Provincial Domestic Violence Line
- 1-855-225-0220
- https://thans.ca
crisis-services-hotlines
The provincial domestic violence line provides 24-hour support through phone and text. The phone line is answered by trained transition house staff at Transition House Association of Nova Scotia member organizations.
Chase Worries Away Program
- 267 Cobequid Road, Suite 200, Lower Sackville, NS,B4C 4E8
- 1-855-922-1122
- https://strongestfamilies.com
counselling
Educates parents and children about anxiety and guides them as they learn relaxation skills and how to face worry in real life. Program typically deals with difficulties separating from loved ones, worry about performance and specific fears.
Defeat Anxiety Program
- 267 Cobequid Road, Suite 200, Lower Sackville, NS,B4C 4E8
- 1-855-922-1122
- https://strongestfamilies.com
counselling
Helps youth learn skills to overcome, control and gradually face their anxiety. Youth are guided by their personal coach to overcome anxiety surrounding school, social situations, peer acceptance, applying to university or jobs, going to job interviews, getting a driver"s license and many other common challenges that youth face.
Dry Nights Ahead Program
- 267 Cobequid Road, Suite 200, Lower Sackville, NS,B4C 4E8
- 1-855-922-1122
- https://strongestfamilies.com
counselling
Helps children overcome nighttime bedwetting with the use of a urine alarm, reward system and weekly telephone support.
Parents Empowering Kids Program
- 267 Cobequid Road, Suite 200, Lower Sackville, NS,B4C 4E8
- 1-855-922-1122
- https://strongestfamilies.com
counselling
Helps caregivers learn to deal with common childhood behaviour problems such as temper outbursts, not listening, verbal and physical aggression and difficulties paying attention. Caregivers will learn how to manage challenging behaviours and situations and will receive a full toolkit including a parent handbook and DVD and/or login to a secure website, behaviour chart for home, a daily report card for school and weekly sessions with a coach. Program can be delivered through one-on-one coaching or in a group with other parents dealing with similar challenges.
Parents Empowering Kids Program – The Early Years
- 267 Cobequid Road, Suite 200, Lower Sackville, NS,B4C 4E8
- 1-855-922-1122
- https://strongestfamilies.com
counselling
Promotes positive parenting skills. The goal of the program is to help prevent behavioural challenges in early childhood.