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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You're Invited to our AGM! Join us on June 26th 

Join the Alice House Staff and Board of Directors on Thursday, June 26th at 5 PM for our Annual General Meeting. We are looking forward to spending some dedicated time celebrating our work over the last year in partnership with the incredible generosity of our community of supporters with a brief ceremony and light refreshments. 

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A mother and young child smile and embrace joyfully, set against a soft, sunlit background. To the right, the Alice House logo appears above text announcing the Annual General Meeting: "Thursday, June 26, 2025, 5:00pm at Somme Branch Legion #31, 54 King St, Dartmouth, B2Y 3Y5."

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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