The Family Service Association of Western Nova Scotia (FSAWNS) works with our most underserved youth & families to provide support, services, and advocacy for real change at individual, community & system levels. We are here for you.

WEBSITE: https://fsawns.com/  

FACEBOOK: @fsawns

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Housing Support works with participants who have experienced chronic homelessness; are precariously housed (couch surfing); unhoused (sleeping rough); in public and community institutions (hospital, correctional facility, foster care, transition house) with no housing arranged for exit date; or are at imminent risk of homelessness (eviction within 30 days, leaving intimate partner violence or family violence, being forced out of housing). 

PROGRAM SUPPORTS: Outreach (Lunenburg & Queens Counties); Drop-in intake access; Basic needs access (on-site food, shower & laundry, mobile phone, Supported Access to Primary Healthcare); Trusteeship (assistance with rental and benefits applications, understanding the Residential Tenancies Act and the Child and Family Services Act, money management, financial advocacy, utilities support, linkages to community resources); Case management (Housing First wrap around supports); Collaboration with service providers and organizations; Advocacy. 

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: All Gender Inclusive; 19+; Experiencing homelessness or risk of homelessness or homelessness prevention

REGION COVERED: Lunenburg & Queens Counties

LOCATION : 629 King Street, Bridgewater, NS

PHONE #: 902-521-5596

HOW TO ACCESS: Drop-In Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Call or email to inquire.

DIRECT REFERRAL: Cindy MacIsaac - intake.hsp@gmail.com 

SEE ALSO: Youth Programs & Outreach; Sexual Health Services; Family and Parenting Services