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There are various shelters that people can use when they have no place to go.

 

Emergency shelters are places for people to live temporarily when they don't have a place to stay. Emergency shelters (such as women's shelters) are primarily meant for those fleeing an abusive relationship, sexual abuse or domestic violence. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

 

Homeless shelters are temporary places to stay, usually meant for homeless people. Usually located in downtown areas, they are similar to emergency shelters. The main difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Phoenix Youth Programs, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, has ten programs and services for at-risk and homeless youth between the ages of 12 – 24. ... more
6035 Coburg Road, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R7 Map
902-420-0676
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
12 - 24 years
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We meet with women and children and female youth where they are, without judgment, to offer a range of services and support during periods of homelessness ... more
2421 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS, B3K 2Z4 Map
1-902-423-5049
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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Offers various shelter and housing services which include: * Two Community Residential Facilities (halfway houses) to help men and women change from prison ... more
5506 Cunard St., Halifax, NS, B3K 1C2 Map
902-406-3631
Area Served: Nova Scotia
All ages
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Operating during the winter (December 1st through April 30th 2017), Out of the Cold Shelter is open to: * Men * Women * Transgender folks * Youth (16 and ... more
1221 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 1Z2 Map
902-429-6518
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
16 years and up
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Fifteen bed transition house for women and children who have left situations of domestic violence. Offers safety, comfort and hope. Serves women in the ... more
Bridgewater, NS, B4VV2W9
902-543-3665
Area Served: Western Nova Scotia
All ages
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Offers residential and outreach supports for homeless and at-risk youth in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties more
6 Trinity Place, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 1P4 Map
902-881-3111
Area Served: Nova Scotia
16 - 24 years
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Breton Ability Centre in collaboration with the Department of Community Services, is partnering to offer a Person-Directed Planning Program to assist ... more
181 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1C4 Map
902-322-4407
Area Served: Eastern Nova Scotia
All ages
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Provides shelter services to help with housing and health needs for women, trans individuals, and gender nonconforming individuals and their dependent children ... more
2706 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 3C7
902-422-8324
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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Provides shelter services to help with housing and health needs for men, trans individuals, and gender-nonconforming individuals who are experiencing ... more
2170 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 2W4
902-420-3282
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
All ages
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Provides emergency and transitional housing for youth aged 16 -24 who are experiencing homelessness. more
603 East River Rd., New Glasgow, NS, B2H 5G2 Map
902-695-3241
Area Served: Northern Nova Scotia
16 - 24 years
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