By region · Canada
Homelessness in Nova Scotia
Halifax maintains a By-Names List of >1,000 people.
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
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State context
Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Mutual Aid Society operate housing and outreach. The province's Reaching Home funding flows through the regional CoC.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Nova Scotia for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
Resources in Nova Scotia
Emergency shelters2
Food (meals or pantries)1
Day services0
Housing programs1
Medical / clinics0
Youth-specific0
Veteran-specific0
Family-specific1
LGBTQ+ affirming1
Indigenous-led / -focused0
Cities in Nova Scotia on HomelessHelp
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