Guysborough District Business Partnership presents:
Newcomer Welcoming
resources For MODG
YOU BELONG HERE.
Whether you are a newcomer, or thinking about a move to the District of Guysborough, this online resource is meant to provide the base contact information for organizations that you may need to assist with an easy transition to our Municipality.
The GDBP is working to create additional resources such as a Welcoming Committee and other programs to enhance our local welcoming activities for newcomers!
New In town?
Reach Out!
The Guysborough District Business Partnership is on a mission to create a committee of newcomers and locals to share ideas, to support new people who chose a community within the Municipality of Guysborough to call their new home. As we host more events and build a network of individuals we welcome you to play a role and get involved!
Why are we aiming to create a welcoming committee?
We aim to build community, promote diversity, celebrate different cultures, help newcomers make connections, create a network to integrate newcomers in local events, and provide community support!
Come get to know your community at our events!
We host social gatherings like Newcomer Cafés, Family Movie Nights, Family Game/ Recreation Nights, Multilingual Book Clubs, Kitchen Parties, and Community Potlucks to foster interaction.
‘Buddy’ Matchup Program
We host social gatherings like Newcomer Cafés, Family Movie Nights, Family Game/ Recreation Nights, Multilingual Book Clubs, Kitchen Parties, and Community Potlucks to foster interaction.
Are you a newcomer who is interested in joining us?
Fill out our electronic sign-up form so we can get to know you, support you, and keep you in the loop! Click the button below to go to the form. Lets get to know each other!
Are you a local interested in being a ‘Buddy’ for a newcomer?
Fill out our electronic sign-up form to become a potential ‘Buddy‘ for a newcomer!
What’s new for MODG Newcomers?
Please be on the watch for new events and initiatives we put together to make you feel at home!
What’s new at the Newcomer Welcoming Committee?
Please be on the watch for new events and initiatives we put together to make you feel at home!
Employment Opportunity: Newcomers Coordinator
The GDBP is seeking a part-time, Newcomers Coordinator for a 1-year term (with a 6-month probationary period).
Newcomer resources
If you’re looking for an essential service or community resource, you’re in the right place. To learn more about the quality of life and local tourism attractions go to visitguysborough.ca!
I’m Looking For Information On…
Employment, Education, Career & Business
Here you will find information on resources within MODG for Education, Learning Support, Employment, and other similar resources.
Education
- Chedabucto Place Education Centre/Guysborough Academy
(902) 533-2288
27 Green St, Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0
- Ecole Belle-Baie
(902) 525-2714
6206 Route 316
Larry’s River, NS - Fanning Education Centre/Canso Academy
(902) 366-2225
129 Tickle Road, Hazel Hill, NS B0H 1H0
- St Marys Academy/Education Centre
(902) 522-2035
(902) 522-2606
121 Old Road Hill, Sherbrooke, NS B0J 3C0
- Strait Regional Centre For Education
(902) 625-2191
304 Pitt St #2, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2T9
- Schools Plus
(902) 533-4046
Adult Learning
- Guysborough County Adult Learning (GALA)
(902) 533-4252
9996 Chedabucto Mall, Highway 16, Guysborough, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia
African Nova Scotian Resources
- Council On African Canadian Education (CACE)
(902) 232-2113 - Black Educators Regional Association(BEA)
(902) 232-2176 / 1 (877) 272-7100
- Committee of Aboriginal and Black Student Success (CABSS)
(902) 863-3552
Disabilites
- Guysborough Options for Adaptive Learning (GOALS)
(902) 533-4252
Adult Employment & Career
- Nova Scotia Works: Career Connections- Guysborough Office
(902) 533-2805
Business Supports
- CBDC- Guysborough Office
(902) 533-2770 - Guysborough District Business Partnership
(782)-452-2003
Legal supports
Here you will find information on resources within MODG for legal support and services.
Police Reporting
- Adult Protection
1 (800) 225-7225 - Crime Stoppers
1 (800) 222-8477
Non-Emergency
- Canso RCMP
(902) 366-2440 - Guysborough RCMP
(902) 366-2440 - Sherbrooke RCMP
(902) 522-2200
Legal Information
- MacKeen Legal Services Inc
(902) 533-2644 - Victim Services
1 (800) 665-665-6233
Mental Health & Addictions
Here you will find information on mental health supports and resources.
For urgent mental health concerns The Nova Scotia Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line is always available, 24/7 at 1 (888) 429-8167.
For non-emergency intakes, the Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Intake line is also available if you need help with a mental health or addiction concern, at 1 (855) 922-1122
Support for Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, and Gambling
- Addiction Services
1 (888) 291-3535- Antigonish
(902) 867 -4500 ext. 4345
- Antigonish
- Al-Anon
1 (888) 425-2666
- Alcoholics Annonymous Meeting
(902) 234-2757/ (902) 533-2763/ (902) 870-0000
- Gambling Annonymous
(902) 252-3132
- Smoking Cessation, Addiction Services
1 (877) 567-0632/ (902) 625-8819
- St. Richmond Hospital Wellness Day Clinics
(902) 625-3230 / (902) 625-4379
- Opioid Use Disorder Program
(902) 867-4500
Mental Health Services
- Community Supports for Adults
(902) 867-4500 ext. 4345
- Community Supports for Child and Adolescent
(902) 867-4500 ext. 4760
- St.Martha’s Regional Hospital Self Referral
(902) 867-4500 ext. 4328
- Mental Health and Addictions Intake Services
1 (855) 922-1121
- Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
1 (888) 429-8167
- Kids Help Phone
1 (800) 668-6868
- St Richmond Hospital Wellness Day Clinics
(902) 625-3230 / (902) 625-4379
Abuse/Violence & Sexual Assault
Here you will find support sources and help for abuse/violence and sexual assault.
In the event of an emergency, don’t wait – call 911.
Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
1 (877) 880-7263 - SANE services available at:
- Guysborough Memorial Hospital
- St Martha’s Hospital
- Strait Richmond Hospital
- Program (Antigonish)
1 (877) 880-7263
Abuse/Violence
- Child Abuse & Neglect, NS Department of Community Service
- During Business Hours –
1 (888) 919-4236 - Evenings, weekends, Holidays –
1 (866) 922-2434
- During Business Hours –
- Leeside Transition House
(902) 625-1990
- Distress Line
(902) 625-2444 / 1 (800) 565-3390
- Distress Line
- Naomi Society
(902) 863-8307- Weekend Crisis Line
(902) 867-4229
- Weekend Crisis Line
- New Leaf Support Group for Men
(902) 396-2440
- NS Department of Community Services
(902) 533-4007
- Tearmann House for Abused Women
- Crisis Line
(902) 752-0132/1 (888) 831-0330 - Outreach Line
(902) 752-2591
- Crisis Line
- Adult Protection
1 (800) 225-7225
- Sexual Violence Trauma
(902) 863-6221
Abuse/Violence - Seniors
- NS Department of Community Services
(902) 533-4007
- Senior Abuse Line
211
Community Health & Wellness
Whether you are looking for a hospital, clinic, or health supports you can see what is available to you below.
Support Services
- Community Physiotherapy
(902) 867-4745
- Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy
(902) 867-4745
- Continuing Care Services
1 (800) 225-7225- Melrose (Nursing Office)
(902) 844-2473 - Guysborough (Care Coordinator)
(902) 533-2423 - Canso (Nursing Office)
(902) 366-3900 - Sherbrooke (Care Coordinator)
(902) 522-2267
- Melrose (Nursing Office)
- Guysborough County Home Support
- Guysborough
(902) 533-3655 - Canso
(902) 366-3488 - Sherbrooke
(902) 522-2861
- Guysborough
- Seniors Social Work
(902) 867-4745
- Your Way to Wellness
(902) 863-7369 - Disability Support Program
(902) 863-3213 - Immigrant Support Program
(902) 863-6221 - Seniors Social Worker
(902) 867-4745 - Health Association of African Canadians (HACC)
(902) 405-4222 - Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW)
(902) 407-8809 / 1 (866) 580-2672
Hospitals
- Eastern Memorial Hospital (Canso)
(902) 366-2794
- Guysborough Memorial Hospital
(902) 533-3702
- Canso Medical Centre
(902) 366-2633
- Guysborough Medical Clinic
(902) 533-4040
- Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre
(902) 863-6221
Pregnancy & Newborn
- Kids 1st Prenatal Nutrition
(902) 533-3881 / 1 (888) 533-3881
- Public Health Services
- Canso
(902) 366-2925 - Guysborough
(902) 533-3502
- Canso
Eastern Zone - Community Health Boards
- Guysborough Community Health Board
(902) 867-4500 ext.4272
Physical Activity
Time to get moving! See here all the services and locations for fitness and physical activity!
Visit https://highlandconnect.cioc.ca to find physical activity, recreation, and sports opportunities available in your county!
Senior's Clubs
- Canso Shamrock
(902) 366-2767
- Upper Big Tracadie Seniors Action Club
(902) 232-2113
Physical Activity & Sport
- Canso & Area Arena
(902) 366-2872
- Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex, Guysborough
(902) 533-2088
- Canso Curling Club
(902) 366-2951
- Chedabucto Curling Club
(902) 533-3328
Recreation Opportunities
- Guysborough County Trails Association
(902) 358-2295
- Municipality of the District of Guysborough Recreation
(902) 533-2088- Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex
(782) 452-4005- Recreation Programmer/Facility Manager
Community & Fitness Centres
- Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex
(902) 533-2088 - Fanning Fitness Centre
(902) 366-2924
- Larry’s River -Communities Along the Bay
(902) 387-2252
- Lincolnville Community Hall & C@P Site
(902) 232-2348
- New Harbour Fitness Centre
(902) 366-2714
- Queensport Fitness Centre
(902) 358-2774
- Whitehead Fitness Centre
(902) 358-2926
For Children, Youth & Families
If you have children or need family support, your resources are here!
Youth
- Guysborough County Youth Health & Services Centre
(902) 533-2250
- PACY (Physical Activity for Youth and Children), MODG Recreation
(902) 533-2088
Eastern Counties Regional Library
- Canso Library
(902) 366-2955 - Cyril Ward Memorial Library, Guysborough
(902) 533-3586
Family Supports
- Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Association
(902) 863-6221
- Justice Matters for Women Outreach
(902) 863-6221
- Family Services of Eastern Nova Scotia
(902) 863-2358 / (902) 632-0131
- Guysborough Options for Adaptive Living (GOALS)
(902) 533-3140
- Meals on Wheels Canso
(902) 366-2794 ext 2221
- NS Department Of Community Services
(902) 533-4007
- Public Health Services (NSHA)
- Antigonish
(902) 867-4500 ext. 4800 - Guysborough
(902) 533-3502 - Canso
(902) 366-2925 - Sheet Harbour
(902) 885-2470 - Port Hawkesbury
(902) 625-1693
- Antigonish
- Family Services of Eastern NS
1 (866) 330-5952 - Alzheimer Society NS
1 (800) 611-6345
C@P Sites
- Canso Library
(902) 366-2955
- Courthouse Museum
(902) 533-4008 - Communities Along the Bay, Larry’s River
(902) 525-2333
- Guysborough Library
(902) 533-3586
- Lincolnville Community Hall
(902) 232-2629
- Sunnyville Community Hall
(902) 533-2607
Household & Financial
Looking for some household essentials? Need help budgeting? Your household and financial resources are listed here.
Prescription Medications
- Canso Pharmacy (PharmaChoice)
(902) 366-2976
- Guysborough Pharmacy (PharmaChoice)
(902) 533-2224
Housing
- Eastern Mainland Housing Authority
(902) 533-2292
Food Bank
- Guysborough & Area Food Bank
(902) 533-2836
Clothing Banks
- Guysborough Options for Adaptive Living
(902) 533-3140
Income Assistance & Pensions
- Canada Pension Plan/Old Age Security
1 (800) 277-9914
- Employment Insurance
1 (800) 206-7218
- NS Department of Community Services
(902) 533-4007
Public Works/Waste Collection - Heat, Power, & Water
- Municipality of The District of Guysborough, Public Works & Waste Collection
(902) 533-3705 ext.234
(902) 533-3705 ext.241 - Waste Management Facility- Green For Life (GFL)
(902) 232-2316
151 Waste Management Road
- NS Power
1 (877) 428-6004
Banking
- Bank Of Montreal, Canso
(902) 366-2654
- Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Guysborough
(902) 533-3604
Insurance
- MacLeod Lorway- Guysborough (902) 533-2005
Retail and grocery
If you need somewhere to buy food or household essentials you will find your resources here. Many of these locations overlap offerings.
Grocery & Convenience
- Bond & HART’s Convenience (Canso)
(902) 366-2612 - Canso Co-Op
(902) 366-2330 - Cook’s Gas Bar & Robins Donuts (Guysborough)
(902) 533-2993 - Down Home Grocery & Wholesale (Canso)
(902) 366-3085 - Hart’s Of Boylston General Store
(782) 452-2052 - Hanhams Gas & Convenience (Half Island Cove)
(902) 358-2675 - Mann’s Your Independent Grocer (Guysborough)
(902) 533-4070 - Smokey Hollow General (Country Harbour)
(902) 328-2576
Gas Stations
- Canso Garage
(902) 366-2611 - Cooks Gas Bar and Robins (Guysborough)
(902) 533-2993 - Hanhams Gas and Convenience (Half Island Cove)
(902) 358-2675
Hardware & Construction Supplies
- Canso Co-Op (Building Supplies)
(902) 366-2330 - Home Hardware (Guysborough)
(902) 358-2675 - Seaside Timber Mart (Guysborough)
(902) 533-2134
Retail & General Stores
- Canso Pharmacy
(902) 366-2976 - Great Canadian Dollar Store (Guysborough)
(902) 358-2675 - Guysborough Pharmacy
(902) 533-2224
Government Resources
If you need somewhere to buy food or household essentials you will find your resources here. Many of these locations overlap offerings.
Municipalilty of the District of Guysborough (Local Representation)
33 Pleasant Street, Guysborough
(902) 533-3705
www.modg.ca
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Office-(Provincial Representative)
9996 Chedabucto Mall, Unit P1, Guysborough
(902) 533-2777
Member of Parliament (MPs) Office (Federal Representation)
1 866-282-0699