Victoria County Home Support Services - VCHSS

11/17/2025

Generosity abounds! Thank you, Violette for these hand crafted contributions to VCHSS Community Connections.

11/17/2025

We are so grateful for the working relationship with Helping Hands South of Smokey Food Bank and the Victoria Farmers Coop! Together we are able to manage the Community Connections community cupboard for clients and program participants across the county! Genuine thanks to the staff and volunteers that contribute to this important work.

11/12/2025

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11/05/2025

Halloween may have passed but these characters are still on the loose!

11/05/2025

November is Fall Prevention Month! To learn key strategies to avoid falls, visit the site below and take action today.

Falls are the No. 1 reason for injury-related death, hospitalization and emergency department visits for older adults in Canada. Falls among older adults cost $5.6 billion in 2018 – nearly 20 per cent of the total cost of injury in Canada.

10/29/2025

Please note that our office will be closed from 12:30 - 3:00 pm today for a Staff Meeting. Thank you!

10/24/2025

New arrivals! The VCHSS Community Connections Recreation Loan Program has new additions thanks to the Municipality of the County of Victoria, Nova Scotia REL Program. Call us at 902-295-2877 to borrow any of these items or to inquire about our other items in inventory.

10/14/2025

There was a touch of frost in places this morning! A gentle reminder that winter is slowly on its way. And when it arrives, remember that VCHSS Community Connections is here to make it easier! Prescription picks ups, mail pick up, companion shopping, wood stacking, and light pet care are offerings intended to help us all get through winter together. Call 902-295-2877 to give or receive any of these options!

10/10/2025

Did you know there's more than one way to reach 8-1-1? Secure Chat is also available online and via text!

Secure Chat Now Available Secure chat is now available via the Chat with us! button in the bottom right corner of the screen or by texting keyword CHAT811NS to 902-700-2224. *Carrier charges may apply Trusted Health Advice from a Registered Nurse Concerned about your health? Wondering if you can car...

10/07/2025

Thank you Aging Well Nova Scotia for a lovely time in Mabou. Learning and sharing about intergenerational programming is so valuable for strengthening our communities!

10/06/2025

Do you like dogs? Have 30 minutes twice a week to spare for the next 3 weeks? We are looking for a short term volunteer to support light pet exercise in the yard. Call us at 902-295-2877 if you may be able to help! Mileage provided.

10/06/2025

Wanted: 2-4 volunteers to make quick work of stacking two cords of firewood in the Baddeck area. Honorarium and mileage provided! Call us at 902-295-2877 for more information.