The Marguerite Centre is a 12 bed, long-term residential facility for women in recovery from addictions and abuse. The Marguerite Centre believes in the right for women to recover from their addictions in a safe residential setting where their unique needs will be met, their issues addressed and their voices heard. Our woman-centered, holistic approach to programming empowers women to create their own path to healing and recovery. Located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Centre is staffed 24 hours a day. It is the only facility of its kind for women in Nova Scotia.

 

The Marguerite Centre offers a residential holistic program for women recovering from addictions and abuse.

 

• To provide shelter and other fundamental living needs in a safe and tranquil residential setting conducive to healing;

• To meet the individual needs and goals of the women through our 24-hour in-house counselling support;

• To provide a holistic program so that women feel empowered to understand their addiction(s) and abuse and to create their own path to recovery and healthy living;

• To provide outreach services to women who have completed the residential program.

The Marguerite Centre is committed to heightening the awareness of private organizations, individuals and government on the unique needs of women in recovery and the benefits derived from holistic healing for individuals, families and communities.

 

We partner with other community agencies which provide services to women in crisis, recovery and transition.

 

We advocate for and with women so that they become aware of and use community resources which promote healthy living.

 

The Importance of Family

 

The Marguerite Centre is a safe haven for children to visit, express, create, heal and enjoy their relationships with their mothers.

 

We accomplish this by:

• Encouraging visitation opportunities between children and mothers in recovery

• Providing support to children and other family members

• Working with women to develop positive family plans and goals

 

Marguerite Bourgeoys, a young woman from France, came to Montreal to teach in 1653. She worked towards the education of women and children so that their lives would be eased from the hardships of a new land. Marguerite's compassion, commitment and vision helped make a better society in this early settlement.

 

She founded a group of women, the Congregation of Notre Dame, who would share her vision and continue to respond to the needs of the times.

 

The Marguerite Centre is a tribute to this pioneering woman, and we endeavour to capture her strength and dedication by helping women and children in need.

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