Third Place Transition House for Truro, Colchester and East Hants

Safety Planning

What is a safety plan? When you are considering leaving an abusive situation, there is a lot to consider so it is best to think ahead for what you might need in an emergency. A safety plan is something you develop in advance to help keep you organized and safe when and if you decide to leave. Things like having important paperwork kept in one spot, having a “go bag” ready with clothing, extra medications, or children’s toys. It should also include information of where the safest place to call from help in your home is, what doors lock, the quickest route to the front door as well as trusted people you might set up a code word with. Each plan is unique and dependent on the situation.

You can call us anytime to help build a personalized safety plan at 902-893-3232 or use the tips below to make your own. 

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THANS is pleased with the announcement of the new Canada-NS Targeted Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. This new, short-term benefit is targeted at individuals or families that have or are planning to leave their homes due to acts of GBV, including verbal, emotional, spiritual, sexual, physical, mental, and financial harm.The program is open to all women, girls, and 2SLGBTNBQQIA+ individuals (such as people of sexual orientations other than heterosexual). To be eligible, you must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident living in Nova Scotia, 19 years of age or older, be renting a housing unit (not in public housing), and not currently receiving a rent supplement.For an application form and more information, visit the link in our Linktree (or go to beta.novascotia.ca/apply-survivors-gender-based-violence-housing-benefit)To find a transition house nearest you, visit THANS.ca (link in bio). You can also call 211, or our 24/7 provincial helpline at 1-855-225-0220.[ IMAGE DESCRIPTION ]There is a dark green border around a blue square. Near the top of the blue square is a brown rectangle with white writing that says “Announcement!” Near the bottom, in white writing, it says, “Canada-NS Targeted Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence.” In the middle, between the two rectangles, is a drawing of two hands framing the outline of a vaulted roof with blue clouds, suggesting the person is building a home. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hi folks! We are reaching out to our community in search of a microwave. If you are able to donate one in support of a woman in need, please reach out to us at 902-893-4844. Feel free to share widely! ... See MoreSee Less
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