Tearmann House is a 15 bed shelter that offers support, information, understanding and practical assistance to abused women and their children. 

WEBSITE: www.tearmann.ca

FACEBOOK: @tearmannsociety

SERVICES OFFERED:  Information and support; Five (5) bedroom emergency shelter, including a wheelchair-accessible bedroom with an ensuite bathroom; Six (6) week stay; 24 hour staff; Supportive counselling; Group programs; Advocacy; Referrals; Outreach services.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: Trans and cis women/girls; 16+; Experience of physical or sexual violence for participants 16-18

REGION COVERED: Antigonish, Pictou & Guysborough Counties

PHONE # 902-752-1633

24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 902-752-0132 

TOLL FREE: 1-888-831-0330

HOW TO ACCESS: Call crisis line; Participants 16-18 must complete a case conference to access shelter

DIRECT REFERRALS: Lori - outreach@tearmann.ca, info@tearmann.ca