Nova Scotia

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are registered nurses who have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in medical forensic care for patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Delivered through contracted service providers, on-call SANE nurses provide immediate care within seven days of a sexual assault to people who would like supportive care, including medical attention, information about resources, as well as the option to have forensic evidence collected.

CONTACT:

  • Annapolis Valley, South Shore, Tri-County areas: 1-877-577-SANE (7263)

  • Halifax/Dartmouth area: 1-902-425-0122

  • Guysborough, Antigonish, Pictou & Richmond Counties: 1-877-880-SANE (7263)

  • Sydney and greater Cape Breton areas: 1-844-858-8036

  • Cumberland, Colchester East Hants and Eastern Shore areas: 1-833-757-SANE (7263)

Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic

Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic

A surgical abortion and medical abortion clinic based at the Victoria General site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. There is a provincial self-referral line (listed below) for information about accessing medical and surgical abortions at the QEII and other locations across the province. Women can work with the referral line to learn more about accessing services closer to home.

CONTACT:
1276 South Park Street, Halifax
1-833-352-0719

Provincial Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Line

Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line

Also known as “Mobile Crisis Team” in Central Nova Scotia, this line provides crisis intervention for children, youth and adults experiencing a mental health crisis or mental distress. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to support callers who present with suicidal thoughts, self-harming thoughts or behaviours, overwhelming anxiety, difficulty coping with distress, psychotic or distorted thinking, depression, substance use difficulties or any other self-identified mental health concerns. The Mobile Crisis Team can make home visits in the Halifax area, please note police will always accompany the team to every home visit.

CONTACT:

  • Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line:
    1-902-429-8167
    1-888-429-8167 (toll free)

  • Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service:
    1-855-922-1122

Nova Scotia Transition & Advocacy for Youth (NSTAY)

Nova Scotia Transition & Advocacy for Youth (NSTAY)

NSTAY is a program which provides exploited/trafficked youth with wraparound support and connects them with the services they need. NSTAY has been developed with a trauma-informed lens and takes a harm-reduction approach. Services include peer support, housing support, court support, employment and education counselling, an emergency transitional housing program for victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and more.

CONTACT:
Halifax Regional Municipality Region
NSTAY@YWCAHalifax.com

Leeside Transition House

Leeside Transition House

Serving Richmond and Inverness Counties & the Town of Port Hawkesbury, this is a safe shelter for abused women and their children with 24-hour staffing. They offer a 24-hour crisis phone line, support counselling, help in understanding legal & social service systems, a support group & an outreach worker.

CONTACT:
Port Hawkesbury
1-902-625-1990 (crisis line)
director@leesidesociety.ca

Chrysalis House Association

Chrysalis House Association

Offers shelter services and transitional support to women and their children who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing violence and abuse. Services also include a 24-hour crisis line, outreach, resource navigation, and public education sessions. Serves West Hants, Kings, and Annapolis Counties.

CONTACT:
Kentville Area
1-902-679-1922 (crisis line)
bettyk@chrysalishouse.ca

Supportive Housing Youth Focus Team (SHYFT)

Supportive Housing Youth Focus Team (SHYFT)

Offers temporary housing for up to seven youth at one time (ages 16-24). In addition to residential services, they offer programming, workshops, hygiene and kitchen facilities, outreach services, and referrals. Serves homeless and at-risk youth in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties.

CONTACT:
6 Trinity Place, Yarmouth
1-902-881-3111 (crisis line)
1-855-781-3111 (toll free)
ed@shyft.ca

Dalhousie Security Services

Dalhousie Security Services

Dalhousie’s Security Services offer both on and off-campus supports to keep students safe at both the Halifax and Truro campuses. They’re available 24/7, offer drop-in services, and are able to respond to incidents of violence, including sexual assault and/or harassment, upon students’ request. Please note, Dal Security are not police officers and will not alert any additional officers unless you specifically request those supports. In the event of emergencies or if you’re in danger, please call 911.

CONTACT:

  • Campus Emergencies:
    Halifax: 1-902-494-4109
    Truro: 1-902-893-4190

  • General info and parking:
    Halifax: 1-902-494-6400
    Truro: 1-902-893-4190

security@dal.ca
1252 LeMarchant Street, Halifax