community resource book for the halifax regional municipality compiled by mary wills

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First Nations Post-Secondary Student Support Programs and Support Services Contact the Education Director from you First Nations Community at: Acadia First Nation RR #4, PO Box 5914-C Yarmouth, NS B5A 4A8 (902)742-8854 Bear River First Nation PO Box 210 Bear River, NS B0S 1B0 (902)467-3802 Paq’tnek First Nation RR #1 Afton, NS B0H 1A0 (902)386-2781 Potlotek First Nation PO Box 536 Chapel Island, NS B0E 3B0 (902)535-3160 Indian Brook First Nation 522 Church St. Indian Brook, NS B0N 1W0 (902)758-2049 Millbrook First Nation PO Box 634 Truro, NS B21 5E5 (902)897-9199 We’kpqma’q First Nation PO Box 149 Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0 (902)756-3012 Annapolis Valley First Nation PO Box 89 Cambridge, NS B0P 1G0 (902)538-7149 Eskasoni First Nation PO Box 7040 Eskasoni, NS B1W 1A1 (902)379-2507 Pictou Landing First Nation RR #2, Box 55, Site #6 Trenton, NS B0K 1X0 (902)755-9954

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Page 1: Community Resource Book for the Halifax Regional Municipality compiled by Mary Wills

First Nations Post-Secondary Student Support Programs and Support Services

Contact the Education Director from you First Nations Community at:

Acadia First NationRR #4, PO Box 5914-CYarmouth, NSB5A 4A8(902)742-8854

Bear River First NationPO Box 210Bear River, NSB0S 1B0(902)467-3802

Paq’tnek First NationRR #1Afton, NSB0H 1A0(902)386-2781

Potlotek First NationPO Box 536Chapel Island, NSB0E 3B0(902)535-3160

Indian Brook First Nation522 Church St.Indian Brook, NSB0N 1W0(902)758-2049

Millbrook First NationPO Box 634Truro, NSB21 5E5(902)897-9199

We’kpqma’q First NationPO Box 149Whycocomagh, NSB0E 3M0(902)756-3012

Annapolis Valley First NationPO Box 89Cambridge, NSB0P 1G0(902)538-7149

Eskasoni First NationPO Box 7040Eskasoni, NSB1W 1A1(902)379-2507

Pictou Landing First NationRR #2, Box 55, Site #6Trenton, NSB0K 1X0(902)755-9954

Glooscap First NationPO Box 449Hantsport, NSB0P 1P0(902)684-9799

Membertou First Nation111 Membertou St.Sydney, NSB1S 2M9(902)564-6466

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Wagmatcook First NationBox 30001Wagmatcook, NSB0E 3N0(902)295-3269

Big Cove First NationRR #1 373 Big Cove Rd.Big Cove, NBE4W 2S3(506)523-8200

Listuguj First Nation17 Riverside Dr. WestListuguj, PQG0C 2R0(418)788-2136

Eel Ground First Nation47 Church Rd.Eel Ground, NBE1V 4E6(506)627-4600

Eel River Bar First Nation11 Main St. Unit 201Eel River Bar, NBE8C 1A1(506)684-6277

Burnt Church First Nation620 Bayview Dr.Burnt Church, NBE2G 2A8(506)776-1200

Tobique First Nation13156 RTE. 105Tobique First Nation, NBE7H 5N7(506)273-5400

Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq NationPO Box 293Red Bank, NSE9E 2P2(506)836-6111

Saint Mary’s First Nation35 Dedam St.Fredericton, NBE3A 2V2(506)458-9511

Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq57 Martin Cres.PO Box 1590Truro, NSB2N 5V3(902)895-6385Toll free 1-877-892-2424Fax (902)893-1520

Native Education Counselling Unit6286 South St.Halifax, NSB3H 1T8(902)494-8863Fax (902)494-3875

Native Education Counselling UnitAcadia UniversityDeWolfe House52 University Ave.Wolfville, NSB4P 2R6

N.S. Native Women’s Assoc.P.O. Box 805Truro, NSB2N 5E8(902)893-7402

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HOSPITALS

IWK Health Centre5850/5980 University Ave.PO Box 3070Halifax, NSB3J 3G9SwitchboardsAdministration (902)470-8888Patients (902)470-0655Poison Centre (902)470-8161 toll free 1-800-565-8161Emergency (902)470-8050

Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Ctr.1796 Summer St. Halifax, NSSwitchboardsAdministration (902)473-2700Patients (902)473-1510Emergency (902)473-2043Emerg. Patients (902)473-3383

Native Hospital InterpreterKenneth ProsperHalifax, NS(902)453-9358

Dartmouth General Hospital325 Pleasant St.Dartmouth, NSSwitchboardsPatient (902)465-8300Emergency (902)465-8333

Cobequid Community Health Ctr.40 Freer LaneSackville, NSSwitchboardsPatients (902)869-6100Emergency (902)869-6101

Abbey J. Lane Hospital5909 Veterans Memorial LaneHalifax, NSB3H 2E2General Inquiries (902)473-2700

Veteran’s Memorial HospitalVeterans Memorial LaneHalifax, NSGeneral Inquiries (902)473-2880

MEDICAL CLINICSFamily Focus:Medical Clinic – DartmouthPortland Street Market (Superstore)650 Portland St.Dartmouth, NSB2W 6A3(902)462-2038

Family Focus:Medical Clinic – HalifaxHalifax Professional Centre5991 Spring Garden Rd.Halifax, NSB3H 1Y6(902)420-2038

Family Focus:Medical Clinic – HalifaxJoseph Howe Market (Superstore)3601 Joseph Howe Dr.Halifax, NSB3L 4H8(902)443-2038

Family Focus:Medical Clinic – SackvilleLower Sackville Market (Superstore)745 Sackville Dr.Lower Sackville, NSB4E 2R2(902)869-2038

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MEDICAL CLINICS

North End Community Health Ctr. 2165 Gottingen St.Halifax, NS(902)420-0303

Dartmouth Medical Ctr.44/46 Portland St. (Royal Bank Bldg.)Dartmouth, NS(902)465-4530

Medicine in Motion121 Isley Ave.Burnside Industrial ParkDartmouth, NS(902)468-2774

Penhorn Medical Clinic569 Portland St. (near Sobeys)Dartmouth, NS(902)469-2579

Tacoma Family Medicine101-70 Tacoma Dr.Dartmouth, NS(902)466-1531

Woodlawn Medical Ctr.95 Main St. (Lawton’s Drug Store)Dartmouth, NS(902)434-1500

Fenwick Family Physicians 5595 Fenwick St.Halifax, NS(902)422-5595

Park West Medical Clinic287 Lacewood Dr.Halifax, NS(902)457-4499

MEDICAL CLINICSClayton Park Medical Clinic278 Lacewood Dr.Halifax, NS(902)445-9600

HEALTH CARE INQUIRIES

First Nations Inuit Health Branch (FNIB)1801-1505 Barrington St.Maritime CentreHalifax, NSGeneral Inquiries (902)426-6637Non Insured Health Benefits Toll free 1-800-565-3294Indian Residential School Mental HealthSupport Program Toll free 1-866-414-8111Environmental Health Services (902)426-0960Dental Services (902)426-5028After hours toll free 1-877-748-3852Labrador Health SecretariatHappy Valley, Goose Bay (709)896-6182

MSI (Medical Service Health Branch)Inquiries (902)468-9700Health Card Registration (902)496-7008Toll free 1-800-563-8880Fax (902)481-3160

Nova Scotia Family PharmacareToll free 1-877-330-0323Local (902)496-5667

Children’s DentalToll free 1-888-846-9199

Senior’s PharmacareToll free 1-800-544-6191Local (902)496-7002

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HEALTH CARE INQUIRIESNova Scotia PharmacareToll free 1-800-305-5026Local (902)496-7001

Ronald McDonald House1133 Tower Rd.Halifax, NSB3H 2Y7(902)429-4044

Dept. Of Health – Special NeedsEmergency Response Program1690 Hollis St. P O Box 488Halifax, NSB3J 2R8(902)425-5860

Aids Coalition of Nova Scotia1668 Barrington St., Suite 401Halifax, NS B3J 2A2(902)425-4882Toll free 1-800-566-2437

Healing Our Nations15 Alderney Dr. Suite 3Dartmouth, NSB2Y 2N2(902)492-4255

Hepatitis Outreach SocietyHalifax Shopping Ctr.P O Box 29120Halifax, NSB3L 4T8(902)733-2486Toll free 1-800-521-0572

HEALTH CARE INQUIRIES

Abortion ServicesQE II Health Sciences Ctr.1796 Summer St.Halifax, NS(902)473-7072

JUSTICE

Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network15 Alderney Dr. #1Dartmouth, NSB2Y 2N2(902)468-0381

Clemency and Pardons DivisionLeima Building, 410 Laurier Ave.Ottawa, ONK1A 0R1(613)954-7474Toll free 1-800-874-2656

Community Justice Society (Youth)P O Box 642, Station MHalifax, NSB3J 2T3(902)424-5473

Coverdale Centre. (Women)2346 Hunter St.Halifax, NS(902)422-6417

John Howard Society of Nova Scotia (Men)1657 Barrington St., Suite 220Halifax, NSB3J 2A1(902)422-2640 or (902)429-6429

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JUSTICE

Elizabeth Fry Society (Women)2786 Agricola St., Unit 217Halifax, NSB3K 4E1(902)454-5041

Dalhousie Legal Aid2209 Gottingen St.Halifax, NSB3K 3B5(902)423-8105

Genesis Life Line Service of the St. Leonard’s Society of NS2581 Brunswick St. Halifax, NSB3K 2Z5(902)422-2046

Nova Scotia Legal Aid5475 Spring Garden Rd.Suite 400Halifax, NSB3J 3T2(902)420-6583

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission1690 Hollis St. 6th Floor, Jos. Howe Bldg.P O Box 2221Halifax, NSB3J 3C4(902)424-41111-877-269-7699TTY (902)424-3139

Canadian Human Rights CommissionCornwallis House5475 Spring Garden Rd. Suite 504Halifax, NSB3J 3T2(902)426-8380Toll free 1-800-643-3304

JUSTICE

Nova Scotia Criminal Injuries Counselling Program5151 Terminal Rd. 4th FloorHalifax, NSB3J 2L6(902)424-4651

COURTS - Federal

1801 Hollis office 1720 17th FloorFederal Court of Appeal(902)426-5326

Federal Court(902)426-3282

Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada(902)426-5326

Tax Court of Canada(902)426-5372

Head Office Ottawa ONToll free 1-800-927-5499

TYY for the deaf(902)426-9776

COURTS – Metro Halifax

Appeal Court – 1815 Upper Water St.(902)424-4900

Probate Court(902)424-7422

Provincial Court – Dartmouth277 Pleasant(902)424-2390

Halifax B 5250 Spring Garden Rd.(902)424-8718

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Courts – Metro Halifax

Fine Inquiries(902)424-8718

Small Claims(902)424-8722

Supreme Court1815 Upper Water St.(902)424-4900

Prothonotary(902)424-6900

Supreme Court Family DivisionDevonshire Ave.(902)424-3990

Legal Information Society of NS5523 B Young St.Halifax, NSB3K 1Z7(902)454-2198Toll free 1-800-665-9779

MENTAL HEALTH

General Inquiries(902)464-3111

Abbie J LaneGeneral Inquiries(902)473-2700Patient Representative Service(902)473-2880

Canadian Mental Health Assoc.(902)466-6600

Centre for Emotions and Health(902)473-7172

Community Outreach Assessment and Support Team for Persons with IntellectualDisabilities and concurrent Mental HealthConcerns (COAST)(902)464-3032

Community Mental Health OutpatientsBedford/Sackville – Cobequid CommunityHealth Centre40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville(902)865-3663

Cole Harbour/Eastern HRM CommunityMental Health – Cole Harbour Place51 Forest Hills Parkway(902)434-3263

Dartmouth Belmont House33 Alderney Dr.(902)466-1830

Halifax7071 Bayers Rd.(902)454-1400

Eating Disorders Clinic(902)473-6288

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team(902)429-8167Long Distance 1-888-429-8167Administration (902)446-3469

Mental Health Day Treatment(902)473-2500

Mental Health Urgent Care Service(UCS) (902)473-473-6990

Nova Scotia Hospital-Supportive Community Outreach Team(902)464-3252(902)464-3111

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ADDICTION SERVICES

The Nova Scotia Hospital300 Pleasant St., DartmouthGeneral Inquiries (902)464-3111

Addiction Prevention and TreatmentServices, Central Information and Referral(902)424-8866

Compass Structured Treatment Program(902)425-8315

Opiate Treatment Services (Methadone)(902)428-5838

Gambling ProgramsToll free 1-866-6700(902)424-8866

Withdrawal Management Inpatient (DETOX)Program (902)428-5838

Withdrawal Management Day Services(902)428-5838

Stop Smoking Services(902)424-2025

Addiction Prevention and Treatment ServicesCentral Information and Referral(All Services) (902)424-8866Toll Free 1-866-340-6700

Addiction Prevention and TreatmentServices – Choices (Youth)O’Brien Hall, IWK Health Centre5217 Morris St.Halifax, NS(902)470-6300

Community Based Services-Halifax

Counselling and Community Support1673 Bedford RowToll free 1-866-340-6700(902)424-5920

7071 Bayers Rd.(902)424-8866

Community Based Services-Dartmouth

33 Alderney Dr. Belmont House(902)466-1858

Community Based Services-Dartmouth

99 Wyse Rd., Dartmouth(902)424-2252

Cole Harbour Place51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Cole Harbour(902)424-8866

Community Based Services-Sackville

Cobequid Community Health Ctr.(902)869-6104

Al-Anon and AlaTeenPO Box 153Dartmouth, NSB2Y 3Y3(902)466-7077

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)Central Service CommitteePO Box 31338Halifax, NSB3K 5Z1(902)461-1119

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ADDICTION SERVICES

Direction 1802158 Gottingen St.Halifax, NSB3K 3B4(902)420-0566

Mainline Needle Exchange5511 Cornwallis St.Halifax, NSB3K 3B4(902)423-9991

Narcotics AnonymousPO Box 65 Halifax Central Post OfficeHalifax, NSB3J 1T0(902)-454-2913Toll free 1-800-205-8402

Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Ctr.Addictions Counselling Services2158 Gottingen St.Halifax, NS(902)420-1576

Eagle’s Nest Recovery House44 Eagle’s Nest Rd.PO Box 263Shubenacadie, NSB0N 2H0(902)758-4277

Smokers Help LineCanadian Cancer Society, NS Div.5826 South St.Haliax, NSB3H 1S6Toll free 1-877-513-5333

Problem Gambling HelplinePO Box 487Halifax, NSB3J 2R7Toll free 1-888-347-8888

Alcare Place (Men)1374 Robie St.Halifax, NSB3H 3E2(902)423-9565

Marguerite Centre3178 St. Margarets Bay Rd.PO Box 1Timberlea, NSB3T 1M6(902)876-0006

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Aboriginal Peoples Training & Employment Commission (APTEC)121 Ilsley Ave. Unit 5Dartmouth, NSB3B 1S4(902)405-4730Toll free 1-800-565-4372

Connections Career Ctr.Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Ctr.2158 Gottingen St.Halifax, NSB3K 3B4(902)406-4392

Service Canadawww.servicecanada.gc.ca

Employment Insurance (EI) and SocialInsurance NumbersToll free 1-800-206-7218TTY for the deaf 1-800-529-3742

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Telephone Reporting ServiceToll free 1-800-531-7555

Records of Employment Orders (ROE)Toll free 1-800-268-6567

Employment Telemesssage Toll free 1-800-523-4732

Jobs Workers Training and Careerswww.jobsetc.caLabour Market Informationwww.labourmarketinformation.ca

Service Canada Ctrs.

Halifax Service Canada Ctr.Halifax Shopping Ctr.7001 Mumford Rd.Fax (902)426-8166

Service Canada Ctr. For YouthMid May to August (902)426-5269

Dartmouth Service Canada Ctr.Royal Bank Building46 Portland St.Fax (902)426-7301

Service Canada Ctr. for YouthMid May to August(902)426-7871

Bedford Service Canada Ctr.Royal Bank Building1597 Bedford HwyFax (902)426-5552

Service Canada Ctr. for YouthMid May to August(902)426-9232Employment Support-HalifaxHalifax District Office 1 (902)424-1980

Halifax District Office 2 (902)424-1980Fax (902)424-1990

Employment Support-DartmouthPortland St. Office (902)424-1600Fax (902)424-6645

Cole Harbour Office (902)435-7472Fax (902)462-5527

Employment Support-SackvilleSackville District Office (902)869-3600Fax (902)864-4669

Employment Support-LakesideLakeside District Office (902)876-0580Fax (902)424-8111

Job JunctionHalifax Shopping Ctr. Annex6950 Mumford Rd.Halifax, NSB3L 4W1(902)455-9675Fax (902)455-0647www.jobjunction.ca

People Plus Consulting Ltd.Halifax Shopping Ctr.7001 Mumford Rd. Tower 1 Suite 203Halifax, NSB3L 4N4(902)453-6556www.peopleplusconsulting.com

YMCA Enterprise Ctr. – Halifax2269 Gottingen St.Halifax, NSB3K 3B7(902)422-9662Fax (902)423-8530www.yechalifax.ca

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YMCA Enterprise Ctr. – Dartmouth118 Wyse Rd. Unit 14Dartmouth, NSB3A 1N7(902)461-2513Fax (902)463-1442www.yecdartmouth.ca

Opportunity Place – Lwr. Sackville108 Cobequid Rd. Suite 100Lwr. Sackville, NSB4C 2N2(902)864-7520www.opportunityplace.ca

Job Search ServicesFor an appointment(902)435-0957 ext. 227www.jobsearchservices.ca

Locations:Cole Harbour Job Search Ctr.Cole Harbour Place, 1st Floor51 Forest Hills PkwyCole Harbour, NS

Eastern Passage Job Search Ctr.32 Government Wharf Rd. Fisherman’s CoveEastern Passage, NS

Woodlawn Library31 Eisener Blvd, Dartmouth, NSTuesdays 10 am – 4 pmFridays 10 am – 1 pm appointment only

My Metro Workswww.mymetroworks

Locations:Metro Works7071 Bayers Rd. Site 5009Halifax, NSB3L 2C2(902)453-2982

Lakeside Employment Services1492 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd.Lakeside, NSB3T 1B3(902)876-4445

Spryfield Employment Services349 Herring Cove Rd. Suite 105Halifax, NSB3T 1B3(902)477-5011

Centre for Entrepreneurhsip Education and Development (CEED)Halifax Shopping Ctr.7001 Mumford Rd. Tower 1, Suite 107PO Box 196Halifax, NSB3L 2H8(902)421-2333Toll free 1-800-590-8481

Dress for Success1096 Queen St.PO Box 159Halifax, NSB3H 2R9(902)493-7377

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Halifax Women’s NetworkPO Box 48030Bedford, NSB4A 3Z2Email [email protected]

Mount Saint Vincent University Centre for Women in Business166 Bedford HwyHalifax, NSB3M 2J6(902)-457-6449

Nova Scotia Economic Development – Student Employment Programs1660 Hollis St., Suite 600Halifax, NSB3J 1V7(902)424-6000Toll free 1-800-424-5418

Saint Mary’s University – Student Employment Ctr.O’Donnell-Hennessey Student Ctr, St. Mary’s University923 Robie St.Halifax, NSB3H 3C3(902)420-5499

Skills Canada – Nova Scotia2021 Brunswick St.PO Box 578Halifax, NSB3J 2S9(902)424-6457

Women’s Employment Outreach1888 Brunswick St. Suite 807Halifax, NSB3J 3J8(902)422-8023

Youth LivePO Box 1749Halifax, NSB3J 3A5(902)490-5589

EMPLOYMENT SEARCH WEBSITESAboriginal Canada Portalwww.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca

Aboriginal Futureswww.aboriginalfutures.com

Aboriginal Human Resource Councilwww.aboriginalhr.ca

Aboriginal Inclusion Networkwww.inclusionnetwork.ca

Mi’kmaq Nova Scotia – First Netwww.mns-firstnet.ca

National Job Bankwww.jobbank.gc.ca

Chronicle Herald (Classifieds)www.jobspress.com

Federal Government Jobswww.jobs.gc.ca

Halifax Regional Municipalitywww.halifax.ca/hr/jobs.html

Workopoliswww.workopolis.com

Career Beaconwww.careerbeacon.com

Nova Scotia Job Shopwww.novascotiajobshop.com

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Brains Talentwww.brainstalent.com

Halifax Jobswww.halifaxjobs.com

Capital Health District Authoritywww.cdha.nshealth.ca/careers/index.html

Halifax Regional School Boardwww.hrsh.ns.ca

HOUSING

Alice Housing (Women)21 Queen St.PO Box 333Dartmouth, NSB2Y 3Y5(902)466-8459

Dalhousie University – Housing Services1443 Seymour St.Halifax, NSB3H 3M6(902)494-1054

Dalhousie University – Off Campus HousingRisley Hall1233 LeMarchant St.Halifax, NSB3H 3P6(902)494-3831

Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority2131 Gottingen St. 5th FloorHalifax, NSB3K 5Z7(902)420-6000

Habitat for Humanity6331 Lady Hammond Rd.Halifax, NSB3K 2S2(902)464-0274

Metro Non Profit Housing Association75 Primrose St. Suite 101Dartmouth, NSB3A 4C9(902)466-8714

Metro Non Profit Housing Association Support Centre2330 Gottingen St.Halifax, NSB3K 3B6(902)423-5479

Mount Saint Vincent University – Student Housing166 Bedford HwyHalifax, NSB3M 2J6(902)457-6356

Point Pleasant Lodge1121 South Park St.Halifax, NSB3H 2W6(902)421-1599

Residential Tenancy BoardPO Box 1003Halifax, NSB3J 2X1(902)424-5200Toll free 1-800-670-4357

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Tawaak Housing Association6175 Lady Hammond Rd.Halifax, NSB3K 2R9(902)455-2900Toll free 1-888-670-2900

YMCA International House1565 South Park St.Halifax, NS B3J 2L2(902)423-9622

YWCA Halifax (Women)1233 Barrington St.Halifax, NSB3J 1Y2(902)423-6163

FOOD BANKS

Metro Food Bank213 Bedford HwyBedford, NS(902)457-1900Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 4:30 pm

Ward 5 (Near Oland’s Brewery)5540 Russell St.Halifax, NS(902)454-0018Tue. – Fri. 9:30 am – 11 am

Brunswick St. United ChurchBrunswick St.Halifax, NS(902)423-4605Thur. 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Spryfield St. Paul173 Old Sambro Rd.Halifax, NS(902)477-5090In the basement of churchCall on Tuesday and pick up on Wednesday

FOOD BANKS

Eastern Passage-Cow BayCommunity Food BankEastern Passage, NS(902)465-2751Wed., call for appointment

2415 Maynard St.Halifax, NS(902)425-2125Mon., Wed., Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am

The Salvation ArmyMon., Tue., Thur., Fri 8:30 am – 12 pm(902)422-1598

Victoria Rd. United Baptist Church36 Victoria Rd.Dartmouth, NSWed. 3 pm – 4 pm(902)469-8576

Beacon House Inter Faith Society470 Cobequid Rd.PO Box 513Lwr. Sackville, NS(902)864-3025(902)864-0547Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. 9:30 am – 1 pmThur., 6 pm – 8 pm

SHETLERS

Adsum House (Women)2421 Brunswick St.Halifax, NSB3K 2Z4(902)423-5049(902)423-4443

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SHELTERS

Byrony House – Halifax Transition House The Bloomfield Ctr, (Women)2786 Agricola St. Suite 119Halifax, NSB3K 4E1(902)422-7650(902)429-0954

Metro Turning Point (Men)2170 Barrington St.Halifax, NSB3K 2W4(902)420-3282

Pendleton Place (Men and Women)2263 Brunswick St.Halifax, NS(902)422-2017(902)463-6077

Phoenix Youth Shelter (Male and Female Youth)1094 Tower Rd.Halifax, NSB3H 2Y5(902)446-4663

Hawthorne House (Male Youth)131 Prince Albert Rd.Dartmouth, NSB2Y 1M5(902)466-3496

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-68683433 Dutch Village Rd.Halifax, NSB3N 2S7902-457-4779Toll free 1-888-470-8880

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Metro Help Line5711 Sackville St. Halifax, NSB5N 2G9902-421-1188

Mi’kmaw Family & Children’s ServicesBox 179 ShubenacadieHants County, NSB0N 2H0902-758-3553Toll free 1-800-263-8686

Children’s Aid Society6009 Quinpool Rd. 4th floorHalifax, NS902-425-5420

Department of Community Services2131 Gottingen St.P O Box 2623Halifax, NSB3J 3E4

OfficesHalifax 902-424-4150Dartmouth 902-424-3298Sackville 902-869-3600Portland 902-424-1600Cole Harbour 902-435-7472

Employment Support in Income AssistanceHalifax 902-424-1980 Fax 902-424-1990Dartmouth 902-424-6200 Fax 902-424-6455Cole Harbour 902-435-7472Fax 902-462-5527Sackville 902-869-3600Fax 902-864-4669

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Mi’kmaq Child Development Ctr.2161 Gottingen St.P O Box 47012Halifax, NSB3K 5Y2902-422-7850

Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Ctr.2158 Gottingen St.Halifax, NSB3K 3B4902-420-1576

Family Service AssociationSuite 514, West End Mall6960 Mumford Rd.Halifax, NSB3L 4P1902-420-1980Toll free 1-888-886-5552

Military Family Resource Ctr.Windsor Park Bldg., 106Box 99000, Stn. ForcesHalifax, NSB3K 5X5902-427-7780After hours 902-427-7788

ShearwaterHampton Gray Memorial Ctr., 12 WingP O Box 298Shearwater, NSB0J 3A0902-720-1855After hours 902-407-7788

Parent Resource Ctr.5475 Uniacke St.Halifax, NSB3K 5V5902-492-013

Dartmouth Family Ctr.107 Albro Lake Rd.Dartmouth, NSB3A 3Y7902-464-8234

Single Parent Ctr.3 Sylvia Ave.Halifax, NSB3R 1J7902-479-3031

Bayers/Westwood Family Support Ctr.3499 McApline Ave. Halifax, NSB3L 3X8902-454-9444

Family SOS7071 Bayers Rd. Suite 337Halifax, NSB3L 2C2902-455-5515

Memory Lane Family PlaceSackville Family Daycare Assoc.22 Memory LaneLower Sackville, NSB4C 2J3902-864-6363 Centre902-865-8982 Daycare

Veith House3115 Veith St.Halifax, NSB3K 3G9902-453-4320

Stepping Stone2151 Gottingen St.P O Box 47032Halifax, NSB3K 5Y2902-420-0103

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Self Help Connection63 King St.Dartmouth, NSB2Y 2R7902-466-2011Toll free 1-866-765-6639

Native Council of Nova Scotia129 Truro Heights Rd.P O Box 1320Truro, NS902-895-1523Toll free 1-800-565-4372

Services for Native Council

Child Help initiative (CHIP)902-895-1738Toll free 1800-565-4372

E’pit Nuji Ilmuet (Pre-natal) Program902-895-1738Toll free 1-800565-4372

Mi’kmaq Language Program902-895-1738

Native Social Counselling Agency902-895-1735

Netukulimkewe’l Commission902-895-7050Toll free 1-877-565-1752

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Social Assistance Recipient SupportFor Employment Training (SARSET)902-895-1523 ext. 232Toll free 1-800-565-4372

ENCANA Native Council OpportunitiesFund902-895-1523 ext. 222Toll free 1-800-565-4372

MicMac Benevolent Society902-895-1738Toll free 1-800-565-4372

Welkaqnik Next Step ShelterToll free 1-800-565-4372

Rural Native and Housing Group902-843-3487Toll free 1-800-565-4372

SEXUAL HEALTH

Project Rachel – Post Abortion HealingP O Box 8333, Stn. AHalifax, NS902-423-9955

Halifax Crises Pregnancy Ctr.6265 Quinpool Rd., Suite 300Halifax, NSB3L 1A4902-422-7964

Birthright Pregnancy Services1521 Grafton St., Suite 204Halifax, NSB3J 2B9902-422-4249After hours 902-425-0122

Home of the Guardian Angel2893 Agricola St. Halifax, NSB3K 4E8902-422-7964

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SEXUAL HEALTH

Avalon Sexual Assault Ctr.1526 Dresden Row, 4th floorHalifax, NSB3J 3K3902-422-4249After hours 902-425-0122

Sexual Assault Response LineHalifax, NS902-425-0122

Halifax Sexual Health Ctr.6009 Quinpool Rd. , Suite 201Halifax, NSB3K 5J7902-455-9656 by appointment only

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Fire, Police, Ambulance 911Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)

Non Emergency Police902-490-5020

Environmental DisastersHRM 1-800-565-1633

Air and Sea DistressHRM 1-800-565-1582

Power OutageHRM 1-877-428-6004

Sexual Assault Response Line902-425-0122

Nurse Practioner Medical Info LineHRM 811

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Halifax Regional Municipality902-490-4000

Metro Transit902-490-4000

Access a Bus902-490-6999

Acadia Bus LinesToll free 1-800-567-5151

Marine Atlantic/ Newfoundland FerryToll free 1-800-341-7981

PEI FerryToll free 1-877-635-7245

Digby Ferry 902-566-3838

Yarmouth Ferry902-742-6800

VIA RailToll free 1-888-842-7245

Halifax International Airport902-873-4422

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