POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 103 continued If you or someone you know is being abused or neglected, help is available. Here are some resources in Nova Scotia. 911 Call immediately if the situation is an emergency. Your call will be answered 24 hours a day. LOCAL POLICE Call your local police if the situation is not an emergency but you suspect it might be against the law.Ask to speak to someone who has been trained in senior abuse, or domestic/family violence. 211 NOVA SCOTIA The Department of Seniors has partnered with the 211 telephone referral service.The 211 service will respond Senior Abuse Information and Referral phone calls. Call 211 for information on senior abuse, resources and services available to help, or to talk about a situation that is concerning you.Your call will be kept confidential except as required by law. 211 is an information and referral service that helps people navigate social and community services provided by all levels of government and non-government organizations in Nova Scotia.The service is free and offers multilingual, confidential service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dial 2-1-1 in Nova Scotia 1-855-466-4994 (toll-free outside Nova Scotia) 1-888-692-1382 (TTY) www.ns.211.ca LEGAL INFORMATION LINE AND LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE Call to learn about the law, the justice system, or how to find a lawyer in Nova Scotia. 1-800-665-9779 toll-free in Nova Scotia 902-455-3135 in Halifax region ADULT PROTECTION SERVICES AND PROTECTION OF PERSONS IN CARE OFFICE Call if you know of a senior who is being abused or neglected and needs protection. Leave a message. All messages are returned. • 1-800-225-7225 toll-free in Nova Scotia • 902-487-0640 out of province The Department of Health and Wellness will investigate if either of these laws apply: • Adult Protection Act - for adults who cannot physically or mentally protect or care for themselves • Protection for Persons in Care Act - if the abuse happens in a licensed health facility, such as a nursing home, residential care facility, or hospital LEGAL INFORMATION LINE AND LAWYER REFERRAL Call to learn about the law, the justice system, or how to find a lawyer in Nova Scotia. Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) 1-800-665-9779 toll-free in Nova Scotia 902-455-3135 in Halifax region www.legalinfo.org Email: questions@legalinfo.org The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia can also refer you to a lawyer or mediator. Where to find help
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