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Nova Scotia Brotherhood is a free program for Black/African Nova Scotian men living in historically Black communities to access health care to improve overall health and wellbeing. A team of health care professionals provide culturally appropriate primary medical care plus health and wellness services for Black and African Nova Scotian men across Halifax Regional Municipality.
Health and wellness services include:
- Primary medical care
- Health promotion and wellness education
- Chronic disease management
- Navigation to community resources
- Variety of free health and wellness programs throughout the year.
Clinics
Every Wednesday, health clinics are held in historically Black communities across the region to provide culturally safe care for men who identify as Black or African Nova Scotian. These clinics are staffed by physicians who also identify as Black, African Nova Scotian or African decent, helping to foster trust and connection in care.
Additional clinics are held at the Halifax location on Monday mornings except on holidays
Clinic locations rotate weekly and are available by appointment only. To book a visit, please call 902-421-7260.
For general inquiries please email NSBrotherhood@nshealth.ca
Clinic Schedule
Note: Additional clinics are held at the Halifax location on Monday mornings except on Holidays
January 2026
- January 14 - Dartmouth
- January 21- Halifax
- January 28 - Dartmouth
February 2026
- February 4 - Halifax
- February 11 - No Clinic
- February 18 - No Clinic
- February 25 - Dartmouth
March 2026
- March 4 - Halifax
- March 11 - Dartmouth
- March 18 - Halifax
- March 25 - Dartmouth
Printable poster (January - March 2026) available here.
Anger Management
The aim of Emotional Regulation/Anger Management is to provide an Afrocentric and safe space for individuals to unpack issues and learn how to deal with anger. As a health and wellness program, we hope to explain the long-term effects of anger on one’s health if not appropriately managed and addressed.
The goal is for individuals to have conversations around emotional regulation, stressors, communication skills, mindfulness, understanding what anger is, identify appropriate ways to handle anger, and how anger can affect both your health and relationships. The intention is to leave with an increased self-awareness and a better understanding of your responsibility to manage emotions.
The anger management service is free. Registration is required.
Please call 902-421-7260 to book an appointment.
Programs
Good Food Box Program
The Good Food Box Program provides fresh fruits and vegetables to our community at a low cost, generously supplied by the North End Community Health Centre. Each $8 (or pay-what-you-can) order includes a large bag of produce.
Pick-up on March 5-6 at 230 Wyse Road, Dartmouth (Sisterhood & Brotherhood Clinic).
Place your order by February 23rd at 4:00 P.M by contacting Erika, Wellness Navigator, at 902-221-8062 or NSSPrograms@nshealth.ca.
View the poster
Men's Health League (Support Group Info)
The Men’s Health League is a volunteer peer-to-peer support group for Black men to spread key health messages to other men in the community through social and physical activities, as well as promote the health and wellness services of the Nova Scotia Brotherhood health care team.
Members of the Men’s Health League:
- Serve as a health role model in the community
- Share health information on key topics
- Engage friends and family in wellness and healthy living
- Report back about emerging health issues
- Act as a bridge between community members and the Nova Scotia Brotherhood health care team
To become a member of the Men’s Health League contact us at 902-421-7260 or email Justice.Awesagah@nshealth.ca or Kyle.Fraser@nshealth.ca
Men's Reignite the Run
This run/walk 3.0 is an opportunity to get together weekly for Black men to spread health and wellness to other men in the community through physical activity and promote the health and wellness services of the Nova Scotia Brotherhood health care team.
The program is running from February 7th – March 28th at the Zatzman Sportsplex indoor track, Saturday mornings at 7:30
Please register with Preston Trench at Preston.trench@nshealth.ca.
View the poster
Brothers and Books
Brothers and Books is a monthly program where Black men receive a book to read written by a Black author and come together to have a discussion about the chapters read in the book. It is a place where men can gather and be able to openly speak about mental health issues with others that understand what it is like being Black, living in today’s society and culture.
To register please email Kyle.Fraser@nshealth.ca or Preston.trench@nshealth.ca.
View the poster
Barber Shop Talks
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dr. Maria Angwin Memorial Clinic (230 Wyse Road)
The barbershop in the Black community has historically been a safe, nonjudgmental space for men to talk about anything. Through an interactive format, Barber Shop Talks aims to help Black men and boys confess their vulnerabilities and give them resources to begin a healthier way of living, as well as to show barbers how they can be mental health advocates. Seeking help can be difficult, an effect of stigma that Barber Shop Talks is hoping to erase.
At the barbershop, guys are already outspoken and opinionated, but we don’t tend to talk about self-care and the things that make sure we’re around for our kids and future generations. With these sessions we want to explore Black men and boy’s health and wellness issues and learn to help each other through peer discussion and health professional’s talks. the Barber Shop Talks is a free program. Registration is required.
To register please email Kyle.Fraser@nshealth.ca or Preston.trench@nshealth.ca.
Time with a Lawyer
Time with a Lawyer is a free program organized by the Nova Scotia Brotherhood in partnership with Nova Scotia Legal Aid for the African Nova Scotian community.
A Social Justice Lawyer comes to Nova Scotia Brotherhood’s office at Mumford Professional Center to meet with clients that are seeking free legal advice regarding criminal law, family law and other areas of social justice.
This program is available for all African Nova Scotians and runs every Friday from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Registration required.
Please contact nsbrotherhood@nshealth.ca or call 902-421-7260.
Nova Scotia Brotherhood Clinical Schedule
Nova Scotia Brotherhood Program Schedule
Learn More
The Nova Scotia Brotherhood team focuses on key health issues that are important to men of African descent.
- Accessing health care
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Mental health and addictions
- Nutrition and physical activity
- Obtaining health information
- Prostate cancer
The initiative focuses on:
- Improving access to core health care services and managing chronic illness
- Navigating the wider health care system
- Health promotion and education specific for Black men
- Providing culturally-aware health professionals
- Community connections and partnerships with local organizations
- Improved awareness and navigation of community services
- Health champions for Black men’s health within the community
- Development of a Men’s Health League to support living a healthy lifestyle
Nova Scotia Brotherhood is an initiative of Nova Scotia Health Authority, in partnership with African Nova Scotian Affairs and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
