Head Office Contacts
Most programs and services are delivered through local Community Services offices. The following numbers are generally for specific administrative or policy development sections in the department. If you are not sure who to contact, try our toll free number: 1-877-424-1177.
| Head Office | |
| Minister | (902) 424-4304 |
| Deputy Minister | (902) 424-4304 |
| Assistant Deputy Minister | (902) 424-4304 |
| Communications | (902) 424-4304 |
| Fax | (902) 424-3287 |
| Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Coordinator | (902) 424-5558 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0502 |
| Human Resources | (902) 424-2751 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0152 |
| Programs | |
| Adoption Information Line | 1-866-259-7780 |
| Assistant Appeals Board Coordinator | (902) 424-2768 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0502 |
| Child Welfare and Residential Services | (902) 424-3202 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0708 |
| Early Childhood Development Services | (902) 424-5499 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0708 |
| Employment Support Services | (902) 424-4329 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0721 |
| Income Assistance | (902) 424-4262 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0661 |
| Housing Services | (902) 424-8445 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0661 |
| Prevention Services | (902) 424-4283 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0708 |
| Services for Persons with Disabilities | (902) 424-0932 |
| Fax | (902) 424-0502 |
Head Office addresses
NS Department of Community Services
Nelson Place
5675 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1H1
Mailing Address
NS Department of Community Services
P. O. Box 696
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2T7
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