The Northern Healthy Connections Society (NHCS) supports a non-discriminatory and judgement free environment for all. NHCS is dedicated to supporting people through a Harm Reduction lens by providing programs and services. NHCS is focused on “Meeting People Where They Are At”.
Northern Healthy Connections Society (NHCS) is a community-based, non-profit organization in Truro, Nova Scotia. Originally beginning as a Resource Center for people living with HIV/AIDS in Northern Nova Scotia, NHCS has grown to support people living with a substance dependency, offering safer substance-use supplies to help reduce the risk of transferring Sexually Transmitted/Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs), including HIV and Hepatitis C. NHCS offers a variety of Harm Reduction services, including:
- Needle Distribution and Disposal
- Mobile Outreach
- Community programs – detailed on the Programs section of this website
- Vast library of resources related to safer substance use; safer sex; treatment of Hepatitis C, HIV, and other STBBIs; and many more subjects
- Diversity and 2SLGBTQIA+ support
- Overdose awareness and prevention
- Referral to local treatment programs
- Naloxone training and free Naloxone kits
Resource Library
On-site information and resources available on a variety of topics.
Additional resources on a number of topics can be ordered by registering for a free account with CATIE.
Fixed-Site/Mobile Outreach
33 Pleasant St, Truro NS
Open 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Friday
Admin and On-site: (902) 895-0931
Mobile Outreach: 902-956-3965
Service Delivery Station
Offering Harm Reduction supplies that are sterile and safe.