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.
OCtober Meal & Laundry/Shower Calendar
🪪 ID CLINIC
Please find attached a poster for the October ID Clinic, on:
Wednesday, October 21st
10:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road
🍏 MEALS IN HALIFAX
Attached are TWO versions - one is the usual, and the other is a less ink-heavy version. Some orgs with smaller, ink-based printers may want this version instead.
You can also download the October Meals in Dartmouth and Meals in Sackville calendars.
👵 👴🏿 IT'S SENIORS WEEK!
Oct 2nd-9th is Seniors Week in Nova Scotia. A full slate of events (many on Microsoft Teams, and some in person) are linked on the NS Seniors Week webpage.
You can download or order free copies of the Positive Aging Directory (English and French)
The Seniors Care Grant is still ongoing, deadline Dec. 1st 2026.
Library Programs:
Recognizing Financial Elder Abuse & Investment Fraud (Thursday, Oct.8th, 7-8pm)
Aging in Place: Preparing the Home for Aging in Place (Tuesday, Oct.6th, 1-2pm)
Aging in Place: Building a Support System & Having "The Talk" (Tuesday, Oct.13th, 1-2pm)
Aging in Place: Navigating Transitions from Hospital to Home (Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 1-2pm)
Aging in Place: Understanding Care Options & Funding (Tuesday, Oct. 27th, 1-2pm)
🌡️ HOME HEATING REBATE now open
The heating rebate application has launched as of October 1st.
https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-heating-assistance-rebate-heating-assistance-rebate-program
