211 Nova Scotia

Need help? 211 Nova Scotia is here for you 24/7.

With over 6,000 local resources at our fingertips, we connect you to the support you need - quickly, easily, and confidentially. Best of all, it’s completely free.

Call 2-1-1 | ns.211.ca

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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
If you need support,
211 is here for you.

Call 2-1-1 or visit ns.211.ca for more ways to connect.

Because everyone deserves a little extra love and support.

This Valentine’s Day, remember that love should never hurt.

If you or someone you know is experiencing gender-based violence, know that safety and support are available.

Call 2-1-1 or visit ns.211.ca. You are not alone.

Progress grows from unity, shared history, and community. We commit to learning, listening, and building a more inclusive future.

#AfricanHeritageMonth #StrengthInUnity

Some conversations don’t end when the call does. This 211 Day, we’re sharing moments that stayed with our Navigators. These are the experiences that remind them why they keep showing up for their communities, every single day.

#211Day #211NovaScotia

Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who doesn’t know you. 211 Nova Scotia connects you to warmlines and helplines for emotional support.

Call 2-1-1 or visit ns.211.ca. It’s okay to reach out.

#EmotionalSupport #NovaScotia #211NS

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Life can change in an instant. A mom with 3 kids called 211 Nova Scotia after leaving her husband, overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward. Our Navigator listened, supported, and connected her to help. That’s 211. Hope when it matters most. Call 2-1-1 for 24/7 support.

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Crisis can happen anytime but you’re not alone. 211 Nova Scotia connects you to emergency & crisis supports.

Call or text 2-1-1. Visit us at https://ns.211.ca/violence-abuse

#CrisisSupport #NovaScotia #211NS

Having trouble keeping up with rent or past-due payments? You don’t have to face it alone.

211 Nova Scotia can help you explore options and connect with support — judgment-free.

Call or text 2-1-1
ns.211.ca/housing

211 Nouvelle-Écosse offre des ressources aux communautés acadiennes et francophones de toute la province!

Explorez : https://ns.211.ca/acadian-francophone
Composez le 211 ou le 1-855-466-4994

Chacun mérite d'être entendu, compris et connecté.

#Acadien #FrancophoneNS #211NS

Support is just a call away.

211 Nova Scotia is available to listen and connect you to resources that can help.

Call 2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994 for 24/7 support.

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Have you ever wondered who contacts 211 Nova Scotia?

Meet Peter. Managing a chronic health condition, he couldn’t afford his medication after unexpected bills. One call to 211NS connected him to help.

Life happens. 211NS makes it easier.
Call 2-1-1 | ns.211.ca

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Celebrating 211 Nova Scotia’s newest Community Resource Navigators!

After weeks of training, they’re fully onboard and already making an impact with their dedication and compassion across Nova Scotia.

#211NS #NovaScotia

Two cars almost completely covered in thick snow with only windshield wipers and tires visible in a snowy urban setting.

Bitterly cold conditions continue across Nova Scotia as the storm rolls on. Stay warm, check in on neighbours, keep pets safe, and be mindful of those without adequate shelter.

Need support? 211 Nova Scotia is available throughout the storm. Call 2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994.

Empty wheelchair with a black coat draped over the backrest, parked on a snowy urban sidewalk near office buildings.

Living with a disability or health condition can be hard — you don’t have to do it alone.
211 Nova Scotia connects you to support groups and community care.

Call or text 2-1-1 | ns.211.ca
#DisabilitySupport #NovaScotia #211NS

Hey Dartmouth!

The CARE Team provides community-based, trauma-informed support for mental health, substance use & well-being.

Call 2-1-1 — available 24/7
Dartmouth (within Hwy 111), Woodlawn & Cole Harbour
Consent-based, non-clinical support

Learn more: https://ow.ly/OxC550Y0A5J

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Taking care of your health is important at every age but especially as we get older..

211NS can connect seniors with healthcare programs, medication support, transportation, and more to make life easier and safer.

Call or text 2-1-1
Visit ns.211.ca/older-adults

text reads: CARE community-based crisis assistance and response with an image of two hands in a heart shape.

Beginning Jan. 19, residents in Dartmouth (within the Highway 111 boundary), Woodlawn and Cole Harbour will now have 24-7 access to the community service called CARE – Crisis Assistance and Response. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ca...

Snow-covered birch trees stand in a dense winter forest with heavy snowfall obscuring the background.

Post-storm reminder

Slow down on snowy roads
Watch for kids playing in the snow
Shovel safely and take breaks
Check in on neighbours

A little patience and kindness goes a long way. Stay safe

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What’s Community Navigation?

It’s more than information—it’s compassionate guidance through life’s challenges.

211NS’s Community Resource Navigators listen, support, and help people navigate health, housing, childcare, finances, and more.

Call 2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994.

Two Community Resource Navigators wearing headsets working at computers for 211 Nova Scotia.

Finding help doesn’t have to be complicated.

211 Nova Scotia’s Community Resource Navigators are ready to connect you with the information, resources, and support you need.

Call or text 2-1-1
Email help@ns.211.ca
Visit ns.211.ca

Crisis team providing alternative response for people in distress expanding to 24 hours | CBC News A community-based response team being piloted in the Dartmouth area is expanding to 24-hour service, offering an alternative model to police to support people in crisis.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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211 Nova Scotia connects non-binary, gender-diverse, and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks with inclusive health care, counselling, and community supports.

Call or text 2-1-1 | ns.211.ca
You matter.

#2SLGBTQIA #InclusiveCare #NovaScotia #211NS

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Grief looks different for everyone and you don’t have to face it alone.

211 Nova Scotia can connect you to local supports, counselling, and community programs when things feel overwhelming.

Call 2-1-1 or visit ns.211.ca. Free. Confidential. 24/7.

After losing her husband, Rose worried about snow removal this winter. One call to 211 Nova Scotia connected her to local programs for seniors—helping her stay safe and independent.

📞 Dial 2-1-1 | 211ns.ca
Free. Confidential. 24/7.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, help is available.

211NS can connect you with Sexual Assault Treatment Services for physical, emotional & medical support.

Call 2-1-1 or visit ns.211.ca. You’re not alone.

#NovaScotia #211NS

Hand gripping the red handle of a shopping cart inside a brightly lit grocery store aisle.

Rising grocery costs are stretching budgets across Nova Scotia. If food is becoming hard to manage, 211 Nova Scotia can help connect you to food programs and community meals.

Call or text 2-1-1 | Visit https://ns.211.ca/food

You deserve access to nutritious food and we’re here to help, 24/7.

Sunlight filters through tall pine trees casting long shadows on fresh snow in a serene winter forest.

Curious what the data team added to 211 Nova Scotia in December? Here’s a belated gift just for you!

Check out the new resources:
🔗https://ow.ly/Wi3f50XRTIG

Need help finding the right support? Call or text 2-1-1.

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Backpacks? Check. Lunchboxes? Check. Sanity… maybe?

The holiday chaos is over and the kids are back in school! Need a little extra support to get back into the swing of things? 211 Nova Scotia has you covered.

Call 2-1-1 | Visit ns.211.ca

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Happy New Year from 211NS!

Let’s start the year with hope, kindness, and care for one another. ❤️

📞 Call 2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994
🌐 Visit ns.211.ca

Wishing you a safe, healthy, and happy New Year! ✨

#HappyNewYear #NovaScotia

#HappyNewYear #NovaScotia #CommunitySupport #211NS