Staff

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.

We have 4 full-time Women’s Support Counsellors, an Outreach Worker, a Family Support Worker, and a team of Relief Support Counsellors.

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 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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Donations may be made by cash, cheque, visa, mastercard and now online. Tax receipts can be issued for all donations. Thank you for your support... all funds raised are used within our community to help women and children fleeing abuse and violence.

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Third Place Transition House

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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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Third Place Transition House is in Nova Scotia.

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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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