Lilac Place: Resources for Women, provides free support to female-identifying and gender-diverse persons within Cumberland County. Their Amherst location offers a variety of social and mental-health based programming, service navigation, drop-in hours, and educational resources.
Address: 10 Lawrence St, Amherst, NS
Phone: (902) 664-1272
Email: info@lilacplace.ca
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lilac-Place-Resources-for-Women-61561841554558/?_rdrhttps://ns.211.ca/
211 Nova Scotia provides a free helpline and online database that connects Nova Scotians to community and social services across the province. The services is available 24/7, and connects people with resources that help support the following:
Phone: 211
Email: help@ns.211.ca
Website: https://ns.211.ca/
Access Wellness offers Nova Scotians a confidential counselling session that can be accessed by phone or text in either English or French; all services are provided virtually. Counsellors can help people manage:
Phone: (905) 895-9686
Website: https://go.lifeworks.com/access-wellness-nova-scotia-en
Action Canada’s Access Line is a confidential phone and text line available for questions about sexual health, pregnancy options, abortion, and safer sex. Action Canada provides information and can make referrals to sexual health providers. The phone line can be accessed 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Phone: 1-888-642-2725
Text: 613-800-6757
Email: access@actioncanadashr.org
Website: https://www.actioncanadashr.org/campaigns/call-access-line-1-888-642-2725
Area 82 is a peer support group for people who have a desire to stop drinking alcohol. Offering an interactive online directory outlining locations and times, meetings are available in person and online most days of the week.
Amherst Location Phone: 902-667-7098
Amherst Location Email: aa.cumberland.ns.@gmail.com
Website: https://area82aa.org/
Autism N.S. seeks to build understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for Autistic individuals through leadership, advocacy, education, training, and community programs in Cumberland County such as:
If you or someone you know may be interested in attending a program, please reach out to programming staff to ensure any support needs are met.
Toll Free Phone Number: 902-446-4995
Email: cumberlandcounty@autismns.ca
Website: https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/
Autumn House is a shelter for women and gender diverse people who have been abused by their partner. Autumn House is open all year round and services are free. General services include:
Phone: 902-667-1344
Address: 41 Russell Street, Amherst, N.S.
Email: info@autumnhouse.ca
Website: https://www.autumnhouse.ca/
Avalon provides supports and services to people affected by sexualized violence. Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Avalon provides free support to people of all genders, sexual orientation, ethnicities, and abilities. Services include:
Phone: 902-422-4240
Address: 1526 Dresden Row, Suite 401, Halifax, N.S.
Email: info@avaloncentre.ca
Website: https://avaloncentre.ca/
Black Youth Helpline is a resource for racialized youth that provides the following:
Email: info@blackyouth.ca
Phone: 416- 285 – 9944
Website: https://blackyouth.ca/
Breelove Counselling is based out of Moncton, NB, and provides therapeutic services that are rooted within culturally and trauma informed frameworks for people over the age of sixteen. Services are available online, by phone, or in person to residents across Canada. Some of the services offered include:
Phone: 506-248-0639
Email: info@breelove.ca
Website:https://www.breelove.ca/
The Canadian Men’s Health organization provides the information, tools, and inspiration needed for Canadian men to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. The organization provides the following resources:
Phone: 604-737-2990
Website: https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
Choice Connect is a free online resource that assists you with finding abortion providers in Canada. After answering demographic information, location, and appointment preferences, Choice Connect will provide a list of the closest abortion providers based on your needs.
Website: https://choiceconnect.ca/
The Colchester Sexual Assault Centre is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening, empowering, and supporting those impacted by sexual violence in a gender-equitable, compassionate environment. The CSAC provides several services and programs including:
Phone: 902-897-4366
Email: info@colchestersac.ca
Address: 35 Commercial Street, Suite 403, Truro, N.S.
Website: https://www.colchestersac.ca/
Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading (CAN-U) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults in Cumberland County improve their literacy, numeracy, and technology skills. Each learner is paired with an instructor to build a customized learning plan to reach their goals. Programs include:
Phone: 902-661-0153
Address: 21 Acadia Street, 2nd floor, Amherst, N.S.
Email: office@canu-ns.ca
Website: https://www.canu-ns.ca/
Provides reliable and affordable transportation services to residents of Cumberland County going to areas in Nova Scotia, PEI, and some parts of New Brunswick. All rides must be booked at least 24 hours in advance for local trips, or one weeks notice if outside of Cumberland County. Priority will be given to people travelling to medical appointments.
Phone: 902-667-8149
Email: cctsamherst@gmail.com
The Cumberland County Youth Development Centre provides essential services and resources for youth up to the age of thirty. Some services offered include:
Phone: 902-667-5659
Email: cumberland@maggiesplace.ca
Address: 17 Lawrence Street, Amherst, N.S.
Website: https://www.maggiesplace.ca/ccydc
CHHSA is Cumberland County’s first permanent emergency shelter that provides residents of Cumberland County who are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness with services such as:
Email: info@chhsa.ca
Phone: 902-669-1935
Address: 10 Prince Arthur Street, Amherst, N.S.
Website: https://homelessincumberland.ca/
Cumberland Mental Health Services provides services to youth and adults in Cumberland County who are experiencing problems with substance use/gambling, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, or other mental health challenges. Some services may include:
Phone: 902- 667- 3879
Address: 33 Havelock Street, Amherst, N.S.
Website: https://mha.nshealth.ca/en/clinics/cumberland-mental-health-services
Eating Disorders Nova Scotia is a community based organization that provides services and programs to support people in their eating disorder recovery, with no referral required. Most of the services are offered virtually and can be accessed anywhere in Atlantic Canada. Some services offered include:
Phone: 902-229-8436
Email: info@eatingdisordersns.ca
Website: https://eatingdisordersns.ca/
The Gay & Golden Coffee Group is a local group for mature (40+) 2SLGBTQIA+ people who are seeking community and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. Meeting twice a month, this is a fantastic way to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA adults in the area!
Address: 18 Lorne Street, Sackville, NB
When: Second and Fourth Tuesdays each month from 6 pm to 8 pm
Email: gayandgolden506@gmail.com
The HSHC aims to improve the sexual health of community members by providing high quality services that empower clients to make healthy choices. Services include:
Address: 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 302, Halifax, N.S.
Phone: 902-455-9656
Website: https://hshc.ca/
Hope for Wellness is a support helpline for Indigenous people across Canada that is available 24/7 and can be accessed by phone or online chat. Both online and phone services are available in English and French; upon request, phone services are also available in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Website: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/about-us/
Online chat available on website
In the Works strives to empower youth in mental health and/or addiction recovery to restructure their lives in a fulfilling and sustainable way so they can thrive. In the Works helps youth achieve their recovery goals by providing:
Address: 27 Prince Arthur Street, Amherst, N.S.
Phone: 902-397-1757
Email: itwsocialenterprisenetwork@gmail.com
Website: https://intheworks-asocialenterprisene.godaddysites.com/
The Independent Legal Advice program provides 2 hours of free, independent legal advice to adult survivors of sexual assault. All participating lawyers have been screened and have received training. The program respects survivors’ privacy and the right to make their own decisions – no legal action must be taken to utilize this service. Registering for this program is completed by phone, and meeting with your lawyer can be done in person or by phone.
Text or Call 211 to register for the ILA program.
Appointments are accessed virtually or in person.
Email: help@211.ca
Kid’s Help Phone is a 24/7 e-mental health service offering free and confidential support to kids, teens, and young adults across Canada. KHP provides a variety of services such as:
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Texting: 686868
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/about-us/about-kids-help-phone/
Maggie’s Place is a nonprofit organization that seeks to strengthen and enhance the social development of children and their families by offering a variety of free programs and services such as:
Phone: 902-667-7250
Email: cumberland@maggiesplace.ca
Cumberland County Address: 11 Elmwood Drive, Amherst, N.S.
Website: https://www.maggiesplace.ca/
New Directions is a program designed to offer assistance to men who engage in harmful or abusive behavior. Offering several groups to meet different needs, men can explore how their behavior impacts their family unit while learning tools to create safer environments.
Phone: 902-667-4500
Address: 16 Church Street, Amherst, N.S.
Email: newdirections@autumnhouse.ca
Website: https://www.autumnhouse.ca/services
PrideHealth provides services to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Nova Scotia. Some services offered include:
Phone: 902-487-0470
Email: prideHealth@nshealth.ca
Website:https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/pridehealth
prideHealth works to improve access to safe and comprehensive healthcare for people who are members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Services offered include:
Phone: 902-487-0470
Email: prideHealth@nshealth.ca
Website: https://library.nshealth.ca/TransGenderDiverse/Home#s-lg-box-15941914
The ROSE Clinic is a procedural abortion and medical abortion clinic. Clients seeking services can call the provincial self-referral line for information about the location and process for accessing the service.
Phone: 1-833-352-0719
Website: https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/rose-clinic-reproductive-options-and-services
Sexual Health Nova Scotia’s mission is to champion positive sexual health throughout the lifespan for all Nova Scotians. The SHNS member centres offer services and programs such as:
Address: 109 Logan Rd., Unit 1B, Bridgewater, N.S.
Email: executivedirector@shns.ca
Website: https://shns.ca/
Designed using a Cognitive Behavioral approach, Strongest Families offer educational programs for families and youth in Nova Scotia related to confidence building, anxiety, and bedwetting. There is no waitlist, and programs are accessible by self-referral. All services are conducted virtually or by phone. Programs currently offered include:
Phone: 1-855-922-1122
Email: info@strongestfamilies.com
Website: https://strongestfamilies.com/#
Sugar Health Nova Scotia offers a comprehensive online registry that helps connect community members to essential sexual, gender, and reproductive health services. The registry includes a searchable database of clinical services offered in the province that offer SGRH care, and a phone line for assistance in navigating the website or connecting with providers.
Text or Phone: 888-299-2066
Website: https://sugarhealth.ca/
Trans Lifeline is a nonprofit, grassroots organization that offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. Trained operators are trans or gender diverse themselves, and are available Monday- Friday to support callers with a variety of concerns.
Phone: 877-330-6366
Website: https://translifeline.org/
Virtual Care NS is designed to provide Nova Scotians who do not have a family doctor with access to primary care providers online. Patients are seen on a first come, first serve basis, and doctors can send referrals, order labs, and write prescriptions. If the physician determines you must be seen in person, they will coordinate with you to make this possible. To begin, log in to your account on their website.
Email: VirtualCareNS@nshealth.ca
Website: https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/virtual-care-ns
The YMCA’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Cumberland County by providing facilities, leadership development, and value based programs for all ages and abilities that encourage healthy lifestyles, personal growth, and service to the community. Some services include:
Phone: 902-667-9112
Address: 92 Church Street, Amherst, N.S.
Website: https://www.ymcaofcumberland.com/
Youth Project is an organization that aims to provide support and services to youth 25 and under around issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Some services offered include:
Phone: 902-429-5429
Address: 2281 Brunswick St, Halifax, N.S.
Website: https://youthproject.ns.ca/
Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County acknowledges it is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral, unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Mi’kmaq People. We acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.
