Islanders who have been pre-approved for out-of-province medical services may be eligible for travel assistance to appointments in NS and NB through Maritime Bus.
Note: Applicants must apply at least 10 days before out-of-province travel, and the application must be approved prior to purchasing tickets.
Confidential support services for individuals who are abused or who are at risk of abuse and those who need education and safety planning surrounding issues of domestic violence. Services include:
Contact below to request the support.
Queens County Email: gloria@fvps.ca Phone: 902-894-3354 ext 224
East Prince Email: beth@fvps.ca Phone: 902-888-3310
Montague Email: rachel@fvps.ca Phone: 902-213-7540
O'Leary Email: karen@fvps.ca Phone: 902-859-8849
Men's Services Email: tim@fvps.ca Phone: 902-626-5585
Youth Services Email: john@fvps.ca Phone: 902-978-0022
Provides a virtual support group for parents of a child living with vision loss, in a more rural community. Common questions and concerns are covered during the meeting. Topics include:
Individuals struggling with issues around food can attend free online 12-step peer support meetings.
Provides an in-person meeting for individuals who seek to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. Since this meeting is hybrid, participants can participate virtually as well.
Offers summer overnight camps in a Christian environment. There are separate camps for ages 5-8 years, 7-12 years, 11-13 years, and 13-15 years.
Activities include but are not limited to: