Support, legal, healthcare, and community resources for people living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and environmental sensitivities in Nova Scotia.
Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) — Nova Scotia Health
Formerly the Environmental Health Centre. Offers assessments, care planning, and short-term interventions for MCS and related conditions (ME/CFS, fibromyalgia). Interdisciplinary team includes OTs, dietitians, physiotherapists, and psychotherapists. Provides scent-free patient education materials and fragrance-free product guidance.
nshealth.ca — ICCSEnvironmental Health Association of Nova Scotia (EHANS)
Volunteer-run non-profit supporting environmental illness and promoting healthier indoor environments. Educational guides, workshops, webinars, and The Guide to Less Toxic Products.
lesstoxicguide.caToll-free: 1-800-449-1995
Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN)
Hub connecting dozens of environmental organizations region-wide, spotlighting indoor air quality, environmental equity, and related public health issues.
nsenvironmentalnetwork.comEcology Action Centre (EAC)
Focuses on sustainability and healthier built environments, with decades of experience addressing indoor toxins in the region.
ecologyaction.caNorthern Air Quality Services Incorporated — Halifax
Air quality testing (including radon), mould and asbestos remediation, and ventilation inspections tailored to sensitive individuals.
northernaqs.comEnvironmental Health & Research in Nova Scotia
Academic research confirms socio-economic status influences MCS incidence across the province. Nova Scotia has a documented history of environmental justice issues impacting Black and Indigenous communities.
There’s Something in the Water — documentary context