The Town of Annapolis Royal is pleased to offer this valuable directory of services for seniors in Annapolis County. This directory, produced as a printed booklet by the Seniors' Safety Coordinator for the Municipality of Annapolis County, Wendy Knowlton, was launched in January 2006. For more information, you can contact Wendy at (902) 665-4481.

Addiction Services

AA Annapolis
Wednesdays 8 p.m., Annapolis Baptist Church
Sundays 8 p.m., Upper Clements Hall

Addiction Services
Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton
(902) 825-6828
Offers in-patient, out-patient and detox services

Al-Anon Annapolis
Wednesdays 8 p.m.
Annapolis Baptist Church

Problem Gambling Support Group
Women's Place Resource Centre
Meets every Tuesday evening
Call (902) 638-8052

Adult Day Program
Carol Ward
(902) 665-4804
wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursdays in Bridgetown
Those who will benefit from socialization
Gives care provider respite relief
$15 a day

Home Care Nova Scotia
(800) 225-7225

Housing Services
Seniors'' Assistance Programs
(800) 564-3483
(902) 825-3481

Benefits and Pension Information

HRDC Canada Income Security Program & Old Age Security
Provides counselling and information on receiving benefits
Application forms are available
Contact your local HRDC office
Digby (902) 245-4784
Middleton (902) 825-3481

Caregiver Supports

Caregivers Support Group
Second Tuesday each month 2 p.m. at Holmestead Restaurant
Lou Sullivan (902) 532-7239

Family Caregiver News Magazine
(800) 209-4810
mailto:info@thefamilycaregiver.com

Fidelis House Society
Accommodation for family members of patients at Annapolis Valley Regional Hospital
140 Exhibition St
Bed for 1 night and kitchen privileges costs $20, includes light breakfast
Staples in kitchen are provided
(902) 679-6567 for reservation
Donations are gratefully accepted

Annapolis County Seniors' Council
Murray Covert
m.a.covert@ns.sympatico.ca
Has a list of available clubs and societies in Annapolis County

Nova Scotia War Brides Association
Meets once a month
Lawrencetown area
Contact (902) 584-3730

Valley Senior Games
Participate in anything from Bridge to Track and Field
Contact Leona Grant for information
(902) 532-2664

Comfort, Support and Seniors' Mental Health

Adult Protection
For seniors or those with a disability who are no longer competent or who are being physically, emotionally, or financially abused or neglected.
(800) 225-7225 for the Adult Protection office
(902) 665-4481 for the Senior Safety Coordinator for Annapolis County

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Self- help group, all confidential
Contact (902) 532-2673

Grief & Bereavement Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month
St. John's United Church Middleton, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Annapolis Community Health Centre 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
jlongley@ns.sympatico.ca

Phone a Friend / Daily Chat
Carol Ward
(902) 665-4804
wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Volunteer calls to offer pleasant conversation on a regular basis

Seniors' Mental Health
Colleen Stevenson
(902) 825-4825 ext. 35
mentalhealth.smh@avdha.nshealth.ca

Seniors' Safety Program
Working with the RCMP to keep you safe.
Service is free and at your convenience
Contact Wendy Knowlton
(902) 665-4481 or (902) 825-2000

Sharing Room
Offers footwear, clothing, small and large household items
For lower income households
Contact (902) 825-4662

Volunteer Visiting
Carol Ward
(902) 665-4804
wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Older persons with disabilities are matched with volunteers who visit them regularly.

Continuing Education

Annapolis County Learning Network (ACLN)
NSCC Middleton
Provides free programs to all adult learners over 19 years of age and have been out of school a minimum of one year.
Contact (902) 825-2266 or (902) 825-2277

Equipment (medical, mobility aids, etc)

Adjustable canes and walker
Available on loan at Community Centre
Call Marty (902) 638-3164

Hutchins Pharmacy
Equipment for loan and for sale
(902) 532-2356

Red Cross H.E.L.P
Help Equipment Loan Program
Coldbrook, Kentville Industrial Park, Pelton Ave.
Call Renee Hood 678-0415 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May be able to pick up equipment in Aylesford or Middleton

Legal Information

Dial-A-Law
Tape recorded messages on a wide variety of topics
Call (902) 420-1888

Law and Older Nova Scotians
Call (902) 455-7684

Legal Information Line and Lawyer Referral Service
Available September to June
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Call (800) 665-9779

Phonebusters
To report telemarketing scams and solicitations
(888) 495-8501

Meals

Annapolis Food Bank
2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Contact (902) 532-5572

Frozen Favorites
Carol Ward
(902) 665-4804
mailto:wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Frozen meals provided throughout Annapolis Valley

Lunch Bunch
Carol Ward
(902) 665-4804
mailto:wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Bridgetown & Annapolis Royal
Once a month, December to May
Hot meal, newsletter & entertainment
VON arranges transportation if needed

Meals on Wheels
Contact Carol Ward
(902) 665-4804

Middleton Food Bank
Services Middleton and Lawrencetown
July - October
Mondays 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
November - June
Mondays 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact (902) 825-3569

Physical Health

Annapolis Family Medical Group
The Very Best in Rural Medicine--Practice Medicine in a vibrant rural community that rivals larger Towns when it comes cultural, history and quality of life.
http://novascotiaphysicians.ca

Foot Clinics
Carol Ward
(902) 665-4804
mailto:wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Foot care for those who need assistance

Palliative Care Annapolis
Contact (902) 532-2381

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
www.ccohs.ca

Transportation

Trans County Transportation
Debbie Decker
(902) 665-1212
(877) 305-7433 * 7
admintcts@ns.sympatico.ca

Valley Health Shuttle
Goes to and from Halifax
For patients with appointments in Halifax
Owned by Valley Drug Mart, Middleton
By donation
Contact (902) 825-4824

Van Transportation Service
Serving residents of Anna. Community Health Centre
Call (902) 532-2381 Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Must call in advance
Transportation to medical appointments locally and long distance
Wheelchair accessible
Cost is by donation
No medical attendants on the shuttle!

Waste Disposal - Construction Debris

Arlington Heights Construction and Asbestos Disposal Site
1481 Arligton Rd.Bridgetown
Phone: (902) 665-4650 or (902) 825-8349   Fax:(902) 665-4272
e-mail:demolition@eastlink.ca
Site Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. after hours by apt.
Material:construction and demolition debris and asbestos waste. We also offer dumpsters and trailers for hauling your waste,and can assists withany watse disposal question and offer demolition services.