mla, halifax chebucto
Krista Gallagher is the MLA for Halifax-Chebucto and NS NDP Critic for Agriculture, Fisheries, Economic Growth, and Gaelic Affairs. Raised in the Annapolis Valley, she co-owns Local Source Market with her husband. Krista is a proud mother who loves cooking, beach days, and road trips with her family.
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resources
emergency resources
Intimate Partner Violence
1-855-225-0220
This is a provincial toll-free crisis line to access expert advice on how to help someone you think may be in a situation of violence, provide support and services on how to help those impacted by intimate partner violence, and how to spot warning signs of abuse.
The Crisis Assistance and Response (CARE) service, is a community-based, trauma-informed alternative response team for residents experiencing distress related to substance use, public intoxication, thoughts of suicide, mental health or well-being.
To access this service, call 211.
If you're calling from outside Nova Scotia on behalf of someone within our service area call toll free 1-855-466-4994.
Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
1-888-429-8167
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
1-844-764-7669
HARP Applications Open on Oct 1, 2026
community resources
healthcare resources
Community and Social Services - 211
Municipal Services - 311
Dalhousie Legal Aid - 902-423-8105
Dalhousie Social Work Clinic - 902-494-2753
Chebucto Connections - 902-477-0964
Caregivers NS - 1-877-488-7390
Nova Village - 902-443-9569 ext. 0
Atlantic Muslim Resource Centre - 902-707-5850
Phoenix Youth - 902-446-4663
Speak to a Registered Nurse / Need a Family Practice Registy
811
1-800-563-8880
902-429-6565
1-844-884-4177
Mental Health and Addictions Intake Line
1-855-922-1122
North End Community Health Centre - 902-422-0859
educational resources
Halifax Public Libraries
902-490-5753
Literacy Nova Scotia
1-800-255-5203
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
902-424-5168
government supports
Apply for Income Assistance or Disability Support Program
1-877-424-1177
Seniors Care Grant (applications open until December 1, 2026)
902-424-5200
Heating Assistance Rebate Program (applications open October 1, 2026)
902-424-5200
Housing resources
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
902-420-6000
Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit
902-424-7711
Nova Scotians with tenancy issues can contact the Tenants’ Rights Program by calling 902-420-6752 or 1-833-420-6752 and leaving a message. Their experienced team triages matters based on urgency.
If you have questions about the Tenants’ Rights Program, you can email TRP@nslegalaid.ca.
Shelter Nova Scotia Central Office
902-406-3631
Adsum House - 902-423-5049
Adsum Emergency Family Diversion Program
902-429-4443
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
902-405-0433
902 Man Up - 902-429-3984 or 902-463-2145
Welcome Housing - 902-423-5479
The Hub
For general Hub inquiries, call or text:
782-321-2163 or email dropin@shelternovascotia.com
If you are about to be evicted and need financial help, call or text:
902-229-2692 or email diversion@shelternovascotia.com
If you are sleeping outside and need support, call or text:
902-406-3696 or email outreach@shelternovascotia.com
Barry House: open 24 hours
Emergency shelter for people who identify as women.
902-422-8324
Metro Turning Point: open 24 hours
Emergency shelter for people who identify as men.
902-420-3282
Nehiley House: Community residential facility for people who identify as women.
902-454-5532
Sir Sandford Fleming House: Community residential facility for people who identify as men.
902-423-1219
The Rebuilding: Affordable, supportive apartment for people who identify as men.
902-406-3630
Herring Cove Apartments: Affordable, supportive apartment for people who identify as men and are living with alcohol dependency.
902-407-5063
Community Trustee Program: This program aims to help individuals maintain their housing and improve their financial literacy skills.
902-407-3243
Email: communitytrustee@shelternovascotia.com
AIM Souls Harbour - 902-405-4663 ext. 555
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Only during evenings and weekend hours when other services aren’t available
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Monday-Friday 4pm-midnight
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Saturday/Sunday 3pm-midnight
Warming Centers
North Park Street Shelter or Halifax Forum