Support for vulnerable persons

The following is a listing of resources that may be available to support vulnerable persons living in our community.

Open Arms Resource Centre

Open Arms provides outreach, emergency shelter, housing support, and intensive case management services for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Annapolis Valley.

Services include a 24/7 emergency shelter, housing navigation and stabilization support, community outreach, transportation assistance, connections to healthcare and social services, meals, hygiene supports, and individualized case management.

98 Aberdeen Street Kentville, NS

• Outreach Team: 902-691-2801 
• Shelter Services: 902-679-1202
• Office: 902-365-3665

Website: https://openarms.ca

Annapolis Valley Coordinated Access System

Addresses homelessness in the Annapolis Valley and surrounding area, with an available drop-in location in Kentville. Priority Populations include:
* Individuals experiencing chronic homelessness
* Those with significant mental health barriers to housing
* People with disabilities
* Seniors
* Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
* Individuals belonging to BIPOC communities

Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division/Coordinated Access

10 Wester Street, Unit 210 Kentville, NS

Shauna Brousseau Coordinated Access Manager

(902) 517-2403

Email: shauna.brousseau@cmhans.ca

Nova Scotia Mental Health & Addictions / NS Health

A centralized telephone intake service for all requests for mental health and addictions services across Nova Scotia. People can call to be connected to an intake clinician who will assess their situation and current needs and match them to the best treatment options and services.

Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 / (902) 429-8167

Mental Health & Addictions Intake Service: 1-855-922-1122

Kings County Seniors’ Safety Society/ For Older Adults (55+)

The Kings County Seniors’ Safety Society is a registered not-for-profit organization incorporated in 2006 with the purpose of providing oversight and programming for safety and education initiatives that assist seniors living independently in the communities of Kings County.

Trisha Urquart Program Director (902) 670-0950

Email:trishecolman@kingsseniorssafety.org

Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP)

This local volunteer organization provides emergency relief to individuals and families in Wolfville and surrounding areas. Phone (voicemail or text only) 902 542 9499

The Portal Youth Outreach Association for Youth (Ages 16 – 24)

Helps youth develop connections and access support by providing:

• Supportive counselling
• Programs and workshops
• Referrals
• Mentoring (youth-adult partnerships)
• Accompaniment and advocacy
• Outreach
• Housing coordination
• Employment skill training
• Summer programs

440 Main Street,

 Kentville, NS

1-855-261-3773

General Inquiries: (902) 365-3773

Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada

Aims to provide immediate, on the ground support to Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or otherwise in crisis. Supports veterans with the transition from military to civilian life.

VETS CANADA

33 Ochterloney Street,

Suite 150 Dartmouth, NS

1-888-228-3871

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Wolfville Detachment

363 Main Street, Wolfville, NS

Non-Emergency Line: (902) 542-3817

Emergency: 911

New Minas - Non-Emergency Line: (902)679-5555

Town of Wolfville Compliance Department

Kaden Thibault, Town of Wolfville

Community Compliance Coordinator

(902)599-2866

 Email : compliance@wolfville.ca

Maren Schmidt, Town of Wolfville

Community Compliance Officer

(902)670-8630