Our Impact
We’re passionate about our youth.
The Research is Clear
When it comes to the positive impacts on healthy relationships for youth, the research is conclusive. According to experts:
Kids with higher quality peer relationships have better overall health.
Healthy eating increases with stronger neighbourhood relationships.
Better school relationships reduce fighting.
High-quality relationships lead to a 20% drop in cannabis use, 15% less alcohol use, and over 10% less smoking and drug use.
Kids with strong peer relationships see a 20% decrease in victimization.
Source: Trends Analysis of Canadian Data from the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) Survey, 2002–2010 (2014) by Drs. Wendy Craig and Debra Pepler.
What LOVE Youth Say
Support Network
0%
have access to a supportive group of people
Access to Help
0%
can get services when they need them
Access to Help
0%
say LOVE provides what they need
Coping Skills
0%
feel better able to cope when things go wrong
Confidence
0%
feel more confident in themselves
Problem-Solving
0%
have the skills to solve difficult problems
School Success
0%
are doing better in school
Community Impact
0%
are working to change their community for the better
Positive Change
0%
say LOVE brought positive change to their lives
Data reflects youth who agreed or strongly agreed.
Our Healthy Relationships Are Based on 4 Principles
Real
Accepting each person as they are, with honesty and respect.
Open
Inclusive and non judgmental.
Adaptable
Responsive to the realities of our youth and communities.
Reliable
Trusted to do what we say we are going to do.
Transforming Lives, One Connection at a Time
For more than 20 years LOVE Nova Scotia has supported youth through trauma informed one on one relationships. Participants have 24/7 access to caring professionals including registered social workers and youth workers.
1,200+
hours of one on one support every year
7,800
contacts by phone, text and message
120+
check ins with youth outside of core programs
8
programs across Nova Scotia including Sipekne'katik and Membertou
2,880
meals shared each year
3,000
bus tickets provided annually
400
hours of group programming
Behind Every Number is a Story
Each call, meal and conversation represents trust, care and growth. Our staff respond to housing needs, mental health crises and career planning so no young person feels alone.
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