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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Today for Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are breaking down some harmful myths about consent.Consent is always required no matter the relationship. Many people hold the false belief that it cannot be sexual assault if it was between committed partners. Consent is never obligatory or assumed simply because you are in a relationship with someone.Consent should never be assumed. Different threat responses, factors that impact a person’s ability to consent such as power imbalances or the usage of substances, and body language all impact how a person may respond, and for many reasons, they may not be able to or feel safe to explicitly say “no” or fight back. Always have consent conversations to ensure both parties are informed, enthusiastic, able to consent, and meet other factors of consent.Consent can change at any time. When a person gives consent to engage in one action, consent is only given for that specific action. A person can wish to stop at any time and consent is no longer present. Consent must be given for each specific action and cannot be assumed.Consent is a pathway to mutual respect and joy. Use healthy and open communication to ensure all parties feel heard, safe and respected💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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Wishing you a Happy Easter!🐣 ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

Join us in Noel on April 23 for a Neighbours, Friends, and Families education session. This informative session is free for anyone who wishes to learn more about intimate partner violence and how to support our communities. Education is prevention!📆 April 23🕒 6:30pm - 8:00pm📍 New Horizons Centre - 1644 Burntcoat Road NoelPlease email olivia@thirdplaceth.ca if you would like to attend or join virtually. ... See MoreSee Less

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The brain’s threat responses remind us that consent is not as simple as “yes” or “no”. The brain selects a threat response automatically in an attempt to keep the person safe. Many harmful stereotypes about how a victim of assault “should” respond neglect the complexities of how the brain attempts to keep the body safe. It is not helpful to shame a survivor or sexual assault for how they responded to harm. Consent conversations and examining factors that could impact a person’s ability to consent are crucial. Listen to and support survivors with kindness, empathy, and care.If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, we are always here to support💜Third Place Transition House 24H Support Line : 902-893-3232Third Place Transition House Business Line: 902-893-4844Toll-Free Support Line : 1-800-565-4878Call or Text Provincial Toll-Free Line : 1-855-225-0220 ... See MoreSee Less

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