Located in Halifax, Alice House is second-stage non-profit housing for women with or without children offers a safe non-judgmental environment for women leaving abusive relationships.

Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

At Alternatives we believe the people who share their lives with us may be the ones in our families and communities with the most knowledge about complications of love and hurt, and, the most skill at responding. We define “family” and “community” with great care around diversity. We work collaboratively with others in our communities committed to:  

1. addressing replications of violence within our social responses to violence, and
2. developing helpful practices together with individuals, families and communities.

The mission of the Amherst Police Department is to ensure safety and professional service to its citizens. This is done through dedication and accountability in partnership with our community.

Family Matters is located in Lawrencetown and  caters to children 0-6 years old and their families in Annapolis County.

Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association is located in the Kirk Building, 219 Main Street, Suite 204 (above Tim Hortons). You can drop in to have a cup of coffee, browse our library, or sit in our comfy couches. We also offer a range of services and programs to women, adolescent girls, and their families.

Feel free to phone us at (902) 863-6221 or email us.

Our SANE Program serves Pictou county and the entire Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority.

The SANE Program is funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Health, and coordinated by the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre in partnership with Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority (GASHA) and St. Francis Xavier University (STFX). A SANE is a Registered Nurse who has advanced training and education in forensic examinations of sexual assault victims. Through this program, on-call SANE nurses provide immediate care and conduct forensic examinations of victims of sexual violence.

Our services are provided in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and confidential manner and can be obtained by calling  1-877-880-SANE(7263) or by contacting any of the following:

• RCMP
• Hospital ER
• SANE Coordinator
• Antigonish Women's Resource Centre
• St. FX Health & Counseling Centre
• Your doctor

The SANE program provides:

• Emergency response, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Services to both females and males, 13 years of age and older
• a sensitive and thorough sexual assault examination and forensic examination (evidence collection)
• Expert testimony in a court of law
• choices about whether or not to involve the police
• information about community resources that can be accessed for ongoing support
• Storage of forensic evidence for up to six months

24 Hour Help Line: 902-667-1200

Autumn House offers services to women in Amherst and Cumberland counties who have been abused by an intimate partner (husband, boyfriend, common law spouse or same sex partner).

Phone: (902) 667-1344

About Us

Autumn House offers services to women who have been abused by an intimate partner (husband, boyfriend, common law spouse, same sex partner). The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and our phone lines are always open.

Services are offered at no cost and are completely confidential.

We offer the following services:

• shelter for women and children
• counselling and information on abuse and its effects
• advocacy: help in accessing community resources such as financial assistance, police, lawyers, children’s services, etc.
• accompaniment to court and professional appointments
• Ourselves support group.

Outreach Services:

Autumn House offers outreach services to reach victims of abuse in the community. If you require this support we can arrange to meet with you in your community.

24 Hour Help Line: 902-667-1200

Autumn House offers services to women in Amherst and Cumberland counties who have been abused by an intimate partner (husband, boyfriend, common law spouse or same sex partner).

Phone: 902-667-1344

About Us

Autumn House offers services to women who have been abused by an intimate partner (husband, boyfriend, common law spouse, same sex partner). The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and our phone lines are always open.

Services are offered at no cost and are completely confidential.

We offer the following services:

• shelter for women and children
• counselling and information on abuse and its effects
• advocacy: help in accessing community resources such as financial assistance, police, lawyers, children’s services, etc.
• accompaniment to court and professional appointments
• Ourselves support group.

Outreach Services:

Autumn House offers outreach services to reach victims of abuse in the community. If you require this support we can arrange to meet with you in your community.

Avalon Centre provides a contiuum of specialized sexual assault services. It provides counselling, supportive information and referral, and education to those who have suffered any sexual assaults. The primary emphasis is on immediate care/support, education, counselling and leadership/advocacy services for women.

Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre is located in the heart of Metro Halifax in the centre of the region's largest housing community.

We aim to offer a safe, welcoming, respectful and supportive environment for participants, children, community members and volunteers. Our programs include social, interactive, educational and empowering opportunities for parents, caregivers and community members supporting participants strengths and skills.

We offer a variety of programs, resources and services to parents, caregivers and grandparents as well as community members.

Executive Director: ed@bayerswestwoodfrc.com

Bryony House offers shelter and services in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Distress Line 902.422.7650.
Shelter Main Number 902.423.7183.
Text Us a Message at 902.422.7650.
Email Us a Message staff@bryonyhouse.ca

Outreach: (902) 222 4640
Administration: (902:) 429-9002
Fundraising/Volunteer Line: (902) 429-9001

The Halifax Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (Bryony House) believes all women and their children have the right to live free of abuse. To provide shelter for women and their children who seek safe and secure refuge from a abusive relationship.

Bryony House assists women in preparing emergency plans to ensure their safety when leaving an abusive situation. This could include establishing an escape route, gathering important documents, saving money and hiding small bags of clothing.

Located in Sydney, Callwood House provides second-stage housing for women leaving abusive relationships.

Service in English:1-800-461-9999
Service in French:1-800-959-2036

Cape Breton Family Resource Coalition (Family Place), Sydney, is the host support group for the local transition house.

24 Hour Help Line: 539-2945 Toll Free 1-800-563-2945

The Cape Breton Transition House offers shelter and services in Sydney, Cape Breton and Victoria counties.

Distress Lines
Local: (902) 539-2945
Toll Free: 1-800-563-2945
Outreach: (902) 562-3045
Child Care Counsellor: (902) 562-1336
Education/Fundraising: (902) 562-4190 


Cape Breton Transition House Association (Society) was formed in 1979. The association set out to raise funds which were subsequently matched by the Province of Nova Scotia. The association purchased the house and undertook extensive renovations. Cape Breton Transition House became a reality on February 12, 1981.

Cape Breton Transition House coordinated an integrated approach to family violence – the Cape Breton Inter-agency on Family Violence.

Our Services:

• Two crisis lines 24-hours-a-day.
• Our services are strictly confidential.
• Support and shelter to women and children who are emotionally, physically, or sexually abused.
• Information on the cycle of violence, a protection plan, the stages a woman faces in a battering relationship, etc.
• Counselling to develop a renewed sense of self worth and understanding that no one deserves to be battered.
• Therapeutic Childcare Program for children who accompany their mothers to Transition House.
• Adolescent program for teenagers who accompany their mothers to Transition House.
• Outreach program for women in the community who need assistance, and offer support groups for women in the Industrial Area, who live in or have left abusive relationships.
• Public education program for schools, service agencies, and the community at large.
• We provide support to women in court.
• We offer two second stage housing units (safe affordable housing). MacAdam House is located in Glace Bay and Callwood House is in Sydney.

About Chrysalis House

Chrysalis House is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children. Services are available for women who have been psychologically, emotionally, physically, and/or sexually abused.

Public education and community development are also important elements of our Association.
The shelter operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There are absolutely NO FEES for service to women and children, and they may stay up to six weeks. This may be extended according to the needs of families.

Chrysalis House Provides:

• Free confidential services
• 24-hour crisis line
• 24-hour staffing
• A safe, comfortable living environment for up to six weeks
• Supportive counselling for women and children
• Help in understanding the legal and social services systems
• Advocacy
• Group support
• A space for women to share their experiences and to gain confidence in their own abilities

Chrysalis House is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children in West Hants, Kings, and Annapolis counties.

Distress Lines
Local: (902) 679-1922
Toll Free: 1-800-264-8682
Administration: (902) 679-6544
 

About Chrysalis House

Chrysalis House is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children. Services are available for women who have been psychologically, emotionally, physically, and/or sexually abused.

Public education and community development are also important elements of our Association.
The shelter operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There are absolutely NO FEES for service to women and children, and they may stay up to six weeks. This may be extended according to the needs of families.

Chrysalis House Provides:

• Free confidential services
• 24-hour crisis line
• 24-hour staffing
• A safe, comfortable living environment for up to six weeks
• Supportive counselling for women and children
• Help in understanding the legal and social services systems
• Advocacy
• Group support
• A space for women to share their experiences and to gain confidence in their own abilities

24 Hour Help Line: 679-1922 Toll-free: 1-800-264-8682

Chrysalis House is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children in West Hants, Kings, and Annapolis counties.

Distress Lines
Local: (902) 679-1922
Toll Free: 1-800-264-8682
Administration: (902) 679-6544

About Chrysalis House

Chrysalis House is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children. Services are available for women who have been psychologically, emotionally, physically, and/or sexually abused.

Public education and community development are also important elements of our Association.
The shelter operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There are absolutely NO FEES for service to women and children, and they may stay up to six weeks. This may be extended according to the needs of families.

Chrysalis House Provides:

• Free confidential services
• 24-hour crisis line
• 24-hour staffing
• A safe, comfortable living environment for up to six weeks
• Supportive counselling for women and children
• Help in understanding the legal and social services systems
• Advocacy
• Group support
• A space for women to share their experiences and to gain confidence in their own abilities

Chrysalis House is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children in West Hants, Kings, and Annapolis counties.

Distress Lines
Local: (902) 679-1922
Toll Free: 1-800-264-8682
Administration: (902) 679-6544

About Chrysalis House

Chrysalis House is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children. Services are available for women who have been psychologically, emotionally, physically, and/or sexually abused.

Public education and community development are also important elements of our Association.
The shelter operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There are absolutely NO FEES for service to women and children, and they may stay up to six weeks. This may be extended according to the needs of families.

Chrysalis House Provides:

• Free confidential services
• 24-hour crisis line
• 24-hour staffing
• A safe, comfortable living environment for up to six weeks
• Supportive counselling for women and children
• Help in understanding the legal and social services systems
• Advocacy
• Group support
• A space for women to share their experiences and to gain confidence in their own abilities

The Colchester Sexual Assult Centre (CSAC) is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to strengthening and empowering survivors of adult sexual assault (ASA) and/or child sexual abuse (CSA) who are aged 16 and over. All programs and services are equally available to all genders.

The ultimate goal of the CSAC is the prevention of sexual assault and sexual abuse.

The CSAC offers many helpful programs and services including one-on-one confidential, gender-sensitive counselling and emotional support to sexual assault and sexual abuse survivors and their family and friends. See programs and services for more information.

Located in Truro, Nova Scotia, the CSAC's services are available, but not limited to, individuals in the counties of Colchester, Cumberland, East Hants and Pictou.

The CSAC's Motto is Courage, Strength, Hope.

Dartmouth Family Centre is a non-profit organization located in the area of Dartmouth North. The Centre offers programs and services to support families with children prenatal to age six.  Our main activities include prenatal and post-natal support, child development programs, programs for parents and children together, and parenting support. Programs and supports for families take place at the Centre, at outreach locations, and in their homes.

Dartmouth Family Centre is a non-profit organization located in the area of Dartmouth North. The Centre offers programs and services to support families with children prenatal to age six.  Our main activities include prenatal and post-natal support, child development programs, programs for parents and children together, and parenting support. Programs and supports for families take place at the Centre, at outreach locations, and in their homes.

Victim Services Website
Victim Services Crisis Services

1-888-470-0773

Victim Services Website
Victim Services Crisis Services

Toll Free: 1-888-470-0773

Serving Annapolis, Kings, Hants, Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, Yarmouth and Digby counties.

1-800-565-1805

Toll Free: 1-800-565-7912

Serving Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness and Victoria counties.

1-800-565-0071

Serving Halifax, Dartmouth & Halifax County

The Digby County Family Resource Centre offers support programs and acts in an advocacy role when required in cases of domestic violence.

Eastern Shore Family Resource Association, Porter's Lake, will act as a referral to other agencies and it has a family life educator on staff who provides one-on-one counselling.

Toll Free: 1-866-847-1461

Service Area: Antigonish, Goshen, Liscomb, Monastery, Mulgrave, Sherbrooke, St. Mary's, Canso, Goldboro, Guysborough, Larrys River, Little Dover

Service Area: New Glasgow, Pictou, River John, Stellarton, Trenton, Westville

French counter service available.

Service Area: Arichat, D'Escousse, Judique, L'Ardoise, Louisdale, Petit de Grat, Port Hastings, Port Hawkesbury, Port Hood, St Peter's, Whycocomagh

Family Resource Centre of West Hants funds a domestic violence position at Chrysalis House for a person to work with children who have witnessed violence, through federal government funding.

Family SOS, Halifax, has the capacity to work with families in crises and they do parent education. They will also facilitate supervised visitation.

Greenwood First Family Resource Centre works in partnership with local resources including Chrysalis House, Legal Aid, counselling and crisis intervention. 

Executive Director: (902) 765-5900

The Guysborough County Kids First runs a parent education program.

1-888-533-3881

 1-800-803-7267

Halifax Military Family Resource Centre offers prevention, support and intervention programs.

Executive Director: (902) 427-7775

24 Hour Help Line:  (902) 543-3999 Toll-free: 1-888-543-3999
thw@harbour-house.ca
www.Harbour-House.ca

Administration: (902) 543-3665
executivedirector@harbour-house.ca

Outreach: (902) 543-9970
outreach@harbour-house.ca

Child and Youth: (902) 543-9970
youth@harbour-house.ca  

About Harbour House

Harbour House is a transition house serving women and their dependent children who have left situations of intimate partner violence. We are located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, in Bridgewater, offering services in Lunenburg and Queens Counties.

We have fifteen beds at the House. Our doors opened in 1987, and we have since that time sheltered hundreds of women and children. A typical stay is six weeks, during which time women receive safe shelter, supportive counseling, appropriate referrals and a compassionate and healing atmosphere.

Harbour House Provides:

• 24-hour crisis line
• a safe, secure home
• support
• counselling
• confidentiality
• referrals
• children’s programs
• support groups
• advocacy
• workshops
• public education

Harbour House
Box 355
Bridgewater, NS
B4V 2W9

24 Hour Help Line:  (902) 543-3999 Toll-free: 1-888-543-3999
thw@harbour-house.ca
www.Harbour-House.ca

Administration: (902) 543-3665
executivedirector@harbour-house.ca

Outreach: (902) 543-9970
outreach@harbour-house.ca

Child and Youth: (902) 543-9970
youth@harbour-house.ca  

About Harbour House

Harbour House is a transition house serving women and their dependent children who have left situations of intimate partner violence. We are located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, in Bridgewater, offering services in Lunenburg and Queens Counties.

We have fifteen beds at the House. Our doors opened in 1987, and we have since that time sheltered hundreds of women and children. A typical stay is six weeks, during which time women receive safe shelter, supportive counseling, appropriate referrals and a compassionate and healing atmosphere.

Harbour House Provides:

• 24-hour crisis line
• a safe, secure home
• support
• counselling
• confidentiality
• referrals
• children’s programs
• support groups
• advocacy
• workshops
• public education

Harbour House
Box 355
Bridgewater, NS
B4V 2W9
 

24 Hour Help Line:  (902) 543-3999 Toll-free: 1-888-543-3999
thw@harbour-house.ca
www.Harbour-House.ca

Administration: (902) 543-3665
executivedirector@harbour-house.ca

Outreach: (902) 543-9970
outreach@harbour-house.ca

Child and Youth: (902) 543-9970
youth@harbour-house.ca  

About Harbour House

Harbour House is a transition house serving women and their dependent children who have left situations of intimate partner violence. We are located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, in Bridgewater, offering services in Lunenburg and Queens Counties.

We have fifteen beds at the House. Our doors opened in 1987, and we have since that time sheltered hundreds of women and children. A typical stay is six weeks, during which time women receive safe shelter, supportive counseling, appropriate referrals and a compassionate and healing atmosphere.

Harbour House Provides:

• 24-hour crisis line
• a safe, secure home
• support
• counselling
• confidentiality
• referrals
• children’s programs
• support groups
• advocacy
• workshops
• public education

Harbour House
Box 355
Bridgewater, NS
B4V 2W9

Toll Free: 1-866-431-6472

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087
juniperhouse@eastlink.ca

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration:           (902) 742-4473  junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach:  (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca
Digby Outreach:          (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca
Shelburne Outreach:  (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087
juniperhouse@eastlink.ca

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration:           (902) 742-4473  junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach:  (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca
Digby Outreach:          (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca
Shelburne Outreach:  (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration:           (902) 742-4473  junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach:  (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca
Digby Outreach:          (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca
Shelburne Outreach:  (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087
juniperhouse@eastlink.ca

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration:           (902) 742-4473  junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach:  (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca
Digby Outreach:          (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca
Shelburne Outreach:  (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087
juniperhouse@eastlink.ca 

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration (902) 742-4473 junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach: (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca

Digby Outreach (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca

Shelburne Outreach (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087
juniperhouse@eastlink.ca

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration:           (902) 742-4473  junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach:  (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca
Digby Outreach:          (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca
Shelburne Outreach:  (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087
juniperhouse@eastlink.ca

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration:           (902) 742-4473  junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach:  (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca
Digby Outreach:          (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca
Shelburne Outreach:  (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087
juniperhouse@eastlink.ca

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration:           (902) 742-4473  junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach:  (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca
Digby Outreach:          (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca
Shelburne Outreach:  (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

24 Hour Help Line:  902- 742-8689 Toll-free: 1-800-266-4087
juniperhouse@eastlink.ca

Juniper House provides safe shelter, Outreach Services and 24 crisis line to women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

Administration (902) 742-4473
 junipered@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth Outreach: (902) 742-0231 juniperoutreach@eastlink.ca

Digby Outreach (902) 245- 4789 digbyjuniper@eastlink.ca or juniperdigby@eastlink.ca

Shelburne Outreach (902) 749- 7170 jhoutreach@eastlink.ca

www.juniperhouse.ca

About Juniper House

JUNIPER is a symbol of protection. It signifies a secure environment where women are protected while they take time to sort out future directions.

Juniper House is operated by the South West Nova Transition House Association. Established in 1985, Juniper House is a 15 bed safe shelter for women and their children who have experienced violence or abuse.

The house is professionally staffed 24 hours a day by Transition House Workers, a Children’s Services Worker and the Executive Director. We have 4 Outreach Workers and maintain Outreach offices in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties so that women do not have to be a resident of the shelter in order to receive the services we provide.

Juniper House Provides:

• 24-hour TOLL FREE crisis line
• A safe secure shelter for women and their children
• 24-hour staffing
• Supportive counselling, advocacy and referral
• Outreach Services

Kids First, Antigonish, offers a parent education program and is part of the Antigonish and area family violence prevention committee.

Inquiries about employment rights

Service: Employment Services - Services d'emploi

Phone: 902-424-4311

Toll Free: 1-888-315-0110

Fax: 902-424-0648

Secure Enquiry Form

24 Hour Help Line: 625-2444 Toll Free: 1-800-565-3390
 

Leeside Transition House serves Richmond and Inverness Counties and the Town of Port Hawkesbury.

Administration: 902-625-1990
Outreach: 902-625-1990
Text: 902-623-2145

https://www.facebook.com/Leeside-Transition-House-100171120183355/

Our Services

• Safe shelter for abused women and their children with 24-hour staffing
• 24-hour crisis support telephone line.
• Support counselling, someone to listen and help you consider your options
• Help in understanding the legal and social services systems
• Someone to go with you to appointments
• Referral and follow-up to other social services programs.
• Space to meet with other women and share your experiences
• Support group
• Outreach worker who will meet with you in your own community
• Public education for schools, community groups, and professionals

24 Hour Help Line: 625-2444 Toll Free: 1-800-565-3390

Leeside Transition House serves Richmond and Inverness Counties and the Town of Port Hawkesbury.

Administration: 902-625-1990
Outreach: 902-625-1990
Text: 902-623-2145

https://www.facebook.com/Leeside-Transition-House-100171120183355/

Our Services

• Safe shelter for abused women and their children with 24-hour staffing
• 24-hour crisis support telephone line.
• Support counselling, someone to listen and help you consider your options
• Help in understanding the legal and social services systems
• Someone to go with you to appointments
• Referral and follow-up to other social services programs.
• Space to meet with other women and share your experiences
• Support group
• Outreach worker who will meet with you in your own community
• Public education for schools, community groups, and professionals

24 Hour Help Line: 625-2444 Toll Free: 1-800-565-3390

Leeside Transition House serves Richmond and Inverness Counties and the Town of Port Hawkesbury.

Administration: 902-625-1990
Outreach: 902-625-1990
Text: 902-623-2145
https://www.facebook.com/Leeside-Transition-House-100171120183355/

Our Services

• Safe shelter for abused women and their children with 24-hour staffing
• 24-hour crisis support telephone line.
• Support counselling, someone to listen and help you consider your options
• Help in understanding the legal and social services systems
• Someone to go with you to appointments
• Referral and follow-up to other social services programs.
• Space to meet with other women and share your experiences
• Support group
• Outreach worker who will meet with you in your own community
• Public education for schools, community groups, and professionals

MacAdam House is located in Glace Bay and provides access to second-stage housing for women leaving abusive relationships.

Maggie's Place, Amherst, offers healthy relationship classes. It has referred clients to Autumn House and will provide a space to be used for supervised visitation.

The Memory Lane Family Place is located at 22 Memory Lane in Lower Sackville and has been delivering programs and services since early 1994.

All projects and programs are sponsored by the Sackville Family Day Care Association, a non-profit charitable organization, established in 1980. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Projects are administered from the Family Place, under the direction of highly trained and qualified staff.

Parent advisory committees support program management. Participant involvement and community partnerships are core elements in service delivery. The centre works from a capacity building perspective, where children and families are embraced in a supportive environment.

Projects offered from the MLFP include the Family Home Day Care Program – the Family Support Project – the provincially-licensed Memory Lane Family Place Preschool – and the Community Action Program for Children. 

All programs are free of charge, with the exception of the subsidized Family Home Day Care and the Preschool Programs.

24 Hour Help Line: 756-3440 Toll Free: 1-800-565-3440

Mi'kmaw Family Healing Centre (We’koqma’q) is one of two Shelters in Nova Scotia designed to serve First Nation People. Our culturally relevant holistic programming is available to all First Nation men, women and children who have experienced family violence.

All the Support staff are committed to assisting First Nation women, men, and children to develop and maintain a healthy and violence-free lifestyle. Families can also receive programming through the Outreach program within their own communities with workers who are knowledgeable of their language, values, and lifestyle.

Our Services

• Protection, safety, shelter, and basic life necessities to women and children.
• 24-hour crisis support telephone line.
• Support and information to women, men, and children to enable them to develop and maintain a healthful and violent-free lifestyle.
• Individual and Group Support for women, men, and children.
• Outreach services to women, men, and children.
• Referral and follow-up to other social services programs.
• Community Education in Family Violence Intervention, Treatment, and Prevention

Program Supervisor: bernadette.poirier@novascotia.ca
Manager: beverly.walker@novascotia.ca

24 Hour Help Line: 893-8483 Toll-free: 1-800-565-4741

The Mi’kmaw Family Healing Centre in Millbrook serves all First Nations on mainland Nova Scotia except Paq’tnkek First Nation.

About Us

Mi’kmaw Family Healing Centre (Millbrook) is one of two Shelters in Nova Scotia designed to serve First Nation People. Our culturally relevant holistic programming is available to all First Nation men, women and children who have experienced family violence.

All the Support staff are committed to assisting First Nation women, men, and children to develop and maintain a healthy and violence-free lifestyle. Families can also receive programming through the Outreach program within their own communities with workers who are knowledgeable of their language, values, and lifestyle.

Our Services

• Protection, safety, shelter, and basic life necessities to women and children.
• 24-hour crisis support telephone line.
• Support and information to women, men, and children to enable them to develop and maintain a healthful and violence-free lifestyle.
• Individual and Group Support for women, men, and children.
• Outreach services to women, men, and children.
• Referral and follow-up to other social services programs.
• Community Education in Family Violence Intervention, Healing, and Prevention

Acting Program Supervisor: michelle.martin@novascotia.ca
Manager: beverly.walker@novascotia.ca

Phone: (902) 863-3807

About Naomi Society

The Naomi Society is a broad based community organization that preserves and promotes the safety, dignity and human rights through direct services to women and their children who are victims of family violence. The society advocates for and provides community action programs for all individuals who are affected by family violence. This is done with an approach that is sensitive to social, economic and cultural diversity.

Naomi Society Provides:

• Confidential support
• Crisis intervention and ongoing support
• Counseling for women, children, and adolescents
• Skilled and supportive counsellors
• Information on available options and services: counselling, medical, shelter, legal, financial
• Referrals / advocacy with other community agencies
• Accompaniment to appointments or court
• Access to emergency overnight shelter
• Support for mothers who have children dealing with effects of family violence
• Second Stage Housing for women and their children who have left an abusive relationship
• Public education
• Outreach Services
• Outreach offices in Sherbrooke, Canso, and Guysborough
• Services offered weekly

Services for Children and Adolescents:

At Naomi Society, we know that violence has an effect on the children who live with it. It can hurt them for the rest of their lives. Children need a safe and loving home. Low self-esteem, emotional difficulties and feelings of insecurity are often the result of living in a violent home. Naomi Society offers support for children and adolescents living with violence in the family.

Phone: (902) 863-3807

About Naomi Society

The Naomi Society is a broad based community organization that preserves and promotes the safety, dignity and human rights through direct services to women and their children who are victims of family violence. The society advocates for and provides community action programs for all individuals who are affected by family violence. This is done with an approach that is sensitive to social, economic and cultural diversity.

Naomi Society Provides:

• Confidential support
• Crisis intervention and ongoing support
• Counseling for women, children, and adolescents
• Skilled and supportive counsellors
• Information on available options and services: counselling, medical, shelter, legal, financial
• Referrals / advocacy with other community agencies
• Accompaniment to appointments or court
• Access to emergency overnight shelter
• Support for mothers who have children dealing with effects of family violence
• Second Stage Housing for women and their children who have left an abusive relationship
• Public education
• Outreach Services
• Outreach offices in Sherbrooke, Canso, and Guysborough
• Services offered weekly

Services for Children and Adolescents:

At Naomi Society, we know that violence has an effect on the children who live with it. It can hurt them for the rest of their lives. Children need a safe and loving home. Low self-esteem, emotional difficulties and feelings of insecurity are often the result of living in a violent home. Naomi Society offers support for children and adolescents living with violence in the family.

Phone: (902) 863-3807

About Naomi Society

The Naomi Society is a broad based community organization that preserves and promotes the safety, dignity and human rights through direct services to women and their children who are victims of family violence. The society advocates for and provides community action programs for all individuals who are affected by family violence. This is done with an approach that is sensitive to social, economic and cultural diversity.

Naomi Society Provides:

• Confidential support
• Crisis intervention and ongoing support
• Counseling for women, children, and adolescents
• Skilled and supportive counsellors
• Information on available options and services: counselling, medical, shelter, legal, financial
• Referrals / advocacy with other community agencies
• Accompaniment to appointments or court
• Access to emergency overnight shelter
• Support for mothers who have children dealing with effects of family violence
• Second Stage Housing for women and their children who have left an abusive relationship
• Public education
• Outreach Services
• Outreach offices in Sherbrooke, Canso, and Guysborough
• Services offered weekly

Services for Children and Adolescents:

At Naomi Society, we know that violence has an effect on the children who live with it. It can hurt them for the rest of their lives. Children need a safe and loving home. Low self-esteem, emotional difficulties and feelings of insecurity are often the result of living in a violent home. Naomi Society offers support for children and adolescents living with violence in the family.

New Direction in Amherst, offers group support for abusive men who choose to change their behaviours.

(902) 755-8353 & (902) 752-1941

New Leaf, New Glasgow, offers group counselling for men on the issue of domestic violence.

1-877-777-6583

The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission delivers legal aid via a network of 16 community-based law offices as well as 3 sub-offices. The offices are staffed by salaried lawyers and, in certain situations, supplemented by lawyers in private practice on a fee-for-service basis.

Toll Free: 1-866 532-2311

Toll Free: 1-877-420-8818

Toll Free: 1-866-420-3450

Toll Free: 1-866-679-6110

Toll Free: 1-866-543-4658

Toll Free: 1-877-755-7020

Toll Free: 1-877-563-2295

Toll Free: 1-877-777-5920

Toll Free: 1-866-798-8397

Toll Free: 1-866-742-3300

Toll Free: 1.877.292.9597

At this resource centre they have available: Support counseling-one on one and referrals to other agencies as well as support and information for Lesbians. Advocacy- a member of the centre will act as a support person by accompanying women to social services, legal services etc.

Information-you will find include a lending library, pamphlets and brochures, information about other agencies and services as well as social assistance information. They provide community education, by presentations to schools and groups on women's issues, putting on workshops and programs. They also have volunteer and student placement opportunities. The programs and support groups run on a yearly basis and some of them are "Girls First", "Youth Access" and "Teen Empowerment". Call to see what is coming up, you will need to put your name on a list for the next session.