African Nova Scotian Supports & Resources
A resource hub to help African Nova Scotian individuals, youth, families, organizations, and communities connect with helpful supports across Nova Scotia.
As a Nova Scotia Works Centre, our team can provide direct support with employment, career planning, education pathways, training options, resumes, job search, and entrepreneurship-related resources. We are also happy to meet one-on-one to help you navigate the resources listed here and connect with the right service or organization based on your needs.
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Support for jobs, career planning, workplace rights, business, and entrepreneurship. Nova Scotia Works https://novascotiaworks.ca/nsdc/ Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia https://www.wcb.ns.ca/ Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/ Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association https://vansda.ca/ Nova Scotia Works CANSA https://nsworkscansa.ca/ African Nova Scotian Affairs https://www.novascotia.ca/government/african-nova-scotian-affairs Tribe Network https://www.tribenetwork.ca/ Black Business Initiative https://www.bbi.ca/
Education
Resources for students, families, youth programs, and learning supports. Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute https://dbdli.ca/ The PREP Academy https://www.theprepacademy.ca/ SchoolsPlus Community Resources https://www.hrce.ca/students/student-services/schoolsplus-community-resources Africadian https://africadian.org/
Disability Supports
Employment, advocacy, accessibility, and community supports for people with disabilities. TEAM Work Cooperative https://www.teamworkcooperative.ca/ ReachAbility https://reachability.org/ Autism Nova Scotia https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/
Mental Health & Wellness
Culturally responsive mental health, wellness, and community health resources. Brotherhood & Sisterhood Initiative https://mentalhealthns.ca/how-we-help/brotherhood-sisterhood/ Association of Black Social Workers https://www.nsabsw.ca/ Black Mental Health Canada https://www.blackmentalhealth.ca/ Nova Scotia Health – African Nova Scotian Mental Health & Addictions Resources https://mha.nshealth.ca/en/topics/group-identity/african-nova-scotian 211 Nova Scotia – African Nova Scotian Resources https://ns.211.ca/search-results/?sa=area&searchLocation=halifax&topicPath=982&latitude=44.6508608&longitude=-63.5923256&ss=Distance ANSJI – Black Therapists & Mental Health Organizations in Nova Scotia https://www.ansji.ca/post/black-therapists-mental-health-organizations-in-nova-scotia Health Association of African Canadians https://haac.ca/ Black Health Alliance https://blackhealthalliance.ca/ Black Community Support Line https://www.nsabsw.ca/black-community-support-line Toll Free Support Number 1-855-732-1253 ext. 1 RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone Bilingual mental health support for Black youth. https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/support-for-black-youth-riseup-powered-by-kids-help-phone/ Text RISE to 686868 Nova Village NS - Free Counselling https://www.novavillagens.com/familycounselling PAUSE program at North End Community Health Centre – Mental Health Support https://nechc.com/what-we-do/pause-mental-health/
Housing & Shelter Support
Housing, shelter, safety, and crisis supports for individuals and families. 902 Man Up https://902manup.ca/ Bryony House https://bryonyhouse.ca/ Adsum for Women & Children https://adsumforwomen.org/ Chrysalis House Association https://www.chrysalishouseassociation.org/
