Adults & Seniors
Resources
Our Resources page offers a curated list of contact information for organizations that support adults and seniors. From local services to specialized programs, these resources are here to connect you with the assistance and guidance you need. Explore the directory to find organizations dedicated to enhancing your well-being and quality of life.
Adult Protection
1-800-225-7225
Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia Dementia Hotline
1-800-611-6345
ElevateHER
157 Water Street, Shelburne
Shelburne@elevateher.ca
www.elevatehercanada.ca
Offering mental health support services to female-identifying individuals and their families, using
a person-centred approach.
Juniper House
(902) 742-8689
24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-266-4087
(902) 749-7170 (Shelburne Outreach)
(902) 245-4789 (Digby Outreach)
(902) 247-0339 (Bilingual Outreach)
A 15-bed women’s shelter with 24-hour staffing; a safe refuge for women and their children who
have experienced abuse. Support available includes advocacy, counselling, programming,
referrals, outreach, and more.
Nova Scotia Senior Abuse Hotline
1-877-833-3377
Shelburne and Barrington Care and Recovery Centres
136 Hammond Street, Shelburne
2447 Highway 3, Barrington
(902) 635-2272
alyssa@scysa.com
Shelburne County Senior Safety & Services Society
1-800-565-0397
Senior Safety Program
(902) 881-4099
ashley@munyarmouth.ca
Addressing seniors’ safety concerns and reducing incidences of elder abuse and neglect. Must
be referred but can self-refer or be referred by others. Servicing the Municipalities of the District
of Yarmouth and Argyle.
Southwest Employment Services (NS Works)
103 Water Street, Yarmouth
(902) 742-5859
26 North Street, Lockeport
1-866-868-9673
3588 Highway 3, Barrington
(902) 637-3015
25D King Street, Shelburne
(902) 875-2200
Providing pathways to meaningful, inclusive employment for all.
Tri-County Women’s Centre
12 Cumberland Street
(902) 742-0085 or 1-877-742-0085
(902) 875-4777 (Shelburne Outreach)
info@tricountywomenscentre.org
Feminist, community-based, anti-racist service that is open to all women and adolescent girls.
Women can access support counselling, trauma-specific therapeutic counselling for sexualized violence trauma, navigation and support for victims and survivors of sexualized violence, information and referrals to other agencies or services, various monthly programs, support to go back to work or school (this includes assistance in setting educational, career, and/or life goals). The centre also offers a safe and warm environment for women to come and take a break.
Yarmouth-Argyle Home Support
(902) 648-2137
Providing seniors with information, support, and referrals.