Community Resources

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  • Acadian Lines
    SMT (Eastern) Ltd was incorporated on June 30, 1937. SMT had been providing public and passenger service, along with parcel express service, seven days a week year in and year out, as is Acadian Lines to this day.


  • Adsum House
    Adsum House is an emergency shelter for homeless women and their children.


  • African Canadian Services Division (Department of Education)
    The African Canadian Services Division, located within the Public Schools Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Education, was established in February of 1996 to implement the Department's response to the BLAC Report on Education, Redressing Inequity Empowering Black Learners


  • Better Business Bereau
    A nation-wide organization that provides business relability reports, dispute resolutions, consumer and business education and charity review.


  • Black Business Initiative
    The Black Business Initiative (BBI) is a Province-wide business development initiative committed to fostering the growth of businesses owned by members of the Nova Scotia Black Community. It also places priority on educating Black business owners in the operation of their business - from marketing to budgeting to securing funding.


  • Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
    The Centre houses a museum section, an auditorium, gift shop, RCMP Community Office, and a reference library. A colorful array of exhibitions, publications and souvenirs await you.


  • Canada Benefits
    Your Internet doorway to government-wide information about financial benefit programs for individuals.


  • Canadian Government Official Web Site
    The site provides information about Canadian government programs and services by subjects and audience


  • Service Canada
    Your entrance to all services provided by Government of Canada


  • Child Care Providers in HRM
    A listing of Child Care Providers in HRM. Providers are listed according to district.


  • Dartmouth Learning Network
    A community-based, volunteer, non-profit organization which addresses adult learning needs by providing one-to-one tutoring support and small group facilitation.


  • Dartmouth North Community Centre
    A community centre where various community outreach programs and services are provided under one roof.


  • Dartmouth Seniors' Service Centre
    The centre provides activities and services not otherwise readily available for seniors in the community.


  • Halifax Public Libraries
    The Halifax Public Library system is comprised of 14 branch libraries, two mobile libraries, Books-by-Mail and Homebound services and e-branch. The Library serves a population of 359,183 spread over 5,889 square kilometres.


  • Halifax Regional Municipality Web Site
    The official HRM Web Site. A great place for finding information about services and programs of the municipal government.


  • Job Search Services (JSS) is an initiative which offers job search assistance, information technology assistance, and specialized workshops for the communities of HRM Dartmouth to Moser River, Nova Scotia.


  • Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association (MISA)
    This is acommunity-based organization which welcomes newcomers and recognizes their essential role in Canada. Founded in 1980, MISA is an established and respected agency known for its professionalism and competence in the delivery of services to newcomers


  • Nova Scotia Human Rights Commision
    The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is an independent government commission that is charged with the administration of the province's Human Rights Act.


  • Nova Scotia Community Organization Network
    The Nova Scotia Community Organization Network provides a reference for citizens, community organizations and agencies in Nova Scotia. The website promotes links to resources that support individuals facing a disability and or health challenge.


  • Nova Scotia Government Web Site
    Official Nova Scotia government web site.


  • The Herald Apartment Rentals
    A great place to start your hunt for an accommodation


  • The Self Help Connection
    The Self-Help Connection is a Self-Help Resource Centre or Clearinghouse for over 500 groups in Nova Scotia, including support groups for abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, manic depression, addictions, bereavement, eating disorders, parenting, caregiving, heart and stroke, cancer and divorce

  • Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association
    VANSDA’S goal is to improve the quality of life for African Nova Scotians in the Valley by creating Partnerships in Employment, Training and Government/ Economic Development. VANSDA's focus will be on increasing employment opportunities.