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​The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and surrounding areas are home to many supports and resources for individuals and families. Below is a directory of local community organizations and non-profit services.
The Ally Centre of Cape Breton
The Ally Centre of Cape Breton is a non-profit, community-based organization that focuses on education and prevention to reduce the spread of blood-borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections, while creating supportive environments that help lower risk in the community.
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https://www.allycentreofcapebreton.com
Cape Breton Community Housing
Cape Breton Community Housing Association offers residential services and rehabilitative programs for people living with mental illness, supporting them to reach their fullest potential for independence through learning, guidance, and positive role modelling.
http://cbcha.ca
Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton is a community-based organization that works to support women and girls involved with the criminal justice system, particularly those who are in conflict with or perceived to be in conflict with the law.
https://www.efrycb.com
Jane Paul Indigenous Resource Centre
The Jane Paul Indigenous Resource Centre provides supports and services to Indigenous women and girls in Sydney who are living off-reserve and away from their home communities, particularly those experiencing or at risk of high-risk situations.
https://www.facebook.com/janepaulcentre/
Cape Breton Transition House
The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is a provincial umbrella association of 14 organizations addressing violence against women throughout Nova Scotia. The association supports its members, elevates their expertise, and advances a coordinated, province-wide response to violence against women.
https://thans.ca/shelters/cape-breton-transition-house-sydney/
Family Place Resource Centre
The Family Place Resource Centre offers programs and supports for families, parents, and children. Through playgroups, parenting workshops, and community connections, it helps families build skills, confidence, and strong relationships in a welcoming environment.
https://familyplace.ca
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in communities. As an innovative partner, it works to bring hope wherever there is hardship, helping to build just communities that experience the love of Jesus.
https://www.facebook.com/sasydneycommunitychurch/
Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health
The Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health champions positive sexual health for all Nova Scotians throughout their lifespan through four core activities: advocacy, education, navigation, and partnership.
https://shns.ca/member-centres/cape-breton-centre-for-sexual-health/
Cornerstone Cape Breton
Cornerstone Cape Breton supports male-identifying individuals who want to challenge beliefs and behaviors related to intimate partner violence, with the goal of fostering healthier relationships and improving both their own well-being and that of those around them.
https://cornerstonecb.ca
The Youth Project
The Youth Project is a non-profit organization that provides guidance, resources, and support for youth 25 and under navigating questions of sexual orientation and gender identity.
https://www.facebook.com/CapeBretonYouthProject/
Community CARES Youth Outreach
Community Cares Youth Outreach supports young people and young families facing challenges by providing access to resources, programs, and skill-building opportunities. Its services help youth meet basic needs, develop life skills, and grow as active, positive members of the community.
https://www.communitycaresyouth.com
Anchor Youth Space
Anchor Youth Space offers a range of community-based programs, resources, and services, this organization supports youth aged 12 to 25 across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM), helping them develop skills, access opportunities, and build connections that promote personal growth, well-being, and positive engagement in their communities.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Anchor-Youth-Space-Sydney-61576605212003//
Undercurrent Youth Society
Undercurrent Youth Society is a community organization in Cape Breton that supports children and youth through programs designed to inspire hope, foster healthy relationships, and encourage positive choices. It offers recreational activities, mentorship, and life-skills programs at youth centres in Glace Bay and New Waterford to help young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
https://undercurrentyc.com
Glace Bay Food Bank
The Glace Bay Food Bank is a non‑profit community food support organization. It provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families facing food insecurity, offering monthly food hampers and hot meals to help meet basic nutritional needs.
https://www.facebook.com/GlaceBayFoodBankSociety/
North Sydney Food Bank
The North Sydney Community Food Bank Society is a non-profit organization addressing hunger in North Sydney, Georges River, and Leitches Creek. It provides food support to individuals and families in need, helping to ensure that community members have access to basic nutritional necessities.
https://www.facebook.com/p/North-Sydney-Food-Bank-Society-100064488410378/
Loaves and Fishes Community Kitchen
Loaves and Fishes has been supporting those in need since 1981. Its North End Sydney location provides nutritious meals, take-home food, and clothing to anyone who needs assistance. Dedicated staff and volunteers work daily to ensure no one leaves the community kitchen hungry.
https://loavesandfishescb.com
Horizon Achievement Centre
Horizon Achievement Centre is a vocational training and employment service centre for adults with intellectual disabilities or those facing multiple barriers to employment in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. It provides programs and support to help participants build skills, gain work experience, and achieve greater independence.
https://horizon-ns.ca
Haley Street Society
The Haley Street Society aims to enhance the lives of the people it serves by providing opportunities for growth, independence, and personal fulfillment. The organization continually adapts and evolves to meet the changing needs and goals of its participants.
https://sites.google.com/haleystreet.net/haleystreet/home?authuser=0
Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, health services, and community support across Canada. It works to protect lives, promote safety, and help vulnerable individuals and communities build resilience.
https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/nova-scotia
Other Women's Centres in Nova Scotia
For a full list of Women's Centres across Nova Scotia, Please click below:
https://womenconnect.ca/#centres-list
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