Northern and Eastern Mainland 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 (*).
Amherst Caregiver Support Group*
Meetings are held on the FIRST Wednesday of each month
1:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Christ Church Parish Hall, 5 Lawrence Street, Amherst
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Leanne Taylor.
*There is an Adult Day Program in Amherst that runs Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Call 902.297.0607 for details.
Antigonish Caregiver Support Group*
Meetings are held the SECOND Wednesday of each month
1:15 to 3:30 pm
Location: The People's Place Library Community Room
283 Main Street
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Leanne Taylor.
*There is an Adult Day Program in Antigonish that runs Wednesday & Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Call 902.301.9538 for details.
Shubenacadie Caregiver Support Group
Meetings are held the FIRST Thursday of each month
1:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Shubenacadie United Church, 2969 Hwy 2, Shubenacadie, MacPhee's Corner Room
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Leanne Taylor.
Truro Caregiver Support Group*
Meetings are held the THIRD Thursday of each month
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Truro Library, Unity Room (Community Enhancement Association)
754 Prince Street, Truro
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Leanne Taylor.
*There is an Adult Day Program in Truro that runs daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Call 902.843.2902 for details.
Westville Caregiver Support Group*
Meetings are held the SECOND Wednesday of each month
9:15 to 11:15 am
Location: Westville Library Community Room, 2042 Queen Street
Facilitated by Caregivers Nova Scotia Support Coordinator Leanne Taylor.
*There is an Adult Day Program in Stellarton that runs Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Call 902.301.9538 for details.