- AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia - Mission statement, principles, who's who, and lists of programmes, services, support agencies, and related internet links including usenet newsgroups.
www.acns.ns.ca
- Allergy & Environmental Health Association - Nova Scotia - Public health advocates who develop awareness of, and promote, environmental health issues. Discusses latest concerns, news, links, reports and literature.
www.geocities.com/RainForest/6847
- Attention Deficit Association of Nova Scotia - A registered charitable organization that helps people affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder through education, support, and research assistance. Includes background information, description of services available, membership information, message board, library holdings, resources, and contact details.
www.adans.ns.ca
- Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia - Support for people with brain injuries and their families. Serves as an advocacy group with government, the public and the health care system. Provides news, discussion groups, association officers, events, meetings, resources and programs.
www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bians1
- Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia - Focuses on networking, support, education and research. Includes an international discussion forum, information on tamoxifen, and links to resources.
www.bca.ns.ca
- C N I B Nova Scotia - Prince Edward Island Division - Resources and services for the visually impaired, their families and care givers. Describes services, links to other similar agencies and centres, plus a history of the institute.
www.cnib.ca/divisions/nspei/index.htm
- Canadian Paraplegic Association (Nova Scotia) - The association responds to the needs of all people with spinal cord injuries and their families. Discusses awards, counselling, donations, emergency equipment loans, fertility program, K-9 companions, library, scholarships and used equipment.
www.nsnet.org/cpans
- Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia - Introduces the goals, services offered, resources and information available, a diabetes newsletter, health care team visits and activities of the program. Lists all the local programs in the province on a clickable map.
home.istar.ca/~dcpns/dcpns.htm
- Diabetes in Nova Scotia - Resources for diabetics including information on symptoms, diagnosis, screening, targets, treatment and complications.
www.medicine.dal.ca/dmedinfo/diabetes
- Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia - Provides support for people with epilepsy, promotes awareness, advocacy, and research into treatment and prevention. Lists services, contact details, recommended books and printable brochure.
www.neuro-net.net/diseases/brochure/ep00000n/ep00000n.htm
- ICONS Project - A five year study to measure and improve the quality and care provided to Nova Scotians with cardiovascular disease. Offers information for patients, care providers, research and newsletter. Flash only.
www.icons.ns.ca
- Lung Association Nova Scotia - Provides education, community service, support, advocacy and research for asthma, lung transplants, and related illnesses.
www.ns.lung.ca
- Nova Scotia Allergy and Environmental Illness Association - The association works to increase awareness of environmental health issues in province. Gives articles, tips and resources.
www.environmentalhealth.ca
- NSNET Nova Scotia Community Organization Network - Links citizens with disabilities or health problems to resources and services. Offers a search function, alphabetic listing and list of links to assisting agencies.
www.nsnet.org
- Problem Gambling Services - A 24/7 telephone counseling and information service. Discusses definition, problems, help and current information.
www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling
- Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nova Scotia - Offers information, lists of members only resources, special events, and links to related sites.
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/SBANS
- The Abilities Foundation of Nova Scotia - Enables all with physical disabilities to enhance their lives by realizing their potential. Offers activities, programs, fund raising, safety and living tips, a table of contents and links to related sites.
www.abilitiesfoundation.ns.ca
- The Arthritis Society of Nova Scotia - Information about the history, diagnosis, and treatment of arthritis, contact information for other provincial societies, and a link to the Arthritis Self-Management Program details.
highlander.cbnet.ns.ca/cbnet/health/artritis.html
- The Autism/PDD Society of Mainland Nova Scotia - A support group for families and individuals affected by autism or pervasive developmental disorder. Offers disorder definition, recognition, signs, help, a resource library, support groups, and links to other resources.
cnet.windsor.ns.ca/Health/Autism
- The Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia - The association offers advocacy, support, and referral services to children, parents and professionals dealing with learning disabilities. Offers services, resources, contact details and links to similar organizations.
www.nsnet.org/ldans
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