These are community based organizations that provide adult literacy programs.

• Dartmouth Learning Network

• Deaf Literacy Nova Scotia

• Halifax Community Learning Network

• Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society​

• Preston Area Learning Skills Society

• Solutions Learning Centre

• Western Halifax Community Learning Network

• Adult Education Division of Labour Skills and Immigration provides primary funding of adult education programs in Nova Scotia through the Community Learning Initiatives

• Black Educators Association

• CAEC Testing in Nova Scotia

• Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills. Build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges

• Nova Scotia Community College offers diplomas and certificates in a wide range of vocations and trades

• The Association of Nova Scotia Community Learning Organizations

• ABC Life Literacy Canada is committed to promoting literacy through public awareness programs

• Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

• Literacy Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization advocating for adult learners and programs

• National Adult Literacy Database is a website where ideas, literacy resources, and information can be shared and exchanged

• Opportunity Place Career Resource Centre provides employment related services including workshops, resources, and support for job search and/or career purposes

• Team Work Cooperative

• Job Junction

• Government of Canada jobs

• Jobspresso employment website

• Indeed employment website

• Skills for Success – Assessment and Training Tools

• Skills for Success

The following are programs in Halifax that can help individuals improve their English language skills:

• ISANS - Language Program and Services

• Halifax Public Libraries offers programs at various libraries across HRM, as well as virtual sessions - English Language Learning | Halifax Public Libraries

• YMCA of HRM - Language Services

Crisis Support:

• Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line:

  1-888-429-8167 (also 902-429-8167 in HRM). This 24/7 telephone service provides support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, or other mental health crises. 

• Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (MHMCT):

  Available 24/7, the MHMCT can be contacted at 1-888-429-8167. They provide interventions to children, youth, and adults, including mobile counseling services within HRM. 

• 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline:

  Call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support. They offer a safe space to talk 24/7.

• Kids Help Phone:

  1-800-668-6868, provides support for youth. 

Non-Crisis Support:

• Dartmouth Community Mental Health and Addictions: Offers various mental health services, including support for youth and families. 

• Healthy Minds Cooperative: A peer-led and member-driven cooperative that provides peer-based supports for individuals with mental health challenges. 

• IWK Mental Health and Substance Use Intake Service: Provides assessment and referral services for children and youth. 

• Boots on the Ground: A program that provides support and resources for individuals with mental health conditions. 

• Pride Health: Offers mental health services and support for LGBTQ+ individuals. 

• Family SOS: Provides support and resources for families dealing with mental health challenges. 

• Inclusion Nova Scotia: Focuses on inclusion and social justice for individuals with mental health conditions. 

Other Resources:

• 211: A helpline that provides information and referrals to community services, including mental health supports. 

• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Nova Scotia Division: Offers various mental health services and supports, including information and referrals.

• IWK Central Referral: A centralized telephone referral service for mental health and addiction services. 

• Child Life Services: Provides support to children and youth experiencing healthcare services. 

• The North Grove - a community hub where people come together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food and a healthy and fair food system.

• Mobile Food Market - an organization that increases access to affordable, high quality, fresh fruit and vegetables in communities with limited access to healthy food.

• Beacon House Food Bank provides up to one week’s worth of free groceries to individuals and families in need, with no referral required.

• Souls Harbour provides food and clothing, shelter, and life-changing programs to neighbours living with poverty, homelessness and other life challenges.

• Cobequid Food Security Network is a group of organizations and individuals working together to improve access to affordable, healthy and appropriate food within our community. The geographic area served is the Cobequid Health Board Region within Halifax Regional Municipality.

• Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia

• Halifax Public Libraries

• Red Cross - Friendly Calls Program