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Harbour House Harbour House – A shelter, but more than just a bed. We have fifteen beds at the House.

We provide outreach, support, and resources to help women and their dependent children heal, grow, and thrive beyond domestic violence. We are a transition house serving women and their dependent children who have left situations of intimate partner violence. We are located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, in Bridgewater, offering services in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. Our doors opened in 1987, and we have since that time sheltered hundreds of women and children. A typical stay is six weeks, during which time women receive safe shelter, supportive counseling, appropriate referrals and a compassionate and healing atmosphere.

Recent conversations surrounding sexual violence and accountability remind us why consent matters. 💙Sexual assault doesn...
10/20/2026

Recent conversations surrounding sexual violence and accountability remind us why consent matters. 💙

Sexual assault doesn't always look the way people expect it to. Pressure, manipulation, and having your boundaries ignored are never okay. You deserve to be heard, believed, and supported.



📞 Support Line: 902-543-3999 | Toll Free: 1-888-543-3999
💬 Text: 902-514-4019
✉️ [email protected]

Not every question is a warning sign. Asking where someone is, who they’re with, or when they’ll be home can be a normal...
10/15/2026

Not every question is a warning sign. Asking where someone is, who they’re with, or when they’ll be home can be a normal part of a relationship.

The difference is found in the pattern, and in what happens when someone says no, sets a boundary, or gives an answer their partner doesn’t like.

When questions become demands, monitoring, isolation, or punishment, they can be part of a pattern of control.

Healthy relationships make room for trust, boundaries, independence, and choice. 💙

📞 Support Line: 902-543-3999 | Toll Free: 1-888-543-3999
💬 Text: 902-514-4019
✉️ [email protected]

This Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing women who have used their voices to challenge injustice, advocate for thei...
10/12/2026

This Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing women who have used their voices to challenge injustice, advocate for their communities, and create change.

From Viola Desmond’s fight against racial segregation to Autumn Peltier’s advocacy for clean water, their work reminds us that change often begins with someone willing to speak up.

Women’s history is still being written — by the advocates, leaders, and changemakers of today.

💙 We honour their contributions and the many women continuing this work in communities across Canada.

💜 Enhancing Our Services in Queens County! 💜The South Shore Transition House Association (Harbour House) has always been...
10/12/2026

💜 Enhancing Our Services in Queens County! 💜

The South Shore Transition House Association (Harbour House) has always been dedicated to serving Queens County, and we’re excited to expand our local outreach services to support our community even better.

We continue to offer safe, compassionate, and confidential support to women and children impacted by domestic and gender-based violence.

What we offer:
• Local outreach counselling for adults & youth
• Crisis support and safety planning
• Assistance navigating community & legal resources

We are always here for you.

📞 24/7 Support: 1-888-543-3999 / (902) 543-3999

Children notice more than we may realize.When children live around gender-based or family violence, they can be affected...
10/08/2026

Children notice more than we may realize.

When children live around gender-based or family violence, they can be affected by what they hear, see, and experience, even when the violence isn’t directed at them. Changes in behaviour, mood, sleep, school, or relationships may be signs that a child is struggling.

💙 Creating a safe, supportive space for children to talk can make a difference.

📞 Support Line: 902-543-3999 | Toll Free: 1-888-543-3999

💬 Text: 902-514-4019

✉️ [email protected]

October is Mi’kmaw History Month — a time to recognize and honour the history, culture, knowledge, and contributions of ...
10/05/2026

October is Mi’kmaw History Month — a time to recognize and honour the history, culture, knowledge, and contributions of Mi’kmaw people and communities.

Taking the time to learn from Mi’kmaw voices is an important part of building understanding, respecting culture, and moving toward meaningful reconciliation.

💙 We honour the late Elder Murdena Marshall and the many Mi’kmaw voices whose knowledge, advocacy, and dedication continue to inspire and strengthen communities.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to recognize the many people experiencing intimate partne...
10/02/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to recognize the many people experiencing intimate partner violence and the barriers that can make it difficult to seek support.

Not every experience of abuse is reported, and behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story.

💙 Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and believed. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, support is available.

📞 Support Line: 902-543-3999 | Toll Free: 1-888-543-3999

💬 Text: 902-514-4019

✉️ [email protected]

Today, we remember the children who never returned home, honour Survivors and their families, and recognize the lasting ...
09/30/2026

Today, we remember the children who never returned home, honour Survivors and their families, and recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools and colonial violence.

Truth and Reconciliation is not only about remembering the past, it is also about listening, learning, reflecting, and taking action toward a more just future.

We also recognize the ongoing violence and systemic barriers experienced by Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

🧡 May we remember, listen, learn, and act.

📞 Support Line: 902-543-3999 | Toll Free: 1-888-543-3999
💬 Text: 902-514-4019
✉️ [email protected]

Starting over after abuse doesn’t happen all at once. It can mean finding safety, rebuilding routines, reconnecting with...
09/28/2026

Starting over after abuse doesn’t happen all at once. It can mean finding safety, rebuilding routines, reconnecting with yourself, navigating practical barriers, and taking things one day at a time.

There may be setbacks, uncertainty, and days when progress feels difficult to see. That doesn’t mean you’re going backwards.

💙 You don’t have to have everything figured out to take the next step.

📞 Support Line: 902-543-3999 | Toll Free: 1-888-543-3999
💬 Text: 902-514-4019
✉️ [email protected]

09/25/2026

The cycle of abuse can look different in every relationship. Periods of tension, harm, reconciliation, and calm can make an abusive relationship feel confusing and difficult to understand.

Understanding the cycle can help explain why someone may stay, return, or respond differently at different points. None of these responses mean someone is choosing abuse or responsible for it.

There is no “right” way to respond to abuse. 💙 Everyone deserves support, choices, and a way forward.

📞 Support Line: 902-543-3999 | Toll Free: 1-888-543-3999
💬 Text: 902-514-4019
✉️ [email protected]

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