Provincial Directories

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.

Caregivers Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization dedicated to provind recognition and practical supports to friends and family giving care. They provide information and support via phone, a book and video lending library, caregiver support groups, one-on-one support for issues related to caregiving, workshops, and informative newsletters on caregiving issues.

The Debtor Assistance Program is designed to offer counselling to those facing financial difficulty. Counsellors may offer assistance in preparing a family budget, or assist clients who qualify to present a consumer proposal. This program is administered by Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.

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 prescribed medications and select supplies for any resident of Nova Scotia 18 years of age and older with a valid NS Health Card. There is no fee to apply. Each family is responsible to pay a deductible prior to receiving 80% coverage. This amount is set based on family income and size. A person can apply as a family of one person. You can have private drug insurance and enroll in this program, the Family Pharmacare program acts as 2nd payer. The medications and supplies must be approved benefits as per the Pharmacare formulary list.

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.

The NS Lawyer Referral Service provides the name and phone number of a lawyer who can meet with a person for a 30-minute consultation for a $20 flat fee. This can provide the opportunity to discuss options and potential fees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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. "

"Health Care Social Workers are specially trained to work with individuals and families in dealing with personal and interpersonal crisis caused by illness, disability and/or hospitalization. The social worker’s role is varied and complex. We play a vital role maximizing wellness during the hospital stay, in easing the transition back to the community and throughout the clinical treatment process. Health Care Social Workers provide a broad range of social work services to inpatients and outpatients at each of our hospital facilities. All social workers are registered members of the Canadian and Nova Scotia Associations of Social Work. Referrals may be made by patients, family members, friends, community agencies and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team."

This is a comfortable, supportive area where people undergoing cancer treatments can be introduced to massage therapy, therapeutic touch and reflexology. Head wraps and wigs are available. A hairdresser is available for consultation and styling wigs once a week. These services are provided free of charge by trained volunteers.

A 23-room converted Victorian Inn located across the street from the QEII Health Sciences Centre VG Building. Discounted rates are available with documentation that a person is receiving care at the QEII. This must also be mentioned when booking.

This hotel is a short walking distance from the hospital at the corner of South Park St and Spring Garden Rd. . 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.