Directory Information

Nova Scotia 211 is here to help you find services and programs offered by local community groups, non-profits and government departments available 24/7 –  ns.211.ca

Text 211 or 711 (Bell Relay Service)   Toll-free: 1-855-466-4994

811 Nova Scotia Health Services available 24/7 –  811.novascotia.ca

311 is your direct connection to important municipal services and information https://www.halifax.ca/home/311

 

Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW): (902) 407-8809 or toll-free 1-855-732-1253

Email: Nsabswcovid19@gmail.com

Counselling, support, and awareness groups for victims of domestic violence, with an Africentric lens

Tracey Dorrington-Skinner – ABSW Victims Support Navigator – 1-855-732-1253

 

Alice House: (902) 466-8459   www.alicehouse.ca

Second-stage housing & counselling for women

Erin Abbott – Alice House Domestic Violence Court Support Services Coordinator

Office: (902) 466-8459          Cell: (902) 717-8184 (call or text)

Email: dvcourtsupport@alicehouse.ca

 

Bryony House: (902) 423-7183

24-hour crisis line – Text/Call: (902) 422-7650

Email : staff@bryonyhouse.ca

www.bryonyhouse.ca/

Emergency services and shelter for women escaping intimate partner abuse.

 

Most of these local folks are offering safe shopping, online ordering and/or curb-side pickup.

https://hrmfood.wixsite.com/foodshare

 

MLA Lisa Roberts https://www.lisarobertsmla.ca/covid19-info

Non-emergency numbers