Counselling and Advocacy
- 190 Victoria Road, Suite 204, Dartmouth, NS,B3A 1W2
- 902-407-8809
- http://nsabsw.ca
counselling
Offers services to individuals and the community including:
Counselling:
ABSW members provide individual, couple, and family or group counseling as requested
Advocacy:
ABSW will network with and lobby agencies for changes in social services
Public Education:
Through conferences and workshops the ABSW seeks to educate the public on matters affecting African Nova Scotian families and communities
Private Practice Listings
- 1888 Brunswick Street, Suite 700, Halifax, NS,B3J 3J8
- 902-429-7799
- http://nscsw.org
counselling
Provides an online listing of private practitioners that are accepting referrals across Nova Scotia.
Register of Social Workers
- 1888 Brunswick Street, Suite 700, Halifax, NS,B3J 3J8
- 902-429-7799
- http://nscsw.org
counselling
Provides an online list of registered social workers.
Includes the names, practicing status, and registration numbers of all individuals approved to practice social work in Nova Scotia. Also includes the names of individuals whose registration has been suspended for “failure to renew”.
Portage – Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Program for Atlantic Youth
- 865 Richmond Square, Fredericton, Canada, H3J 1V8
- 506-839-1200
- http://portage.ca/en/atlantic/adolescent-program/
Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling
Offers group counselling (by professionals or peers) and support services to people dealing with addictions.
Mainline Needle Exchange – Street Outreach Programs
- 5511 Cornwallis Street, Halifax, Canada, B3K 1B3
- 1-877-904-4555
- http://mainlineneedleexchange.ca/
Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling
Harm reduction project encouraging the exchange of used injection needles. Also provides education on harm reduction, peer support, over the counter nutrition, and assistance in locating resources for legal, social services, employment and housing issues.
Team Possibles
- http://halifaxnsdss.ca
youth-programming
An art exploration group made up of young adults with Down syndrome and their peers that addresses the social, cultural, and expressive needs of the young adults through engagement, and exploration in different art forms, including visual arts, film, dance, music, and theatre.