nsclo.ca

ASIST Workshop
2026-06-10 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day suicide intervention training for anyone over the age of 18 interested in learning suicide first aid intervention skills. Trusted by professionals, approved by the World Health Organization, ASIST can be learned by anyone.
We are pleased to offer ASIST at a subsidized rate thanks to the generosity of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. The regular cost of ASIST is $275 plus taxes and fees, per person. Click the link below to register today!
This training workshop is being held at the Holiday Inn Sydney – Waterfront, 300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS. Lunch will be provided both days. Those who are registered must attend all day, each day, to be eligible for a certificate.
Register here: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training [ASIST] JUNE

Webinar: Leading Change at Work: Addressing Intimate Partner & Domestic Violence
2026-06-11 13:00 - 16:00
Leading Change at Work: Addressing Intimate Partner & Domestic Violence is a national workplace training designed to equip employers, managers, and employees with the knowledge and tools to recognize, respond to, and prevent the impacts of intimate partner and domestic violence in the workplace. This training is grounded in prevention and can be tailored to the unique needs of an organization.
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the scope, impact, and dynamics of IPV/DV in Nova Scotia and Canada.
2. Differentiate the types of IPV/DV and recognize their effects on individuals, families, and workplace environments,
3. Identify the signs of IPV/DV at work and understand how it can affect employee safety, performance, and well-being
4. Apply the “Recognize, Respond, Refer” framework.
5. Reflect on strategies to foster a safe and supportive workplace culture, including policies, conversations, and actions that contribute to long-term prevention and change.
To register, please email Maddi – coordinator@nsclo.ca
About THANS
The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is a provincial umbrella association of 14 violence-against-women organizations across the province. They work to strengthen and support their member organizations, amplify their expertise, and advance a coordinated response to violence against women.
THANS – Transition House Association of Nova Scotia

Home Share Community of Practice
2026-06-24 09:30 - 16:00
In person training day hosted in HRM – exact venue TBD
An opportunity for our HS CoP to get together and learn

Grief, Loss, & End-of-Life Care Train-the-Trainer
2026-09-15 08:00 - 2026-09-17 17:00 | Antigonish Legion, 75 St. Ninian St, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 1Y7
NSCLO is working to develop and license a variety of training and resources for staff, families, and self-advocates. As part of this work, we will hold 2 sessions of training that are each 3 days to develop a host of trainers across the province. More information coming soon.

WEI - Facilitation Skills
2026-09-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-29 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-30 08:00 - 17:00
Facilitation Skills facilitated by Marc Zirka – this is for people who either currently facilitate learning in your organization or who you see as good candidates. Please see course outline for more details.
Facilitation Skills will run virtually every Tuesday from 9am-1pm starting September 15th through October 21st.
In addition, there is a requirement for two in-person days, October 29th & 30th at RRSS in Dartmouth – 133 Isley Drive, Dartmouth, NS. Travel/accomodation costs are at your own organization’s expense as we cannot get them reimbursed by WEI.
To register, send Maddi or Lora the name, email, and phone number of the person you want to register. There are 11 spaces available.
Facilitation_Skills_Training_Outline

ASIST Workshop
2026-09-22 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, 463 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day suicide intervention training for anyone over the age of 18 interested in learning suicide first aid intervention skills. Trusted by professionals, approved by the World Health Organization, ASIST can be learned by anyone.
We are pleased to offer ASIST at a subsidized rate thanks to the generosity of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. The regular cost of ASIST is $275 plus taxes and fees, per person. Registration will open in July.
This training workshop is being at the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, Kentville, NS. Lunch will be provided both days. Those who are registered must attend all day, each day, to be eligible for a certificate.
Register here: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training [ASIST] SEPT

Dementia Capable Care Training
2026-10-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-08 08:00 - 17:00
This highly interactive and evidence-informed workshop covers the basic concepts of support of an adult with intellectual disabilities and dementia. This training will be delivered by a NTG Certified Instructor, and is being offered through partnership with the WIPSI program through the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration.
Topics include:
Introduction to Aging & ID

Understanding Dementia in Adults with ID
What is Dementia?
How does it present differently in Adults with ID?
Early Detection and Screening for Dementia in ID
Obtaining a Diagnosis
Health Care Advocacy for Adults with ID and Dementia
Understanding Responsive behaviors associated with Dementia
Non-pharmacologic Interventions
Communication Tips & Strategies
Adapting the Physical Environment
Dementia Capable Homes
Stage-based Considerations
Bridging Aging and Disability Networks.

The goal of this workshop is to develop a greater understanding of dementia and its effects on people with intellectual disabilities, greater capacity to provide dementia-capable direct services to adults with ID and dementia, and knowledge of how to develop a dementia-capable environment and support.
The workshop is appropriate for any staff with direct or ancillary support responsibilities of older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in disability-related, health care, and aging-related agencies. (Direct Support Professionals, PSWs, Supervisors, Long Term Care personnel, Alzheimer Society, etc.)
This training will be held in HRM, registration details to follow.

WEI - The Forward Edge Level 1
2026-10-07 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-14 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-21 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-28 09:00 - 11:30
Forward Edge Level 1 facilitated by Susan Stevens- this is for front-line staff who have leadership potential within your organizations. This course will be offered vritually on Wednesdays from 9am-11:30am starting October 7th and ending December 9th. To register, send Maddi or Lora the name, email, and phone number of the person you want to register. There are 12 spaces available.
WEI_NSCLO_TFE_L1_Program Framework

WEI - The Forward Edge Level 2
2026-10-07 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-14 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-21 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-28 13:00 - 16:30
Forward Edge Level 1 facilitated by Susan Stevens- this is for front-line staff who have leadership potential within your organizations. Individuals have to complete TFE Level 1 to be eligible for TFE Level 2. This course will be offered vritually on Wednesdays from 1pm-4:30am starting October 7th and ending December 9th. To register, send Maddi or Lora the name, email, and phone number of the person you want to register. There are 12 spaces available.

R.I.C.K Train-the-Trainer
2026-10-15
HRM, More information to come

Grief, Loss, & End-of-Life Care Train-the-Trainer
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-22 | Best Western Bridgewater, 527 Trunk 10, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, B4V 7P4

Save The Date: Frontline Staff Training Day HRM
2026-10-26 | Cineplex Scotiabank, 190 Chainlake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 1C5
We are planning some great training for all levels of staffing, but certainly for front-line staff this fall

Save The Date: Frontline Staff Training Day New Glasgow
2026-10-28 | Cineplex New Glasgow, 612 E River Rd, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, B2H 3S1

ASIST Workshop
2026-11-03 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-11-04 08:30 - 16:30
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day suicide intervention training for anyone over the age of 18 interested in learning suicide first aid intervention skills. Trusted by professionals, approved by the World Health Organization, ASIST can be learned by anyone.
We are pleased to offer ASIST at a subsidized rate thanks to the generosity of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. The regular cost of ASIST is $275 plus taxes and fees, per person. Registration will open in September
This training workshop is being hosted in the HRM – exact venue TBD. Lunch will be provided both days. Those who are registered must attend all day, each day, to be eligible for a certificate.
Register here: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training [ASIST] NOV
