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Chebucto Family Centre

Chebucto Family Centre
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The Chebucto Family Centre is a family resource center and community hub.  Operating since 1887, with their roots as the Home of the Guardian Angel.  Their mission is to enhance the quality of life of  families through the delivery of community-based programs.  Annually supporting thousands of families  throughout HRM.

Chebucto Family Centre's programming includes: advocacy and support, health and wellness programs, community meals,  prenatal and parenting classes, a Volunteer Doula Program, child and youth programming, emergency food bank, family playgroups and operating as a Family Home Day Care Agency. All of the programs are offered at no cost to participants.

 

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
902 479-3031 ext 302
Business Fax
902 492-4547
Business Contact Email
Business Address
3 Sylvia Ave
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3R 1J7

Community Wellness Centre
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Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians.

The Spryfield Shopping Centre is home to the Community Wellness Centre. It offers a variety of community-based health services.

 

 

 

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
902 487-0697
Business Address
16 Dentith Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3R 2H9
Business Genre
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A high functioning collaborative team of diverse healers & care providers, can provide care that is person focused, family centered and community based. Such groups can be connected through secure electronic platforms that support communication, linkage and exchange of data. The person receiving care is the hub within this wheel and has access to their health information. This ecosystem of care must be sustainable within its environment.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
902 420-0033
Business Fax
902 420-0007
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Unit 103 -15 Shoreham Lane
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3P 2R3
Cowie Hill Physiotherapy – pt Health
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Cowie Hill Physiotherapy uses many therapy options to ensure an optimal approach to your care. You will experience a variety of gentle therapy solutions that can help reduce pain, strengthen, add flexibility, improve joint range, and more. Some of our services include:

Physiotherapy
Chiropractic Care
Massage Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Acupuncture
Psychology
Orthotics (without gait scan)
Custom Bracing

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
902 701-5545
Business Address
213-15 Shoreham Lane
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3P 2R3
Gem Health Care Group
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GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian, family run business which has been progressively enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.

GEM has acquired and constructed facilities throughout the province and have continued to remain leaders in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia.
GEM currently operates various levels of seniors' care facilities throughout Nova Scotia, Ontario, and in Hollywood, Florida.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
902 429-6227
Business Fax
902 429-375
Business Address
101-15 Shoreham Lane
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3P 2R3
Herring Cove Counselling Centre
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Herring Cove Counselling Centre is a group of Registered Counselling Therapists or Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidates (RCT-C). Which means they have completed Master’s degrees in Counselling and/or Psychotherapy and are registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT). We adhere to rigorous and recognized Standards of Practice and a prescribed Code of Ethics.


The Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists describes counselling therapy as follows:


Assisting clients through the counselling relationship, using a combination of mental health and human development principles, methods and techniques to achieve mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career development and adjustment through their lifespan.


All of theri practitioners bring with them significant life experience, both professionally and personally.  


As a group of practitioners, they understand the importance of diversity and equality. They aim to offer an accessible and inclusive service to all people. They seek to create a welcoming environment, appreciating differences including race, ethnicity, culture, class, age, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identities, religion and beliefs.

Business Website Address
Business Contact Email
Business Address
995 Herring Cove Road
Herring Cove, Nova Scotia
B3V1H6
Joan’s Table
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Joan's Table is a meal donation program for individuals who formerly experienced long-term homelessness. Through community coordination, they make and deliver meals on a routine basis to the 12 tenants of the Herring Cove Apartments, which is an affordable, supportive living environment dedicated to individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness, abuse, trauma, and/or alcohol dependency.

 

​Joan’s Table works in partnership with Shelter Nova Scotia to provide meals as part of the Adopt-a-meal Program.   A hearty meal provides nourishment to the mind and body and is one of the best ways to regain health, forge a positive community, achieve dignity, and experience companionship.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
902-441-7212
Business Contact Email
Business Address
191 Herring Cove Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3P 1K9
Lawtons Drug Store
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With 76 locations in Atlantic Canada, Lawtons Drugs strives to offer the highest level of service and products to customers across the region.
Sobeys Inc., the parent company of Lawtons, is committed to the core values that have helped shape Lawtons Drugs for more than 100 years.
Since its beginning in 1907 as a small pharmacy in Newfoundland, Lawtons Drugs has always demonstrated integrity, commitment to our employees, and a desire to consistently exceed customer expectations in service, value, and product selection.
Lawtons Drugs has something to suit everyone's needs - from pharmacy, health care to beauty, convenience, and giftware.
We offer solutions – products, services, and tools – that help our customers live healthy, productive lives.
In the pharmacy, these include: blood pressure and cholesterol screening, diabetes meters and training, medication reviews, health & wellness days, and more. These services complement our customers’ prescriptions and help them to manage their family’s medication and health care needs. We strive for better patient outcomes.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
902 479-1631
Business Fax
902 479-0864
Business Address
A10- 16 Dentith Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3R 2H9
Lodestone Soap Co.
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Welcome to Lodestone Soap Co. an artisanal soap shop, which features small-batch soaps made of finest quality base oils and organic botanicals. Mindful of the footprint, Lodestone source their ingredients from suppliers offering sustainably harvested plant products.  All of Lodestone’s soaps are made in here in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Lodestone is magnetite or other naturally magnetized stone that attracts iron. Natural, alluring and nourishing.

Lodestone Soap Co. was developed by Marian Munro, a botanist whose knowledge of plants and plant extracts acquired over 30+ years was a perfect fit.  Having very sensitive skin and allergies to many ingredients, Marian looked to source sustainably harvested base oils and essential oils.  All botanicals are organic and natural.

Since 2016, Lodestone Soap Co. can be found at the Spryfield Community Market every second Sunday, and in April 2017 they added the Prospect Communities Farmers Market. These two seasonal markets alternate Sundays from April until the end of October.  Drop by and see them.

You can also find Lodestone Soap Co. on facebook and on twitter under @lodestonesoaps, @spryfieldmarket and @prospectfarmers

 

 

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(902) 719-8389
Business Contact Email
Business Address
3- 2594 Agricola Street
Halifax, NS
B3K 4C6
Melville Gardens Residential Care Centre
Long Business Description

Located on the Melville Ridge Retirement Campus, Melville Gardens is a 91 unit facility which has 60 beds licensed by the NS Dept of Health as Level 1 Residential Care, while the remaining 31 beds are licensed as a Level 2 Nursing Home. The residential care units in Melville Gardens are an ideal place to live for someone who wishes to maintain as much of their independence as possible, but may require some supervision or assistance to perform their activities of daily living. Those who live in the Level 2 Nursing section of Melville Gardens require assistance and supervision when performing their activities of daily living.

Clients who live at Melville Gardens enjoy the activity program which keeps them enthused and involved with their neighbours. For their convenience there is also a hair salon, library and a multi-denominational chapel in the facility. Healthy meals and snacks are all prepared under the direction of our nutritionist and are enjoyed in the beautifully decorated dining area.

Admission
Melville Gardens is a licensed facility by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and all admisisons, whether they are for the Residential Care or Nursing Care units, are gained through their Single Entry System (SES). For more information please call (800) 225-7225

Business Phone Number
902 477-3135
Business Fax
902 477-2718
Business Address
11 Ramsgate Lane
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3P 2S9
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