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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Donations may be made by cash, cheque, Visa, or MasterCard by calling 902-893-4844 or by following the Donate Now button. Tax receipt can be issued for all monetary donations.

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Third Place Transition House

2 days ago

For this month’s Support Group we will be creating a safe space to discuss topics surrounding consent, boundaries, sexual violence, and other topics pertaining to Sexual Assault Awareness Month.Our Monthly Support Group encourages a supportive environment where individuals are safe to express feelings, struggles, and questions in participant-centred conversations. We also welcome those who may not feel comfortable contributing to conversation but still wish to be present to listen and learn! If you are interested in attending please call 902-893-3232 to register. ... See MoreSee Less

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Third Place Transition House

7 days ago

Join us for Building a Safer Community: Domestic Violence Resource Fair at the Truro Campus NSCC Gymnasium from 1-6pm on May 29th, 2025, hosted by the Colchester-East Hants Interagency Meeting on Domestic Violence. We invite residents from Colchester, East Hants, and nearby communities to come together for a day of connection and positive impact! Learn more about local support services who are dedicated to addressing gender-based violence, enjoy free snacks, and enter to win a prize. If transportation is a barrier to attending this event, please don’t hesitate to contact Pam at pamelakennedy@bridgesinstitute.orgGet your free tickets by scanning the QR code or click here: ... See MoreSee Less

Building a Safer Community: Domestic Violence Resource Fair

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Join us for a Domestic Violence Resource Fair Thursday, May 29th from 1PM-6PM at the NSCC Gymnasium

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Third Place Transition House

7 days ago

Calling upon local businesses!Casual Friday in support of Third Place Transition House is a fun and simple effort to raise awareness for intimate partner violence while highlighting the businesses of our community! Participants can choose to donate a minimum of $2 to dress in casual attire on Fridays. These proceeds will go towards the construction of second stage housing for survivors of intimate partner violence. We are excited to see your team in their casual attire and look forward to highlighting participating businesses on our social media! We thank our community for it’s continuous support in the fight against intimate partner violence💜If you are interested in participating, learning more, or discussing other ways you can support Third Place, email olivia@thirdplaceth.ca #endgenderbasedviolence #endintimatepartnerviolence #youarenotalone @trurobuzz #believesurvivors ... See MoreSee Less

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Third Place Transition House

1 week ago

Consent is required in all relationships. Assuming that consent becomes automatic once you are in a relationship, can result in harmful situations where one partner’s autonomy or boundaries not being respected.Consent must be given in the present moment and must be specific to the “who, what, where, when, and why” of the action. A person can withdraw consent at anytime, for any reason. ... See MoreSee Less

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