Food Security
New Glasgow Food Bank
Emergency food assistance for residents of New Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Pictou County Fuel and Food Bank
Provides food hampers and fuel assistance to families and individuals in need.
Salvation Army — New Glasgow
Food bank, hot meals, emergency assistance, and Christmas toy drive.
Pictou County Community Kitchen
Community meals and cooking programs. Hot lunches available to all, no questions asked.
Mental Health & Addictions
NS Mental Health Crisis Line
24/7 crisis support for mental health emergencies. Available in English and French.
811 — Health Link NS
Speak with a registered nurse 24/7 for non-emergency health concerns including mental health.
Aberdeen Hospital — Mental Health & Addictions
Outpatient mental health services, psychiatric assessments, and addiction support.
📍 835 East River Road, New Glasgow, NS B2H 3S6
🕐 Call for appointment hours
🌐 nshealth.caPictou County Addiction Services
Substance use counselling, harm reduction programs, and withdrawal management.
Kids Help Phone
Free, confidential mental health support for young people. Chat, text, or call.
Housing & Homelessness
Pictou County Housing Authority
Subsidized housing for low-income residents. Apply for the waiting list.
Hope House — Emergency Shelter
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for individuals and families in crisis.
Tearmann House — Domestic Violence
Safe shelter, crisis support, and advocacy for women and children experiencing violence.
NS 211 — Housing Resources
Dial 211 to find housing resources, shelters, and support services across Nova Scotia.
Seniors Services
Pictou County Seniors Safety Program
Home visits, safety assessments, and support coordination for seniors at risk.
VON — Victorian Order of Nurses
Home care, nursing, personal care, and wellness programs for seniors.
NS Seniors Care Grant
Province of Nova Scotia grants to help seniors age at home safely.
Pictou County 55+ Centres
Social programs, fitness, day trips, and activities at local seniors centres.
Youth & Families
Youth Employment Services (YES) — Pictou County
Job search assistance, resume help, and career coaching for youth aged 15–30.
Big Brothers Big Sisters — Pictou County
Mentoring programs matching youth with supportive adult volunteers.
Family Resource Centres
Parenting support, early childhood programming, and family activities.
NS Department of Community Services — Child & Family
Child welfare, foster care, adoption, and family support services.
Employment & Training
NS Works — Pictou County
Employment support, skills training, resume help, and job search resources.
Service Canada — Pictou County
Employment insurance, social insurance numbers, Canada Pension Plan, OAS.
Pictou County Job Bank
Browse local job listings posted by Pictou County businesses.
Careers Nova Scotia
Career planning, apprenticeship programs, and skills development resources.
Legal Aid & Justice
Nova Scotia Legal Aid — Pictou
Free legal assistance for low-income residents in criminal, family, and poverty law matters.
NS Court of Justice — Pictou
Provincial and small claims court serving Pictou County.
Community Legal Information (CLIA)
Plain-language legal information and public education on your rights.
Newcomers & Immigration
Pictou County Local Immigration Partnership
Settlement support, language classes, cultural integration, and community connections for newcomers.
IRCC — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Federal immigration services, permanent residency, citizenship, and refugee programs.
English as a Second Language (ESL) — CCRCE
Free ESL classes through the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education.
Disability & Accessibility
Pictou County Society for Autism (PACS)
Support programs, advocacy, and community resources for individuals with autism and their families.
Disability Support Program — NS
Residential support, day programs, and in-home support for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Pictou County AccessAbility
Accessibility resources, transportation assistance, and adaptive equipment programs.
Childcare & Early Learning
NS Child Care Subsidy
Financial assistance for eligible families to help cover licensed childcare costs.
Early Years Centres — Pictou County
Regulated childcare, family drop-in programs, and early learning for children 0–6.
Nova Scotia Child Benefit
Monthly benefit payments for families with children under 18.