Mental Health/
Community Supports
Feed Nova Scotia
COVID-19 Food Box program
A short-term initiative that provides home delivery of food to Nova Scotians who need food support and can't get to a food bank or other food support program. Anyone facing this situation can call 211 on weekdays between 8am and 8pm and they’ll help determine if this program is a good fit.
Holiday Help
If the family is in receipt of Income Assistance and received a pink slip, the deadline for that support is November 6th.
For those who do not receive Income Assistance, the deadline for the application for support is November 10th.
Application information is available on the website included below, including a fillable online application.
https://www.feednovascotia.ca/find-food/find-christmas-support
Or you can apply by calling the Christmas Registry at 902-457-2849
The Salvation Army Christmas Assistance 2020 Halifax Regional Municipality
The Salvation Army Maritime Division provides Christmas assistance, such as toys and food support, for children and families in need.
If you are located in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and wish to apply for Christmas assistance, please download the online application form using this link. https://salvationarmy.ca/maritime/files/2020/10/ChristmasApplicationForm_TheSalvationArmyHalifax_2020.pdf
Please only complete this application if you are located in the HRM.
Please do not complete this application if you have applied for support at another agency
Applications can be emailed to: HRM.Christmas@salvationarmy.ca
Registration Opens: October 26
Registration Deadline: December 7
Pick-up by appointment only. For questions, or to phone in applications in the HRM: (902) 422-1598 or (902) 477-5393 from Monday to Friday between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
NS Home Heating Assistance Rebate
The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates range from $100 to $200. You can apply until 31 March 2021. You can receive up to $200 if you qualify for the Heating Assistance Rebate Program.
https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-heating-assistance-rebate-heating-assistance-rebate-program
For more information, contact:
Heating Assistance Rebate Program
Phone: 902-424-5200
Toll-free: 1-800-670-4357
The St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank is still servicing those who are in need of food support. If you would like this support please call 902-826-9272 to make an appointment. Once the appointment is made (which has been same day so far) you show up with your own reusable bags or boxes and collect your items.
http://ns.211.ca Central online repository for all community based resources:
B-L-T Area Food Bank: Mr. Ian Rankin is putting together a food bank for the Timberlea area to assist families in need. For any requests, or to make an appointment contact Info@iainrankin.ca or leave a message at 902-404-7036.
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Many employers provide counselling support for employees and their family that is covered by their insurance (no out of pocket fees for the employee).
Kids help phone - 1-888-660-6868
Mental Health Crisis Line - 1-888-429-8167
Anxiety Canada - Many tools and resources available here to help people of all ages manage anxiety
Province of N.S. Government Website: novascotia.ca/coronavirus
Soulcare in Troubled Times: A helpful resource by Betsy Hall PH.D that offers tips and reminders of the importance of self-care during the pandemic.
Strongest Families I-Can Anxiety Program: This program educates adults 18+ skills to overcome their anxiety. Call: 1-866-470-7111 (Toll Free) or Visit: strongestfamilies.com
The Public Health Agency of Canada Coronavirus Information Line: 1-833-784-4397
Chebucto Connections is closed and the Mobile Market is not running. For food assistance call: 902-477-0964; messages will be checked daily.
Emmanuel Food Bank is still operational (Thursday's) - 322 Herring Cove Rd. Call: 902-477-1954
Feed N.S. - Find Food! Here, they will help you find food supports near you. See link; or call 211 for further direction.
St. Paul's and Greystone Foodbank are still operational (Wednesday's) - 173 Old Sambro Road; call: 902- 477-5090
Salvation Army - Spryfield Family Rresource Centre are still operational - 328 Herring Cove road; call: 902-477-5393
IWK Health Centre: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/
Mental Health and Addictions: Central Referral: 902-464-4110
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 902-429-8167
Family SOS: http://www.familysos.ca/
info@familysos.ca
Kids Help Phone: https://kidshelpphone.ca/ 1-800-668-6868
Halifax and Region Military Family Resource Centre: http://halifaxmfrc.ca/index.php/en/
902-427-7788 1-888-753-8827
Youth Project - Support for LGBTQ youth and their families http://youthproject.ns.ca/
902-429-5429