Sexual Assault Services
Sexual Health Nova Scotia
Sexual Health Nova Scotia (SHNS) represents the provincial network of community-based sexual health centres. Centres’ services include support and guidance for anyone regarding sexual health, free or low-cost safer sex supplies, referrals and help navigating the health care system, educational programs, and medical services such as STI testing, birth control prescriptions, and Pap tests.
Sheet Harbour Sexual Health Centre
Provides education, counselling, information and referrals to those who need it regarding their sexual health
22637 Highway #7, Sheet Harbour
1-902-885-3693
sheetharbourshc@hotmail.com
Halifax Sexual Health Centre
Offers medical services (PAP tests, STI tests, contraceptives, referrals, etc.), access to safer sex supplies, information, and resources for all genders
302-7071 Bayers Road, Halifax
1-902-455-9656
info@hshc.ca
Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health
Provides a safe and confidential space where individuals can receive support, accurate information and services in dealing with sexual health
20 Townsend Street, Sydney
1-902-539-9650
cbcforsexualhealth@gmail.com
Pictou County Sexual Health Centre
A non-profit, pro-choice organization serving people of all ages in Pictou County
279 Foord Street, Stellarton
1-902-695-3366
director@pcshc.ca
Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County
Offers a variety of services for youth, schools, and parents including safer sex supplies, anonymous pregnancy testing, individual guidance and support, resource navigation, and more (not a medical facility)
82 Church Street, Amherst
1-902-667-7500
sexualhealthcumberland@gmail.com
The Red Door
Youth Health & Support Centre for those ages 13-30 with a focus on 2SLGHTQIA+ communities. Services include birth control education, access and counseling, free pregnancy testing and screening, sexual health education and screening, gender identity support, and general health supports.
203-10 Webster Street, Kentville
1-902-679-1411
info@thereddoor.ca
Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic
A surgical abortion and medical abortion clinic based at the Victoria General site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. There is a provincial self-referral line (listed below) for information about accessing medical and surgical abortions at the QEII and other locations across the province. Women can work with the referral line to learn more about accessing services closer to home.
1276 South Park Street, Halifax
1-833-352-0719
National Abortion Federation (NAF) Hotline
The NAF Hotline Fund operates the largest national, toll-free, multilingual hotline for abortion referrals and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. They provide callers with accurate information, confidential consultation, and referrals to providers of quality abortion care. They also provide case management services and limited financial assistance to help you afford the cost of your care and travel-related expenses. The hotline is free and offers services to everyone, regardless of your individual situation.
NAF Hotline:
1-800-772-9100 (toll free)
Monday-Friday | 9am-8pm AST
Saturday-Sunday | 9am-5pm AST
NAF Referral Line:
1-877-257-0012 (toll free)
Monday-Friday | 10am-6pm AST