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If You Are Experiencing Violence: Services and Supports

  • If you are in danger or need help right away, do not hesitate to call 911.
  • If you identify as a woman, call or text 1-855-225-0220 24/7 for crisis support or emergency shelter.
  • Nova Scotia 211 can help you find the supports and services you need all day, every day.
    When you call 211, Community Resource Navigators will refer you to resources, program, and services in your community that you need most. 211 offers 24/7 assistance in over 100 languages.
    Connect by calling 211, or search for services on Nova Scotia 211's website.
  • Connect with 211's Women’s, Men’s, and All-Genders Helplines are confidential and available 24/7. At 211, community resource navigators can connect you with someone who can help, or just listen.

 

THANS 24/7 Helpline: For Immediate, Urgent Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing gender-based violence, such as domestic or intimate partner violence, you can call or text the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia's toll-free line 24/7 for crisis support, emergency shelter, or advice on how to best support someone you know who might be unsafe, at any hour of the day or night: 1-855-225-0220 
For information on the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia or to find a transition house near you, visit https://thans.ca/ 

Women’s Centres
Women’s Centres located across Nova Scotia are a great community resource for women to connect and start their journey to safety and independence. For a list of Women’s Centres and to learn about their programs and services, visit https://womenconnect.ca/

Domestic Violence Leave
Domestic Violence Leave is protected leave from work for employees who are dealing with domestic violence. For more information about this Leave in Nova Scotia, contact the Labour Standards Division: 1-888-315-0110. All calls are confidential. You can also email LabourStandards@novascotia.ca, or visit https://women.novascotia.ca/domestic-violence-resource-centre/domestic-violence-and-workplace.

Survivors of Gender-based Violence Benefit
The Survivors of Gender-based Violence Benefit provides emergency support to help survivors of gender-based violence with the cost of their rent or mortgage.
To learn more or to apply, contact 902-219-3228, gbvprogram@novascotia.ca, or visit https://https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-survivors-gender-based-violence-housing-benefit

YWCA’s Survivors Safety Fund
The YWCA‘s Survivor Safety Fund provides financial assistance and wraparound support for women, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and gender-diverse individuals. To find out if you qualify, contact: (782) 414-5715, or email december6@ywcahalifax.com 
For more information on the program, visit https://www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/gender-based-violence-supports/emergency-funds/