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Peer Support Group for trans folks with Disordered Eating.

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Peer Support Group for trans folks with Disordered Eating.

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Virtual peer support group for Trans+ people struggling with concerns related to food, body image, and/or gender dysphoria.

Discussions include strategies for self-compassion, unlearning gender binaries, self-care, and other concerns through a specifically trans lens.

This group has 2 peer mentor facilitators who identify as Trans and Non-binary.

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Virtual peer support group for Trans+ people struggling with concerns related to food, body image, and/or gender dysphoria.

Discussions include strategies for self-compassion, unlearning gender binaries, self-care, and other concerns through a specifically trans lens.

This group has 2 peer mentor facilitators who identify as Trans and Non-binary.

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Eating Disorders Nova Scotia - Trans+ Peer Support Group

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Virtual peer support group for Trans+ people struggling with concerns related to food, body image, and/or gender dysphoria.Discussions include strategies...

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Online resource for community care initiatives.

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TransCare+ - Creating Communities of Care

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Here you will find information on various aspects of health, care, and wellness. Topics include gender-affirming hormone therapy, queer family building, community care, and more.

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Mi'kmaq Nation Community Support Services Link

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Mi'kmaq Nation Community Support Services Link

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Links to various programs for Mi'kmaq Peoples of Nova Scotia

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Community Support Services | Mi’kmaq Nation

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Food Bank
Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The Native Council of Nova Scotia is the self-governing authority for the large community of Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi’kmaq territory. Our goal is to operate and administer a strong and effective Aboriginal Peoples Representative Organization that serves, advocates and represents our community.

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Native Council of Nova Scotia Aboriginal Family Resource Program – Native Council of Nova Scotia

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Egale is a Canadian organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. With the mission to improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world.

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Legal Advocacy

Follow legal issues

Legal advocacy is how we ensure the research, education, and awareness work we do is lasting. Our legal advocacy work helps to make explicit that 2SLGBTQI experiences are reflected in policy at all levels of government and beyond.

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Egale is Canada's leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. We improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world.

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Nova Scotia Department of Community Supports

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Nova Scotia Department of Community Supports

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Community Services provides a range of community-based, prevention-oriented services to children, youth, and their families.

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Child, Youth and Family | Nova Scotia Department of Community Supports

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Community Services provides a range of community-based, prevention-oriented services to children, youth, and their families.

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Employment Support and Income Assistance

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Employment Support and Income Assistance

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The Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA) program helps you when you are not able to support yourself or your family. Depending on your situation, you may get money for your basic needs, help with other special needs or support with employment.

Programs

Law and Policy

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Department of Community Services, Government of Nova Scotia

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Employment Support & Income Assistance (ESIA) | Nova Scotia Department of Community Services

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The Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA) program helps you when you are not able to support yourself or your family. Depending on your situation, you may get money for your basic needs, help with other special needs or support with employment.

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Community Agencies & Family Justice Services

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Community Agencies & Family Justice Services | Nova Scotia Family Law

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For additional help finding the services you need: Nova Scotia 211(link is external).

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This is a list of self identified LGBTQ+ therapists. Lilac cannot endorse their skills.

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As a clinical social worker and queer therapist, I have a unique understanding of the challenges that queer individuals face, particularly in rural areas.

I provide both individual and couples therapy that promotes healing and personal growth. My approach to therapy is anti-oppressive, strength-based, and is client centred. My approach prioritizes your perspective, experiences, and goals and recognizes that you are the expert of your own story. I understand that each person's journey is unique, which is why my approach is personalized to fit your specific needs. I will work collaboratively with you and through compassionate listening and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, to help you find clarity, awareness, and empowerment around life's challenges.

As a clinical social worker and queer therapist, I have a unique understanding of the challenges that queer individuals face, particularly in rural areas.

I provide both individual and couples therapy that promotes healing and personal growth. My approach to therapy is anti-oppressive, strength-based, and is client centred. My approach prioritizes your perspective, experiences, and goals and recognizes that you are the expert of your own story. I understand that each person's journey is unique, which is why my approach is personalized to fit your specific needs. I will work collaboratively with you and through compassionate listening and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, to help you find clarity, awareness, and empowerment around life's challenges.

Are you seeking increased self-awareness and the skills to effectively regulate your emotions? Perhaps you find yourself feeling disconnected, reactive, or caught in patterns of unwanted behaviours. You might also struggle with emotional reactivity and impulsively responding in ways that conflict with your core values and long-term aspirations, and want to understand the "why" behind these patterns.

Are you seeking increased self-awareness and the skills to effectively regulate your emotions? Perhaps you find yourself feeling disconnected, reactive, or caught in patterns of unwanted behaviours. You might also struggle with emotional reactivity and impulsively responding in ways that conflict with your core values and long-term aspirations, and want to understand the "why" behind these patterns.

Online Therapists

I'm Kartik Saini (he/him), a queer therapist based in Halifax (Kjipuktuk).

This approach helps couples move through trauma, deepen self-awareness, and shift relational patterns that keep us stuck and relational struggles-including around sex and intimacy. Outside the therapy room, I spend time meditating, paint and hikes in nature. These practices keep me grounded and remind me that healing doesn't only happen in session.

I am a Queer , pagan, and polyamorous service provider at Pink Opal Counselling.

I offer coaching services for life transitions, working towards goals, and supporting organization, planning, and strategizing. I also provide mental health and wellness support services for those looking to maintain wellness but who do not require building new strategies. Please see pinkopalcounselling.com/services for more information.

Cortlandt or "Cort" (he/him) is a white-settler, queer , cis-man committed to building safer, more compassionate spaces for young people through trauma-informed and anti-oppressive care.

He is a Master of Counselling Psychology student at Yorkville University, building on an academic foundation from the University of Toronto. He is passionate about mental health, harm reduction, and creating access to affirming support for queer and neurodivergent communities.

As a queer and trans therapist, I understand the systemic oppressions, homophobia, and transphobia that folks face and how these can impact mental health.

My goal is to provide a space where you can show up authentically, exactly as you are, and feel affirmed in that. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount for deepening our work together so if you'd like to show up in pajamas, be cozy! If you'd like to eat during session, snack away. If you'd prefer to walk or move around in session, feel free to do so. If you want to curse during session, I'm all for it! My focus is supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies (15+) and I strive to provide an accepting space for Neurodiverse, Poly, SW, BIPOC folks (and more).

We are a group of RCTs (Registered Counselling Therapists), RCT-Cs (Registered Counselling Therapist Candidates), Social Workers and students completing practicum placements, all with a passion to serve the LGBTQIA2S+ community. More info can be found at: diverserootstherapy dot com.

I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to LGBTQ + individuals, particularly gay , bi, and trans men.

I welcome adults, youth, immigrants, and those seeking guidance through career shifts, marriage, retirement, or physical rehabilitation. My practice is flexible and adaptive-sometimes, what brings you to therapy isn't the whole story, and together, we uncover deeper paths to healing.

Arthur believes great therapy can be transformative. Arthur believes that there is innate wisdom within all of us, which is clarified when we are able to assess our values and listen to the stories that shaped our lives. He creates space to slow down and listen to his clients' stories with the support of a warm and stable connection. Arthur believes that overcoming pain and suffering is a dance of managing multiple truths and desires. We learn to take better care of ourselves as we become more skillful. Within therapy, Arthur's greatest motivation is helping clients become the most authentic versions of themselves.

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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Amherst, NS

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Find the Right LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Amherst, NS - Todd Pryor - Firebird Grove Therapy & Consulting; The Therapy Loft; Strength Counselling Services; Amanda Gogan, BSW, MSW RSW; Courtenay Black, MSW, RSW; Amanda Matthews-Porter, BSW, MSW; Anita McGuigan, MSW, RSW; Gaelene E Parsons, BSW, MSW

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This Facebook group is a safe space for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies to come together, share information, and keep Cumberland County, Nova Scotia in touch with Pride activities happening locally and globally!

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Legal Information for women fleeing violence

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Legal Information for women fleeing violence

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This page contains information and resources related to family violence and abuse. It is based on a print resource that is available for download in both English and French:

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Family Violence - Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia

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This page contains information and resources related to family violence and abuse. It is based on a print resource that is available for download in both English and French:

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Nova Scotia Health is committed to providing safe abortion care and other reproductive care services.

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ROSE Clinic (Reproductive Options and Services) | Nova Scotia Health

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The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) 

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The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) 

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A free, life-saving and non-judgement hotline for those who use drugs. Never use alone; call NORS.

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National Overdose Response Service (NORS) - Bridge the gapp

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The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) is an overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, nonjudgmental support for you, whenever and wherever you use drugs. Our service is free and available 24/7.

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Get Help | 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

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Connect to a crisis responder to get help without judgement.

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A space for professional Mental Health programs, therapy, and resources, in Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions

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Mental Health and Addictions supports residents impacted by wildfires

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A 7-week program at Lilac Place, Reclaim Your Power is a space for survivors of sexual violence to meet and collectively define and explore healing.

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Avalon works to end sexualized violence and help those who’ve been affected by it. Our not-for-profit organization is deeply rooted in the community and provides services across Nova Scotia

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Community-Based Sexualized Violence Trauma Therapy Program | Avalon

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Your Content Goes Here Do you need to hide your visit to our website? Learn how. Heal and move forward after sexualized violence The basics Who is the trauma therapy program for? This program is for survivors of sexualized violence and gender-based violence. You'll need to be living in Nova

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Find everything Sexual Health Related.

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Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County – Sexual health matters.

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Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County acknowledges it is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral, unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Mi’kmaq People. We acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.

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The services focus on prenatal care, obstetrical care, midwife-led care, labour and delivery, neonatal intensive care, postnatal care and pediatric care of infants and children up to 19 years of age depending on the care provider and facility.

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Women and Children’s Health Program | Nova Scotia Health

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Whether you want to schedule a PAP or get prenatal care, reach out to Well Women's to see when they will be in your area.

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Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia

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Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia

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Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia

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Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia - Building a future for immigrants in Nova Scotia

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Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) helps immigrants find their pathway towards building a future in Nova Scotia.

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Access a nurse within 7 days of the assault.

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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) | VON Canada

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VON offers 24/7 SANE services at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro, the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Amherst and the Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital in the Eastern Shores region of Nova Scotia.

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Sexual Violence and Stalking Support Group (SVSSG)

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Sexual Violence and Stalking Support Group (SVSSG)

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Lilac Place holds a weekly online sexual violence and stalking peer support group. It is not therapy, and we don't discuss the details of experiences, rather we talk about strategies of coping and systems navigation.

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Programming for Men who want to move towards peaceful relationships

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Maggie's Place - A Resource Centre for Families

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Maggie's Place has been providing family resource programs for years. Supporting families in Colchester and Cumberland County. Learn more here.

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Providing Housing and Social Assistance To Cumberland County’s Homeless Residents

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Community Development | YMCA of Cumberland

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See our Community Development opportunities.

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Transition House Association Nova Scotia.

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Transition House Association of Nova Scotia

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THANS works to eliminate violence against women in Nova Scotia. - Transition House Association of Nova Scotia

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THANS works to eliminate violence against women in Nova Scotia. THANS does not provide frontline service to individual clients. People needing support should either call or text the provincial toll-free line 1-855-225-0220, available 24/7 or their local shelter organization. If you are in an emergency situation, call 911. Find A Women’s Shelter Creating Communities of ... Read more

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Shelter for Women and their Children in Amherst Nova Scotia

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Autumn House offers services to women and gender diverse people who have been abused by an intimate partner. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and our phone lines are always open. Call us 902-667-1200

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Find everything Sexual Health Related.

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Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County – Sexual health matters.

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Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County acknowledges it is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral, unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Mi’kmaq People. We acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.