Support Resources
Need a Family Practice Registry
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The NEED A FAMILY PRACTICE REGISTRY is a provincial list for Nova Scotians without a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Continuing Care Nova Scotia - Live Well at Home
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Provincially funded programs, supports, and financial assistance, including: Caregiver Benefit, Health Equipment Loan Program, Home Care, Home Oxygen Service, Personal Alert Service, Respite Care, Self-Managed Care, Wheelchair Loan Program, Supportive Care
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Caregivers Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization providing free programs, services, information, and advocacy for unpaid, friend and family caregivers.
Registered Disability Savings Plan - Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. If you have an RDSP, you may also be eligible for grants and bonds to help with your long-term savings.
RESOURCES FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Federal Resources for post-secondary students with permanent disabilities
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Nova Scotia - Post-Secondary Accessibility Services
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Prince Edward Island - Services for Students with Disabilities
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The child disability benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions.
MedicAlert Membership Assistance Program
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Partial or full financial assistance for MedicAlert IDs and service plans for eligible applicants.
EHS (Nova Scotia) Special Patient Program
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The Special Patient Program was developed to maintain the quality of life for people with rare conditions or unique care needs. The program ensures that paramedics know about the patient’s special needs – so when EHS is called to help, our paramedics will have quick access to the information they need about you or your loved one.
EHS (Nova Scotia) Ambulance Fee Assistance Program
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If an ambulance fee will create financial hardship, EHS offers a repayment schedule. If you aren’t able to pay your bill because you don’t have enough income, you can apply to have the fee waived.