The Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia (EFMNS) is a non-profit, charitable organization that engages with vulnerable women and girls to foster reintegration, rehabilitation, personal empowerment and to address the root causes of criminalization. EFMNS is devoted to improving the lives of women in our province through comprehensive housing supports, innovative programming initiatives, justice system reform and through building individual strength and capacity in all of the women they serve. EFMNS provides the structure for marginalized women and girls to transform their lives from a cycle of poverty and insecurity to one of stability, growth and hope.

WEBSITE: www.efrymns.ca

FACEBOOK: @efrysocietyhalifax

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Holly House is a combination of Elizabeth Fry’s offices and eight (8) single occupancy rooms for women. Holly House offers a shared kitchen, common room, and two (2) bathrooms, plus in-house laundry facilities. The house provides safe, affordable housing for women for up to one year. Holly House is not a half-way house. All women in the community are eligible to submit an application. 

PROGRAM SUPPORTS: Personal Transition plan development; Education and employment exploration; Housing search support; Community resources referrals; Personal development programming; Peer Support worker; Cultural programming, specifically Indigenous and African Nova Scotian supports.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: Trans and cis women/girls, and non-binary people; 16+ 

REGION COVERED: Halifax Regional Municipality

LOCATION: Dartmouth, NS

PROGRAM PHONE #: 902-454-5041

HOW TO ACCESS: Call or email to inquire. 

DIRECT REFERRAL: Erin - hollyhouse@efrymns.ca.

PROGRAM WEBSITE: https://efrymns.ca/holly-house/

SEE ALSO: Specialized CSEC Programs & Services; Legal Services