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Home / Domestic Violence / NS / Halifax / Adsum for Women & Children

Adsum for Women & Children in Halifax, NS

Domestic Violence Help in Halifax, NS

Emergency
Shelter
 
 
 
 
Profile
Strength 69%
  • Hotline

    902-423-4443 902-423-4443 (24⁄7)

    Hotline hours of operation

    Monday 24 hours
    Tuesday 24 hours
    Wednesday 24 hours
    Thursday 24 hours
    Friday 24 hours
    Saturday 24 hours
    Sunday 24 hours
  • Toll Free

    -
  • Business

    902-423-5049 902-423-5049
  • Text

    -
  • *Collect calls accepted
  • Languages Spoken

    English
  • Last Updated

    Mar 7, 2024
  • TTY/TTD

    -
  • Fax

    902-423-9336
  • Email

    adsum@adsumforwomen.org
  • Hours of operation

    Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Saturday CLOSED
    Sunday CLOSED

Services

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  • Danger/lethality assessment
  • Emergency shelter
  • Food and clothing
  • Safety planning
  • Domestic violence education
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Case management
  • Emergency cell phones
  • Mobile advocacy
  • Attorney referral for protection orders
  • Attorney referral for criminal cases
  • Attorney referral for family court
  • Court accompaniment/advocacy
  • Shelter resident counseling
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Non-resident counseling
  • Transitional individual housing
  • Transitional family housing
  • Permanent individual housing
  • Permanent family housing
  • Alternative housing counseling
  • Transportation
  • Goal planning assistance
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Resources and referrals
  • Medical accompaniment
  • Parenting skills training
  • Child care during support groups
  • Youth counseling
  • Safety planning for children
  • Educational programs
  • Domestic violence workshops
  • Speaker's bureau

Populations Served

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  • Women
  • Non-Binary
  • Teens
  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Immigrant
  • Military
  • Trafficked persons
  • Prostituted persons
  • LGBTQ
  • Trans women/men

About Adsum for Women & Children

  • Website

    www.adsumforwomen.org
  • Established

    1983-10-01
  • Beds

    17
  • Maximum Length of Stay (days)

    42
  • Wheelchair Accessible

    -
  • Pet Shelter

    No pet accommodations

Description

Adsum House provides emergency shelter for women, youth and gender diverse people who are experiencing homelessness. We own various properties throughout Halifax which offer short and longer term safe, affordable housing and support services for women and families to move from crisis to stability.

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