Contact Us
Chrysalis House serves West Hants, Kings, and Annapolis Counties.
- Chrysalis House Website
- Email: support@chrysalishouse.ca
- Mailing address: PO Box 356, Kentville, NS B4N 3X1
- 24 Hour Help Line: (902) 679-1922 | Toll-free: 1-800-264-8682
About Us
Chrysalis House is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides free, confidential services, such as transitional shelter, outreach, supportive counselling, advocacy, and support services for women and children impacted by intimate partner violence and abuse.
The name Chrysalis reflects the natural stage in a butterfly's life cycle where transformation occurs in a place of protection and stillness. This reflects our belief that with safety and support, new beginnings are possible.
We support women who have experienced psychological, emotional, physical, sexual, financial, and coercive forms of abuse, while recognizing the complex barriers many women face when seeking safety and support.
Our work is grounded in trauma-informed, feminist, and client-centred practices. We believe every woman and child has the right to live free from violence, fear, and control, and we committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where dignity, choice, and respect are prioritized.
Located in Annapolis Valley, Chrysalis House provides services throughout Kings and Annapolis Counties, as well as West Hants. Our transitional shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering free and confidential services to women and children. Women may access services whether or not they choose to stay at the shelter.
In addition to transitional shelter, we provide outreach support, advocacy, supportive counselling, children's programming, public education, and community collaboration aimed at addressing and preventing gender-based violence.
Our Services
In-Shelter Services
- 24-hour crisis and support line
- Safe transitional shelter
- Supportive counselling
- Safety planning
- Advocacy
- Systems Navigation Support
- Family and Youth support
- Referrals and Resources
Outreach Services
Outreach services include supportive counselling, safety planning, advocacy, systems navigation support, and community education on topics such as dynamics of abuse, healing and recovery, self-esteem, etc.
Children and Youth Services
Children and youth are deeply impacted by violence and abuse. Our Child and Youth Program provides supportive, age-appropriate services that help children build safety, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills for children in-house, as well as through Children's Outreach.
Services may include:
- Individual and group support for children and youth
- Therapeutic play and recreational programming
- Parenting support and family-based interventions
- Emotional regulation and conflict resolution skill-building
- Support understanding family violence and healthy relationships
- Activities focused on self-esteem, social connection, and emotional expression.
Public Education and Community Engagement
Community education and prevention are essential parts of our work. Chrysalis House offers presentations, workshops, and collaboration opportunities for schools, workplaces, professionals, and community groups on topics related to: violence prevention and awareness, healthy relationships and boundaries, consent, supporting survivors in our community, impacts of trauma and abuse, etc.
These services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. These services are not mandatory, they are accessed on a voluntary participation basis only.
If you are interested in helping to eliminate violence against women and children, consider making a donation to:
Chrysalis House
PO Box 356
Kentville, NS
B4N 3X1