Contact Info

Drop in and say ‘hi’.

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions or comments, you can contact us using the contact form on this page or using the information below. Also, feel safe that all contact with the Ally Centre will be kept confidential. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30-am to 8:00 pm, with drop in hours 10 -12:00, 2-4:30 and 6 -8:00. Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 7:00 pm, with drop in hours 12 -3:00 and 4: -7:00pm.

General Inquiries:

Telephone: (902) 567-1766
Address: 150 Bentinck Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 4W4

Christine Porter – Executive Director:
Questions regarding the ACCB, HIV/Hep C Prevention, Education, Support, Advocacy and Event management
Telephone: (902) 567-1766
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Tiffany Binns – Administrator:
Questions regarding the Ally Centre of Cape Breton
Telephone: (902) 567-1766
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Frances MacLeod – S.A.N.E. Project Coordinator:
Questions regarding the Sharp Advice Needle Exchange (S.A.N.E.)
Telephone: (902) 539-5556
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Shawn Murray – S.A.N.E. Coordinator:
Questions regarding the Sharp Advice Needle Exchange (S.A.N.E.)
Telephone: (902) 539-5556
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Julia Digiorgio- S.A.N.E. Personnel:
Questions regarding the Sharp Advice Needle Exchange (S.A.N.E.)
Telephone: (902) 539-5556
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Melanie Denny- S.A.N.E. Personnel:
Questions regarding the Sharp Advice Needle Exchange (S.A.N.E.)
Telephone: (902) 539-5556
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Natasha Rowe – Naloxone Trainer:
Questions regarding the Naloxone training
Telephone: (902) 567-1766 / (902)574-3342
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Joann Boudreau – Testing Nurse:
Questions regarding Anonymous HIV testing, Non-nominal Hep C testing and STI testing
Telephone: (902) 567-1123
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Jo-Anne Rolls – Hep C Treatment Support Co-ordinator:
Questions regarding Hep C testing, treatment and support
Telephone: (902) 217-3424
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Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday:
8:30 am to 8:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday:
12:00 to 7:00 pm

Clinic Days:
(by appointment or drop in)
Phone (902) 567-0178
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Anonymous HIV Testing or Confidential Blood Borne Pathogen and STI Testing:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Walkin Mental Health Support:
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mobile Support Unit:
Monday to Friday 1:00 to 4:00 pm
New Waterford

Our Mandate

To prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections and to create supportive environments which diminish risk.

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Our Objectives

To increase access to prevention and support services for people living with blood borne pathogens
To increase collaboration between agencies, government sectors, and stakeholders in addressing issues related to blood borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections.
To increase access to prevention education, care and support services for vulnerable populations
To strengthen the organization to ensure we are able to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve

Our Approach

The Ally Centre of Cape Breton uses two basic approaches to its work of preventing the spread of blood borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections:

Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction refers to policies, programs and practices that aim to reduce the negative health, social and economic consequences that may ensue from the use of legal and illegal psychoactive drugs, without necessarily reducing drug use. It's cornerstones are public health, human rights and social justice. It benefits people who use drugs, families and communities.

Community Development

Community Development is about the active involvement of people in the issues which affect their lives. it is a process based on the sharing of power, skills, knowledge and experience

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Your donation helps to fund the many services offered by the Ally Centre of Cape Breton.

Every little bit helps and you can feel good knowing that every dollar raised helps us continue providing quality support services to those in need, including purchasing program materials such as supplies for the clinic and prevention programs.

Contact Info

Drop in and say ‘hi’.

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