Third Place Transition House for Truro, Colchester and East Hants

Services & Programs

  • Transitional Housing/Safe Shelter for a 6-week stay
  • Counselling Supports, Advocacy and Referrals
  • 24 Hour Crisis Line
  • Safety Planning
  • Outreach Support
  • Family Support
  • Public Education & Presentations
  • Community Partnerships
  • Policy Engagement

Public Education:

We are committed to ending violence against women and children in our community. A major part of this ambitious and worthy goal is sharing knowledge. If you are interested in having a staff person provide an educational event on:

  • family violence
  • domestic violence
  • impacts on children
  • how to recognize signs of abuse
  • or other important topic areas

Please contact 902-893-4844 or fill out the contact form.

Family Support Services:

  • System Navigation
  • Parenting Support
  • Education & Presentations
  • Family Outreach

Outreach Support Services:

  • System Navigation
  • Court Support
  • Advocacy and Referrals

Heal Your Heart with Art:

A program for women who have experienced domestic abuse, using painting to help with their healing.  Safe, supportive, confidential environment.  No cost to participate.

To register, please contact Third Place Transition House at 902-893-4844.

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Third Place Transition House

18 hours ago

Third Place Transition House
Between 2009 and 2022, there were 1,223 victims of intimate partner homicide in Canada. A significant majority of these victims (79%) were women and girls. For support 24/7, call 211 Nova Scotia or 1-855-225-0220. You can seek support anonymously. In an emergency, call 911. Transition House Association of Nova Scotia ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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"Come Together, Act Now" was the Government of Canada's theme for the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. During the 16 Days, our Family Support Worker attended Tatamagouche Regional Academy, Cobequid Educational Centre and South Colchester Academy, where students contributed to an art project in an effort to show support and raise awareness. We are so grateful that the Colchester-East Hants Public Library displayed our artwork! 💜On December 5th, our Community Engagement and Program Coordinator hosted a Recognizing Relationship Violence workshop that was attended by community members and service providers. On December 6th, The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, in partnership with The Lotus Centre, we held a ceremony to honour those who have experienced gender-based violence and those we have lost to it.💜 We thank all who participated and/or supported in our initiatives during the 16 Days as we strive to change social norms, attitudes and behaviours that contribute to gender-based violence. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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Holiday To-Do list! You deserve a safe holiday season filled with peace and joy❤️🎄 ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

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It’s the final day of our Holiday Toy Drive! Head to Truro or Valley Home Hardware Building Centre to take an ornament off our tree, buy a gift for that child, and return the gift to our donation box displayed beside the tree! Third Place Staff will be present at the Robie Street location from 10:00am-3:00pm! Hoping for a special holiday season for all❤️🎁 ... See MoreSee Less

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