Transition House Association of Nova Scotia

Transition House Association of Nova Scotia THANS works to eliminate violence against women in Nova Scotia. We do not provide frontline services.

THANS works collaboratively with communities and all levels of government to provide sufficient programs, services, and funding for Transition Houses in Nova Scotia.

June is Pride Month🌈At THANS, we recognize that 2SLGBTQIA+ people experience gender-based violence at disproportionately...
06/04/2026

June is Pride Month🌈

At THANS, we recognize that 2SLGBTQIA+ people experience gender-based violence at disproportionately high rates and continue to face barriers to safety and support.

This month, we celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Nova Scotia and reaffirm our commitment to a future where everyone can live free from violence.

Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and THANS has partnered with and to share information on the connection between ...
06/01/2026

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and THANS has partnered with and to share information on the connection between intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury. 💜🧠

Brain injuries caused by IPV are often invisible, underrecognized, and misunderstood, despite affecting many survivors across Canada.

Stay tuned throughout the month of June as we share information on:

- IPV-caused brain injury and its impacts.

- Signs, symptoms, and common misconceptions .

- Trauma- and brain injury-informed support strategies.

- Available tools, research, and resources.

By increasing awareness and understanding, we can help improve recognition, response, and support for survivors. 💜

IN THE NEWS: The 2017 Butlin case, as outlined in a recent RCMP watchdog report, highlights serious failures in respondi...
05/22/2026

IN THE NEWS: The 2017 Butlin case, as outlined in a recent RCMP watchdog report, highlights serious failures in responding to escalating risk in a sexual assault and harassment investigation that ended in the death of a woman later killed by her neighbour. Despite clear warning signs—including threats and known access to a firearm—risk was not adequately communicated or acted on.

This case reflects what we continue to see in intimate partner and sexual violence: warning signs are often present, but not always recognized or acted upon.

Survivor-serving organizations such as THANS member organizations and hold critical frontline expertise in coercive control, sexual violence, trauma, and risk escalation. This knowledge is essential to effective response and prevention, and must meaningfully inform police training and practice.

Education and early intervention are key to preventing future harm.

Femicides are preventable.

Read more via the link in our bio. 🔗

Today, THANS stands in solidarity with the and communities across the country calling for an end to gender-based violen...
05/14/2026

Today, THANS stands in solidarity with the and communities across the country calling for an end to gender-based violence.

The campaign reminds us that ending violence requires collective responsibility and ongoing action. It also calls attention to the disproportionate violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people across Turtle Island.

We all have a role to play in building safer communities rooted in respect, equity, and care.

THANS is deeply saddened by the passing of Pamela Harrison, a long-time advocate and foundational figure within Nova Sco...
05/12/2026

THANS is deeply saddened by the passing of Pamela Harrison, a long-time advocate and foundational figure within Nova Scotia’s violence against women sector.

As THANS’ first Provincial Coordinator, Pamela played a significant role in shaping the provincial network of transition houses and supports that continue to serve women and children across Nova Scotia today.

We are honoured to share a tribute recognizing Pamela’s extraordinary impact on our organization and this sector.

Read the full tribute on our website: https://tinyurl.com/yc5ncfak

Today, we honour and remember Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people who are missing and who have been taken by ...
05/05/2026

Today, we honour and remember Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people who are missing and who have been taken by violence.

Red Dress Day is about making visible what has too often been ignored, and holding space for those who are deeply loved and missed by their families and communities.

The violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people is not separate from the impacts of colonialism. It is connected to systems and conditions that continue to put people at risk.

More than a decade after the Calls for Justice, families and communities are still asking for meaningful action. That call remains.

We have a responsibility to listen, to learn, and to support Indigenous-led work to end this violence.

IN THE NEWS: Recent tragedies in the United States, including the deaths of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and multiple child...
04/24/2026

IN THE NEWS: Recent tragedies in the United States, including the deaths of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and multiple children in a domestic violence-related mass shooting, are a stark reminder that intimate partner homicide follows clear warning signs—and is often preventable. Risk is highest during separation, especially when combined with factors like firearm access, stalking, and escalating control.

This article highlights research that shares what many of us in the sector already know, and the importance of recognizing these patterns before violence escalates.

Education and early intervention are key.

Our thoughts are with those impacted by these recent tragedies.

Read more via our Linktree in bio.

THANS is hiring!The Safety Outcome Advisor is a key position connected to the Highest Risk Domestic Violence Table, and ...
04/20/2026

THANS is hiring!

The Safety Outcome Advisor is a key position connected to the Highest Risk Domestic Violence Table, and we’re looking for someone with strong experience in risk assessment, cross-sector collaboration, and working within the gender-based violence sector.

Learn more at our Linktree: linktr.ee/thans.ns

Today marks six years since the mass casualty in Nova Scotia.We remember the 22 people whose lives were taken, and we ho...
04/18/2026

Today marks six years since the mass casualty in Nova Scotia.

We remember the 22 people whose lives were taken, and we hold their families, friends, and communities in our thoughts as we take a moment to pause and reflect on what was taken, and on the strength and care that has carried people through in the years since.

As an organization working to prevent gender-based violence, we recognize that this tragedy continues to shape conversations about safety, accountability, and the systems meant to protect us.

We honour those impacted by continuing the work: supporting survivors, strengthening communities, and advocating for change.

We invite you to take a moment today, however feels right for you, to remember and honor those impacted by this tragedy.

Take care of yourselves and eachother today 💜

Join Chrysalis House Association and THANS for a virtual Neighbours, Friends, and Families (NFF) training webinar on Fri...
04/13/2026

Join Chrysalis House Association and THANS for a virtual Neighbours, Friends, and Families (NFF) training webinar on Friday, May 1st at 12 p.m 💜

NFF is a free, nationally recognized prevention initiative designed to teach everyone how to recognize the warning signs of abuse, respond with care, and refer to local supports.

Participants receive a certificate of completion following the session from Western University’s Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children. 💜

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kZsvmVT2T0K0VWajvS3k6A

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S221b-6169 Quinpool Road
Halifax, NS
B3L4P8

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19024297287

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