The Cornerstone Building
Cornerstone Services
As Cumberland County's first permanent emergency shelter, the Cornerstone Building offers many important services including emergency shelter beds, showers and bathrooms, 3 meals per day, laundry for guests and residents, charging stations and supportive housing units.
Resources in Cumberland County, NS
Amherst Food Assistance Network
Homelessness Prevention and Outreach Program
Homelessness Prevention and Outreach Program
The Amherst Food Bank provides emergency food support to those in need. They accept phone orders for pickup on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30. Pickup is available between 1:30 and 4:30 on those days.
5 King Street, Amherst, NS B4H 3Y6
(902) 661-0677
Homelessness Prevention and Outreach Program
Homelessness Prevention and Outreach Program
Homelessness Prevention and Outreach Program
The YMCA of Cumberland offers assistance to individuals aged 16 and older and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They provide housing support, diversion support, a trusteeship program, and a weekly meal program.
92 Church St, Amherst, NS B4H 3B2
(902) 667-9112
Cumberland Mental Health Services
Homelessness Prevention and Outreach Program
Maggie's Place Youth Development Centre Programs
Cumberland Mental Health Services has programs and resources in place to assist those aged 19 and above facing challenges with substance abuse, gambling, anxiety, depression, trauma, daily functioning, dementia, or serious mental illness.
33 Havelock Street, Amherst, NS B4H 4W1
(902) 667-3879
Maggie's Place Youth Development Centre Programs
Transitionary Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse
Maggie's Place Youth Development Centre Programs
Maggie's Place offers a safe place for youth and those up to the age of 30 to access service providers, programs, food, laundry, clothing, and a shower. Youth can access the centre by chance or by making a phone appointment.
17 Lawrence Street, Amherst, NS B4H 3G4
(902) 667-5659
Transitionary Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse
Transitionary Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse
Transitionary Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse
The Autumn House offers services to women and gender-diverse people who have been abused by an intimate partner. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and its phone lines are always open.
41 Russell Street, Amherst, NS B4H 2S5
(902) 667-1344
Nova Scotia Works CANSA Employment Services Centre
Transitionary Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse
Transitionary Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse
Nova Scotia Works CANSA, located in Cumberland County, offers employment services to the unemployed or underemployed, aiding with training, disability support, assessments, resumes, cover letters, and job search assistance.
63 East Victoria St, Amherst, NS B4H 4E1
(902) 661-1509
CAN-U
In The Works
In The Works
Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading (CAN-U) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults in Cumberland County improve their literacy, numeracy, and technology skills. The majority of our funding comes from the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration.
21 Acadia St., 2nd floor, Amherst, NS B4H 4W3
(902) 661-0153
In The Works
In The Works
In The Works
In the Works has been designed to centralize existing community services while providing a thoughtfully structured workplace where participant employees can safely learn, develop, and practice necessary skills for their future personal and professional endeavours.
27 Prince Arthur Street, Amherst, NS B4H 1V7
(902) 397-1757
For More Resources in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia 211
Nova Scotia 211 aims to grant information access, champion the needy, and promote investment in social programs. Their comprehensive directory offers information on services related to those dealing with homelessness, addiction, abuse, and beyond.
