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Shelter Nova Scotia - The Hub
NonprofitDV shelter, 24/7 hotline, immunizations/WIC, SNAP enrollment at The Hub; drop-in info & intake hours.
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+1-782-321-2163
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Housing Shelter Healthcare Clinics Food Transportati: local programs and next steps
If you are outside tonight, contact Shelter Nova Scotia's Hub for housing navigation and basic-needs referrals.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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Government of Nova Scotia - Action on Homelessness
Federal Government ProgramAccess housing vouchers, rental help, DV shelter, and mental health counseling; see eligibility.
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+1-649-896-1385
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Nova Scotia Mental Health and Wellbeing
Federal Government ProgramMental health support and addiction services for all ages; connect with counseling.
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+1-888-429-8167
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Feed Nova Scotia - Find Food
NonprofitFind food, clinics/immunizations/WIC, food pantry & meals, plus free legal help.
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+1-902-457-1900
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North End Community Health Centre
NonprofitClinics, immunizations/WIC; mental health, addiction services at North End CHC; see hours.
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+1-902-420-0303
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Halifax Sexual Health Centre
NonprofitClinics, immunizations/WIC; mental health & addiction services at Halifax Sexual Health Centre.
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+1-666-666-6666
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Nova Scotia Power - HomeWarming
NonprofitEnergy upgrades for income-qualified homeowners; housing/rental help and senior services; see eligibility.
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+1-551-857-7762
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Efficiency Nova Scotia - Energy Assistance Navigation
NonprofitEnergy assistance navigation for housing-related vouchers and rental help; see eligibility.
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+1-551-857-7762
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211 Nova Scotia - Halifax Community Services Help Line
NonprofitNova Scotia 211 helps with food, housing, mental health, employment; access services online or by contact; see options.
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+1-855-466-4994
Recommended next steps
- If you are outside tonight, contact Shelter Nova Scotia's Hub for housing navigation and basic-needs referrals.
- For immediate danger or medical emergency, call 911; for non-emergency health advice, call 811.
- Call the mental health and addictions intake line to request counselling, crisis, or addiction support.
- Use Feed Nova Scotia's food-finder before visiting, because food bank hours and intake rules change.
- Ask North End Community Health Centre about primary care, MOSH outreach, and supports for people without stable housing.
- Contact Halifax Sexual Health Centre for confidential sexual health care, testing, and referrals.
- Apply for Halifax Transit's Affordable Access Program if transit fares are preventing appointments or work search.
- Ask HomeWarming about free home energy upgrades if you rent or own and have low income.
- Use Efficiency Nova Scotia's energy assistance navigation if you are behind on bills or need program screening.
- Call 211 if one listed service is full; ask for HRM-specific shelter, food, utility, transport, and crisis options.
Need categories
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Mental Health Services
- Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter
- Emergency and Stability