How To Reach Us
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How to Reach Us
ÃÀÅ®×ö°® is available 24 hours a day to support the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® community. If you’re unsure which option to use, start with the one that feels most immediate or accessible. We can help guide next steps from there.
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Campus Emergencies
For immediate life safety emergencies, serious medical emergencies, fires, or crimes in progress, call 911 immediately.
As soon as possible, and when it is safe to do so, contact ÃÀÅ®×ö°® so we can:
- Start on-campus response
- Meet and guide emergency responders
- Provide campus-specific information and building access
- Support those involved
- Coordinate follow-up and support response
Halifax Campus (Emergency)
902-494-4109
Truro Campus (Emergency)
902-893-4190
If you contact ÃÀÅ®×ö°® first, we can call 911 on your behalf and coordinate the response.
AEDs and Naloxone
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located throughout ÃÀÅ®×ö°® campuses and are available for use in medical emergencies. AED locations can be found on the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® app or through ÃÀÅ®×ö°®'s Environmental Health and Safety website. (sign-in required)
All campus AED cabinets also contain naloxone nasal spray kits. If an overdose is suspected, call 911 immediately, administer naloxone, and contact ÃÀÅ®×ö°® as soon as possible so we can support the response on campus.
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Non‑Emergency Support
For concerns that are not urgent but still require assistance, ÃÀÅ®×ö°® can be reached through several options. These are appropriate for general safety concerns, guidance, follow‑up questions, or situations that don’t require an immediate response.
Halifax (Non‑Emergency)
902‑494‑6400
Truro Campus (Non‑Emergency)
902‑893‑4190
ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Mobile App
The ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Mobile App allows you to contact Dispatch directly, receive safety notifications, and access campus safety tools and resources. This option is helpful if you prefer a discreet or app‑based way to connect.
Microsoft Teams
ÃÀÅ®×ö°® can be reached through Microsoft Teams using the same email address listed below. This option is best for non‑urgent questions or follow‑up communication during regular campus activity.
For urgent or emergency situations, calling ÃÀÅ®×ö°® remains the fastest way to reach us.
Email is best used for general questions, information sharing, or non‑urgent follow‑up.
For urgent matters or situations requiring a quick response, please do not use email.
Visit Us
Halifax:
1252 LeMarchant Street, Studley Campus
Truro:
11 Sipu Awti, Dairy Building, First Floor
Choosing the Right Option
- Immediate concern or emergency: Call the emergency line
- Non‑urgent support or questions: Call the non‑emergency line, use the app, Teams, or email
- Not sure if it’s urgent: Call, we can help assess