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Offers individual and group counselling to people who have used domestic violence and/or abusive behaviour in their intimate partner relationship. Also offers counselling to partners affected by the abuse.
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The Peoples' Counselling Clinic Society
The Peoples' Counselling Clinic
General Inquiries: 902-832-1593Visit Website
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A professionally led support group for male-identified victims of sexual abuse and violence.
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Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia
Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia - Dartmouth Office
General Inquiries: 902-454-5041Visit Website
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Aims to prevent and address gender-based violence against identified women, girls, non-binary, and gender diverse people. Works with partners, governments, and communities to support and protect survivors recovering from trauma. Programs include:
- Domestic Violence Court Program: Connects those participating in the Domestic Violence Court with strength, healing, and resources. Responds to the unique needs of partners who have been harmed, children involved in the program and those accused of using violence against their partner.
- Women for Change: A 5 week comprehensive program that addresses the emotional, physical, and mental barriers to forming healthy relationships. Offers a holistic approach to building meaningful connections through communication, boundaries, anger management, violence prevention and conflict resolution.
- Creating Communities of Care: A network dedicated to creating new spaces and initiatives that prioritize African Nova Scotian and Indigenous communities navigating the justice system. Through recreational and supportive programming, participants can build the community they need to recover from a history of violence.
- Survivors for Change and Empowerment: A monthly peer support group for survivors of sexualized violence who have faced barriers in the legal process. Shared experiences help form connections, alleviate isolation, and promote recovery through collective healing.
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Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia
Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia - Truro Office
1-833-625-4283 Visit Website
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Provides program delivery and workshops to educate vulnerable female-identifying people on how to protect themselves against traffickers. Programs include: Outreach and court navigation * Restorative Justice support * Case management
Workshops include:
Workshops include:
- Not A Number
- Self Esteem
- Girl Code
- Queer Code
- Healthy Relationships
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Offers group programs for men and women including: Women's abuse recovery * Abuse intervention
The women's abuse recovery group focuses on providing support to women who are either currently in or have been in an abusive relationship.
The abuse intervention groups focus on providing support to men and women who want to learn how to respond to others when they have been harmed and when they harm others.
Groups meet in person or online through Zoom meetings.
The women's abuse recovery group focuses on providing support to women who are either currently in or have been in an abusive relationship.
The abuse intervention groups focus on providing support to men and women who want to learn how to respond to others when they have been harmed and when they harm others.
Groups meet in person or online through Zoom meetings.
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Colchester East Hants Transition House Association
Third Place Transition House
1-800-565-4878 24-Hour Crisis Line: 902-893-3232
Women's Outreach: 902-895-9740
General Inquiries: 902-893-4844
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Offers community based outreach services to assist women and children fleeing abuse and violence. Includes:
- Accompaniment to court
- Assistance with peace bond and court applications
- Individual supportive counseling
- Information and referral
- Group support
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Survivors of Abuse Recovering
1-877-679-7627 General Inquiries: 902-679-7337 - Voicemail
Text: 782-232-7637
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Offers support groups facilitated by trained peer supporters that help through sharing, education, and being with others who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
Groups run for 8 weeks twice a year
Groups run for 8 weeks twice a year
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Chrysalis House Association
Chrysalis House
24-Hour Support Line and Telephone Support: 902-679-1922 - Local number for Kentville area * Please call for immediate supportToll Free 24-Hour Support Line and Telephone Support: 1-800-264-8682 - Please call for immediate support
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Provides support in a group environment. Offered for both women and children.
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Western Area Women's Coalition
Women's Place Resource Centre
General Inquiries: 902-363-2030Visit Website
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A women's resource centre that offers:
- One-on-one support
- Sexual violence peer support
- Social assistance and legal rights referral and advocacy
- Workshops
- Advocacy
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Provides supportive services through counselling, support groups, advocacy and safety planning.
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Cumberland County Transition House Association
Strengthening Fathers
Men's Programs and Services: 902-667-4500 - Accepts collect callsVisit Website
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Helps men in fathering roles who want to have healthier relationships and move away from violence/abuse. Includes:
- Group programming
- Food support
- Advocacy
- System navigation
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Cumberland County Transition House Association
Autumn House
1-833-884-1200 Autumn House: 902-667-1200 - 24-Hour Crisis Line * Accepts collect calls on crisis line
Business Phone: 902-667-1344
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Offers:
- One-on-one counselling
- Ourselves support group
- Help in accessing and connecting to community resources such as: Income assistance * Contacting police * Finding lawyers * Filing applications * Secure housing * Storing belongings * Accessing child care * Working with schools * Building a support network
- Accompaniment to court, legal, and professional appointments: Autumn House can often provide assistance with child care and transportation for women attending professional appointments
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Cumberland County Transition House Association
Autumn House
1-833-884-1200 Autumn House: 902-667-1200 - 24-Hour Crisis Line * Accepts collect calls on crisis line
Business Phone: 902-667-1344
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Offers services to children who are affected by family violence. Includes: Share and learn counselling sessions * Discussions and workbook activities * Support and information * Children's education and support group
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Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association
General Inquiries: 902-863-6221Visit Website
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Offers counselling and support services one-on-one and in groups including:
- Creative Circle
- Anxiety Support
- Sexual Trauma Survivors
- Working Through Anger
Offered based on demand
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Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association
General Inquiries: 902-863-6221Visit Website
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Offers one-on-one and group therapy by trauma therapists specialized in working with survivors of sexual assault. Includes recent, historic, and child sexual abuse.
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Leeside Society
Leeside Transition House
Toll Free 24-Hour Crisis Line and General Inquiries: 1-800-565-3390 24-Hour Crisis Line and General Inquiries: 902-625-2444
Text Line: 902-623-2145
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Offers a support group facilitated by staff and sometimes co-facilitated by outside professionals. Topics vary and include healthy relations, anxiety, trauma caused by sexualized violence, parenting, grief, etc. Please call for specific group being offered since topics change.
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