Chrysalis  House Offers shelter and services

In West Hants, Kings, and

Annapolis  Counties

Distress Lines: Local 679-1922
Toll Free: 1-800-264-8682
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Chrysalis House
P.O. Box 356
Kentville, NS B4N 3X1
Administration 679-6544
Child Care Counsellor 679-1155
Outreach 679-1155
Fax 679-2788
Email chrysalis@ns.sympatico.ca

Chrysalis House Web site

Chrysalis House is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides shelter, support, counselling, advocacy, and outreach for abused women and their children. Services are available for women who have been psychologically, emotionally, physically, and/or sexually abused.

Public education and community development are also important elements of our Association.

The shelter operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There are absolutely NO FEES for service to women and children, and they may stay up to six weeks. This may be extended according to the needs of families.

Chrysalis House Provides:

Free confidential services
24-hour crisis line
24-hour staffing
A safe, comfortable living environment for up to six weeks
Supportive counselling for women and children
Help in understanding the legal and social services systems
Advocacy
Group support
A space for women to share their experiences and to gain confidence in their own abilities

Individual Support: A listening ear, information and support. If transportation is a problem, we can come to you. Please call to discuss with the outreach worker. Specify whether or not your call can be returned.

Advocacy Assistance: Accessing services from other agencies such as legal aid, community services, family court, etc. Advance notice is needed.

Services Offered to Children:

Play and Learn Session: A fun and educational program
In-house and outreach children's program
Individually, in family, or within children's group
Always with a recreational component and the child/children's input
May include arts and crafts, sports, games, drama, puppets, discussions, etc.
Program goals, philosophy, content and duration will be discussed with the parent/caregiver who referred the child/children, prior to the play-and-learn session's start
Issues to be addressed may include:
Learning about family violence
Identifying feelings
Dealing with anger
Conflict resolution skills
Improving self-concept
Building self-esteem
Social skills
Using social supports
Dealing with feelings of responsibility for the violence
Wishes for the family
Exploring gender stereotypes

These services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL and to be accessed on a voluntary basis only. 
If you are interested in helping to eliminate violence
against women and children, consider making a donation to:

CHRYSALIS HOUSE
PO Box 356
Kentville, Nova Scotia
B4N 3X1
 

Outreach services in your community

Outreach Services Include: Courses on Abusive Relationships Sessions are available in a variety of formats to discuss various topics, including: dynamics of abuse, healing and recovery, self-esteem, anger, etc. Topics are generated by participants. Courses are free and are offered in various areas as requested by women.