
Creating Communities of Care
Supporting the awareness and work raised around Afican-Nova Scotian and Indigenous women experiencing violence and abuse in Halifax.

HIFIS: a National Picture
HIFIS aims to prevent and reduce homelessness by increasing knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues across Canada.

For Neighbours, Friends, Families & Co-Workers
How to help as a trusted individual to someone experiencing violence.

Women's Shelter Canada
THANS is part of the Women's Shelter Canada network. This is a fantastic National resource.

Somebody Must Say These Things is an 8-part series that fully investigates Violence Against Women in Nova Scotia.
By speaking with survivors and the women who make it their mission to end the issue for good, this podcast casts a stark, unapologetic light on our society’s continued insufficient acknowledgement of Violence Against Women.
Map of Resources
THANS and our member organization receive core operational funding from the Province of Nova Scotia. Check out this resource map from our government partners, the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
Updates & News
THANS works with communities and all levels of government. We raise public awareness and funding for projects and initiatives in line with our mandate of working to eliminate violence against women.
Nova Scotian Podcast About Domestic Violence Wins International Award
August 5th 2022: Halifax, NS – The Nova Scotian podcast series by the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS), Somebody Must Say these Things, has gained international recognition from the Purple Ribbon Award. The awards are organized by Theresa’s Fund and DomesticShelters.org to honor the countless heroes of the domestic violence movement, including advocates, … Read more
OPINION: Victim Blaming Normalizes Violence Against Women
People needing support should either call or text the provincial toll-free line 1-855-225-0220, available 24/7 or their local shelter organization. If you are in an emergency situation, call 911.
THANS AGM 2021-2022
THANS AGM 27 June 2022, 6 pm Please email coordinator@thans.ca for details on joining.
Harbour House, Bridgewater- Seeking Executive Director
Harbour House is hiring a seasoned Executive Director to oversee, lead, and manage the operations of the shelter and its programs on-site in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. The ED is accountable to the Board of Directors of the Association, ensuring that all activities and programs are carried in a way that increases independence, promotes self-sufficiency and … Read more
Written Brief for the Study on Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence in Canada
April 1, 2022: The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) and community partners submitted a brief on Intimate Partner Violence to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on the Status of Women, on behalf of the Metro Interagency Committee on Family Violence. This Brief focuses on 4 key areas for preventing IPV in Canada … Read more
THANS Statement in Response to Halifax Examiner
March 23, 2022: As an umbrella association of violence-against-women organizations in the province, the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) feels compelled to respond to the Halifax Examiner’s article titled “Cheating and beating: the tragic lead-up to the Portapique massacre” dated March 22, 2022. We believe that there is no such thing as an … Read more

Donate to A Women's Shelter Now
Your donations will benefit families in crisis, in particular women and children who are in unsafe situations. Provide meals and basic necessities, holiday and group programming, proper equipment, and furniture. Donations are used to support us with all these and much more!