Services Directory
The Town of Annapolis Royal is pleased to offer this valuable directory of services for seniors in Annapolis County. This directory is also produced as a printed booklet by the Seniors' Safety Coordinator for the Municipality of Annapolis County.
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Addictions
AA Annapolis
Wednesdays 8 p.m., Annapolis Baptist Church
Sundays 8 p.m., Upper Clements Hall
Addiction Services
Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton
Ph: (902) 825-6828
Offers in-patient, out-patient and detox services
Al-Anon Annapolis
Wednesdays 8 p.m.
Annapolis Baptist Church
Women's Place Resource Centre
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm
228 St. George Street, Box 383
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
Phone: 532-1898
Toll Free: 1877-392-8800
Fax: 902-532-7105
womensplace1@ns.aliantzince.ca
Care Services
Adult Day Program
Carol Ward
Ph: (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
Ph: (800) 225-7225
Housing Services
Seniors'' Assistance Programs
Ph: (800) 564-3483
Ph: (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
Family Caregiver News Magazine
Ph: (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
Ph: (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
Ph: (902) 584-3730
Valley Senior Games
Participate in anything from Bridge to Track and Field
Contact Leona Grant for information
Ph: (902) 532-2664
Comfort, Support and 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.
Ph: (800) 225-7225 for the Adult Protection office
Ph: (902) 665-4481 for the Senior Safety Coordinator for Annapolis County
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Self- help group, all confidential
Ph: (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
Ph: (902) 665-4804
wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Volunteer calls to offer pleasant conversation on a regular basis
Seniors' Mental Health
Colleen Stevenson
Ph: (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
Ph: (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
Ph: (902) 665-4804
wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Older persons with disabilities are matched with volunteers who visit them regularly.
Compassionate Cup Ministries
Pastor Marion Duncan
Ph: (902) 526 3743
info@compassionatecupministries.ca
Support for those who have suffered abuse and traumatic grief and loss
Spiritual Services (Churches)
Anglican - Parishes of Annapolis and Granville
PO Box 427, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
(902) 532-5154
Roman Catholic - St Louis Catholic Church
PO Box 7, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
(902) 532-5533
United Baptist - Annapolis Royal, Granville Centre, Granville Ferry
PO Box 2048, RR#2 Granville Ferry Ns, B0S 1K0
(902) 532-2281
United Church of Canada - Annapolis Royal
PO Box 473, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
(902) 532-5581
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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.
Ph: (902) 825-2266 or (902) 825-2277
Equipment (medical, mobility aids, etc)
Adjustable canes and walker
Available on loan at Community Centre
Ph: Marty (902) 638-3164
Hutchins Pharmacy
Equipment for loan and for sale
Ph: (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
Ph: (902) 420-1888
Law and Older Nova Scotians
Ph: (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.
Ph: (800) 665-9779
Phonebusters
To report telemarketing scams and solicitations
Ph: (888) 495-8501
Meals and Food Banks
Annapolis Food Bank
2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ph: (902) 532-5572
Frozen Favorites
Carol Ward
Ph: (902) 665-4804
mailto:wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Frozen meals provided throughout Annapolis Valley
Lunch Bunch
Carol Ward
Ph: (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
Ph: (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.
Ph: (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
Ph: (902) 665-4804
mailto:wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Foot care for those who need assistance
Palliative Care Annapolis
Ph: (902) 532-2381
Parkinson Society Maritime Region
150-7071 Bayers Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 2C2
www.parkinsonmaritimes.ca
Toll free line: 1-800-663-2468
Phone: 1-902-422-3656
Fax: 1-902-422-3797
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
www.ccohs.ca
Transportation
Trans County Transportation
Debbie Decker
Ph: (902) 665-1212
Ph: (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
Ph: (902) 825-4824
Van Transportation Service
Serving residents of Anna. Community Health Centre
Ph: (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
Ph: (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.
Animal Services
CAPS Annapolis County
Anna Clark - Ph: (902) 825-CAPS (825-2277)
www.caps-annapolis.org
info@caps-annapolis.org
The Companion Animal Protection Society of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia is a diverse group, but the one thing we all have in common is our love and appreciation for the animals that touch our lives.
