Third Place Transition House for Truro, Colchester and East Hants

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We have an experienced staff team who are trained to work with women and children who have experienced abuse. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring that the needs of our clients are met with empathy, understanding and respect.

You can reach our Women’s Support Counsellors 24/7, 365 days a year by calling 902-893-3232 or toll free at 1-800-565-4878. They are able to provide supportive counselling, safety planning, referrals when you need them. If you are looking to access our shelter services, they can also assist you in making a plan to get out of your situation. You can also reach out via email at support@thirdplaceth.ca however this account is not monitored 24/7 so should not be used for immediate support services.

Our Outreach Worker is available Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You can reach her directly at 902-895-9740 or you can call our toll free number and we can pass your information along. You can also reach out to book an appointment via email at outreach@thirdplaceth.ca

Our Family Support Worker is also available Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You can reach her by calling 902-893-4844 / 902-893-3232 or by emailing at familysupport@thirdplaceth.ca  

Our Executive Director can be reached at 902-895-6489 or director@thirdplaceth.ca.

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Heal Your Heart With Art is a safe space where women who have experienced intimate partner violence or relationship trauma can express themselves through painting and use art as a form of healing. To register or for more information about this group, call 902-893-4844💜🎨 ... See MoreSee Less
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What a beautiful video to capture an incredible event! Thank you North Shore Community Connection Society for inviting us to the 2025 North Shore Community Nonprofit Showcase💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout April, our Family Support Worker and Community Engagement and Program Coordinator visited various schools to discuss consent. In these discussions, students learned about boundaries, power imbalances, factors that impact consent, how to have consent conversations, what trauma responses are, and more. We thank the schools that welcomed us and all the students for engaging in this important conversation! We continue to raise awareness and educate on topics surrounding sexual violence by sharing important terminology. Our monthly support group will be discussing consent and sexual violence on April 30th, please call 902-893-3232 if you wish to register. If you believe you or someone that you know has experienced sexual violence please reach out for help.Third Place Transition House: 902-893-3232Colchester Sexual Assault Centre: 902-897-4366 ... See MoreSee Less
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The 4 Primary Trauma Responses tell us how the body naturally responds to perceived threats. These responses are not always a conscious decision, but are automatic physiological responses designed to protect us from harm. Understanding these threat responses is crucial when discussing consent violations such as sexual assault. Fight : This response is characterized by aggression or confrontation. A person may directly confront the perceived threat and use physical aggression to protect themselves.Flight : Any means to escape the situation whether that be running, hiding, any method of avoiding the threat.Freeze : One may feel immobilized or paralyzed with fear. It is common to disassociate or stay as still as possible in an attempt to minimize harm.Fawn : Complying to minimize harm. In this response a person may fear they will be in greater harm if they do not comply or appease the threat. Complying to minimize harm is not consent.All trauma responses are valid and designed to keep us safe. If you believe you or someone that you know has experienced sexual violence please reach out for help.Third Place Transition House: 902-893-3232Colchester Sexual Assault Centre: 902-897-4366 ... See MoreSee Less
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