International Overdose Awareness Day
Monday, August 31, 2026 Truro Civic Square, 1-3pm
Join us for a day of remembrance as we read the names of people we have lost and honour their memory with purple butterflies. There will be food, educational resources, and an opportunity to connect with others in the community.
By speaking openly about overdose, learning from one another, and caring for each other with compassion and respect, we can work toward a future where fewer lives are lost.
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The Northern Healthy Connections Society (NHCS) supports a non-discriminatory and judgement free environment for all.
NHCS is dedicated to supporting people through a Harm Reduction lens by providing programs and services. NHCS is focused on “Meeting People Where They Are At”.
NHCS continues to provide the services to individuals and community living with a substance dependency.
The organization has moved to 25 Revere Street Truro, NS B2N 3J9
Northern Healthy Connections Society (NHCS) is a community-based, non-profit organization in Truro, Nova Scotia. Originally beginning as a Resource Center for people living with HIV/AIDS in Northern Nova Scotia, NHCS has grown to support people living with a substance dependency, offering safer substance-use supplies to help reduce the risk of transferring Sexually Transmitted/Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs), including HIV and Hepatitis C. NHCS offers a variety of Harm Reduction services, including:
- Needle Distribution and Disposal
- Mobile Outreach
- Community programs – detailed on the Programs section of this website
- Vast library of resources related to safer substance use; safer sex; treatment of Hepatitis C, HIV, and other STBBIs; and many more subjects
- Diversity and 2SLGBTQIA+ support
- Overdose awareness and prevention
- Referral to local treatment programs
- Naloxone training and free Naloxone kits
Resource Library
On-site information and resources available on a variety of topics.
Additional resources on a number of topics can be ordered by registering for a free account with CATIE.
Fixed-Site/Mobile Outreach
25 Revere Street , Truro NS
Open 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Friday
Admin and On-site: (902) 895-0931
Mobile Outreach: 902-956-3965
Service Delivery Station
Offering Harm Reduction supplies that are sterile and safe.