THANS works to eliminate violence against women in Nova Scotia.
THANS does not provide frontline service to individual clients.
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.
![Today, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the 14 women who were murdered in the 1989 École Polytechnique Montreal Massacre. We also remember and honor the countless women whose names we may never know, but whose lives were tragically taken by gender-based violence.
Ways to participate:
💜Wear a purple or white ribbon.
💜Observe a moment of silence at 11:00 AM.
💜Attend a vigil in your community.
Support is available: Call 211 or 1-855-225-0220 to connect with help near you.
Together, we can work toward a future free from violence.
#EndGBV #December6 #WeRemember #GenderBasedViolence
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What does THANS do?
The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is an umbrella association of Violence-Against-Women organizations across the province.
Our organizations offer a range of services and supports to women and their families experiencing violence.
- Access to free 24/7 communal shelter and basic necessities
- Crisis lines
- Advocacy and court accompaniment
- Counseling and outreach services
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.
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. Your donations are used to support us with all these and much more!