Alice House is the key to opportunity and a new beginning.
We provide safe second-stage housing and supportive counselling for women and children in Nova Scotia.
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Our programs support women and children in their recovery from intimate partner violence. All counselling is woman-centred and focused on the immediate holistic needs of each family.
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Welcoming Lisa Roberts as Interim Executive Director of Alice House
Dear Community,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Roberts as Interim Executive Director of Alice House, effective July 28, 2025. Lisa will be leading the organization throughout Jill Trites’ upcoming maternity leave, ensuring that our mission and programs continue seamlessly during this time of transition.
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Featured Success Story
Meet Anna: A Story of Resilience and Hope
Two years ago, Anna*, a young mother, found herself isolated and alone, far from her family and any support system. Her ex-partner had systematically cut her off from friends and family, leaving her with no one to turn to when his abuse escalated. Desperate and determined to protect her toddler, Anna made a safety plan and fled to a women's shelter.
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