Victoria County Home Support Services - VCHSS

02/12/2026

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso . Art Wellness Day with Lex allowed us all to reconnect with our creative sides.

02/10/2026

Next event is tomorrow! Toss in some art and crooning jazz and the Memory Cafe is the place to be.....

The memory cafes at the Baddeck Library are a wonderful opportunity to be social in a safe and relaxing space. Call to register!

02/03/2026

We are so grateful to be the recipient of donations for the month of February! All funds received go directly to our Care Fund which provides dignity and independence through Personal Care products.

When you return your refundable beverage containers to the Jim Bradley Recycling Depot or the New Haven Recycling Depot, you can choose to donate your refund to the Charity of the Month.

All refund donations collected during the month go directly to the selected local non-profit group. It’s an easy way to support community organizations while recycling.

Return your containers. Donate your refund. Support local.

See the list for 2026 here ➡️ https://victoriacounty.com/2026-charity-of-the-month-fundraiser-recipients-announced/

02/02/2026

Now seeking members for our Community Advisory Committee!

01/27/2026

We're looking for batteries! Our Companion Pets run on 4 x C batteries each and we love to make sure our fluffy friends get all the energy they need to keep doing their important work. We will gladly accept C batteries at our Baddeck office located at 521A Chebucto St. during regular business hours.

01/26/2026

We’re pleased to share that after 5 years of partnership Victoria County Home Support Services is now part of the Northwood family.

This next chapter reflects our shared values and a deep commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality, and sustainable care for the people of Victoria County.

You’ll continue to see the same familiar care teams, providing the same trusted support with the same focus on safety, dignity, and quality - with the permanent support of Northwood behind us.

We’re proud of our staff's roots in this community and grateful for the trust you place in us every day. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at 902-295-2764. To learn more about Northwood, visit:
👉 www.northwood.care

01/22/2026

We heard you! At the presentation of findings by Dr. Bishakha Mazumdar and Dr. Maya Giorbelidze, one of the key messages from residents of Victoria County was that transit to medical appointments was a challenge. We are so pleased to say that with funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, for a limited time we are trialling the Home to Healthcare pilot together with Victoria County Transit for Victoria County Residents age 55+. From now until March 31, 2026 call Community Connections at 902-295-2877 to register for complimentary transit to medical appointments anywhere in Cape Breton. Subject to Transit availability. We are also offering Travel Companions upon request.

01/19/2026

Any excuse for a party! With cakes from Julia's Bakery We were pleased to celebrate two years of our High Density Pilot, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care, Nova Scotia Housing, and the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care. Thank you to our participants who keep us on track, as you are the reason for it all!

01/09/2026

The memory cafes at the Baddeck Library are a wonderful opportunity to be social in a safe and relaxing space. Call to register!

01/08/2026

Staying fit and getting out helps us stay independent and healthy so it was great to see a solid turnout at the Drop-In Walking Program hosted by the Municipality of the County of Victoria, Nova Scotia and held at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Chris welcomed us and gave us the lay of the land; walking poles and other assistive devices included! Colour coded cones showed the way for various routes; some with all the stairs and some with no stairs. Something for everyone!

01/07/2026

Did you know? Meals Plus is available through Continuing Care! If you're interested in learning more, call Jennifer at 902-295-2884.

01/07/2026

Our SenSupport Loan Program offers Companion Pets and a multitude of dementia friendly activities available for loan! Call us at 902-295-2877 or visit us at 521 Chebucto St to look at some of the options available.