Our Mission:  To provide a place to stay and services to promote stability for marginalized individuals.

 

Our Vision:  A community without judgement with spaces and places for people to belong.

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We believe, with your help, and our guiding principles (people and housing first), we can connect with the individuals we serve in ways that help them experience a better life. We do this by aiming high, reaching far, and working tirelessly. Shelter Nova Scotia is here – without judgement – to help.

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Shelter Nova Scotia supports people in times of crisis and transition through residential, trustee and outreach programs.  To this end,  we operate seven facilities in the HRM – six over-night plus our drop-in Hub Resource Centre, providing a night of rest to 106 people and providing support to hundreds more, 365 days a year. We offer far more than shelter; utilizing client and housing support workers in tandem with our colleagues working in mental health and addiction services, we support 1,500 people annually.

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Our Facilities 

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• two emergency shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness (Barry House  &  Metro Turning Point)

• an affordable, supportive apartment complex for individuals who have experienced homelessness (The Rebuilding)

• an affordable, supportive living environment dedicated to individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and who have a long history of  Alcohol Use Disorder (Herring Cove Apartments)

• two community residential facilities for individuals making the change from correctional facilities to community living (Nehiley House & Sir Sandford Fleming House)

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Our Community Support Programs

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The Hub: Housing support, diversion and community resources, access to basic services

Call: 902-229-2692