Legal Support
Directory of Police Agencies in Nova Scotia
View contact information for all Police Agencies in the province.
Halifax Regional Police's Human Trafficking Team
Visit this page to view more information about human trafficking, what signs to look out for, and ways to keep yourself safe.
Human Trafficking Team:
1-902-490-5142
Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Team:
1-902-449-2425 (24/7)
Royal Mounted Canadian Police (RCMP) Detachments in Nova Scotia
View contact information for all RCMP detachments in the province.
Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline
Visit this page to view more information about human trafficking and find national supports.
Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline:
1-902-449-2425
National Human Trafficking Hotline:
1-833-900-1010
Department of Justice Victim Services
Victim Services can offer a range of support services, including information and assistance as your case moved through the criminal justice system, referral services, criminal court preparation, applications, and assistance accessing the Criminal Injuries Counselling Program if you meet the requirements.
Head Office:
1-902-424-3309
1-888-470-0773 (toll free)
Mi'kmaw Victim Support Services
Run by the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, the victim support navigator is a supportive resource offered to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people of Kjipuktuk (Halifax).
Mainland NS: 1-902-895-1141
Cape Breton: 1-877-379-2042
Independent Legal Advice for Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault
The Independent Legal Advice (ILA) program provides free, independent legal advice to adult survivors of sexual assault. The program respects survivors’ privacy and their right to make their own decisions. 211 Nova Scotia provides program registration and participants will not be identified to government.
Call 211 to be connected
Legal Info Nova Scotia
This non-profit organization provides legal information (not advice) to all Nova Scotians, on issues including housing, family, Newcomers to Canada, sexual harassment, youth, and more.
1-902-455-3135
1-800-665-9779 (toll free)
Dalhousie Student Advocacy Service (DSAS)
A student society run through DSU, DSAS offers support to students who have been accused of an academic offence, those dealing with harassment or discrimination, and more. Services include their advocacy team navigating university policy, education & outreach, and university policy reviews.
348-6136 University Ave (SUB), Halifax
dsas@dal.ca
Dalhousie Legal Aid
Provides information, advice and advocacy for people who would not otherwise obtain legal advice and/or representation on such topics as income assistance and other income support matters, tenant rights and housing matters, human rights issues, consumer issues including debts such as student loans and Nova Scotia Power cut-offs.
5746 Russell Street, Halifax
1-902-423-8105
legalaid@dal.ca
Seven Sparks
Operated by the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, Seven Sparks provides services, support and referrals to Indigenous Peoples who have a past history with, or are currently at risk of involvement with the justice system.
1-902-420-1576