Lavers House
Dismas Society
460 Queen Street
Truro Nova Scotia
B2N 2C6
- Email dismassociety@eastlink.ca
- Phone (902) 893-7226
- Fax (902) 895-9513
Director
- Name Laura Robben
- Position A Executive Director/ Director
- Email dismassociety@eastlink.ca
Main Contact
- Name Laura Robben
- Position A/Executive Director
- Email Lavers House
Programs & Services
Community Integration
Program needs are met via Correctional Services Core Programs( if available) or referrals to outside Community Agencies
CSC Community Maintenance Program (CMP)
CSC core programming assisting residents with relapse prevention in regards to substance abuse and violence prevention.
Description
Incorporated in 1985, The Dismas Society has a long history of providing quality programs and services to adult offenders. Lavers House has 12 beds with 3 double rooms located on the main floor, 2 singles and 1 triple located on the second story. Extensive renovations have been completed over the years, providing residents with a supportive group home type of setting.
Residents are provided with full use of a gym membership at an Athletic Centre at local College. Lavers House is a non smoking facility, however a covered deck is provided for residents use.
- Beds 20
- Population Male
- Age 18+
- Sources CSC,Province,Correctional Services
- Exclusions Nil
- Criteria On Conditional Release. All cases reviewed by a Community Based Admissions Committee and assessed based on risk to the community; motivation to change; commitment to program compliance; risk level for recidivism.
Community Involvement
Residents are encouraged to become involved in all aspects of the local community.
Local Parole Office
Truro Area Parole Office- Phone 902-893-6760
- Fax 902-893-4961
