818 |
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Halifax (family law office) |
(902) 420-3450 or toll-free at 1-866-420-3450 |
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Halifax (adult criminal office) |
(902) 420-6583 or toll-free at 1-877-777-6583 |
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Kentville |
(902) 679-6110 or toll-free at 1-866-679-6110 |
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New Glasgow: Pictou County |
(902) 755-7020 or toll-free at 1-877-755-7020 |
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Port Hawkesbury |
(902) 625-4047 or toll-free at 1-888-817-0116 |
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Sydney: Cape Breton |
(902) 563-2295 or toll-free at 1-877-563-2295 |
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Truro: Colchester County |
(902) 893-5920 or toll-free at 1-877-777-5920 |
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Windsor: Hants County |
(902) 798-8397 or toll-free at 1-866-798-8397 |
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Yarmouth: South Shore |
(902) 742-7827 or toll-free at 1-866-742-3300 |
Summary Advice Counsel Service |
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Resources for Parents and Children
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - Resources for Families
‘Because Life Goes On – Helping Children and Youth Live with Separation and Divorce’ (Public Health Agency of Canada)
Children with Special Needs – Progress Centre for Early Intervention (902) 423-2686
'How to Find Help' - Nova Scotia online resource page for youth
‘Loving Care’ - information for new parents
‘What happens next? Information for kids about separation and divorce’ (Justice Canada)
Family/Parent Resource Centres and Support:
| Amherst | Maggie’s Place | (902) 667-7250 |
| Antigonish | Kids First Family Resource Centre | (902) 863-3848 |
| Lawrencetown | Family Matters – The Annapolis County | |
| Family Resource Centre | 1-800-399-7119 | |
| Bridgewater | Family Support Centre | (902) 543-1301 |
| Bridgewater | Better Together Family Resource Centre | (902) 543-3119 |
| Canning | Kids Action Program | (902) 680-6172 |
| Cape Breton | Family Place Resource Centre | (902) 562-5616 |
| Chester | Chester and Area Family Resource Centre | (902) 275-4347 |
| Digby | Digby County Family Resource Centre | (902) 245-6464 |
| Greenwood | Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre | (902) 765-5611 |
| Guysborough | Kids First Family Resource Centre | toll-free 1-888-533-3881 |
| Pictou County | Kids First | (902) 755-5437 |
| Truro | Maggie’s Place | (902) 895-0200 |
| Inverness County | |
| Family Place Resource Centre Outreach Office | (902) 258-3002 |
| Kennetcook: Kids Action Program | (902) 362-2808 |
| Kings County Family Support Centre | (902) 678-5760 |
| Liverpool: Queens Family Resource Centre | (902) 354-7176 |
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| Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre | (902) 384-2794 |
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| Eastern Shore Family Resource Association | (902) 827-1461 |
| New Ross: Family Resource Centre | (902) 689-2414 |
| New Waterford: Family Resource Centre | (902) 862-7140 |
| Pictou County: | |
| Kids First Family Resource Centre | (902) 755-5437 |
| Saulnierville: | |
| Le Centre provincial de ressources prescolaires | (902) 769-5850 |
| Shelburne: Kings Street Centre | (902) 875-3256 |
| Truro: Maggie’s Place | (902) 895-0200 |
| Windsor: Family Resource Centre of West Hants | (902) 798-5961 |
| Yarmouth: Parent’s Place | (902) 749-1718 |
| Halifax Regional Municipality | |
| Bayers/Westwood Family Support Resource Centre | (902) 454-9444 |
| Dartmouth Family Resource Centre | (902) 464-8234 |
| Eastern Shore Family Resource Centre | (902) 827-1461 |
| East Preston Family Resource Centre | (902) 462-7266 |
| Fairview Family Resource Centre | (902) 443-9569 |
| Family SOS | (902) 455-5515 |
| Memory Lane Family Place | (902) 864-6363 |
| Military Family Resource Centre, CFB Halifax | (902) 427-7788 |
| Military Family Resource Centre, CFB Shearwater | (902) 720-1885 |
| North End Parent Resource Centre | (902) 492-0133 |
| PACT: Parent and Child Together | (902) 434-8952 |
| Parent ‘n Tot Meeting Place | (902) 443-9569 |
| Parent Research Centre | (902) 492-0133 |
| Chebucto Family Centre | (902) 479-3031 |
| Veith House | (902) 453-4320 |
Resources for Persons with Disabilities
Caregivers Nova Scotia
(902) 421-7390 or toll-free at 1-877-488-7390
Department of Community Services
Disabled Persons Commission: Halifax (provincial)
(902) 424-8280 or toll-free at 1-800-565-8280
DisAbled Women’s Network Canada
Toll-free at 1-866-396-0074
Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities
(902) 455-6942 or toll-free at 1-866-696-7536
reachAbility
(902) 429-5878 or toll-free/TTY 1-866-429-5878
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians
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Mainland Nova Scotia |
toll-free 1-800-516-5551 |
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Halifax |
voice/TTY (902) 422-7130 |
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videophone (902) 422-7132 |
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Cape Breton |
toll-free 1-888-770-8555 |
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Sydney |
voice (902) 564-0003 |
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videophone (902) 564-0003 |
Resources for Children with Disabilities
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
Cerebral Palsy Society of Canada
Department of Community Services
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Nova Scotia Down Syndrome Society
Early Intervention Association of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres
Society for the Treatment of Autism (Canada)
Police and RCMP
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911 |
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RCMP TDD |
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Crime Stoppers |
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(902) 893-1323 or toll free at 1-800-272-9670 |
Resources for those experiencing poverty or homelessness
Red Bear Healing Home - free voicemail for people experiencing poverty in NS
(902) 448-4744 or connect by calling 211
Resources for Seniors
Nova Scotia Department of Seniors
Seniors.gc.ca (Government of Canada)
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Cape Breton |
Senior Abuse
For information about provincial services for seniors: Nova Scotia 211
To report senior abuse (formerly the Senior Abuse Line): Nova Scotia 211
‘What to do if you are being abused’
Adult Protection: 1- 800- 225- 7225
If you know of a senior in need of protection, call Adult Protection Services at the Department of Health. Adult Protection workers can intervene and offer services to help those in need of protection.
Protection of Persons in Care: 1- 800- 225- 7225
Report known or suspected cases of abuse in a licensed health facility (such as a nursing home, residential care facility, or hospital) to the Protection of Persons in Care office at the Department of Health.
Sexual Assault Centres
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre
Halifax - (902) 422-4240, Crisis Line 425-0122
Colchester Sexual Assault Centre
Truro - (902) 897-4366
Sexual Health Services Directory
| Amherst Sexual Health Centre | (902) 667-7500 |
| Bridgewater Sexual Health Centre | (902) 527-2868 |
| Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health | (902) 539-5158 |
| Halifax Sexual Health Centre | (902) 455-9656 |
| IWK Health Centre: Women’s Clinic | (902) 470-8888 |
| Pictou County Centre for Sexual Health | (902) 695-3366 |
| Sheet Harbour Sexual Health Centre | (902) 885-2789 |
| Yarmouth Centre for Sexual Health | (902) 742-0085 |
Victim Services
Policy Centre for Victim Issues
Nova Scotia Victim Services (Department of Justice)
| Head Office (Halifax) | (902) 424-3309 or toll-free at 1-888-470-0773 |
| Annapolis, Kings, Hants, Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties: | Kentville (902) 679-6201 or toll-free 1-800-565-1805 |
| Halifax Regional Municipality: | Dartmouth (902) 424-3307 |
| Pictou, Guysborough, Antigonish, Colchester and Cumberland counties: | New Glasgow (902) 755-7110 or toll-free 1-800-565-7912 |
| Police-Based Victim Service Halifax Regional Police Victim Services | (902) 490-5300 |
Women’s Centres/Services
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Nova Scotia Association of Women’s Centres |
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Antigonish: |
Women’s Resource Centre |
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Annapolis: |
The Women’s Place Resource Centre |
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Halifax: |
Dalhousie University Women’s Centre |
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Halifax: |
Saint Mary’s University Women’s Centre |
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Lunenburg: |
Second Story Women’s Centre |
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New Glasgow: |
Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre |
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Sheet Harbour: |
LEA Place Women’s Centre |
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Sydney: |
Every Woman’s Centre |
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Truro: |
Central Nova Women’s Resource Centre |
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Wolfville: |
Acadia University Women’s Centre |
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Yarmouth: |
TRI County Women’s Centre |
(902) 742-0085 or toll-free at 1-877-742-0085 |