Capital Region
If you would like to attend a support group, we encourage you to contact us first to let us know. This will give our Support Coordinators an idea of numbers, and the chance to speak with you about the group and what to expect. Thank you!
Please note: Some of our support groups run simultaneously with an Adult Day Program in or near the area. These groups are indicated by an asterisk (*).
Bedford Support Group
This group meets on the LAST Wednesday of each month
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Bedford Library, 15 Dartmouth Road, Bedford
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Therese Henman-Phillips
This group meets on the FIRST Wednesday of each month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Woodlawn Library, 31 Eisener Boulevard, Dartmouth
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Therese Henman-Phillips
*There is an Adult Day Program in Dartmouth that runs Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Call 902.407.8535 for details.
This group meets on the THIRD Wednesday of each month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Woodlawn Library, 31 Eisener Boulevard, Dartmouth
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Therese Henman-Phillips
*There is an Adult Day Program in Dartmouth that runs Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Call 902.407.8535 for details.
Cole Harbour/Eastern Passage Support Group
This group meets on the THIRD Wednesday of each month
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour - Montague Room, 2nd floor
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Lisa Knocton
Hybrid Caregiver Support Group - ON HOLD
This support group meets on the THIRD Tuesday of each month
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Virtual meeting - via Google Meet or telephone
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Lisa Knocton
Lower Sackville Support Group*
This group meets on the SECOND Wednesday of each month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Sackville Public Library, Fenerty 1, 636 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Therese Henman-Phillips
*There is an Adult Day Program in Sackville that runs Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Call 902.454.9706 for details.
North End Halifax Support Group*
This group meets on the FIRST Thursday of each month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Young Tower, 6080 Young Street, Suite 105, Halifax
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator JoAnne Connors
*There is an Adult Day Program in Halifax that runs Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Call 902.454.9706 for details.
Musquodoboit Harbour Support Group
This group meets the THIRD Thursday of each month
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: The Old School Gathering Place, 7962 Highway 7
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Lisa Knocton
This group meets on the THIRD Wednesday of each month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Spryfield Wellness Centre, 16 Dentith Road, Room 183, Halifax
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator JoAnne Connors
*There is an Adult Day Program in Halifax that runs Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Call 902.454.9706 for details.
This group meets on the FOURTH Thursday of each month
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Tantallon Public Library, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road (Hubley Centre), Upper Tantallon
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator JoAnne Connors
Virtual Caregiver Support Group*
This group meets on the SECOND Thursday of each month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator JoAnne Connors
*There is an Adult Day Program in Halifax that runs Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Call 902.454.9706 for details.