North End Community Health Centre

• ‘It didn’t seem right:’ Halifax mayor cancels New Year’s Levee over unhoused crisis

  The mayor of Halifax has cancelled the annual New Year's Levee, instead diverting the funds that would've been used to a cause that would help feed unhoused people.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
  
• ‘It gives them hope’: N.S outreach centre offers housing to African Nova Scotians

  A Nova Scotia community outreach organization is looking to house nine to 10 African Nova Scotians, ahead of the fast-approaching winter season.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
  
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• Dartmouth hotel will soon be home to 65 people in need of supportive housing

  AHANS and the North End Community Health Centre have purchased the former Travelodge in Dartmouth through an investment from the federal and provincial governments.

  Politics

  Oct 29, 2021
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• ‘It is a true gift’: Nova Scotia announces 40 new shelter beds for homeless people in Halifax

  Funding of $1.7 million will create 25 beds at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre and an additional 15 beds operated by the North End Community Health Centre.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2020
• Halifax old phone drive kicks off during COVID-19 in memory of community health visionary

  An old phone drive is underway in memory of Patti Melanson and her legacy as the visionary behind Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH) Team.

  Features

  Dec 4, 2020
• Mobile coronavirus health team testing every homeless shelter in Halifax after case identified

  The North End Community Health Centre is using a mobile unit to go into the community and test the most vulnerable populations for the coronavirus.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2020
• ‘Right move’ to keep NSLC open during coronavirus outbreak: social worker

  As the new coronavirus spreads throughout Nova Scotia, one social worker says keeping liquor stores open is just one more thing the province can do to keep people out of hospital.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2020
• Halifax mental health walk-in clinic project to resume thanks to government help

  The Pause: Mental Health Walk-in Pilot Project started late last spring, but announced it would have to close its doors due to an inability to secure funding past the pilot phase.

  Health

  Feb 14, 2020
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• Halifax mental health walk-in clinic project forced to close due to lack of funding

  Counsellors will see their last patients at both locations this week.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2020
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• New research shows food insecurity especially high for north-end Halifax residents

  "The social determinants of health point to a higher rate of food insecurity based on lower income rates, immigrants, marginalized communities."

  Health

  Oct 16, 2019