Regional Directory

This hotel is located at the corner of Quinpool Rd and Robie St, across from the QEII Health Sciences Centre HI Building and several blocks from the VG Building. Discounted rates are available with documentation that a person is receiving care at the QEII. This must also be mentioned when booking. Parking is available at a daily rate.

"This program is an almagamation of programs formerly run by the Canadian Cancer Society-NS Division. The program is now run solely by MSI under the NS Department of Health. It assists qualified applicants with either gas costs or shuttle/taxi service for travel to medical appointments. It also provides funding to hospital outpatient hostels for those qualified applicants that need to stay in Halifax or Sydney during treatment. It also covers ostomy supplies. Requirement: To qualify you must provide proof that your gross annual family income is no greater than $15, 720 per year. Current income will be considered. Application forms can be found in each cancer centre or satellite clinic in NS, or are available through a Cancer Patient Navigator or Social Worker at each hospital. This program does not have a program-specific website."

Meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.

Assessment for breast prosthesis and lymphedema treatment are available through the lymphedema coordinator at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.

The CCS provides a range of services and supports.

A dietitian is available at the Cancer Treatment Center, as well as in the community.

All who are part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team of professionals at this facility have one mission..to provide our cancer patients and their loved ones, with guidance, understanding, comfort, healing and hope.

Patients may be eligible for compassionate release for certain medications through special arrangements with specific drug companies. To inquire about these pharmaceutical compassionate release programs please contact the Compassionate Access Coordinators of the Pharmacy Department of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.

Provincial home care services are provided to all residents of PEI. The Home Care Program offers a broad range of services to help people avoid or delay institutionalization or recover after discharge. Home care in PEI can include: Adult protection and social work; Integrated Palliative Care Program; Dietitian; Home support workers; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy; Assessment for admission to nursing home or Institutional respite; community support services. All services are based upon needs assessment and available resources.

"Credit & Debt Solutions provides professional credit counselling to financially burdened individuals and families. They assist clients with planning a family budget. They also facilitate difficult situations, particularly if consumer debt is the major issue, by acting as our client(s)'s advocate with their creditors as they repay or settle the amount(s) owed. "

"Credit & Debt Solutions provides professional credit counselling to financially burdened individuals and families. They assist clients with planning a family budget. They also facilitate difficult situations, particularly if consumer debt is the major issue, by acting as our client(s)'s advocate with their creditors as they repay or settle the amount(s) owed. "

Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia is a support network of non-profit, community-based transportation systems, located throughout Nova Scotia. They provide information and referral to various local transportation services. Some are volunteer services but most charge a fee. Call or go to their website for a list of services in your area. 

A provincial drug coverage program that helps pay for cancer-related prescribed medications. To be eligible, you must not have private insurance, be under 65 years of age, and have a gross family income less than $15,720 per year. Coverage is 100%. The medications must be approved benefits as per the Pharmacare formulary list.

The emergency alert program recognizes the need of persons with health problems and offers an in-home emergency assistance program. By pressing the "help" button on a specially installed phone, a request for assistance is sent to a 24- hour monitoring service. For more information, please contact the emergency alert foundation.

The Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel provides accommodations for cancer patients who travel to St. John’s for medical care or appointments. It offers discounted nightly, weekly and monthly stay room rates. Offering you the comforts of home, and resources to help you keep your day-to-day costs to a minimum, and includes fully equipped kitchens feature a fridge, stovetop and microwave, coffee maker and all the utensils needed. Complimentary deluxe morning coffee bar and complimentary shuttle to local hospitals as well as guest laundry room and fitness center.

Feed Nova Scotia partners with various community groups and food banks to organize and distribute food across the province. They operate a help line to connect callers to the closest food bank and other local services.

Red Cross loans standard and specialized equipment such as: canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, bath seats, commodes, etc. With a health care professional's recommendation, the equipment is loaned on a short term basis, free of charge. Items must be picked up, they do not deliver.

A non-profit organization that provides accomodation for patients while they undergo treatment at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. Single rooms with a bathroom. Transportation to/from hospital can be provided. There is no charge but donations are appreciated ($25-30 per day). A continental breakfast is provided on-site.

The High Cost Drugs Program provides assistance to Islanders for the purchase of approved high cost drugs.

The Provincial Home Support Program has three distinct components serving persons with specialized needs: clients over the age of 64, clients aged 18-64 with disabilities, and children under the age of 18 who are living at home with their families or are residing in a care giver home under Child, Youth and Family Services. Services are delivered by the regional Health and Community Services/Integrated Health Care Boards throughout the province from funding that has been allocated to the boards. Program policies and standards have been developed provincially. Funding is approved on an individual basis to enable the individuals/families to obtain homemakers, home support workers, attendants, and other non-professional support required to enable them to remain in their homes and communities.

Provides air transportation to patients required to travel for medical services. Service is provided based on demonstrated financial need and a financial assessment is required - 3 weeks advance notice is required

"This is a federal program that offers a variety of income support programs including: Employment Insurance Sick Benefits Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits Guaranteed Income Supplement Spouse's / Widowed Spouses Allowance

This program offers income support, assistance with drug card coverage, medical travel, accommodations and meals to qualifying patients. This Department also determines eligibility for medical equipment and supplies If you are in receipt of financial assistance, please advise your client services officer of your medical requirements. For new applicants an " Application for Income Support " and financial assessment are required. To obtain direct phone numbers, mailing addresses or for information about programs and services, contact the office in your region.

A bed is available; it is helpful if they persons have had previous involvement in the criminal justice system.

This fund provides limited short-term financial assistance for accommodations, travel, and meals to children and their family members when traveling for medical treatment. Assistance is based on a demonstrated financial need and a financial assessment is required. For more information call the Janeway Child Health Centre.

Legal aid in a program for individuals with serious legal problems who are in financial need and cannot afford a private lawyer. Types of cases which may quality include criminal, youth justice, family, immigration and civil/administrative matters. A person can apply for legal aid by contacting one of the nine offices across the province

Provides financial support to patients in the Bay D'Espoir area requiring assistance with cancer related expenses.

Monthly workshops, in locations across Canada, committed to helping women manage the appearance related effects of cancer and its treatment. Instructions for skin care, cosmetics, hair alternatives.

Monthly workshops, in locations across Canada, committed to helping women manage the appearance related effects of cancer and its treatment. Instructions for skin care, cosmetics, hair alternatives.

This takes place the first Thursday of each month @ 7pm Providing support and education to those living with or at risk for lymphedema. For more information please call co-chairs: Martina Reddick @ 709-777-8713 Janet Montevecchi @ 709-752-3626

The Department of Health and Community Services offers reimbursement of a portion of the cost of transportation, accommodations, and meals for patients who have to travel to another region of the province or outside the province to access medical services. As there are specific qualifying criteria for this program, you are encouraged to review the application online or call the Department of Health and Community Services for consultation.

"Motor Registration Division is the agency responsible for the issuance of the Mobility Impaired Parking Permit. The parking permit allows eligible permit holders to park in specially designated parking spots. To obtain a parking permit you must have the Mobility Impaired Parking Permit Application completed by a physician or nurse practitioner. The application is also available from any Motor Registration Office across the province. You are not required to have a driver’s license or a vehicle to obtain a permit. There is no fee associated with the permit. "

Provides a variety of home supports including assessment, nursing, respiratory therapy, dietitians. Province - wide.

The Nova Scotia Meals Network publishes a directory of meal programs in Nova Scotia. The directory is available by calling Continuing Care NS at 1-800-225-7225.

An easy to use computer program which provides information specific to your health care needs.

Parking passes are available for patients receiving treatment at the St John Regional Hospital upon application

The patient and family support fund may provide limited short-term financial assistance to patients for treatment related expenses such as travel, meals and accommodations. Assistance with the cost of prosthetics, wigs and other equipment many also be considered. Eligibility is based on financial need and a financial assessment is required. To apply, please contact the nurse in your regional cancer centre or the Social Work Department at the Dr. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre

This is a is a privately owned and operated, not-for-profit, specialty hotel providing 104 guest rooms for people visiting the Halifax area for medical treatment/appointments. Rooms are $40 (single) to $60 (double) per day. Funding for cancer patients is available. Reservations are made and funding arranged by the booking clerk at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre (NSCC) at the same time an appointment is scheduled. The funding does not apply to family members/support persons unless it is deemed by the physician/oncologist that this person is an essential escort. The booking clerk can also arrange for this paperwork if required. Point Pleasant Lodge (PPL) does provide a patient shuttle to/from hospital but please note parking at PPL is limited and is given on a first-come-first-serve basis. Those arriving at PPL must call them the morning of arrival, before 10 am, to confirm the reservation. Meals are available at the Lodge but are an extra cost. Two meal vouchers of $5.50 each are provided to the patient and essential escort each day by the registration clerk at the NSCC that can contribute toward the cost of these meals and applies to meals both at PPL and at the hospital cafeteria.

"The Capital Health Cancer Care Program Psychosocial Oncology Team can assist patients and their families with: • Living with uncertainty • Guidance through grief • Exploring faith and mortality • Worries, fears and anxieties • Meaning, hope and purpose • Body changes and sexuality • Family and couple communication • Regret, guilt, anger and forgiveness • Depression and lifestyle adjustments • Coping with treatment and symptoms • Financial and other practical concerns • Stress management and support groups Help is available through individual, couple, and family counselling, as well as a variety of support groups. Simply call to make an appointment or ask your oncologist or family doctor for a referral."

This outpatient hospital dispensary is responsible for dispensing medications typically covered under special federal and provincial programs. Drugs requested through pharmaceutical compassionate release programs are also dispensed to cancer patients through this pharmacy. For certain medications, a person may be billed a dispensing fee of $15 per dispensing.

"reachAbility’s commitment to build a stronger community - one ability at a time - is evident in our innovative programming, committed staff and dynamic clients who live with various types of different-abilities. It is our singular goal to equalize the playing field by removing the stigma that results from misunderstanding, misinformation and negative stereotyping. Employment: Our employment programming is dedicated to clients who require support toward getting a job Education: From Clients to Community reachAbility has partnered with key leaders in disability training who specialize in customized training modules for the private/public sector Legal: Over 280 lawyers have joined our family to provide free legal education and advice Recreational: From DJ Camp to Drop in Thursdays reachAbility continues our commitment to unique approaches in support of a healthy community for all"

Homeless services for men

"A provincial drug coverage program that helps pay for prescribed medications and select supplies for persons 65+ who have no other private insurance. There is a yearly enrollment fee of $424. A late fee applies to those who don't enroll at age 65. Once enrolled, the person is reponsible to pay 1/3 of the cost of the prescribed medications/supplies but only to a yearly maximum of $382. The medications and supplies must be approved benefits as per the Pharmacare formulary list. "

"A diagnosis of cancer brings with it the need for psychosocial support. Working with other members of the team, social workers assist patients and families to cope with change brought about illness, anticipate and deal constructively with problems they and their families are experiencing, identify and utilize their resources, and access community resources when appropriate. In addition to providing education, social workers also work with other agencies and professionals on patient's behalf and collaborate with other health care professionals in development of patient treatment plans with a focus on psychosocial needs. One can self refer or be referred via their nurse/physician team. "

The Spiritual Care Department provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families and hospital staff, by coordinating the services offered by hospital chaplains and pastoral visitors from community churches and faith groups. They are part of the psychosocial oncology team at the QEII Hospital and the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. One can self refer or be referred via their nurse/physician team.

The Canadian Cancer Society offers support and information for people living with cancer, their caregivers, family and friends.

The Canadian Cancer Society offers support and information for people living with cancer, their caregivers, family and friends.

The Agnes Cowan Hostel provides accommodations for out-of-town patients who require diagnostic and specialty services available only in St. John's. The Hostel is located in the same complex as the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, the General Hospital and the Janeway Children's Hospital, but will also accommodate families of patients at St. Clare's Hospital. The Hostel is operated by the General Hospital Hostel Association.

The Lodge that Gives offers accommodations to cancer patients and their families living more than 50 kilometres away from the cancer treatment centre in Halifax. It is in walking distance of the hospital. Cancer patients stay free-of-charge and meals are provided at no cost. Family members/support persons pay a small daily rate, but this fee may be waived if the patient requires an escort or the family is experiencing economic hardship. Reservations are made by the booking clerk at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre (NSCC).

The Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program provides financial assistance in the purchase of eligible prescription medications for those who reside in the province. There are four main plans under the program: Foundation, 65Plus, Access and Assurance

This hotel is located on 1181 Hollis St in Halifax' South End. It is several blocks from the hospital. Discounted rates are available with documentation that a person is receiving care at the QEII. This must also be mentioned when booking. Parking is available at a daily rate.

Provides assistance with the costs of medical treatment to eligible veterans. Home supports and equipment may also be a benefit to those who qualify.

Provides assistance with the costs of medical treatment to eligible veterans. Home supports and equipment may also be a benefit to those who qualify.

Canada's largest, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization

Canada's largest, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization

The Canadian Cancer Society provides transportation assistance to those who require assistance to and from their cancer treatment. Eligibility applies to those who do not quality for government assisted transportation and who are in the St. John's, Mount Pearl or Conception Bay area. To arrange for a volunteer driver, a minimum of 48 hours is required and you must call between Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. Appointment times must be between 9:00a.m and 4:00p.m.

This service provides affordable door-to-door transportation for seniors and adults who need assistance because of a disability living in Halifax Regional Municipality. They do not accomodate wheelchairs. A person must first register for the service. Driving is provided by trained volunteers between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm Mon-Fri. Bookings are made on a first come-first serve basis and should be made at least 7 days in advance. Rates for this service vary between $10-$25 per round trip.

Assistance for wigs and turbans - please contact the social work department at the Dr. E. Chalmers Hospitla

Provides short and long term disability benefits to injured workers, survivors benefits and compensation for specific industrial related diseases.