Social & Community Services Organizations in Halifax

We are an all volunteer association that promotes and coordinates the construction and maintenance of parks and trails in the Cole Harbour area of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Currently we have over 26 km of trails include sections of the Trans Canada Trail stretching from Shearwater to Lawrencetown and up to Main Street (highway 207) and the Cole Harbour Heritage Park along Bissett Road.

Community Justice Society non-profit organization established in 1999.  CJS administers the Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program.  The Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program works with youth (12-17 years old) and Adults (18 & over) and provides an alternative avenue from the court system to repair the harm caused by crime and supports the involvement of persons and communities harmed by crime. CJS also delivers other community programs in the Halifax Regional Municipality, as well as advocates and educates about restorative justice.

The Correctional Service of Canada is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of convicted adults offenders sentenced to 2 years or more.

Coverdale Courtwork Society Coverdale Coutwork Society is an organization that provides supports and services for women involved in or at risk of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system. We provide year-round programming in education, awareness and prevention that actively promotes healthy lifestyles. Perhaps most importantly we provide a safe and supportive space in which women from throughout the HRM can grow to become strong, empowered, and productive women.

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Dartmouth Family Centre & Dartmouth North Community Food Centre together are a non-profit organization providing programs and services free of charge to families and residents in the neighbourhood of Dartmouth North. We offer programs centred around parental support and child development, access to healthy food and food skills, as well as advocacy.

Dartmouth North Community Food Centre is a project of Dartmouth Family Centre. The Dartmouth Family Centre is located in North Dartmouth, an under-served and high-needs area with a dearth of community gathering spaces. The area is home to significant senior and immigrant populations: 13.5% of the population is aged 65, and many live alone and on a fixed income; 31% of households are single-parent families; and immigrants make up 6.4% of the population, a number that is expected to grow in coming years. Launched in the fall of 2015, Dartmouth North Community Food Centre expands on the existing array of programs to provide a number of new entry points for families with young children, while expanding food access and skill-building opportunities for other community members. Programming includes community action programs, community meals, an affordable produce market, and community kitchens and gardens

Since 1976 the Dartmouth Seniors' Service Centre has been providing activities and services which may not otherwise readily available in our community. The Centre offers various social, physical, and educational programs. www.dartmouthseniors.ca Mission The Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre supports seniors and their families through services, programs, and fun times! Funded by The Dartmouth Kiwanis Club & Community Service Grants we are a registered charitable organization with a volunteer Board of Directors. Our greatest asset is the volunteer efforts of our own members. Membership is open to anyone over 50 at $15.00 per year. We offer various social, physical, and educational activities and programs. These include, but are not limited to: Painting, Wood-Working, Tai Chi, Yoga, Singing, Duplicate Bridge, Crafts, Fitness & Exercise, Day Trips, Daily Lunches (Monday-Friday), and more. We are also the provider of Medical Transportation, and the Dartmouth Meals on Wheels Program which serves the Dartmouth area 3 days/ week.

The Frank Mackay House is the first project of the Dartmouth Shelter Society. It supports families and individuals who are not in active addiction. This “clean safe space”  supports those who are succeeding in recovery but facing challenges with housing and finding employment. Volunteers provide supper and breakfast meals to up to 10 guests daily.

The Demetreous Lane Tenants Association is an entirely volunteer organization which with the support of HRM police and various community volunteers respond to the needs of the Demetreous Lane Community.

Easter Seals Nova Scotia provides services, training,  employment support, recreational programs and mobility devices to persons with disabilities. Located in Dartmouth, ESNS is the home of Nova SCotia's oldest social enterprise, New Leaf.

In the simplest terms, a Community Health Board is the eyes, ears, and voice for the community’s health. Together with other groups, the Board engages community members in understanding the community health needs and then supports many different community initiatives that aim to improve health in the local community.