Digby & Area Community Health Board

10/22/2026

A little help at home can go a long way.

The Seniors Care Grant helps eligible Nova Scotia seniors with the cost of services that make everyday life easier, support health and well-being, and help them stay independent.

The grant can help cover expenses such as:
🏠 Home heating, heating repairs and maintenance
🧹 House cleaning, laundry and help with organizing or downsizing
🍲 Meal preparation and grocery or meal delivery
🩺 Healthcare services like foot care, physiotherapy and mental health support
🚗 Transportation, including taxis, community transit and Access-A-Bus
🛠️ Small home repairs, lawn care, snow removal and other outdoor work
📱 Phone, cell phone and internet services
💊 Medication and prescription delivery

Some costs, including food, medications and devices, are not covered.

Learn more about eligible services, eligibility requirements and how to apply through 211 Nova Scotia:
🔗 https://ns.211.ca/services/86503259/government-of-nova-scotia-service-nova-scotia-citizen-rebates-seniors-care-grant/

Reminder: Applications are open until December 1. Share this post with someone who may benefit!

10/22/2026

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10/22/2026

Please call to register 902-245-2300

10/21/2026

It's that time of year again!

The Heating Assistance Rebate Program is now accepting applications! Eligible Nova Scotians can receive a $400 rebate to help with the cost of heating their homes this winter. Income limits apply, and applicants must pay directly for their home heating.

Know someone in our community who could benefit? Please share this post!

👉 Learn more and apply: https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-heating-assistance-rebate-heating-assistance-rebate-program

10/21/2026

IN NEED OF MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS? 💁‍♀️❤️

Tri-County Women’s Centre offers a variety of menstrual products at our centres, including:

- Pads
- Tampons
- Menstrual cups (Ultucup)
- Period underwear (limited sizes available)

Please note that product availability and sizes may vary by location.

📍 VISIT OR CONTACT ONE OF OUR CENTRES:

Yarmouth:
12 Cumberland Street
📞 902-742-0085
🕒 Monday–Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Digby:
87 Warwick Street
📞 902-245-6866
🕒 Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Shelburne:
25B King Street
📞 902-875-4777
🕒 Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

📧 Email: [email protected]

Thank you to the Nova Scotia Government for helping make this initiative possible.

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BESOIN DE PRODUITS MENSTRUELS ? 💁‍♀️❤️

Le Tri-County Women’s Centre propose divers produits menstruels dans ses centres, notamment :

- Serviettes hygiéniques
- Tampons
- Coupes menstruelles (Ultucup)
- Culottes menstruelles (tailles limitées)

Veuillez noter que la disponibilité des produits et les tailles peuvent varier selon l’emplacement.

📍 RENDEZ-VOUS DANS L’UN DE NOS CENTRES OU CONTACTEZ-NOUS :

Yarmouth :
12, rue Cumberland
📞 902-742-0085
🕒 Du lundi au jeudi, de 9 h à 16 h

Digby :
87, rue Warwick
📞 902-245-6866
🕒 Les mardis et jeudis, de 9 h à 16 h

Shelburne :
25B, rue King
📞 902-875-4777
🕒 Les mardis et mercredis, de 9 h à 16 h

📧 Courriel : [email protected]

Merci au gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse d’avoir rendu cette initiative possible.

10/21/2026

Here’s the thing about working at 211 Nova Scotia: every day is different.

Sometimes, you’re chatting with seniors about the supports available in their community to help them stay active and connected.

Sometimes, you’re explaining what 211NS does to someone who heard about us from a friend.

And sometimes, you’re supporting someone who’s going through a difficult chapter in life and isn’t sure where to turn next.

No two conversations are the same, because no two people or situations are the same.

But each one is a reminder that we all have different needs at different times in our lives, and sometimes, we all need a little help finding our way.

10/21/2026

Oct. 21 is Take Me Outside Day! https://takemeoutside.ca/take-me-outside-day/?mc_cid=aa2012f285&mc_eid=a932e741ec

10/21/2026

💉 Upcoming Vaccine Clinic – Annapolis Royal
Nova Scotia Health's Public Health Mobile Unit will be holding a **FREE vaccine clinic** at the Annapolis Royal Fire Hall on Friday, October 30, 2026.

📍 Location:Annapolis Royal Fire Hall, 5 St. Anthony Street

Vaccines being offered include:
- COVID-19 (6 months+)
- Seasonal Flu (6 months+)
- Seniors Flu (65+)
- Pneumococcal (65+)
- Shingles (65+)
- Adult RSV (75+)

✅ All services are free.

Appointments are recommended, but limited drop-ins will be available.

📞 To book an appointment for COVID-19, flu or adult RSV vaccines, call 811 or visit novascotia.ca/vaccination.

For more information, visit nshealth.ca/PHMU.

Please share with family, friends and neighbours who may be interested!