Chrysalis House Association

Chrysalis House Association At Chrysalis House, we provide transitional shelter, a 24-hour support line, and outreach services in a non-judgmental, empowering environment.

We serve women and their children fleeing various forms of abuse in West Hants, Kings, and Annapolis Counties. Chrysalis House provides safe shelter, support and counseling to abused women and their children. We work with individuals, organization and businesses in our community to end violence against women. Chrysalis House is located in Kentville, Nova Scotia. We serve the
communities of Kings,

Annapolis, and Hants County. Our shelter operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There are absolutely NO FEES for service to women and their children who seek our shelter for help. Public education and community development are also important elements of our Association.

Healing is a revolutionary act. Here are some ways to choose healing today: • Take time for yourself without guilt• Set ...
05/29/2026

Healing is a revolutionary act.

Here are some ways to choose healing today:
• Take time for yourself without guilt
• Set healthy boundaries with others
• Talk to a trusted friend or mentor
• Practice mindfulness, meditation, or journaling
• Create art, listen to music, or write
• Move your body through a walk, dance, or yoga
• Seek professional support
• Celebrate small wins and progress
• Help others (only when it feels safe & sustainable)

Take the time you need. Heal at your pace. And know that by caring for yourself, you are creating change.

What does stopping violence look like? Prevention is about awareness, action, and challenging harmful norms:• Recognizin...
05/26/2026

What does stopping violence look like?

Prevention is about awareness, action, and challenging harmful norms:
• Recognizing early warning signs
• Checking in with someone you’re concerned about
• Challenging gender stereotypes
• Teaching safe & healthy relationship skills
• Supporting economic empowerment
• Educating on consent
• Promoting respectful media portrayals
• Breaking inter-generational cycles of violence

At Chrysalis House, we believe everyone has a role in creating safer, healthier communities.

📞 902-679-1922
📞 1-800-264-8682
📧 [email protected]

Planning to leave an abusive partner? Here are 7 important steps to prepare safely, protect yourself and your children, ...
05/21/2026

Planning to leave an abusive partner? Here are 7 important steps to prepare safely, protect yourself and your children, and access support.

1. Plan your exit
2. Tell someone nearby that you trust
3. Contact a transition house
4. Save important contacts
5. Prepare your children (if applicable)
6. Set aside emergency funds
7. Pack an emergency bag

Reach out for help with a personalized safety plan.
📞 902-679-1922
📞 1-800-264-8682
📧 [email protected]

We are here for you this Victoria Day. No matter what you’re facing, Chrysalis House offers free, confidential support.📞...
05/18/2026

We are here for you this Victoria Day. No matter what you’re facing, Chrysalis House offers free, confidential support.

📞 902-679-1922
📞 1-800-264-8682
📧 [email protected]



Violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people is gender-based violence, and it is a violation of human rights.On May 17, Internatio...
05/17/2026

Violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people is gender-based violence, and it is a violation of human rights.

On May 17, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia, we stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Everyone deserves to live free from fear, discrimination, and harm.

Remember to:
🌈 Respect every identity
🌈 Be a safe space
🌈 Use chosen names & pronouns
🌈 Choose love over labels
🌈 Educate yourself & others
🌈 Speak up against hate

Creating safer communities starts with each of us.
Safety. Dignity. Equality. Always.

Words of strength, shared anonymously with permission. A reminder that having a safe space can change everything for wom...
05/12/2026

Words of strength, shared anonymously with permission. A reminder that having a safe space can change everything for women and children experiencing violence.

You don’t have to face this alone.
📞 902-679-1922
📞 1-800-264-8682
📧 [email protected]

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we are sending love to all moms, of every identity and every experience.💐

To those celebrating, those grieving, those healing, and those simply getting through the day.

At Chrysalis House Association, we know motherhood is not one story. It is strength, resilience, loss, hope, and love, and sometimes all at the same time.

If this resonates, consider sharing to honour a mom or someone who holds a mothering role in your life.

Because of you, these rooms exist. 💜Behind every door is a space to rest, to breathe, and to hold hope. Through Project ...
05/09/2026

Because of you, these rooms exist. 💜

Behind every door is a space to rest, to breathe, and to hold hope. Through Project Renew, these spaces have been made possible by donors who believe in safety, healing, and new beginnings for women and children.

We honour and thank each of our room donors, and are deeply grateful for every act of support that makes this work possible.

Is it love… or is it control?Love bombing can feel like intense affection, constant attention, and big promises. But whe...
05/08/2026

Is it love… or is it control?

Love bombing can feel like intense affection, constant attention, and big promises. But when it moves too fast or feels overwhelming, it may be about power, not love.

Love bombing is when someone lavishes you with attention or affection to influence or manipulate you.

It can look like:
• Saying “I love you” very early on
• Wanting all your time and discouraging you from seeing friends or family
• Constant contact, excessive gifts, or grand gestures, and then getting upset if you ask for space

Healthy love respects your pace. Your boundaries. Your independence.

You deserve connection that feels safe, not overwhelming.

If something doesn’t feel right, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support is here. On your terms.

📞 902-679-1922
📞 1-800-264-8682
📧 [email protected]

On MMIWG2S Awareness Day, we honour the lives stolen, the families forever changed, and the communities carrying both gr...
05/05/2026

On MMIWG2S Awareness Day, we honour the lives stolen, the families forever changed, and the communities carrying both grief and strength.

At Chrysalis House Association, we stand in solidarity and support the right of Indigenous women and girls to safety, dignity, and justice.

Did you know our support is available anytime, day or night, and is always free and confidential?You don’t have to navig...
05/01/2026

Did you know our support is available anytime, day or night, and is always free and confidential?

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

At Chrysalis House, we offer:
• 24-Hour Support Line
• Safe Transitional Shelter
• Outreach & Advocacy
• Family & Youth Support
• Safety Planning
• Referrals & Resources

Whether you’re ready to leave, unsure what to do next, or just need someone to listen — we’re here.

📞 902-679-1922
📞 1-800-264-8682
📧 [email protected]

Address

P. O. Box 356
Kentville, NS
B4N3X1

Telephone

+19026791922

Website

http://www.chrysalishouse.ca/

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