Call your local police if the situation is not an emergency but you suspect it might be against the law. Ask to speak to someone who has been trained in senior abuse, or domestic/family violence.
A list of local police agencies can be found here:
RCMP: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ns/detach/index-eng.htm
RCMP non-emergency number: 1-800-803-7267
As of January 15, 2015, the Department of Seniors and 211 Nova Scotia have partnered to provide information and referral services on senior abuse.
Call 211 if you have a concern about a situation of inappropriate or abusive behaviour affecting the well-being of an older person. All information you may share will be kept confidential.
You can also call or visit the 211 Nova Scotia website for general information, referral, and support to seniors and others for all programs and service in Nova Scotia. It is a place anyone can call for information.
Nova Scotia Department of Seniors also produces an annual directory of programs and services available to seniors and their families. You can find an electronic version of the Positive Aging Directory and you can place an order for the directory here.
The Halifax Regional Municipality Seniors’ Safety program is implemented by the Canadian Red Cross and funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Seniors. It is a community-based program which addresses the safety concerns of seniors by:
The program is operated by the Seniors’ Safety Coordinator who works in close partnership with local, provincial and federal stakeholders to provide services to seniors through community outreach activities as well as individual support.
For more information please contact:
Pamela Fonseca, Seniors’ Safety Coordinator
Canadian Red Cross
133 Troop Avenue
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 2A7
Phone: (902) 424-1424
Call if you know of a senior who is being abused or neglected and needs protection. Leave a message. All messages are returned.
The Department of Health and Wellness will investigate if either of these laws apply:
Call to learn about the law, the justice system, or how to find a lawyer in Nova Scotia.
Call to find out more about these programs that offer mental health services specifically focused on the needs of seniors.
NOTE: A referral from your doctor may be required to access these services.
Call to find out about:
Public Trustee Office
Phone: (902) 424-7760
Email:
Website: http://novascotia.ca/just/pto/
Health Care Decisions Division
Phone: (902) 424-4454
Email:
Call for information on human rights, resources available and dispute resolution.
TTY: 902-424-3139
Toll Free: 1-877-269-7699
Email:
Website: www.gov.ns.ca/humanrights/
Call if you feel you have been treated unfairly by a provincial or municipal government body, or you have a complaint about a Nova Scotia government service. The Nova Scotia Office of the Ombudsman may be able to help you.
Phone: 902-424-6780
Toll-free within Nova Scotia: 1-800-670-1111
Website: https://www.novascotia.ca/ombu/index.htm