Helpful Websites and Phone Numbers

The following resources can help you get in touch with the right people for many common tasks.

Support Services

Department of Community Services

Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA), Disability Support Program (DSP), Child Youth and Family Supports (CYFS)

  • Call 1-877-424-1177 toll free

211 Nova Scotia

A free, confidential service that can connect you to thousands of programs and services offered by local community groups, non-profits and government departments across Nova Scotia.

Pharmacare

  • Call DCS at 1-877-424-1177
  • Seniors call 1-800-544-6191 toll free
  • Website

Employment Insurance (EI)

  • Call 1-800-206-7218 toll free
  • TTY users call 1-800-529-3742
  • Website

Canada Pension Plan

  • Call 1-800-277-9914 toll free
  • TTY users call 1-800-255-4786
  • Website

Old Age Security

  • Call 1-800-277-9914 toll free
  • TTY users call 1-800-255-4786
  • Website

Canada Revenue Agency

  • Call 1-800-959-8281 toll free to get tax information for individuals
  • Website

Canada Child Benefit

  • Call 1-800-387-1193 toll free
  • Website

Student Assistance Loans program

  • Call 902-424-8420 or 1-800-565-8420 toll free
  • TTY users call 902-424-2058
  • Website

To replace lost information

Social Insurance Number

  • Call 1-866-274-6627 toll free
  • TTY users call 1-800-926-9105
  • Website

Health Card

Birth, or Death or Marriage Certificates