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Safety – Cultivate safe, inclusive spaces for both our guests and our employees.
Respect – We listen with empathy and respect for one another, valuing individual experiences and feelings, while treating people with kindness and dignity.
Collaboration – We are better together. We encourage strategic collaboration to bring out the best solutions and strengthen the fabric of our community.
Teamwork – Together, as a team, we can achieve what individuals cannot. Our individual strengths energize our joint efforts to improve the lives of the people we serve.
Purpose & Impact – Make a difference. We approach everything with passion and purpose, and know our work is bigger than ourselves.

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Third Place Transition House

1 day ago

DRUG ALERT: This is the first detection in N.S. of a novel opioid. Appearance was described as a brownish rock, with a powder and grainy texture. Sample found in the Amherst area contained a mix of fentanyl, cocaine, xylazine, caffeine and a tranquilizer. Use naloxone to reverse opioid toxicity, call 911 for help to address tranquilizer and cocaine toxicity. Cannot be detected using fentanyl test strips, making it even more dangerous.Why Is This Dangerous? 🚨 Mixing opioids and tranquilizers can slow breathing and heart rate, leading to overdose and death. 🚨 These drugs are extremely powerful, and taking even a small amount can be fatal (cause death), especially if you do not have tolerance to these drugs specifically. 🚨 Because not all opioids or benzos cannot be detected with fentanyl test strips, people may not know they are taking them. 🚨 Naloxone does NOT work on tranquilizers, benzos, or stimulants, so if they are involved, emergency help is critical. Call 911. How to Stay Safe: ✔ Do NOT use drugs alone – Use with someone you trust or call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) at 1-888-688-NORS. They will stay on the phone with you while you use, so they can get you help if needed. ✔ Start with a very small amount – These drugs are stronger than what people may expect or be used to. ✔ Have naloxone ready – Naloxone can help with opioid overdoses, but it will NOT work on xylazine or cocaine. Even if you're unsure what substance caused an overdose, always give naloxone—it won’t harm the person, but it may help if opioids are involved. ✔ Call 911 immediately for any overdose – Even if naloxone is used, emergency help is still needed. ✔ Check your drugs – Pills that look like real medicine could be fake and contain deadly drugs. Always assume street drugs are risky. ✔ Avoid mixing drugs – Combining opioids, tranquilizers, and alcohol greatly increases the risk of overdose and death. ✔ Go to an overdose prevention site – If available in your area, these sites provide a safe space with medical staff who can help in case of an emergency. Where to Get Help: 🏥 Overdose Prevention Sites (Supervised places where people can use drugs safely and get help if needed): • ReFIX Halifax: 2151 Gottingen St. (902-209-9370) • PeerSix Sydney: 75 Prince St. (902-567-1766) 🆘 If someone overdoses: • Call 911 immediately – Tell them someone is unresponsive. • Give naloxone if you have it. More than one dose may be needed if high potency opioids are involved. If there are no opioids, naloxone will be ineffective but will not cause harm – give it anyway. • Stay with them and make sure they can breathe. • If they stop breathing, perform rescue breaths until help arrives. ⚠️ If benzodiazepines or tranquilizers or stimulants are involved, naloxone will NOT work (but will not cause harm if used) —emergency medical care is needed. Get Free Naloxone Kits: You can get naloxone for free at most pharmacies and harm reduction programs. To learn more, visit: 🔗 Take Home Naloxone Know Your Rights: Under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, you cannot be charged for drug possession if you call 911 to help someone overdosing. Do not be afraid to call for help. 🔗 Your Rights – Good Samaritan Act ... See MoreSee Less

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Third Place Transition House

3 days ago

Did you know that you can find research briefs on key topics such as Reproductive Coercion and Intimate Partner Violence by THANS at www.thans.ca/research-briefs/ ? Head to the website to read the full research brief and find more educational resources.Reproductive coercion is a pervasive form of gender-based violence that occurs any time someone pressures or coerces another person about their reproductive decision-making or makes it harder for them to make choices about their reproduction. Those who are already marginalized by intersecting structural and social identities like gender, economic status, race, disability, and age are disproportionately affected. In this research brief, THANS highlights what is needed for prevention and intervention. If you or someone you know is experiencing reproductive coercion please contact one of the supports listed. You deserve to be in control of any decision regarding your body💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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Third Place Transition House

5 days ago

What a beautiful day to celebrate women and #accelerateaction ! Today our Family Support Worker, Community Engagement and Program Coordinator, and Outreach Worker attended @thehubshoppingcentre to celebrate International Women’s Day. We enjoyed International Women’s Day donuts from @aroma.maya.coffee.and.donuts who generously will be donating a portion of proceeds made from this donut to Third Place! A huge thank you @jackieputnamofficial for donating a portion of proceeds made from CD sales to Third Place as well as collecting donations of cash, food, and personal care items! Thank you to everyone who came to support women businesses with @themommarket_northshore and other incredible organizations. Happy International Women’s Day!#internationalwomensday #womensupportwomen ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Today, March 8th 2025, is International Women’s Day. Today, and everyday, we celebrate women’s achievements, honour the progress and acts of courage of women before us, challenge gender imbalances, educate and raise awareness, and so much more. This is a day of empowerment!The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is Accelerate Action. To #accelerateaction is to not only recognize, raise awareness, and work towards the changes that are critical for a better future for women, but to create a higher sense of urgency for these changes NOW. According to the World Economic Forum, we will not see full gender parity until 2158, approximately five generations from now. We must use this alarming information as additional fuel to drive us through this fight and allow us to see positive change much sooner.Since October of 2024, Nova Scotia has seen eight femicides, seven of those linked to intimate partner violence. Every life lost represents a failure to protect those in our communities who are most at-risk. Femicide is a preventable tragedy and it is up to us to work together to fight the system issues that fuel the epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence. We urge our community to #accelerateaction by joining us as we call on all levels of government to respond immediately to this growing epidemic. The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia calls for the following actions to be taken:- Increasing operational funding for organizations directly supporting victims and survivors, ensuring access to safety and stability for those impacted by violence. - Implementing stronger accountability measures for justice and policing systems to improve responses to domestic and intimate partner violence.- Meaningfully investing in comprehensive public education and prevention initiatives to challenge the societal attitudes that normalize violence against women. We extend our deepest admiration for the strength and resilience of all women and commit to continuing to work towards creating spaces where all women are safe and respected💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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