Community Resource List- Kings County, Nova Scotia

Chrysalis House

1-800-264-8682: They provide safe and supportive shelter paired with outreach services for women and children. 

Nova Scotia 211

24/7 service accessible via call, text or email  Individuals can be connected to a Community Navigator who can help community members access programs, rebates or services to address or support their current need.

Kings Family Resource Centre

902-678-5760: Offers free programs, services, resources and support for local families (located in Kentville 4 Calkin Drive)

Open Arms

902-365-3665: They offer programming, rural food delivery, apartment locating, a furniture bank, a breakfast program and overnight shelter.

VANSDA

(Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association)

902-678-7410:  Employment services and many programs for African Nova Scotian programs.

VCLA (Valley Community Learning Association)

(902)679-5252: Free educational opportunities and one-on-one support. Additionally, every Tuesday the VCLA hosts a free community supper.

NS Mental Health Crisis Line

 902-429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167 (toll free):  Available 24/7 to support individuals experiencing mental health distress and also supports families, friends, community agencies and others to manage mental health crises through education, outreach and consultation.

Hope for Wellness 

Helpline 1-855-242-3310: Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people across Canada.

CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Kings County 

902-679-7464: access to programs, support and housing navigation 

Talk Suicide Canada

Toll Free: 1-833-456-4566 Text (4pm-midnight): 45645 

Free mental health and suicide safe talk navigation 

Kids Help Phone

1-800-668-6868:  Call or chat anytime with a professional for mental health support.

Portal Youth

1-855-261-3773: Free programs, services and housing for youth 16-24 experiencing homelessness.

The Trevor Project

1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678:  Contact a counsellor by phone or text if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else.

The Red Door

902-679-1411: Confidential sexual health services, health education and health promotion- helping young people who do not have a family doctor.

Schools Plus

Central Kings Rural High School – 902-538-4730

Horton High School – 902-599-3870

Collaborative interagency approach supporting the whole child and their family, with the school as the centre of service delivery.

Disabled Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Homeowners

Contact Housing Nova Scotia, at 1-844-424-5110.  

This program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments and offers financial assistance for homeowners to make their homes more accessible for persons with disabilities.  

Emergency Repair Program: 

Contact Housing Nova Scotia, at 1-844-424-5110.This program provides funding for homeowners and residents in rural areas in need of emergency repairs to continue to safely live in their homes. A significant portion of the program funding is for Canadian Aboriginal people.  

Family Modest Housing Program

Contact Housing Nova Scotia, at 1-844-424-5110. This program provides funds for lower and middle income families to help build or buy modest housing.  A mortgage of up to $70,000 is available. To be eligible for this program:

• Your total household income is below the established income limit, which varies depending on household size and the area you live in
• You do not currently own adequate housing, with the exception of mobile homes
• You must have a good credit rating and the ability to repay the mortgage
• You must have worked at least one year with the same employer

Heat Fund

The HEAT Fund offers a maximum assistance in the amount of $400 for individuals and families.  Apply online!

Heating Assistance Rebate Program: 

The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates range from $100 to $200. You can apply by the end of March annually.  Apply online!

Home Ownership Preservation

Contact Housing Nova Scotia, at 1-844-424-5110. This program assists homeowners to make major repairs or renovations to their homes to meet the minimum level of health and safety standards. 

Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programs: 

Contact Housing Nova Scotia, at 1-844-424-5110.  

This program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments and provides financial assistance to people who own and occupy homes that do not meet minimum levels of health and safety.  The maximum amount of funding available is $18,000 and can be forgiven over a maximum of five years. 

Home Warming Program

Home Warming offers home energy assessments and upgrades for income-qualified homeowners, at no cost.  Call toll free at 1-877-434-2136.

Parent Apartment Program

This program creates affordable housing options for senior family members by providing low interest loans for additions or renovations to existing single family homes.  Contact Housing Nova Scotia, at 1-844-424-5110

To be eligible for this program:

• You must own and live in the home you want to renovate
• You must have a good credit rating
• The senior must be 50 years of age or older
• Your total household income is below the established income limit, which varies depending on household size and the area you live in
• The additions/renovation must include a bedroom (minimum of 120 sq. ft) and closet space. Washroom and kitchen spaces are optional, but if they are not included, they must be easily accessible

Provincial Housing Emergency Repair Program

This program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments and offers financial assistance for homeowners to make emergency repairs to their homes.  The maximum amount of funding available is a $6,500 grant to help cover the cost of labour and materials.  Contact Housing Nova Scotia, at 1-844-424-5110

Seniors Care Grant

An annual reimbursement program of up to $500 to help cover the costs of household services. It can be used to reimburse costs for such things as snow removal, home repairs, lawn care, grocery delivery, and more. It is available to homeowners and renters.

Small Loans Assistance Program

This is a provincially funded program to improve housing conditions by providing low interest loans to qualified applicants.  The maximum loan amount is $20,000.  Contact Housing Nova Scotia, at 1-844-424-5110

To be eligible for this program:

• Your total household income is below the established income limit, which varies depending on household size and the area you live in
• You must own and live in the home you want to renovate
• You must have a good credit rating