Third Place
Transition House

offers 24 hour support services 365 days of the year, and safe shelter for women and children fleeing abuse and violence.

Third Place Transition House

Third Place Transition House is a 10 bed shelter that offers support services for women and children fleeing abuse and violence. We provide non-judgemental, inclusive, confidential services; offering a safe space for healing to begin. Third Place also offers Outreach Services, Public Education and Programming in Truro, Colchester and East Hants. Third Place is committed to the trauma-informed principles of awareness, safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment in the work that we do.

Violence against women is a complex, societal issue, and abuse can take many forms; such as, physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, sexual and financial. We believe in the strength and resilience of women who face domestic, family or intimate partner violence.

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All through November, Nova Scotia’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, you can see the Truro Public Library illuminated in the color purple, which symbolizes survival and courage, and is a salute to survivors lost from violence💜This November, THANS is proudly participating in the “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Campaign”. The campaign’s goal is to create a visible show of solidarity and support for those affected by domestic violence by illuminating landmarks and buildings in purple across the province. Communities that you can see landmarks lit up in purple:- Amherst- Kentville- Bridgewater- Yarmouth- Digby- Port Hawkesbury- New Glasgow- Pictou- Truro- Halifax- SydneyWe thank our community for remaining committed to raising awareness about domestic violence and supporting survivors💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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Today, we honour the courage and sacrifice of many. Lest we forget❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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We’re celebrating Viola Desmond, a brave Nova Scotian who stood up against racial segregation and helped change Canada. In 1946, she refused to leave her seat in a New Glasgow movie theatre, sparking a movement for equality and social justice. Let’s honour her legacy by standing up against racism and supporting fairness in our communities. ... See MoreSee Less

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