We Are Here.

Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth and contributing to a vibrant community. Our 14 locations (and counting!) across Halifax/Kjipuktuk provide a continuum of care for youth ages 11-24 and their families. We offer important services and programs including shelter, food, housing support, health care, parenting support, recreation, education, and employment services, and clinical therapy.

Our team of caring professionals recognize that each person who comes to us has individual strengths and needs. People are leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them.

  • Vision
    We believe everyone has the right to respect, dignity, support, and the opportunity to thrive.

    Mission
    Together with the community, we support youth and families in their journey to thrive. We are a voice for social justice and community engagement.

  • 1. Commitment to Social Justice

    2. Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    3. Empowering Language, Narratives, and Stories

    4. Growing Healthy, Meaningful Relationships

    5. Self-determination Client-centered

    6. Cultivating Meaningful Community Connections

    7. Pursuit of Excellence: Creativity, Innovation, and Values Alignment

    8. Cultivating Joy

  • In January, 2020, Phoenix released our new five year strategic plan! This Compass was developed over 2019 in consultation with leadership, staff, community members and youth.

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    Huge thanks to SHIFT Strategies Change Consulting and Nycum+ and Associates for helping us develop our Compass.

At Phoenix, we acknowledge that it is a privilege to live and work in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. We confirm our commitment to respectfully walk in friendship. We are all treaty people, and we must act today to advance the progress of truth and reconciliation.

Nova Scotia has over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities with a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We recognize and celebrate the culture, legacy, achievements, and contributions of people of African descent – past and present.