Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia

06/10/2026

HEAL NS is hiring a Fundraising & Awareness Events Coordinator. This position is full-time for 8 weeks in our office in downtown Halifax. Pay is $20/hr. The Canada Summer Job funding rules require that you be between 15 and 30; be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

For full details, see the complete job posting at:https://healns.ca/downloads/205-2026-csj-job-description/file (link in bio). Applications are due June 22, 2026 at Noon

This position may involve working with community partners, securing donations and/or sponsorships, event planning and implementation as well as donor development. They work closely with the staff, board and volunteers at HEAL NS, who play a key role in events. The position requires a flexible, creative and organized person who is able to employ a team approach to ensure successful events and campaigns.

Please review the detailed job posting in the URL above. Applications should be submitted ASAP by email to: Chris Aucoin, Executive Director, [email protected]

06/09/2026

Get ready for a night of fun, fabulous entertainment, and community connection at Pride Bingo!

Join Anna Mona-Pia, Mike Hunt, and Proshenna Rett on July 21 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Garrison Brewery for an unforgettable evening and celebrate Pride.

Tickets are still available online https://www.showpass.com/healnsbingo/ for $25 (plus fees) or can be purchased at the door for $30. This is a 19+ event and ASL interpretation will be available.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Atlantic Lottery, and our venue partner, Garrison Brewing.

Get your tickets before they sell out! We'll see you there!

06/06/2026

This year, the Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia and the Sexual Health Centre of Cumberland County have partnered on a Pride workshop about Navigating Sexual Health for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming individuals, allies, and caregivers.

Join us on Friday, June 12th at Anchor Youth Space from 6pm to 8pm and learn about sexual health and how to take care of yours as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

For any questions please email
[email protected]

06/05/2026

Re post on be half of Healthy Minds Cooperative

"Spectrum Connect June Edition

Looking for a space to connect, share, and build community with other Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary folks? Join us for our June edition of Spectrum Connect, featuring prideHealth.
This gathering will include a presentation and Q&A with prideHealth, alongside opportunities to learn about mental health supports, gender-affirming care, and local community resources. Together, we’ll create space for meaningful conversation, peer connection, and community care in an environment grounded in belonging and support.
Spectrum Connect is a monthly, community-driven gathering space for 2S/TNB folks (18+) to build chosen family, share lived experiences, access affirming supports, and connect across generations. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have years of lived experience — you belong here. ✨
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spectrum-connect-tickets-1989930300095?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawSP7h1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1MGhIVDcxbnRtWEdGSEJ2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiTQibWC0AqR1g7QyCyNMr15okm2HG2m7zJ6aYaTTfRIAILbrbvbg4jMNGlD_aem_MShjnBaj7r9MxhsHoopr7g
Glitter Bean Café
June 18
6–8 PM
*18+ and masking is required*
These events are made possible through the generous support of the DAWN Fund.
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06/04/2026

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This year, the Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia and the Sexual Health Centre of Cumberland County have partnered on a Pride workshop about Navigating Sexual Health for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming individuals, allies, and caregivers. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us on Friday, June 12th at Anchor Youth Space from 6pm to 8pm and learn about sexual health and how to take care of yours as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 💪

05/25/2026

"Don't forget to register for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Mental Health Peer Support Group!

Created by and for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, this group offers a welcoming, affirming, virtual space, where we can come together to share, listen, and support one another on our individual and collective mental health and wellness journeys.
Whether you're seeking connection, solidarity, or simply a space where you feel seen and heard—you're welcome here, just as you are.

This group is for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults (18+) of all identities and backgrounds.

When: Bi-weekly on Friday's, 5pm-6:30pm (ADT) - This week, Friday the 29th!
Where: via Zoom
Registration: link in bio! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2slgbtqia-mental-health-peer-support-group-tickets-1798072596539?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

This group is proudly supported by the , and offered in partnership by Healthy Minds Cooperative, , .ns, , , , and the ."

05/22/2026

Today, May 22nd, our office will be closed to the public due to staff illness.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to opening again on Monday, May 25th.

05/12/2026

The HEAL NS office will be closed to the public on Thursday, the 14th, and Friday, the 15th, for programming. We are also closed Victoria Day, Monday the 18th.
We will reopen on Tuesday, the 19th, at 10 am.

04/24/2026

Congrats to our partners @ STI Care Now for winning a national Excellence in Patient Experience Award!

For info about STI Care Now and HEAL NS go to https://healns.ca/programs/sti-care-now

Nova Scotia Health Celebrates National Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care

Nova Scotia Health is proud to share that two of our healthcare initiatives have received national recognition through the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) Awards Program, celebrating excellence, leadership and impact across Canada’s healthcare system.

• Excellence in Patient Experience Award: STI Care Now led by Emerging Re-emerging Infections Network (ERIN): The STI Care Now program is improving access to testing and care by offering self-referral, self-testing options and integrated virtual care—helping reduce stigma and making services more accessible for communities across Nova Scotia.

• Excellence in Patient Safety Award: Emergency Department Sepsis Improvement Package Initiative led by the Sepsis Action Improvement Team (AIT): This emergency department initiative is transforming how sepsis is identified and treated, with a focus on improved recognition and treatment for better outcomes across the province.

These awards reflect the dedication of teams working every day to improve care for Nova Scotians. Congratulations teams!

👉 Read the full story to learn more about these initiatives and their impact: https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/nova-scotia-health-celebrates-national-recognition-excellence-patient-care



📸 Photo of (L-R) Terri-Anne McGregor, registered nurse at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, and Kayla Dort, registered nurse at Cobequid Community Health Centre with (below) team members of the STI Care Now program.

04/17/2026

Mark your calendars!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 3 PM-6:30PM, we will be hosting ONE STOP SHOP: A Sexual Health Pop-Up event in collaboration with STI CARE NOW and Nova Scotia Health Public Health MOBILE UNIT.

We will be offering vaccines and PrEP assessments on site, and HIV & STI Self-Test Kits for pick up and take away!

Please read through the slides for more information. Any further questions, you can reach out to [email protected]

Although this is a walk-in event, if you know that you will be coming please consider filling out our RSVP form (link in bio) https://forms.gle/v1g2EzxJ4AGD1j8o7 to help us get a sense of numbers
We hope to see you there!

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22nd, 3 PM-6:30PM
WHERE: HEAL NS (5516 Spring Garden Road, Suite 200)

Image Description:
Slide 1: A poster advertising "ONE STOP SHOP: A Sexual Health Pop-up". The event title is in a teal starburst and takes up 2/3 of the top of the poster. Directly to the right is a list, underlined by orange lines, that reads "VACCINES" "HIV & STI SELF-TEST KITS" "PrEP ASSESSMENTS". A teal rectangular box below details event information "5516 Spring Garden Road, Suite 200" and "Wednesday, April 22nd, 3 PM-6:30PM". At the very bottom in light black text it reads "HEAL NS in Partnership with STI CARE NOW & Public Health MOBILE UNIT". The HEAL NS logo is in the left bottom corner and the Nova Scotia Health Authority MOBILE UNIT logo is in the bottom right.
Slide 2: A teal band takes up the top 1/4 of the poster, in it, in bold white text it reads "VACCINE INFORMATION". Thin black text below reads "We are pleased to be able to offer a range of vaccines, however, please note that you must meet the eligible criteria in accordance with NS Health to qualify for the sexual health vaccines (Hep A & B, HPV). A team member will be on site to provide an assessment prior to your vaccination. Even if you do not qualify for the sexual health vaccines, we will be offering routine vaccinations as well. Full list below:" Each listed vaccine isin a rounded rectangular box, they are as follows " Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B, HPV, COVID-19, Influenza. Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Tetanus-containing vaccine"
Slide 3: A teal band takes up the top 1/4 of the poster, in it, in bold white text it reads "IMPORTANT INFORMATION". Orange arrows highlight each point in the list which are as follows: "Please bring your health card", "Walk-ins welcome!
However, if you know that you will be coming please consider filling out our RSVP form (link in bio) to help us get a sense of numbers.", "If you are coming for a vaccination, try to eat before and if possible, check your vaccination record.", "Through the STI CARE NOW program, HIV and STI self-test kits will be available on-site for people to pick-up and take away. The HIV self-test kit will give you your results immediately. The STI self-test kit will require you to mail OR drop-off your kit with the collected samples."