Community Inclusion and Day Programming
The Disability Support Program (DSP) supports adults and youth with disabilities to participate in meaningful activities, and in being a part of their community. Day programs funding by DSP are offered by non-profit organizations in all regions of Nova Scotia in a variety of settings. A list of available providers is included below.
Day programs support people in many aspects of their lives. They value the choices and self-determination of participants. They offer a range of programming, activities, and supports and are flexible to meet a wide range of needs. Some activities and supports offered include skill development and training, job preparation and supported employment, social outings and recreational activities, as well as personal care. Some activities are based in the program location while others are in various community places. Some of these programs operate small businesses where people with disabilities can learn on the job skills and have employment opportunities.
Program Options
Skill development & training:
- Learning or enhancing skills to increase independence
- Community awareness and safety
- Computer training
- Job-specific skills
- Classroom, community, or job settings
Supported employment:
- Real work, fair pay
- Job exploration and job coaching
- Resume and interview preparation
- Employer relationships
Social enterprise businesses:
- Work experience and training
- Work opportunities
Social & recreational activities:
- Group activities/outings
- Individual activities
- Community participation
Retirement (55+ years):
- Health and wellness (workshops)
- Recreation, community activities
- Social opportunities
- Volunteering support
Please note all Day Programs do not provide all of these components. Each program is unique and has its own focus and activity offerings. See the list below for a program in your community.
Programs are self-referral. You do not need to be referred by anyone. Some programs have waitlists. You can contact the program directly to find out more or to arrange an orientation.
Day Program locations
|
Organization |
Community |
Contact |
|
Bridge Adult Services Centre |
Amherst |
16 Station Street, Amherst (902) 667-8433 |
|
CACL Antigonish |
Antigonish |
75 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish (902) 863-5024 |
|
L’Arche Antigonish |
Antigonish |
4 West Street, Antigonish (902) 863-5000 |
|
Beehive |
Aylesford |
1119 Station Street, Aylesford (902) 847-9696 |
|
Balsam Care (formerly Riverview Enhanced Living |
Bridgewater |
171 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring (902) 543-7851 |
|
The Ark |
Bridgewater |
655 King Street, Bridgewater (902) 543-1189 |
|
Plank Industries (Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre) |
Cambridge |
1349 County Home Road, Waterville (902) 538-3103 |
|
Bonny Lea Farm |
Chester |
5 Collicutt Road, Chester (902) 275-5622 |
|
Cheticamp Green Door |
Cheticamp |
15122 Cabot Trail Road, Cheticamp (902) 224-2000 |
|
Inclusion Clare |
Church Point |
1711 Route 1, Church Point (902) 769-3202 |
|
DASC Industries |
Dartmouth |
59 Dorey Avenue, Dartmouth (902) 468-6606 x 226 |
|
Lake City Works |
Dartmouth |
386 Windmill Road, Dartmouth (902) 465-5000 |
|
New Leaf Enterprises |
Dartmouth |
22 Fielding Avenue, Dartmouth (902) 453-6000 |
|
YACRO Metro |
Dartmouth |
1 Gloster Court, Dartmouth (902) 832-0433 |
|
Conway Workshop |
Digby |
63 Shreve Street, Digby (902) 245-5391 |
|
Corridor Community Options Society |
Enfield |
21 Convent Road, Enfield (902) 883-4910 |
|
CAPE Society |
Glace Bay |
40 Lower McLean Street, Glace Bay (902) 849-8187 |
|
Guysborough Options |
Guysborough |
60 Green Street, Guysborough (902) 759-9554 |
|
Club Inclusion (Prescott Group) |
Halifax |
2652 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax (902) 401-5938 |
|
Prescott Group |
Halifax |
3430 Prescott Street, Halifax (902) 454-7387 |
|
Heatherton Activity Centre |
Heatherton |
377 Heatherton Village Road, Heatherton (902) 386-2808 |
|
Mill Road Social Enterprise |
Inverness |
20 Mill Road, Inverness (902) 258-3316 |
|
L’Arche Cape Breton |
Iron Mines |
3 L’Arche Lane, Iron Mines (902) 756-3162 |
|
Carleton Road Industries |
Lawrencetown |
11 Prince Street, Lawrencetown (902) 584-7059 |
|
Building Futures |
Lower Sackville |
61 Glendale Avenue, Lower Sackville (902) 865-1797 |
|
Queens Association for Supported Living |
Milton |
44 Pleasant Street, Milton (902) 354-2723 |
|
Summer Street Industries |
New Glasgow |
72 Park Street, New Glasgow (902) 755-1745 |
|
Flower Cart Group |
New Minas |
9503 Commercial Street, New Minas (902) 681-0120 |
|
CAPRE |
New Minas |
9209 Unit 1, Commercial Street, New Minas (902) 681-5005 |
|
Haley Street Adult Services Centre |
North Sydney |
26 Haley Street, North Sydney (902) 794-3517 |
|
ROC Society |
Port Hawkesbury |
3 MacQuarrie Drive Ext, Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0132 |
|
Sunset Community |
Pugwash & Oxford |
140 Sunset Lane, Pugwash (902) 243-2571 |
|
Gerald Hardy Memorial Society |
Sheet Harbour |
22657 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour (902) 885-2300 |
|
Shelburne Association Supporting Inclusion |
Shelburne |
151 Water Street, Shelburne (902) 875-1083 |
|
Sherbrooke Opportunities Society |
Sherbrooke |
121 Old Road Hill, Sherbrooke (902) 318-7467 |
|
GOVRC |
Springhill |
32 Miners Memorial Drive, Springhill (902) 597-3158 |
|
Horizon Achievement Centre |
Sydney |
258 Ferry Street, Sydney (902) 539-8553 |
|
STEPS on Arthur |
Truro |
168 Arthur Street, Truro (902) 893-7228 x 105 |
|
New Boundaries |
Windsor |
79 Centennial Drive, Windsor (902) 798-5160 |
|
L’Arche Homefires |
Wolfville |
341 Main Street, Wolfville (902) 542-3520 |
|
Kaye Nickerson |
Yarmouth |
64 Waverly Street, Yarmouth (902) 742-2238 |
|
Yarmouth Lifeskills |
Yarmouth |
15 Hawthorne Street, Yarmouth (902) 742-7744 |