- Addiction Resources
- Addiction Services
- Adult Education
- Career and Employment
- Child Care Services
- Churches
- Computer Access/Training
- Dental Services
- Development Agencies
- Emergency and Related Information
- Government Services
- Health Care Providers
- Home Care Support Services
- Hospital Facilities
- Local Government Contacts
- Medical Facilities
- Pharmacies
- Public School
Addiction Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Arichat Community Hall (902) 226-3134
- Strait-Richmond Hospital (902) 625-0125
- Louisdale (902) 625-0125
- Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0162
- L’Ardoise (902) 587-2138
- Adult Children of Alcoholics: (902) 625-3230
- Al-Anon/Alateen: 1-888-4-AL-ANON
Narcotics Anonymous
- Strait-Richmond Hospital (902) 625-3230, 1-800-205-8402
- Smokers Help Line: 1-877-513-5533
Problem Gambling Help Line: 1-888-347-8888
Addiction Services
Provides prevention and treatment services to individuals, families and communities in order to promote alcohol, drug and gambling dependency-free lifestyles. Admission is based on individual needs, admission criteria and bed availability. Referrals are accepted by anyone.
Inpatients
- Strait-Richmond (902) 625-3230
- Sydney (902) 563-2040
- Antigonish (902) 863-5393
Outpatients (Follow-up Treatment)
- Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-2363
- Satellite (902) 625-3624
- Native Drug/Alcohol Counselling (902) 525-3900
Adult Education
Adult Education and Training
- Richmond County Literacy Network (902) 226-0383
- Port Hawkesbury Literacy Council (902) 625-1599
- Dept. of Education, Skills & Learning Branch (GED Testing) (902) 625-3761
- Université Saint-Anne (902) 226-3900, Petit De Grat
- Cape Breton University (902) 625-8882
- St. Francis Xavier University (902) 863-3300
- Continuing Education 1-877-867-3906
- NSCC Strait Area Campus (902) 625-4017, Port Hawkesbury
Career and Employment
- Career Development Association of Inverness Richmond (902) 625-5656
- Career and Transition Services (902) 625-7165, NSCC Strait Area Campus
Child Care Services
Day Care
- St. Peter’s Early Childhood Education (902) 535-3446
- Chapel Island Daycare (902) 535-2041
- Prescolaire La Picasse (902) 226-3319
- Funtime Kindergarten Association (902) 625-1499
- SAERC Day Care Centre (902) 625-3676
- Other Child Services
- Adoption Services 1-800-259-7780
- Cape Breton Family Resource Centre (902) 625-1496
- Children’s Aid Society (902) 625-0660
- Child Find Services 1-800-387-7962
- Children’s Wish Foundation 1-800-267-9474
- Foster Care Service 1-800-565-1884
- Richmond Inverness Early Childhood Intervention (902) 625-0396
Churches
Roman Catholic
- Sacred Heart Parish (902) 828-2317
- Immaculate Conception (902) 535-2053
- Holy Guardian Angels (902) 587-2416
- St. Peter’s Catholic (902) 535-2053
- St John the Baptist (902) 535-2602
- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (902) 594-2525
- Notre Dame De L’Assomption (902) 594-2525
- St. Louis Parish (902) 345-2252
- St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (902) 625-2345
- St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (902) 625-2345
- St. Margaret Catholic Church (902) 625-2345
- St Dionysius Catholic Church (902) 625-2345
- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (902) 625-1045
United
- Loch-Lomond United (902) 535-2150
- Forchu United Church (902) 884-2522
- Grand River United (902) 535-2150
- St. Peter’s United (902) 535-3466
- Black River United Church (902) 345-2273
- West Bay United Church (902) 345-2273
- Princeville United Church (902) 345-2273
- Cleveland United Church (902) 345-2273
- St. Mark’s United Church (902) 625-2229
Presbyterian
- Grand River Presbyterian (902) 587-2869
- River Denys Presbyterian (902) 756-3154
Baptist
- Arichat Bible Church 226-1444
- United Baptist Church 625-0830
Anglican
Holy Trinity Anglican Church (902) 625-1044
Pentecostal
Causeway Pentecostal Church (902) 625-2715
Mormon
- Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (902) 625-3141
- Jehovah’s Witnesses: (902) 625-2771
Computer Access/training
Community Access Societies
Have been formed to act as a conduit for communication and ordination of information, funding, and other resources between the CAP sites. Support and lobbying efforts are provided to the CAP committees to meet the demands of the community.
Richmond Community Access Society (902) 226-0383
Cap Sites
- Petit de Grat Library (902) 226-3534
- La Picasse (902) 226-0149
- Arichat (902) 226-0643
- L’Ardoise (902) 587-2011
- River Bourgeois (902) 535-3251
- Riverdale (902) 625-2697
- Johnstown (902) 535-2914
- St. Peter’s (902) 535-3016
- Chapel Island (902) 535-3160
- SAERC-TV Site (902) 625-2810
- Port Hawkesbury Library Branch (902) 625-2729
Dental Services
Dentists
- Isle Madame Dental Centre (902) 226-2226
- Canal Dental Inc. (902) 535-3386
- Dr. Terry Mombourquette (902) 587-2477
- Dr. Dale Corkum (902) 625-1206
- Drs. Ian and Patty Greencorn (902) 625-1666
- Dr. Michael Nemec (902) 625-3345
- Dr. Barrie Sandham (902) 625-3177
Denturists
- Boudreau’s Denture Clinic (902) 625-1897
- Ferguson’s Denture Service (902) 625-5575
Development Agencies
- Dept. of Economic Development & Tourism (902) 625-3200
- Destination Richmond Tourism Co-op (902) 535-2185
- DIMA (Development Isle Madame Association) (902) 226-1918
- Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (902) 625-3111
- InRich Business Development Centre (902) 345-2880
- Isle Madame Tourism & Trade Association (902) 226-3388
- L’Ardoise Enterprise Initiative Centre (902) 587-2055
- Richmond County Energy Office (902) 625-3484
- Richmond County Senior Council (902) 535-2677
- Richmond County Tourism, Culture and Recreation (902) 226-2400
- Strait Area Chamber of Commerce (902) 625-1588
- Strait-Highlands Regional Development Agency (902) 625-3929
- Strait of Canso Superport Corporation (902) 747-2078
- Village on the Canal (902) 535-2677
Emergency Information - For All Emergencies Call 911
In order to help you, emergency response teams must be able to locate you. Post your civic number outside your house so it is visible from the road both day and night. If you have questions regarding your civic address number call 1-800-388-3911.
Other Emergency Numbers
- Poison Control 1-800-565-8161
- Victim Services 1-800-565-7912
- Rape and Sexual Assault 1-800-289-5656
- Eastern Regional Help Line 1-800-957-9995
- Teen Help Line 1-800-957-9995
- Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
- Cape Breton Transition House 1-800-563-2945
- Leeside Transition House (902) 625-2444
- Every Woman’s Centre (902) 567-1212
- Naomi Society Crisis Line (902) 863-3807
Government Services
- Municipality of Richmond County (902) 226-2400
- Town of Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-7893
- Chapel Island Band Council (902) 535-3317
- Dept. of Community Services
- St. Peter’s (902) 535-3000
- Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0660
- Eastern Counties Regional Library (902) 747-2597
- Petit de Grat Branch Library (902) 226-3534
- Port Hawkesbury Branch Library (902) 625-2729
Family Services
- Arichat (902) 226-2473
- Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0131
- Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre (902) 625-1496
- Children’s Aid Society (902) 625-0660
- Community Corrections and Protection (902) 625-2349
- Island Community Justice Society (902) 625-7912
- Richmond Regional Housing Authority (902) 535-2665
- Cape Breton Island Housing Authority (902) 625-5402, 1-877-841-8444
- Strait Richmond Community (902) 625-1006
- St. Peter's Village Commission (902) 535-2155
RCMP Detachments
- Arichat (902) 226-2533
- St. Peter’s (902) 535-2002
- Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-2220
Other Government Services
- Access Nova Scotia 1-800-670-4357
- Canadian Human Rights Comm. 1-800-999-6899
- Citizenship and Immigration 1-888-242-2180
- Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
- Debtor Assistance 1-800-670-4357
- Dept. of Environment and Labor 1-888-315-0110
- Department of Housing 1-800-567-2135
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs 1-800-565-7028
- GST Refunds 1-800-959-1953
- MSI (Medical Service Insurance) 1-800-563-8880
- NS Legal Aid 1-888-817-0116
- Office of Health Promotion 1-866-231-3882
- Office of the Ombudsman 1-800-670-1111
- OIS/GIS/CPP 1-800-544-6191
- Registry of Motor Vehicles 1-800-898-7668
- Residential Tenancies 1-800-670-4357
- Senior Citizen’s Secretariat 1-800-670-0065
- Seniors Income Assistance 1-800-277-9914
- Seniors Pharmacare 1-800-544-6191
- Service Canada 1-800-206-7218
- Victim Services 1-800-565-7912
- Workers Compensation 1-800-880-0003
Health Care Providers
Physicians
- Dr. Laurie MacNeil (902) 226-1674
- Dr. Yvonne Nault (902) 535-2735
- Dr. Romeo Tan (902) 587-2800
- Dr. Ben Boucher (902) 625-3707
- Dr. James Collins (902) 625-1452
- Dr. Deborah J. Marchand (902) 625-1221
- Dr. Paul Pluta (902) 625-1452
Mental Health Services
- St. Martha’s Hospital (902) 863-4511
- Cape Breton Regional Hospital (902) 567-7731
Physiotherapists
- Strait Richmond Hospital (902) 625-3100
- Strait Area Physiotherapy (902) 625-2600
- Bras d’Or Physiotherapy (902) 535-2488
Chiropractor
- Dr. Douglas MacNeil (902) 625-0005
- Dr. Treavor Boudreau (902) 625-3030
Optometrists
- Burns Vision Center (902) 625-2064
- Causeway Optical Ltd. (902) 625-3937
- Coastal Vision Clinic (902) 535-2000
- Vogue Optical (902) 625-3666
Home Care Support Services
Richmond County Home Support Services (902) 535-2828
Provides home support services to clients of all ages while encouraging clients to manage their basic needs safely in their own homes.
Home Care/Continuing Care
- Service Referrals 1-800-225-7225
- General Inquiries 1-800-929-8992
- Home Care Coordinator (902) 535-2136
Serves individuals who need ongoing care, either on a long or short-term basis. Services include personal care, home support, nursing, home oxygen concentrator services and family relief/respite services in the home. People may refer themselves or may be referred by family, friends, doctors or neighbours.
Hospital Facilities
- Evanston - Strait Richmond Hospital (902) 625-3100
- Arichat - St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre (902) 226-2826
- Sydney - Cape Breton Regional Hospital (902) 567-8000
- Antigonish - St. Martha’s Regional Hospital (902) 863-2830
- Halifax - I.W.K. Children’s Hospital/ Grace Maternity 1-800-565-8161
Local Government Contacts
- Mike Kelloway MP (902) 304-7498
- Trevor Boudreau MLA (902) 631-5425
Thanks to the Richmond County Literacy Network
Richmond County Literacy Network
Phone: (902) 226-0383 Fax: (902) 226-0382
Medical Facilities
Clinics
- St. Peter’s Medical Centre (902) 535-2155
- Dr. W. B. Kingston Memorial Clinic (902) 587-2800
- Potlotek Health Centre (902) 535-2961
- Strait Area Community (902) 625-3707
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Richmond Villa (902) 535-3030
- St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre (902) 226-2826
- Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home (902) 625-1460
Public Health Services
Provides such services to individuals, families and communities as communicable disease control, immunization, dental health, prenatal/postnatal care, and education.
- Arichat Office (902) 226-2944
- Sydney Office (902) 563-2400
- Port Hawkesbury Office (902) 625-1693
- Aids Information 1-800-566-2437
- Alzheimer Society 1-800-611-6345
- Arthritis Society 1-800-321-1433
- Asthma Foundation 1-888-566-5864
- Autism Centre (902) 446-4995
- Birthright Pregnancy Service 1-800-550-4900
- Brain Injury Association (902) 539-1804
- Canadian Cancer Society 1-800-939-3333
- Cancer Resource Room (902) 863-2830
- Cape Breton Cancer Centre (902) 567-7771
- Canadian Diabetes Association 1-800-505-5525
- C.N.I.B. 1-877-674-7240
- Canadian Paraplegic Association (902) 423-1277
- Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation 1-800-265-1101
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (902) 425-2462
- Diabetic Clinic (902) 625-7270
- Eating Disorders 1-800-661-3066
- Environmental Illness Clinic (902) 860-0551
- Epilepsy Association 1-866-374-5377
- Heart and Stroke Foundation 1-800-423-4432
- Injured Workers Association (902) 539-4650
- East Novability (902) 625-0001
- Kidney Foundation 1-800-889-5557
- Lung Association 1-888-566-5864
- Lupus Society 1-800-394-0125
- Mobile Breast Screening 1-800-565-0548
- Multiple Sclerosis Support Group (902) 863-6365
- Muscular Dystrophy Canada (902) 429-6322
- Planned Parenthood (902) 755-4647
- Port Hawkesbury Food Bank (902) 625-3255
- Red Cross (Arichat) (902) 226-2810
- Regional Occupational Centre (902) 625-0132
- Richmond County Disabled Association (902) 226-1353
- Schizophrenia Society 1-800-465-2601
Hearing and Speech Services
- Strait Richmond Hospital (902) 625-3100
- N.S. Hearing and Speech Centre 867-4197
- Aliant (Special Needs/Voice) 1-800-694-9313
- (TTY/TDD) 1-800-276-3105
- (Relay Service) 1-800-267-6511
- Beltone 1-877-742-5141
- Highland Hearing Clinic Ltd. (902) 625-0617
- Otarion Hearing Aid Centre 1-800-565-5881
Pharmacies
- MacDonnell Pharmacy Ltd., St. Peter's (902) 535-3196
- Island Pharmacy, Arichat (902) 226-3133
- Foodland Pharmacy, St. Peter's (902) 535-2203. (902) 535-2108
- Drugstore Pharmacy, Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-5979
- Shoppers Drug Mart, Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-1801
- Wal-Mart Pharmacy, Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0965
Public School
School Boards
- Strait Regional School Board (902) 625-2191
- Potlotek Board of Education (902) 535-3160
- Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (902) 226-5230
Schools
- East Richmond Education Centre (902) 535-2066
- East Richmond Elementary (902) 535-2029
- Mi’Kmawey School (902) 535-2307
- Felix Marchand Education Centre (902) 345-2560
- Richmond Academy (902) 345-4949
- Ecole Beau-Port (902) 226-5300
- Strait Area Education Recreation Center (902) 625-1929
- Tamarac Education Centre (902) 625-6650