Community resources located in and serving Dartmouth South

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Important Contacts

AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia: We strive to create an environment in which people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS feel empowered and supported. Our aim is to end stigma and discrimination, and reduce new cases of HIV.

Boyd's Pharmasave is a locally owned and operated community pharmacy that supports local businesses, strives to improve 2SLGBTQIA+ wellness and fosters togetherness among all members of our community.  We pride ourselves on building trusting relationships between our patients, customers and staff, leading by example, and using integrity to guide our business decision-making.

The ElderBerries is the social and activism group for LGBT Elders in Atlantic Canada. We have four main activities: Social, Education, Public Speaking, Activism.
AtlanticCanadaElderberries@gmail.com

Imprint TRANS ID CLINIC: provides clients with free legal information, form-filling services, and referrals. The Clinic serves all clients from New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia who wish to update their Birth Certificate, Driver's License, Medicare Card, SIN Number, Passport, and/or Newcomer documents​.

The Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project (NSRAP) seeks equity, justice, and human rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Nova Scotia. NSRAP seeks to create change in our communities and our society at large so that all 2SLGBTQIA+ people are included, valued, and celebrated. We will achieve this through building community and developing strong networks outside of the community in addition to public outreach, education, and political action.

The Get REAL Movement’s Gender Joy Gear Program helps trans, non-binary, and gender diverse youth access gender affirming gear and educational resources. The Gender Joy Gear Program runs quarterly and allocates $120 to three (3) youth, which can usually provide 1-3 items depending on what is being requested.

prideHealth works to improve access to health services which are safe, coordinated, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate for people who are Two-Spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning (members of the LGBTIQ+ community).

The Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) is a grassroots, registered non-profit society, established in 2011, to advocate, support, and privately sponsor LGBTQI+ refugees seeking to resettle in Nova Scotia. Since 2013, RRANS has privately sponsored 32 individuals and has supported many more government assisted refugees from regions including Africa, Latin America & the Middle East. We are continuously fundraising to sponsor and resettle more refugees. We also work closely with Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) on developing a model of how to settle LGBTQI+ refugees.

South House (SoHo) is Halifax’s only full time gender justice centre. We are a volunteer driven, student funded, gender inclusive safe space for ALL members of our community. We are a trans-and queer-positive space and are proud to offer a wheelchair accessible space. We offer a resource centre, library, and free meeting space for anti-oppressive organizing and gathering.

TransCare+ is a community-based organization run by and for queer and gender diverse folx. We strive to centre holistic, community-focused, and anti-colonial understandings of care and wellness in a way that is accessible to queer and gender diverse folx of various lived experiences. To do so, we work with queer and gender diverse communities to identify, develop, and provide services and resources that meet the care needs of queer and gender diverse folx across so-called Canada. TransCare+ operates as a knowledge hub, educational platform/service provider, and care collective.

The Youth Project is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing support and services to youth, 25 and under, around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Manor Park Neighbourhood Group: Facebook
Oathill Lake Conservation Society: oathilllake.ca | Facebook
Penhorn Lake Area Trail Association (PLATA): Facebook
Pleasant-Woodside Neighbourhood Association: Facebook
Save Eisner Cove Wetlands: Facebook
Shubenacadie Canal Commission: shubenacadiecanal.ca | Facebook
Southdale Neighbourhood, Dartmouth NS: Facebook
Southdale Residents Association: Facebook

North Woodside Community Centre: 230 Pleasant Street, 902-463-9276

Findlay Community Centre 26 Elliot Street, 902-490-4728

Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre 45 Ochterloney Street, 902-465-5578

The North Grove (family and food centre) 6 Primrose Street, 902-464-8234 ext. 0

ECPJS & EFRY Advocacy Phone Line, ALL UNITS: 1-877-589-9294 The purpose of this phone line is to create a space where we can have conversations about the first-person experiences of prisoners and their “conditions of confinement” within the walls of a Nova Scotia Correctional Facility.  They do not have to have an individual complaint; we are interested in their experience, good or bad. The ECPJS phone line is for men and gender diverse individuals, held in Provincial Correctional Institutions in Nova Scotia. Elizabeth Fry takes the calls from women.

Coverdale Courtwork Society works in provincial and federal courts, correctional facilities and in the community to provide comprehensive wrap-around services that respond to the needs of vulnerable women and girls.
902-422-6417

East Coast Prison Justice Society: a hub for prison justice advocacy on the East Coast.
902-429-6429

Elizabeth Fry Society Mainland Nova Scotia is a non-profit, charitable organization that engages with vulnerable women and girls to foster reintegration, rehabilitation, personal empowerment and to address the root causes of criminalization.
902-454-5041

The Halifax Community Chaplaincy Society enables healing within individuals and communities by compassionately facilitating the reintegration of ex-offenders using the best of evidence-based practices.
Coryn Stehouwer: 902-329-2224, halifaxcommunitychaplain@gmail.com

John Howard Society of Nova Scotia is a provincial organization comprising and governed by people whose goal is to understand and respond to problems of crime and the criminal justice system.
902-429-6429

The Pardon Me Program: The Pardon Me, 7th Step team provides assistance to individuals who are seeking to obtain a pardon or record suspension. We understand that this can be an overwhelming and stressful process. We break down the steps to make it easier to navigate through the application process.

For help or information about domestic violence 24/7, call 1-855-225-0220 (toll-free).

Alice House provides opportunities for women and their children to create a life free from intimate partner violence by offering safe housing, counselling, and support services.
902-466-8459

Avalon SANE Response Line: Phone response line for immediate sexual assault information and support for those who experienced a sexual assault within the last 7 days. Available 24/7.
902-425-0122

Bryony House is a 24-bed shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Counsellors answer the 24-hour distress line, provide individual/group supportive counselling, public education, advocacy and referrals.
Distress Line 902-422-7650. Shelter 902-423-7183. Text 902-422-7650. Email staff@bryonyhouse.ca

End a Lease Early: Tenants facing domestic violence can end year-to-year or fixed-term leases early without financial penalty. Contact call Victim Services, at 1-888-470-0773 for more information.

The Independent Legal Advice (ILA) program provides free, independent legal advice to adult survivors of sexual assault. The program respects survivors’ privacy and their right to make their own decisions. 211 Nova Scotia provides program registration and participants will not be identified to government.
Call 211 or email help@ns.211.ca

Legal Help for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: a resource created by Legal Info Nova Scotia.

Dartmouth Learning Network: The Dartmouth Learning Network Society provides opportunities for adults and their family members to improve reading, writing, math, communication, document use, computer use, teamwork and critical thinking skills, in addition to helping them gain a love of life-long learning.
902-463-9179, executivedirector@dartmouthlearning.net

HRCE Parent Navigators are part of your School Learning Community team. They can answer questions about policy, registration, resources and supports, if you just need to talk with someone, help accessing technology, and general questions. There is no referral process.
Amelia Downey: amelia.downey@hrce.ca or 902-464-2000 x4362 or 902-229-1705

Literacy Nova Scotia provides leadership to advance literacy by ensuring that all Nova Scotians have equal access to quality literacy, essential skills, and lifelong learning opportunities.
902-897-2444, toll free: 1-800-255-5203, info@literacyns.ca

MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning (MCCL): Empowers youth between the ages of 12-19 by connecting passion with purpose through the arts. By bridging the learning gap in those who are disengaged from traditional education, or with barriers to accessing creative learning, MCCL helps in the development of confidence, lifelong learning skills, an appreciation for the value in giving back to the community and increased potential for employment in our communities.
902-469-2851, info@macpheecentre.ca

The PREP Academy and Black Educators Association partnered to launch an Online Scholarship Directory  that provides high school and postsecondary students, parents and families access to a digital list of funding awards that can help support a student's education.

SchoolsPlus sites are supported by a facilitator and a community outreach worker. They act as liaisons between the school and community and advocate, coordinate, and expand services for students and families. They help families navigate the system and get the services they need. School mental health clinicians are located in some of the participating SchoolsPlus schools to provide support and treatment to students experiencing mental health issues.

Seniors’ College Association of Nova Scotia (SCANS): A registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable non-credit academic courses to seniors (age 50+) in Nova Scotia. Courses are for your learning enjoyment, without tests or assignments. Membership entitles you to enrol in any number of the 60+ courses offered per year, subject to class size limitations.
902-444-7588, SCANSinfo@gmail.com

Solutions Learning Centre offers training that allows participants to develop job-specific skills. Programs are ongoing throughout the year with continuous application dates and are offered at no cost.
902-468-1320, info@sollc.ca

1-800-9LABOUR: Workplace and technical safety information services. Call 1-800-9LABOUR if you see something unsafe or have questions about safety at work or in a public place in relation to technical equipment. The line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Halifax Workers Action Centre is committed to improving the lives and working conditions of low-waged and marginalized workers. They provide education and information to enable workers to organize for positive change.
902-221-0755, halifaxwac@gmail.com

LakeCity Employment Services Association is a free service that helps persons 19 years of age and older living with mental illness secure meaningful employment and a sustainable income.
902-465-5000, info@lakecityworks.ca

Nova SAFE is a new Safety Branch resource that offers a modern and convenient way for Nova Scotian employers, supervisors, and workers to access important safety information on regulatory requirements for a variety of Occupational Health and Safety and Technical Safety topics. It provides clear plain language summaries with helpful definitions, direct links to relevant sections in our legislation, and additional resources that help make it easier to achieve compliance with our Acts and Regulations.

Nova Scotia Labour Board: provides individuals and businesses with a single point of access to employment justice. It has the authority to hear and decide matters under various pieces of legislation that fall under four distinct areas of workplace regulation namely: labour relations, labour standards, occupational health and safety, and public interest disclosure of wrongdoing.
902-424-6730 or toll free 1-877-424-6730, labourboard@novascotia.ca

Nova Scotia Labour Standards Division: deals with employment rights related to hours of work and breaks, deductions from pay, minimum wage, vacation pay, holiday pay, overtime, etc.
902-424-4311 or toll free at 1-888-315-0110

The Office of the Worker Counsellor provides assistance to anyone navigating Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety systems in Nova Scotia. Our services are confidential and free of charge.
902-455-5455, info@workercounsellor.ca

Solutions Learning Centre offers training that allows participants to develop job-specific skills. Programs are ongoing throughout the year with continuous application dates and are offered at no cost.
902-468-1320, info@sollc.ca

YMCA Employment Centre (Nova Scotia Works): provides a comprehensive service for unemployed individuals in the Halifax Regional Municipality area.
902-466-7649, novascotiaworks@halifax.ymca.ca

For all applications below, wherever a paper form is an option, they are available at MLA offices.

Access-A-Home Program provides eligible clients with a non-repayable grant of up to $7,000 to help make their home wheelchair accessible. The amount of the grant varies based on household income.
1-844-424-5110

Ambulance Fee Assistance Program: if an ambulance fee will create financial hardship, we will offer you a repayment schedule. If you aren’t able to pay your bill because you don’t have enough income, you can apply to have the fee waived. You must do this within 90 days of the date on the bill. Please note that we base that decision on Statistics Canada's Low Income Measure. For more information, please call the EHS billing office at 902-832-8337 or toll-free at 1-888-280-8884.

*new* Autism Family Support Fund: is a one-time fund has been established to help lower-income families with out-of-pocket expenses related to supporting their child (of up to and including 16 years of age) with an autism diagnosis. The maximum amount of funding is $3,000 per child for approved applications meeting eligibility criteria.

Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit (CNSTHB) provides funding directly to people in need so they can choose their own housing and pay a portion of their housing costs. Homeowners can receive support to stay in their own homes and renters have the ability to take the benefit with them if they move to another apartment in the province.
1-833-424-7711, or 902-424-7711 locally within HRM only, housingsupplements@novascotia.ca

Caregiver Benefit recognizes the important role of caregivers in their efforts to assist loved ones and friends. The program is intended for caregivers of low income adults who have a high level of disability or impairment, as determined by a Home Care assessment. If the caregiver and the care recipient both qualify for the program, the caregiver will receive $400 per month.

Childcare Subsidy: Nova Scotia's Child Care Subsidy Program helps eligible families, with children 12 years and under, pay for a portion of child care fees at licensed child care facilities and regulated family home day care agencies.
Intake Toll free: 1-844-804-2084

December 6th Fund from the YWCA: Non-interest-bearing microloans of up to $500 for housing-related costs, which may include damage deposit, rent, power payments/arrears, moving or storage costs, and phone/internet payments. Female identifying people 18 years or older, living in Nova Scotia, who are currently fleeing, or have recently fled, abuse or violence.
Contact: Ashley Tiller (She/Her) at 782.414.5715 (call/text) or december6@ywcahalifax.com

Direct Family Support for Children $100 to $200 per month for each family. In addition, a new inclusion benefit will provide an extra $115 per month per child to participate in relevant activities.
To connect with a team member, call our toll-free number at 1-877-424-1177 or visit a Community Services office Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Disabled Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program provides financial assistance for landlords to modify homes to be more accessible for residents with disabilities.
1-844-424-5110

The Emergency Repair Program program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments and offers financial assistance for homeowners to make emergency repairs to their homes. The maximum amount of funding available is a $6,500 grant to help cover the cost of labour and materials.
1-844-424-5110

Financial Assistance and Grant Programs for Homeowners: grants and forgivable loans to low income households to allow for emergency repairs as well as repairs related to health and safety.
902-424-5110, 1-844-424-5110

Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP): The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-and moderate-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates are $600 for each household. You can apply until 31 March 2024.

Help 2 Others (H2O) Fund assists low-income households in Halifax with the cost of residential water and wastewater in an emergency situation if eligible guidelines are met. A household is determined to be in an emergency situation when there are no resources to pay the Halifax Water bill and/or the household is about to face disconnection of water service.
902-422-1598 ext. 240, sacoh.h20@gmail.com

Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence program helps homeowners pay for home adaptations so seniors with low incomes can stay in their homes independently for longer periods of time. A one-time forgivable grant of up to $3,500 is available.
1-844-424-5110

Home Energy Assistance Top-up (HEAT) Fund supports Nova Scotians in need with home heating cost during the winter months. Approved applicants receive assistance one time only up to a max of $400 depending on the amount required.
902-422-3435, heat.fund@salvationarmy.ca

Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programs (RRAP) program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments and provides financial assistance to people who own and occupy homes that do not meet minimum levels of health and safety. The maximum amount of funding available is $18,000 and can be forgiven over a maximum of five years.
1-844-424-5110

HomeWarming offers no-charge energy assessments and free home upgrades to eligible Nova Scotians.
1-877-434-2136, info@homewarming.ca

Income Assistance (IA) is administered through Community Services. It is there to help you when you are not able to support yourself or your family. Depending on your situation, you may get money for your basic needs or help with other special needs. More detailed information of what you can expect when you call the intake line can be found here.

• Nova Scotians may call the toll-free telephone line at 1-877-424-1177 and speak with someone Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 7pm, and Saturday, 10am to 2pm.

• Nova Scotians can also go to a Community Services office Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and call the toll-free intake telephone line from there.

• The caseworker you speak to will ask questions about your situation. Please have the items listed below ready when they call, if possible:

  • Information on sources of income for themselves, spouse and dependents

  • Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)

  • Full mailing address including PO Box and postal code

Nova Scotia Power Consumer Guide to Electricity. For many people in Nova Scotia electrical bills are unaffordable. This Guide is for people who need help in accessing electricity.

The Nova Scotia Family Pharmacare Program is a provincial drug insurance plan designed to help Nova Scotians with the cost of their prescription drugs.
1-800-563-8880, 902-496-7008, msi@medavie.ca

The Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare program is a provincial drug insurance plan that helps members with the cost of their prescription drugs.
902-429-6565, 1-800-544-6191, SeniorsPharmacare@medavie.bluecross.ca

Parker Street Emergency Fund: an emergency fund to help those in a financial crisis with heating, power bills, and medical prescriptions.
902-425-2125

Property Tax Rebate (Municipal Program): if your household income is less than $43,000, the Municipality will pay a portion of your property taxes. The amount of rebate varies with income and residential taxes billed.

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors helps low-income seniors with the cost of municipal residential property taxes. Rebates are 50% of what you paid on last year’s property taxes, up to a maximum of $800.
902-424-5200, 1-800-670-4357

Senior Citizens Assistance Program provides assistance to senior homeowners (age 65+) who would like to remain in their own homes, but cannot afford necessary repairs. The funding covers repairs that are a threat to health and safety, which includes repairs to roofing, plumbing and heating. Cosmetic repairs are not covered. A grant of up to $6,500 is available.
1-844-424-5110

St Vincent de Paul: provides assistance to you in your home, on the street or in shelters. This can take the form of food, clothing, medical or assistance with other basic living needs.
902-435-2500 ext. 4

Seniors Care Grant helps low-income seniors with the cost of household services (like lawn care, snow removal, grocery delivery, transportation, small home repairs and phone service), healthcare services (like physiotherapy and mental health support) and home heating. Grants are $750 for each household. You can apply until 31 March 2024.
902-424-5200, 1-800-670-4357, seniors@novascotia.ca

SolveYourDebts.com (formerly Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada): accredited credit counselling, budget mentoring, and tailored financial education programs not just for a couple of counselling sessions, but for your whole journey to financial well-being. We will help you learn the skills and habits you need to manage your money over the long term. Anyone can reach out. No referral necessary.
99 Wyse Road, Suite 102, Dartmouth
ccsinfo@solveyourdebts.com
1-888-753-2227

South House Bursaries: This program aims to provide financial support to people in need of emergency funds with priority given to folks who identify as Indigenous, Black, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+, Disabled, sex workers, newcomers, refugees, single parents, international students, and folks experiencing systemic oppression whose identities are not listed above. Bursaries are typically between $50 - $250.

Waiver of Court Fees: Under certain circumstances, some court fees may be waived. Visit courts.ns.ca for more info.

Trustee Services

Shelter Nova Scotia Community Trustee Program is an eviction prevention support program that serves vulnerable members of society who need help stabilizing their housing and budgeting their funds.
902-407-3243

Veith House provides financial management and budgeting support for clients involved with Income Assistance, reducing the potential for debt, homelessness, and other financial circumstances.
902-453-4320, veithhouse@hfx.eastlink.ca

Welcome Housing provides support to those experiencing housing insecurity and individuals facing houselessness. We believe in a holistic approach to housing, improved life outcomes, and community partnerships. Everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, regardless of their circumstances.
Call 902-466-3483

Dartmouth Food banks

Christ Church Food Bank: Thursdays 8am - 9:30 am & Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 61 Dundas Street, 902-466-4354.

Cole Harbour Woodside United Church Food Bank: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1 pm - 3 pm, 15 Bissett Road, 902-434-7714.

Community Shelves, Preston Area Food Network: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am - 2pm, 292 Cherry Brook Rd.

Dartmouth Community Fridge A community fridge project striving to provide zero-barrier, 24/7 access to free food for our community. Find us at 61 Dundas St., on the Christ Church grounds in Downtown Dartmouth.

Dartmouth North Christian Food Bank: Thursdays 9:30am - 12pm, 27 Farrell Street, 902-466-2475.

Demetreous Lane Food Bank: Second Wednesday of each month, by appointment, 12 Canso Lane, 902-407-5557.

East Dartmouth Christian Food Bank: Thursdays 8am - 11am, 51 Woodlawn Road, 902-434-5819.

Encounter Church: Tuesdays 1pm - 3 pm, St. Alban's Anglican Church, 345 Pleasant Street.

Mobile Food Market: The Mobile Food Market offers a wide selection of fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables, dried goods, and Stone Hearth Bakery bread for customers to browse and purchase. Join us every Tuesday! Cash, debit, and credit accepted. Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30pm 26 Courtney Rd, Dartmouth.

North Dartmouth Outreach Resource Centre (NDORC): Wednesdays 8:30 am - 10 am, 44 Hester Street, 902-469-2188.

St. James United Food Bank: Every other Tuesday 8:30-11 am, 181 Portland Street, 902-464-8852.

Square Roots Free Produce Bundles: Every two weeks. Follow Tony Mancini on Facebook for sign-up page. Sign up page is updated closer to the program’s date.

Meals

Dartmouth Seventh Day Adventist Church Supper & Dessert (while supplies last): Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm, 35 Lakecrest Dr.

Margaret’s House take out meals: Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 12:30pm, 43 Wentworth Street, 902-464-2919

The North Grove Family Supper: Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 6 Primrose Street, 902-464-8234

The North Grove Community Lunch: Tuesdays 12pm - 1pm, 6 Primrose Street, 902-464-8234

The North Grove Drop-In Breakfast: Wednesdays 9am - 10:30am, 6 Primrose Street, 902-464-8234

Dartmouth Seventh Day Adventist Church Supper & Dessert (while supplies last): Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm, 35 Lakecrest Dr.

AlderneyGate Public Library Community Cafe (while supplies last): Fridays, 10:30am - 11:30am, 902-490-5745.

The North Grove Cafe Drop-In: Fridays 10am - 11:30am, 6 Primrose Street, 902-464-8234

Low-COst Meals

Meals on Wheels Dartmouth: Freshly prepared home-style meals for those who have difficulty preparing adequate meals for themselves. Meals consist of meat, fish, or poultry, vegetable, rice or potato, and dessert. 902-465-5578 x 216 or x 214.

VON Frozen Favourites: healthy and affordable option for clients who aren't able or interested in cooking a full meal for themselves. Meals are available for pick-up or delivery.
902-453-5800 or 1-866-540-2356

COVID-19 information line/Ask-A-Nurse: call 811

Need a Family Practice Registry: call 811 or needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca

After Stroke is a personalized stroke recovery program that helps survivors and their families navigate the path forward after a stroke.

Ajaita’nej - Let’s Move is a wholistic, trauma informed focus to reduce barriers, promote fitness, and to provide access to services and programs that improve the overall health and wellbeing of the Urban Indigenous Community.
902-420-1576 ext. 279 or jesse.benjamin@mymnfc.com

Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia: working to improve the quality of life for Nova Scotians affected by Alzheimer's disease, other dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure.
902-422-7961, 1-800-611-6345, alzheimer@asns.ca

Book blood tests, x-rays, and EKGs Online A requisition form from your doctor is required for any medical test.

Chronic Pain Self-management Program: The Pain Self-Management Program (PSMP) can help anyone who is ready to take an active part in learning strategies to improve their quality of life and learn non-medicinal ways of managing long-term pain.
902-473-5471

Co-Pharm: The goal of Co–Pharm is to reduce the cost of prescription medication for the members of cooperatives and credit unions

Dartmouth Community Health Team offers FREE wellness programs and wellness navigation services in your community.  The range of programs and services offered by each Community Health Team are shaped by what we have heard citizens need to best support their health.
902-460-4560, cht@nshealth.ca

Dartmouth Recreation and Open Spaces Asset Map: This invaluable map was created by Brianna Swinimer from Dalhousie University in partnership with the Dartmouth Community Health Board. 

Direction 180: A non-profit community-based opioid treatment program located in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
902-420-0566

Family Pharmacare Application: a provincial drug insurance plan designed to help Nova Scotians with the cost of their prescription drugs.
902-496-7008, 1-800-563-8880, msi@medavie.ca

Guardian Pharmacy Prescription Delivery: 902-429-5777

Halifax Sexual Health Centre: offers a wide-range of on-site clinical services and testing, typically by appointment. All services are provided by our experienced nurses and doctors.
902-455-9656

March of Dimes Canada is a community-based rehabilitation and advocacy charity for people with physical disabilities. Our goal is to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities every day through a wide range of programs and services across the country.

Metropolitan Dispensary: Provides low-cost prescription medications to individuals with low income and to anyone who is unable to afford the medication that they are being prescribed.
Please note: The dispensary is not open to the public. Individuals require a referral from a social worker or 211 Nova Scotia before accessing the service. If you do not have a connection to a social worker, call 2-1-1.
Phone: 902-470-8135
metro.dispensary@ns.aliantzinc.ca

MSI/Health Card (download renewal form PDF directly)
902-496-7008, 1-800-563-8880 toll-free

Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH): Provides accessible primary health care services to people who are homeless, insecurely housed, street involved, and underserved in our community.​
902-429-5290
Drop-in on Tuesdays from 10am - 12:30pm at The Hub, 101- 5506 Cunard Street, Halifax

Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative (NSBI) is a free program for Black men to access health care in the community to improve overall health and wellbeing. A team of health care professionals provide culturally-appropriate primary medical care plus health and wellness services for men of African descent across Halifax Regional Municipality.

Patient Relations/Family Feedback (NSHA) - HRM, Eastern Shore and West Hants Areas
1-844-884-4177, healthcareexperience@nshealth.ca

Pride Health’s 2SLGBTQIA+ COVID-19 Resource Guide

Public Health Offices, Dartmouth: 902-481-5800, 800-430-9557

Sleep Apnea Machines from Lung NSPEI: If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, have a valid prescription and cannot afford therapy (no private medical insurance, income under $60,000 per family/$35,000 per individual*), we can add you to our wait list to receive a refurbished sleep apnea machine. To be added to our waitlist, please call Jennifer MacKenzie at 902-443-8141 x28 or email JenniferMacKenzie@lungnspei.ca. You can also apply online here: www.lungnspei.ca/sleepapnearefurbishmentprogram

Trans Life Line: provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.
1-877-330-6366

VaxRecordsNS will list information since 2008 on school immunizations, some early childhood vaccinations such as measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV), and COVID-19 vaccination. Over time, more vaccine records will be added. People at least 16 years old may use VaxRecordNS and can register online at: https://vaxrecordns.nshealth.ca/. The vaccination records of children and dependants under 16 years old can be connected to their parent's or guardian's VaxRecordNS profile.

HOUSING SUPPORT CLINICS IN HRM

Monday:

• Welcome Housing at Halifax Central Library: 9:30am-12pm

Tuesday:

• Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre: 9am-11:30pm at 2021 Brunswick Street - Suite 209

Wednesday:

• Beacon House: 10am-12pm at the Sackville Library, Call/text: 902-789-0764

Thursday:

• Housing Hub: By appointment, Call: 902-406-3631

• Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre: 9am-11:30am at 2021 Brunswick Street - Suite 209

• Welcome Housing at Alderney Gate Library: 9:30am-12pm.

Friday:

• Adsum: by appointment, Call/text: 902-423-1687

Alice House provides opportunities for women and their children to create a life free from intimate partner violence by offering safe housing, counselling, and support services.
902-466-8459

Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit (CNSTHB) provides funding directly to people in need so they can choose their own housing and pay a portion of their housing costs. Homeowners can receive support to stay in their own homes and renters have the ability to take the benefit with them if they move to another apartment in the province.
1-833-424-7711, or 902-424-7711 locally within HRM only, housingsupplements@novascotia.ca

Dalhousie Legal Aid provides legal aid services for persons who would not otherwise be able to obtain legal advice for assistance. The website includes guides to tenancy rights, welfare rights, and a low-income guide to Nova Scotia Power.
902-423-8105

Elizabeth Fry Society (for women who have been criminalized):
902-431-1530

The Housing Hub: Housing support, diversion and community resources, access to basic services.
902-431-7848

Housing Nova Scotia is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-to modest income Nova Scotians. Funding, benefits, and programs.

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre offers housing services to Indigenous people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or eviction in the HRM area.
2158 Gottingen Street, Halifax.
902-420-1576

Nisa Homes welcomes women fleeing domestic violence, and the focus will be supporting Muslim, immigrant, refugee and non-status women.
1 (888) 456 8043 Ext. 409
halifax@nisahomes.com

Residential Tenancies: Information on the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under the Residential Tenancies Act.
1-800-670-4357

• Renting guide for tenants and landlords

• Guide to ending a tenancy (lease) for tenants and landlords

• Guide to resolving disputes between tenants and landlords

Shelter Nova Scotia’s The Hub: Housing support, diversion and community resources, access to basic services.
Call: 902-406-3631

Supportive Housing for Young Mothers (SHYM): SHYM provides supportive housing, parenting support, and life skills development for at risk young single mothers ages 16 to 24. SHYM is open to young mothers in their third trimester of pregnancy or who are independently parenting their child or children, and are in need of supportive housing. SHYM also provides housing for at risk single mothers who are attending a post secondary institution full-time.
housing@ywcahalifax.com

Welcome Housing & Support Services: helps individuals in the Halifax & Dartmouth area secure and keep housing. The level of support depends on the client. Housing Support Workers help clients complete apartment application forms, send paperwork to agencies, and communicate with landlords. Intensive Case Managers work with clients who may need more help, for longer. They can help clients set and meet goals, learn new skills, and support healthy choices about their health and mental health.
902-423-5479

Women in Supported Housing (WISH): WISH provides safe, secure, supported housing to 34 single women. The women at WISH are 19 and older and have experienced homelessness, and have barriers to stable housing.
housing@ywcahalifax.com

Emergency Shelter

Adsum for Women and Children has emergency shelter, short and long-term housing, programs and services for women, families, youth and gender-diverse persons. Shelter for female, transgender, gender nonconforming adults 16+.
902-423-5049
2421 Brunswick Street, Halifax

Barry House is a shelter for women and their children who are experiencing homelessness. We offer support services from a client-centred approach. Women are welcome to bring their domestic pets.
2706 Gottingen St Halifax.
902-422-8324.

Bryony House is a 24-bed shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Counsellors answer the 24-hour distress line, provide individual/group supportive counselling, public education, advocacy and referrals. Distress Line 902-422-7650. Shelter 902-423-7183. Text 902-422-7650. Email staff@bryonyhouse.ca

Metro Turning Point is a shelter for male, transgender, gender nonconforming adults 16+
2170 Barrington Street
902-420-3282

Out of the Cold (individuals 16+, couples of all genders, and pets welcome). Free showers at 2380 Gottingen every Tuesday 10-6 and Thursday 10-8. We have towels, personal care items and we do not have a time limit for showers.

Phoenix Youth Shelter provides free, safe, emergency accommodations to youth of all genders under 25. The shelter supplies daily essentials (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) around the clock to youth who seek support.
1094 Tower Rd. Halifax
902-446-4663 or 1-888-878-5088
Email: shelter@phoenixyouth.ca

Salvation Army Centre of Hope: Shelter for male, transgender, gender nonconforming adults 16+
2044 Gottingen Street, Halifax
902-422-2368

General Resource Guides:

Dartmouth Helping Tree was designed by the Dartmouth Community Health Board, Community Health Team, HRM Community Development, and The Self-Help Connection to assist service providers and inform residents of the many helping resources available. Follow the arrows on the flow chart to find resources that may help.

Dartmouth Seniors Helping Tree: was designed and supported by Community Health Team, Geriatric Navigator and Dartmouth Community Health Board with Capital Health and Dartmouth Senior Community Member input to assist service providers and inform residents of the many helping resources available. Follow the arrows on the flow chart to find resources that may help.

The Positive Aging Directory is a comprehensive information directory published each year by the Department of Seniors to give Nova Scotians quick and easy access to the many programs and services for seniors in our province. The directory is also an essential source of information for those who work with seniors, many of whom help to keep the directory listings accurate and up-to-date.

Wellness Within: Where to go for Help: A Resource Guide for Nova Scotia

Avalon Sexual Assault Centre: Educational Materials and Links

INDIGENOUS RESOURCES

Ajaita’nej - Let’s Move is a wholistic, trauma informed focus to reduce barriers, promote fitness, and to provide access to services and programs that improve the overall health and wellbeing of the Urban Indigenous Community.
902-420-1576 ext. 279 or jesse.benjamin@mymnfc.com

Continuing Care for Indigenous Nova Scotians. Nova Scotia, individuals living in Mi'kmaw communities have access to continuing care services through provincially and federally funded programs. Eligibility for provincial continuing care services varies, depending on whether a person lives in a Mi'kmaw community and whether they are a Registered Status individual under the federal Indian Act and therefore have access to similar federally funded services.
1-800-225-7225

*coming soon* - Diamond Bailey House is a Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre housing development. The three-storey shelter will provide emergency and affordable housing options to help transition people from housing insecurity to longer-term housing, focusing on the urgent housing needs of the urban Indigenous population in Halifax.

The Mi’kmaq Legal Support Network provides legal support services and victim support services to Indigenous people in Nova Scotia, particularly through the Mi'kmaw Court Worker Program and the Mi'kmaw Customary Law Program.
1-877-379-2042

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre is a non-profit, board-governed organization that currently operates nine core programs. 2021 Brunswick Street Suite 209, Halifax.
902-420-1576

Association des juristes d’expression française de la Nouvelle-Écosse (AJEFNÉ): Through its bilingual Justice Access Centre, AJEFNÉ provides free legal information in French in person, by telephone, and online.
902-433-2085 or toll-free: 1-844-250-8471

DAL Legal Aid Office. Provides legal aid services for persons who would not otherwise be able to obtain legal advice for assistance.
902-423-8105

Free Legal Clinics: The Nova Scotia Courts offer free weekly legal clinics for self-represented litigants who have limited or no experience navigating the legal system.
902-424-6840

Free and low cost legal help in Nova Scotia: Services available include legal advice and representation, legal information, and help with resolving disputes without going to court. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call Legal Information Nova Scotia's free Legal Information Line at 1-800-665-9779 or 902-455-3135, or email us at questions@legalinfo.org and we will try to help.

Halifax Refugee Clinic provides education, legal and settlement services to refugee claimants who are unable to afford a private lawyer.
902-422-6736, halifaxrefugeeclinic@gmail.com

The Independent Legal Advice (ILA) program provides free, independent legal advice to adult survivors of sexual assault. The program respects survivors’ privacy and their right to make their own decisions. 211 Nova Scotia provides program registration and participants will not be identified to government.
Call 211 or email help@ns.211.ca

Legal Help for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: a resource created by Legal Info Nova Scotia.

Legal Info Nova Scotia is a charitable organization providing Nova Scotians with information and resources about the law since 1982.
1-902-455-3135 or 1-800-665-9779 (toll-free)

The Mi’kmaq Legal Support Network provides legal support services and victim support services to Indigenous people in Nova Scotia, particularly through the Mi'kmaw Court Worker Program and the Mi'kmaw Customary Law Program.
1-877-379-2042

Contact the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission if you believe that your human rights have been violated and that you have a human rights complaint.
902-424-4111 or 1-877-269-7699

The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) has a database of lawyers who offer "unbundled legal services". These are cheaper legal services that target specific activities rather than entire representation (examples include reviewing court documents, coaching on being a self-representative, etc.)

Nova Scotia Law Courts: The Courts of Nova Scotia are made up of three levels of courts that deal with criminal matters (adult and youth), as well as civil and family law matters, probate, bankruptcy, summary offences (including traffic and bylaw offences), small claims disputes and appeals of all types of matters.

Nova Scotia Legal Aid
- Supreme Court Family Division Summary Advice Counsel: 902-424-5616 - 30mins free legal advice on family law.
- Dartmouth Nova Scotia Legal Aid – Family: 902-420-7921 or 1-855-420-7921 (toll-free)
- Dartmouth Nova Scotia Legal Aid – Family – Child Protection: 902-420-8897 or 1-855-420-7921 (toll-free)
- Dartmouth Nova Scotia Legal Aid – Criminal: 902-420-8815 or 1-877-420-8818 (toll-free)
- Dartmouth Nova Scotia Legal Aid – Land Title: 902-420-8833 or 1-844-420-8833 (toll-free)
- Halifax Nova Scotia Legal Aid (Social Justice): 902-420-3464 or 1-844-956-0955 (toll-free)
- HRM Duty Counsel: 902-420-7800
- HRM Youth Nova Scotia Legal Aid: 902-420-6569

Family Law Nova Scotia offers information relating to the law, processes, and services that make up family law in Nova Scotia. The website will help you understand your family law issue and provide the tools to navigate the options available to help solve your problem.
902-424-5232
questions@nsfamilylaw.ca

Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) is a free service of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice that helps you make or receive court-ordered maintenance payments when your court order is enrolled with the program and can take steps to enforce maintenance orders when payments are not made.
1-855-322-0934 (toll-free in Nova Scotia)

reachAbility’s Legal Referral Service connects a person with a disability, who has a legal question, with a volunteer lawyer who will provide a free, one-hour, consultation for some legal advice.

Waiver of Court Fees: Under certain circumstances, some court fees may be waived. Visit courts.ns.ca for more info.

The Workers' Advisers Program is a legal clinic that is funded by the provincial government offering services to injured workers. If you have general questions, please call the Workers' Stakeholder Counsellor, Jessie Parkinson at 902-455-5455 or 1-877-220-2722

Help filling out forms:

The Halifax North Memorial Library on Gottingen Street on Tuesdays by appointment and drop-in from 5 pm – 8 pm. The contact is Forbes MacQuarrie, 902-490-5811, macquaf@halifax.ca.

Veith House: Dalhousie Law students are offering a Pro Bono form filling clinic for those who require assistance. These services are available to help complete legal forms such as those to the tenancy boards, etc. By appointment only. Call 902-453-4320

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text if you are in need of immediate mental health crisis and suicide prevention intervention. Calls and texts to 9-8-8 will be directed to a mental health crisis or suicide prevention service, free of charge.

Canada Suicide Prevention Service: If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, the Canada Suicide Prevention Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
1-833-456-4566

Crisis Text Line is available for adults who are going through a difficult time and need someone to text with. This service is free and available 24/7. Special support is available for frontline workers.
Text NSSTRONG to 741741
Frontline workers: text FRONTLINE to 741741

Eskasoni Mental Health Services (Indigenous Nova Scotians only)
Culturally appropriate, community-based, and community-led mental health and addiction services available 24/7 by phone or via Facebook. Crisis intervention and referral services, central intake, ASIST/Safe Talk/Mental Health First Aid.
902-379-2099 or 1-855-379-2099 (toll-free) or Facebook: @EskasoniCrisisWorker

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness: The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer counselling and crisis intervention.
1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.

Indian Residential School Survivors Society: Crisis support 24/7 for Residential School Survivors, their families, and those dealing with intergenerational traumas.
1-800-721-0066

Kids Help Phone is always there for you. No matter what you want to talk about, we’re here to listen. No judgment, totally private, 24/7. Live Chat is open daily from 8 pm to 1 am AT. They will be accepting new chats until 12:15 am AT only, in order to help ensure that all conversations are responded to by 1 am.
1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: Crisis support for children, youth and adults experiencing a mental health crisis by phone 24/7 anywhere in Nova Scotia and a Mobile Response from 1 pm to 1 am to most communities in HRM.
902-429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167 (toll-free)

Access Wellness is a free single-session supportive counselling service for individuals, couples or families. Trained counsellors can help people manage stress, mild to moderate depression or anxiety, relationship issues, general mental health concerns, concerns related to alcohol and drug use, loss, and more.
Book appointments directly by calling 1-833-691-2282 seven days a week between 8 am and 11 pm, or visiting go.lifeworks.com/access-wellness-nova-scotia-en.

All Genders Helpline: Free, confidential service for adults (ages 18+) of all genders, including non-binary and trans individuals, who have concerns about their well-being, safety, and/or the safety of other. People of all genders can access a variety of supports and services specific to their needs, including information, navigation, referrals, and brief intervention counselling. 24/7.
1-855-566-4994

Among Friends Social Club: Our clubs strive to enhance the quality of life for adults (19-70) living with mental illness and mental health problems by providing social activities in a fun and supportive environment. If you are interested in joining, please contact the Social Club you would like to join to set up an appointment.
902-463-2187, bev.cadham.cmha@bellaliant.com

Association of Black Social Workers (ANS only) Providing support to members of the African Nova Scotian community by phone and email Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. For after-hours calls, please allow up to 12 hours for a callback.
1-855-732-1253 (toll-free) or email nsabswcovid19@gmail.com

Caregivers Nova Scotia provides programs, services, and strong advocacy for caregivers.
902-421-7390 (toll-free: 1-877-488-7390)

Couch of HOPE is an extension of ML Family Counselling born from the idea of offering HOPE to clients who have experienced barriers in the past to getting the therapeutic counselling they have been seeking.
902-707-4414 or intake@couchofhope.com

DaRT: Dynamic, attachment focused, Relational Therapy for mental health and addictions is provided by the NSHA mental health day treatment team by zoom and will be in person at the Marshall Treatment Centre on the Nova Scotia Hospital site soon.
1-855-922-1122 for an intake and referral.

Dartmouth Recovery Centre is for adults requiring less intensive withdrawal management support. Services will include in-person assessments, group programming, and recovery and harm reduction supports. Referrals will also come through family physicians, emergency departments and community mental health and addiction clinics.
Visit at 45 Alderney Drive, call 902-425-3439, or by call the Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service at 1-855-922-1122.

Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping men who are recovering from addiction.
Call Felicia: 902-466-0299 Email: info@freedomfoundation.ca

Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Program: Seniors mental health services provide assessment, consultation and treatments to seniors aged 65 and older for a new onset of mental health challenges and individuals of any age with dementia and complicated behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. These services are available to those individuals that need specialized assistance beyond their family physician, geriatricians or general adult psychiatrist. A referral from your doctor or another health care professional in required.

Good2Talk Nova Scotia (Students)
Call toll-free: 1-833-292-3698 or text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868

Healthy Minds Cooperative The HMC Wellness Coordinator can help you connect with the appropriate support services within your community. Services in the community may include: support groups, programs and workshops, referral services, self-advocacy, web-based resources.
902-404-3504 ext. 202 or wellness@healthyminds.ca.

Hope for Mental Health (formerly the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia) provides a continuum of programs and services for people living with a mental illness and their family/friends.
1-902-465-2601 or email Contact@hope4mentalhealth.ca

IWK’s Mental Health and Addictions An online resource providing additional information specific to programs for children and youth through the IWK.

Men’s Help Line: Available for adult men and male-identifying individuals (18 years and older) who have concerns about their emotional well-being, safety, safety of others. Men can access a variety of supports and services specific to their needs, including information, navigation, referrals, and brief intervention counselling and up to four counselling sessions. This is available 24/7 and is NOT a crisis line.
2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994 (toll-free)

Mental Health and Addictions Peer Support Line: Nova Scotians with mild mental health or substance use concerns can call the provincial peer support line toll-free. Callers will speak directly with someone who can relate to their experience and is there to listen: 1-800-307-1686
Wednesday to Friday - 5pm to 11pm AT.
Saturdays and Sundays - 11am to 11pm AT.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
1-800-307-1686

Mental Health Commission of Canada COVID-19 mental health resource hub

MindShift® CBT App uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety. A new feature, the Community forum, now enables you to find and offer peer-to-peer support.

NSHA & IWK Mental Health and Addictions Intake Line: For help with a mental health or addiction concern, the Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions team are available to take your call Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Clinicians will ask questions that help determine what services and supports best meet your needs. The call may take 30 minutes and you may be asked for your Health Card Number. Watch this video for more info about what you can expect.
1-855-922-1122

MHAhelpMS.ca: Find the right mental health and addictions support, programs, and services to Nova Scotians across the province.

Mindwell U: Online support that aims to build resiliency and mental wellness. It takes just five minutes a day and can be accessed anywhere and on any device. This service is available in English and French.

Therapy Assist Online (TAO): A private online resource available to Nova Scotians. It includes interactive activities and videos for people having challenges with their mental health. This service is available in English and French.

Togetherall: Available to all youth and young adults aged 16-29 in Nova Scotia, Togetherall is a clinically moderated, online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide support 24/7.

Tranquility by Green Shield helps Nova Scotians 16+ experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. There is no cost to users of the program.

NSHA Seniors Mental Health Services provide assessment, consultation and treatments to:
- seniors aged 65 and older for a new onset of mental health challenges;
- individuals of any age with dementia and complicated behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia;
These services are available to those individuals that need specialized assistance beyond their family physician, geriatricians or general adult psychiatrist. A referral from your doctor or another health care professional is required.
902-464-6054 or 902-473-7799

NS Government Mental health and wellbeing resources

Pause: Mental Health Walk-In Clinic (ANS only): A mental health drop-in program where community members can access a 45 minutes counselling session on a first-come-first-served basis. Currently only operating via telephone due to restrictions around COVID-19. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 pm – 8 pm. Call at any time, leave your name and a call back number and the coordinator will reach out to you with an appointment time. You do not need a health card or a mental health diagnosis. You do not need to be a patient of the NECHC.
1-800-598-5270 (toll-free)

Peer Support Phone Service is a toll-free non-crisis line open to Nova Scotians aged 18 and up who are struggling in some area of their life. Trained peer supporters with lived experience of mental health struggles, substance use, or other life challenges are available to listen and offer support for people who call in with non-urgent issues to discuss. The line is open Wednesday to Friday from 5pm to 11pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 11pm.
1-800-307-1686.

The Peoples' Counselling Clinic is a registered non-profit, community based, pro-bono mental health clinic that provides direct services and public education focused on issues of trauma, race, sex and gender. We work with under-served populations including victims and perpetrators of sexual and intimate partner violence using a forensic mental health approach to practice.
902-832-1593
thepeoplescounsellingclinic@gmail.com

The Recovery Support Centre is a welcoming space that provides education, recovery and harm reduction support, along with one on one support and group treatment for people struggling with substance use and/or gambling concerns.
902-425-3439 for information or to schedule an appointment
45 Alderney Drive-Suite 806: Walk-ins welcome during business hours

Red Cross Friendly Calls Program. If you or a loved one are feeling isolated or lonely due to COVID-19, contact us at 1-833-729-0144 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Atlantic time to register.

Self Help Connection: Support Groups for ADHA, Alzheimer Caregivers, Bereavement, Heaven's Angels, Caregivers, Celiac, Emotions, Overeaters, Family, PTSD.

Self Help Resources (Google Drive)

Spectrum Therapeutics offers Fees for Counselling and Occupational Health Services to those in need. Just call or email to book an appointment.
Info@spectrumtherapeuticsolutions.ca
902-932-2395

Therapy Assistance Online: an online library of engaging, interactive programs to learn life skills and to help you bounce back from disappointments or stumbling blocks.

Togetherall: an online mental health support platform is now available in French and free to all Nova Scotians aged 16 and up through a partnership between Nova Scotia Health, the Office of Addictions and Mental Health, the Department of Advanced Education and IWK Health.

Wellness Together Canada provides tools and resources to help get Canadians back on track. These include modules for addressing low mood, worry, substance use, social isolation and relationship issues.
Free counselling by phone: 1-866-585-0445 24-hours a day.

ISANS resources and information sheets in English, French, Simplified Chinese, Swahili, Spanish, Tigrinya, Somali, Oromo, Nepali

COVID-19 Immigrant/Migrant and International Students Support Group (Facebook)

Halifax Refugee Clinic provides education, legal and settlement services to refugee claimants who are unable to afford a private lawyer.
902-422-6736, halifaxrefugeeclinic@gmail.com

Newcomer Health Clinic provides preventative health and primary medical services for government assisted refugees, privately sponsored refugees and refugee claimants in the greater Halifax area. Patients are supported with finding and transitioning to a family practice in the community within a two year period.

Nisa Homes welcomes women fleeing domestic violence, and the focus will be supporting Muslim, immigrant, refugee and non-status women.
1 (888) 456 8043 Ext. 409
halifax@nisahomes.com

The Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) is a grassroots, registered non-profit society, established in 2011, to advocate, support, and privately sponsor LGBTQI+ refugees seeking to resettle in Nova Scotia. Since 2013, RRANS has privately sponsored 32 individuals and has supported many more government assisted refugees from regions including Africa, Latin America & the Middle East. We are continuously fundraising to sponsor and resettle more refugees. We also work closely with Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) on developing a model of how to settle LGBTQI+ refugees.

YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs provide newcomer children, youth, and their families with a variety of programs and outreach services.
902-457-9622, yis@halifax.ymca.ca

Alzheimer Society of NS a leading not-for-profit health charity working to improve the quality of life for Nova Scotians affected by Alzheimer's disease, other dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure. Information, programs, workshops, and events.
InfoLine 1-800-611-6345 or 902-422-7961 for counselling, information, education, and referrals.

Canada Pension Plan - Old Age Security and CPP
1-800-277-9914

Canada Revenue Agency - GST
1-800-387-1193

Caregivers Nova Scotia provides programs, services, and strong advocacy for caregivers.
902-421-7390 or 1-877-488-7390 or Info@CaregiversNS.org

Continuing Care Services are provided to eligible people who need care outside of the hospital in their home and community. Care can be provided on a long or short-term basis. Continuing Care Programs and Services include:

The Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre offers: Meals on Wheels, in-house lunches , recreational activities , special events, medical transportation, subsidized transit ticket program, and a medical assistance program.
902-465-5578

The ElderBerries is the social and activism group for LGBT Elders in Atlantic Canada. We have four main activities: Social, Education, Public Speaking, Activism.
AtlanticCanadaElderberries@gmail.com

Extra Care Taxi is a locally owned taxi service providing a quality accessible taxi service to individuals in a safe, compassionate, and reliable manner while providing assistance for those who need or request it.
902-334-0334

HRM Senior Safety Program Esther Suh, Program Coordinator, provides information, resources and referrals to seniors regarding their safety concerns.
902-455-6393 or 902-293-4428 or Esther.Suh@von.ca.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Program provides funding for important daily activities to help keep individuals in their homes longer. These activities may include: transportation, yard work, heavy house cleaning and assistance with errands.
To be assessed, or have your loved one assessed, call 1-800-225-7225.

LakeCity Helpers delivers yard and lawn care services. In partnership with Home Services Nova Scotia, LakeCity Works' Helpers program creates training opportunities and waged positions for individuals facing employment barriers. As outlined in the Nova Scotia Shift Strategy, we provide a premium service that helps seniors age in place. Recently, our services have opened to all Nova Scotians regardless of age.
Call: 902 229 7375 or email: info@lakecityworks.ca

Meals on Wheels Dartmouth: Freshly prepared home-style meals to those who have difficulty preparing adequate meals for themselves. Meals consist of meat, fish, or poultry, vegetable, rice or potato, and dessert. Call 902.465.5578 x 216 or x 214.

Mobility for Good® for low income seniors provides Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefit with low-cost wireless service. Customers can bring their own device or take advantage of a $75 discount towards the online purchase of a refurbished smartphone.

Nav-CARE: People living with declining health often have unmet needs and social isolation resulting in poor quality of life. Many must make life changing decisions to accommodate new life realities. Getting around the community can become intensely challenging, and many do not know the services that are available to assist them. All of these things influence how people manage their health. Nav-CARE volunteer navigators are trained to help with these needs
902-446-0929 | b.akintola@hospicehalifax.ca

Nova Scotia Friendly Calls. If you or a loved one is feeling isolated or lonely due to COVID-19, contact us at 1-833-729-0144 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Atlantic time to register. We will then have trained Red Cross volunteers contact you who will then arrange to call you at regular mutually agreed times in English or French.
1-833-729-0144

The Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare program is a provincial drug insurance plan that helps members with the cost of their prescription drugs.

NSHA Seniors Mental Health Services provide assessment, consultation and treatments to:
- seniors aged 65 and older for a new onset of mental health challenges;
- individuals of any age with dementia and complicated behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia;
These services are available to those individuals that need specialized assistance beyond their family physician, geriatricians or general adult psychiatrist. A referral from your doctor or another health care professional is required.
902-464-6054 or 902-473-7799

Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Program: Seniors mental health services provide assessment, consultation and treatments to seniors aged 65 and older for a new onset of mental health challenges and individuals of any age with dementia and complicated behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. These services are available to those individuals that need specialized assistance beyond their family physician, geriatricians or general adult psychiatrist. A referral from your doctor or another health care professional in required.

The Positive Aging Directory is a comprehensive information directory published each year by the Department of Seniors to give Nova Scotians quick and easy access to the many programs and services for seniors in our province.

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors helps low-income seniors with the cost of municipal residential property taxes. Rebates are 50% of what you paid on last year’s property taxes, up to a maximum of $800. Applications are available online, at Access Nova Scotia Centres, or by calling 1-800-670-4357 (in metro at 902-424-5200).

Seniors Care Grant helps low-income seniors with the cost of household services (like snow removal, grocery delivery, lawn care and small home repairs). Grants are up to $500 for each household.
902-424-5200, 1-800-670-4357, seniors@novascotia.ca

The Social Security Tribunal (SST) is an independent administrative tribunal that makes decisions on social security appeals (EI, CPP, and OAS).

Vial of Life: All your medical and personal information is collected on a form, placed in a small plastic vial then placed in your fridge. A sticker is then placed on your fridge door to alert paramedics and emergency personnel that you have the Vial of Life. It is used when you maybe unable to speak for yourself during an emergency situation. Free.
Offered by Chebucto Links: 902-422-3525

VON Senior Info Line 902-454-5755, Frozen Favorite Meals delivery and transportation for grocery and/or prescription pick up and drop off.

211: 24/7 connection to the programs and services in our community. Call 2-1-1.

Access Nova Scotia: 902-424-5200

The Association of Black Social Workers navigation services. Regular hours are Mon - Fri, 8:30 - 4:30. Call 1-855-732-1253 or email nsabswcovid19@gmail.com.

Dalhousie School of Social Work Community Clinic provides support and advocacy and enhances existing front-line services by supporting their work and collaborating on complex cases.

Department of Community Services (Income Assistance & Disability Support Program):

• 902-424-1600 or 1-877-424-1177 (Regular business hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm)

• Extended Hours: 1-833-722-1417 (M-F 4:30pm-7pm, Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Sun 10am-2pm)

Income Assistance:

• Regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm) call:1-877-424-1177.

• Extended hours (Mon-Fri 4:30pm-7pm; Sat 8:30am-4:30pm; Sun 10am-2pm) call: 1-833-722-1417

NS Domestic Violence Resource Centre: If you have any questions, need help or information call 1-855-225-0220 toll-free, 24 hours.

NS Human Rights Commission: 902-424-4111

Red Bear Healing Home Society: free voice mail service. Dial 2-1-1 to be transferred or from a payphone 1-855-466-4994 toll free.

Street Navigator (Downtown Dartmouth & North End Halifax): Shawn Parker 902-943-0095 neddnavigator@gmail.com

Veith House Social Work Services

Dalhousie Student Student Union financial resources

Nova Scotia Student Loans and Grants

Nova Scotia Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Nova Scotia students graduating from Nova Scotia non-professional undergraduate programs may no longer have to repay the provincial portion of their student loans. Graduates can receive 5 years of loan forgiveness, up to $20,400.

The PREP Academy and Black Educators Association partnered to launch an Online Scholarship Directory that provides high school and postsecondary students, parents and families access to a digital list of funding awards that can help support a student's education.

Connected for Success 5G Wireless Program: This program offers Mobile services to those receiving eligible provincial income support, disability benefits, seniors receiving the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement, or rent-geared-to-income tenants of non-profit housing partner organizations.

GEO Nova Scotia is a collective impact initiative that coordinates a network of partners, working together to ensure people in the province have what they need to access the internet.

Lake City Reboot rebuilt computers typically include Windows 10 and 2GB of RAM and are sold at an affordable price.

Mobility for Good® for low income seniors provides Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefit with low-cost wireless service. Customers can bring their own device or take advantage of a $75 discount towards the online purchase of a refurbished smartphone.

Landing Strong: Landing Strong is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting military members, veterans and first responders who are experiencing the effects of operational stress injuries.

Society of Atlantic Heroes: We provide housing for Atlantic Canada's first responders and their families who are in need of a place to stay while at the hospital in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Veterans Affairs Canada: If you are a current or former member of the CAF or RCMP, or a family member, we have targeted services and benefits to improve your well-being.

Veterans Emergency Transition Services — Dartmouth
1-877-228-3871 ext 202 or 902-701-4469.

Ajaita’nej - Let’s Move is a wholistic, trauma informed focus to reduce barriers, promote fitness, and to provide access to services and programs that improve the overall health and wellbeing of the Urban Indigenous Community.
902-420-1576 ext. 279 or jesse.benjamin@mymnfc.com

Bullying Helpline: Nationwide support network for bullied youth available 24/7 through text, phone call, and email.
1-877-352-4497, Support@BullyingCanada.ca

MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning (MCCL): Empowers youth between the ages of 12-19 by connecting passion with purpose through the arts.
902-469-2851, info@macpheecentre.ca

Mobility for Good® helps youth aging out of care achieve independence by providing them with a free phone and a $0 plan. Customers can bring their own device or take advantage of a $75 discount towards the online purchase of a refurbished smartphone. To be eligible in Nova Scotia you must have been in temporary or permanent care and custody of the Department of Community Services up until your 19th birthday OR are eligible for Post-Secondary Support for Youth and Custody Agreements.

Phoenix is dedicated to supporting youth between the ages of 11 and 24, their families, and communities across multiple locations in Halifax.

The Youth Project is dedicated to providing support and services to youth, 25 and under, around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Call: 902-429-5429 Email: carmel@youthproject.ns.ca

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