Head Office Contacts
Most programs and services are delivered through local Opportunities and Social Development 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Telephone | Fax | |
| Minister | 1-877-424-1177 | |
| Deputy Minister | 1-877-424-1177 | |
| Associate Deputy Minister | 1-877-424-1177 | Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Coordinator | 902-424-7650 |
| Programs | ||
| Adoption Information Line | 1-866-259-7780 | |
| Assistant Appeals Board Coordinator | 902-424-2768 | |
| Child and Family Wellbeing | 902-424-3205 | 902-424-0708 |
| Coordonnateur des services en francais/French-language Coordinator | 902-233-4195 | email/courriel |
| Employment Support Services | 902-424-4262 | 902-722-1341 |
| Income Assistance | 902-424-4262 | 902-722-1341 |
| Housing Services | 902-424-8445 | 902-424-0661 |
| Supportive Housing and Homelessness | 902-424-4262 | 902-722-1341 |
| Disability Support Program | 902-424-0932 | 902-722-1341 |
| Licensing Services | 902-424-5499 or 1-844-896-2494 | |
| Protection for Persons in Care Program | 1-800-225-7225 | 902-455-3809 |
Head Office addresses
Department of Opportunities and Social Development
Barrington Tower, 5th Floor
1894 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Mailing Address
PO Box 696 Halifax NS B3J 2T7