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Emergency
Shelter
Shelter
Profile
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Hotline
902-423-4443 902-423-4443 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 24 hours -
Toll Free
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Business
902-423-5049 902-423-5049 -
Text
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Languages Spoken
English -
Last Updated
Jun 13, 2024
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
902-423-9336 -
Email
adsum@adsumforwomen.org -
Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Emergency Services (9)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Emergency shelter
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Crisis intervention services
- Case management
- Emergency cell phones
- Mobile advocacy
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (4)
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
Counseling Services (3)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
- Non-resident counseling
Housing Services (6)
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
- Transportation
Support Services (5)
- Goal planning assistance
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Parenting skills training
Children's Services (4)
- Child care during support groups
- Youth counseling
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (5)
- Women
- Non-Binary
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (6)
- Immigrant
- Military
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
About Adsum for Women & Children
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Website
www.adsumforwomen.org -
Established
1983-10-01 -
Beds
17 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
42 -
Wheelchair Accessible
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Pet Shelter
No pet accommodations
Description
Adsum House provides emergency shelter for women, youth and gender diverse people who are experiencing homelessness. We own various properties throughout Halifax which offer short and longer term safe, affordable housing and support services for women and families to move from crisis to stability.
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