The Portal

The Portal The Portal serves youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We provide connection. Referrals: www.portalyouth.ca

At the Portal, our hope and focus is that each young person will find a place for connection, access services, support, and hope for the future. We serve as a β€œdoor” which young people can ask questions and begin changes towards greater resiliency.

Yesterday was pretty incredible. πŸ’œWe had so many people come out for Overdose Awareness Day in Kentville. People stopped...
09/01/2026

Yesterday was pretty incredible. πŸ’œ

We had so many people come out for Overdose Awareness Day in Kentville. People stopped by to learn, access resources, make signs, share stories, remember people they've lost, have some lunch and simply be together.

And that's really what a day like this is about.

Overdose affects people, families and communities, and talking about it matters. So does making harm reduction information and supplies available. So does knowing how to use naloxone. So does remembering the people we've lost without judgement or stigma.

A huge thank you to Healthy Minds Cooperative, BraveHeart First Aid and Nova Scotia Health (Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program) for coming together with the Portal to make yesterday happen. And thank you to every single person who stopped by, joined the walk, helped out or spent some time with us.

Seeing so many faces there meant a lot. πŸ’œ

Harm reduction saves lives.

Over the past several weeks, we've been sharing some common myths and facts about The Portal, our programs, and the supp...
08/31/2026

Over the past several weeks, we've been sharing some common myths and facts about The Portal, our programs, and the supports available to youth.

The truth is that support doesn't always fit neatly into a social media post.

If you've ever wondered:
❓ What services do we offer?
❓ Who can access support?
❓ What happens when someone reaches out?
❓ Is the Rec Space for me?
❓ How do I get started?

Ask us.

No question is too small.

If there's something you've been curious about, send us a message, give us a call, stop by, or drop your question in the comments.

You might help answer a question someone else has too. πŸ’™

πŸ“± Call or text: 782-838-1562
πŸ“ 440 Main Street, Kentville
🌐 portalyouth.ca

We’re underway! πŸ’œOverdose Awareness Day is happening right now at 440 Main Street in Kentville, and we’re here until 2:0...
08/31/2026

We’re underway! πŸ’œ

Overdose Awareness Day is happening right now at 440 Main Street in Kentville, and we’re here until 2:00 p.m.

We’ve got community partners here, harm reduction information and supplies, naloxone training, a Memorial Wall, a community BBQ and more.

Whether you want to learn a little more, access some resources, remember someone, grab some lunch, or just stop by and see what’s happening, come on down. Everyone is welcome.

πŸ“ 440 Main Street, Kentville
πŸ•‘ Here until 2:00 p.m.

And please give this a share! There’s still lots of time for people to join us. πŸ’œ

We're coming together in Kentville for Overdose Awareness Day.πŸ’œ On Monday, August 31, we'll be joining Healthy Minds Coo...
08/26/2026

We're coming together in Kentville for Overdose Awareness Day.πŸ’œ

On Monday, August 31, we'll be joining Healthy Minds Cooperative, Braveheart First Aid and Nova Scotia Health for a day of remembrance, learning, harm reduction and community.

There will be lots happening throughout the day, including:
πŸ’œ Remembrance Walk
πŸ’œ Naloxone training
πŸ’œ Harm reduction supplies
πŸ’œ Educational resources
πŸ’œ Community BBQ

Whether you've been personally impacted by overdose, want to learn more, or simply want to show your support, you're welcome to join us.

Everything is free, and everyone is welcome.

𝐏π₯𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐒𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐑𝐒𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐑𝐚𝐫𝐞. We'd really like to get the word out and have our community come together for the day. πŸ’œ

We've had some great conversations over the past few weeks, and tomorrow we're wrapping up our summer workshop series wi...
08/25/2026

We've had some great conversations over the past few weeks, and tomorrow we're wrapping up our summer workshop series with the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association (Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association).

Our final conversation is all about social media and relationships.

We'll talk about things like healthy online relationships, boundaries, texting, sharing photos, and how what happens online can affect life offline.

As always, we'll start with a creative activity from 12:00–2:00 p.m., then the conversation begins at 2:00 p.m.

The afternoon is free and open to all youth.

If you're planning to come or have any questions, reach out to Jack or Madison!
πŸ“± Jack: 902-599-7609
πŸ“± Madison: 902-599-7611

❌ MYTH: You have to be ready for help before reaching out.βœ… FACT: Support can start wherever you're at.There isn't a che...
08/24/2026

❌ MYTH: You have to be ready for help before reaching out.
βœ… FACT: Support can start wherever you're at.

There isn't a checklist you need to complete before asking for support.

You don't need all the answers. You don't need a plan. You don't need to know exactly what you need.

Sometimes support starts with a conversation, a question, or simply showing up.

Whether you're looking for housing support, employment support, life skills development, basic needs, or just aren't sure where to start, we're here to help.

πŸ“± Call or text: 782-838-1562
πŸ“ 440 Main Street, Kentville
🌐 portalyouth.ca

Periods are a normal part of life. Having access to period products should be normal too. That's why we keep them availa...
08/23/2026

Periods are a normal part of life.
Having access to period products should be normal too. That's why we keep them available for the young people who walk through our doors.

If you'd like to help keep our shelves stocked, you can:
πŸ“ Drop off period products at 440 Main Street, Kentville, or
πŸ’š Make a donation through our CanadaHelps page by choosing "Hygiene & Period Products." https://vist.ly/5fuss

Thanks for being part of a community that shows up for young people.

We had a pretty great visitor in the Rec Space this morning! πŸ₯ˆπŸ’šJacob stopped in to show us the silver medal he brought h...
08/18/2026

We had a pretty great visitor in the Rec Space this morning! πŸ₯ˆπŸ’š

Jacob stopped in to show us the silver medal he brought home from the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat last week - and of course, we had to snap a picture!

Some of our staff were following along and watching the Games on YouTube last week, so it was pretty cool to see one of those medals walk through the door today.

A big shout-out to everyone who represented Nova Scotia at the games, and an extra special one for Jacob! We were all pretty happy to celebrate with you today. πŸ™Œ

Have you ever seen someone being picked on, pressured into something, or just not seem okay, and wondered what you shoul...
08/18/2026

Have you ever seen someone being picked on, pressured into something, or just not seem okay, and wondered what you should do?

That's what we're going to be talking about tomorrow.

The Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association (Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association) is joining us again for a conversation about being an active bystander. We'll talk about how to recognize when someone might need support, simple ways to check in, and what you can do if something doesn't feel right.

We'll kick things off with a creative activity from 12:00–2:00 p.m., then the conversation starts at 2:00 p.m.

The afternoon is free and open to all youth.

❌ MYTH: You need everything figured out before asking for help.βœ… FACT: We're here to help you figure things out.Whether ...
08/17/2026

❌ MYTH: You need everything figured out before asking for help.
βœ… FACT: We're here to help you figure things out.

Whether you're navigating housing, employment, school, relationships, or just figuring out your next step, support is available.

πŸ“± Call or text: 782-838-1562
πŸ“ 440 Main Street, Kentville
🌐 portalyouth.ca

Address

#6/440 Main Street
Kentville, NS
B4N1K9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19023653773

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