COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Needing social assistance or support from the community here are some resources to check out.
Anyone looking for supports can call 211, to be connected to services in their community.
Community Navigation, Halifax
Calendars and information will be updated as we are able.
Due to the strike action, the resources have not been forwarded.
May Meal & Laundry/Shower Calendar
Day of Care - Service Providers
Tuesday, May 19th : Service Canada's Day of Caring!
The Day of Caring is a one-stop shop of federal and provincial departments, and community organizations who will be on-site to offer easy access to
programs and services. This includes provincial Nova Scotia photo ID! It also includes a range of other services, which are outlined in the attachment to this email. You will see CRA tax preparation services in this list, so if you or any clients have missed the tax filing deadline, this is a good place for them to visit!
ervice Canada's Day of Caring
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Christ Church Hall, 61 Dundas St, Dartmouth
Wednesday, May 20th, ID Clinic
Hfx ID Project May Clinic
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road
This clinic is for NS Photo ID only
housing support programs ARE LOCATED AT Halifax, dARTMOUTH, AND lR. sACKVILLE Public Libraries. They are excited to partner with Dalhousie Legal Aid, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland NS, and Nova Scotia Legal Aid to provide more access to housing and legal support in the community.
Visit: www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca
(under “What’s on”, or you can search for Events in the top right-hand field).
⚖ Dalhousie Legal Aid Tenancy Support
Drop in to speak with representatives with Dalhousie Legal Aid for support with tenancy and housing issues. They can answer residential tenancy questions, accessing legal aid, referrals, and tenancy rights & housing information.
Please bring all necessary documents (ex: copy of lease contracts, application(s) filed by you or your landlord, notice(s) or order(s) issued, any form of communication between you and the landlord, and relevant evidence.
The Dalhousie Legal Aid Tenancy Support Drop-in will rotate monthly throughout different branches! Please see the attached poster for other locations and their monthly date. These will be taking place at Sackville, Alderney Gate Dartmouth, and Captain William Spry (Spryfield) Public Libraries as well!
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🏡 Housing Support with Elizabeth Fry Society of NS
Drop in to speak with Housing Support Workers from the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia, on the following:
Housing search tips: pet-friendly companies, where to look, landlord information, identifying housing/rental scams. Rental Subsidy applications: (Please bring required documents: Lease require, Proof of Income, & direct deposit form/void cheque). By Name List (BNL) intake. There will be bus tickets and snacks provided.
E. Fry’s mandate is women, girls, non-binary and gender-diverse peoples, however anyone is welcome to come to these library drop-in sessions. They are open to the community.
⚖ Nova Scotia Legal Aid Family Law Drop-In
Meet with support staff from Nova Scotia Legal Aid for assistance with general information on family law and child protection issues. They can assist with applying for Nova Scotia Legal Aid Services, questions about court documents and forms, and provide additional resources. No appointment required!
For more information, contact Sarah Eakin or Bailey Boyle: 902-420-7921
The following Mondays, 9:30am - 1:00pm:
The Family Law drop-in will also take place at Alderney Gate and Sackville branches! More info and dates are here
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This series also might be of interest:
🏠 Happipad Pop-Ups! Happipad matches two compatible people - a host and a renter - into a mutually beneficial living arrangement. You do not need a business license and will be compliant with all rental bylaws. All matches are vetted for compatibility and taken step-by-step through the process. Find out how you can turn your spare room into extra income and a new connection. More info: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=Happipad
