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: Supported Access to Primary Health Care is a wraparound worker-supported process for linking Lunenburg Country youth, adults and families with Primary Health Care who may not otherwise choose to access the healthcare system.

PROGRAM SUPPORTS: Trauma-informed access to medical consultation and examination site at Freeman House; Follow up support provided as needed; Preventative individualized primary healthcare access in situations that may escalate into emergencies; Gender-based competency (sexual and reproductive health support including access to abortion services); 2SLGBTQIA+ support (for non-binary and/or transitioning persons); Confidential access; Non-stigmatizing harm reduction supports; Safe supplies.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: All Gender Inclusive; 16+

REGION COVERED: Lunenburg & Queens Counties

LOCATION: 48 Empire Street, Bridgewater, NS

PHONE #: 902-543-7444

HOW TO ACCESS: Call or email to inquire.

DIRECT REFERRAL: familyservice.fsawns@gmail.com

PROGRAM WEBSITE: https://fsawns.com/?p=3943

SEE ALSO: Housing; Youth Programs & Outreach; Family & Parenting Services