Contact us

Dalhousie offers plenty of supports for students living off-campus. Here are some helpful contacts you may need.

We're here to help!

Dalhousie University Off-Campus Living Office

1233 LeMarchant Street
Risley Hall, Room 1024
PO Box 15000
Halifax, NS  B3H 4R2
Phone: (902) 494-2429
Email: och@dal.ca

Helpful contacts

Dalhousie Legal Aid

If you are experiencing legal issues and need legal advice, contact Dalhousie Legal Aid.

Visit the Dal Legal Aid website

Dalhousie International Centre

If you are an international student and would like information or support, please contact the Dalhousie International Centre.

Contact the International Centre

Social Worker support: Halifax and Truro

If you need support with practical problem-solving skills or assistance with resource and system navigation, please contact a social worker.

Make an appointment with Student Health and Wellness

Emergency contact information

Dial 911 across Nova Scotia for emergency assistance.

Download the Dal Safe app Emergency services in Halifax

General government hotlines

If you have general questions about municipal (Halifax Regional Municipality or Town of Truro) services such as housing bylaws, garbage schedules, or parking tickets please call: 

Halifax: 311, the Municipal Services and Information Hotline

Truro: 1-800-835-6428, Nova Scotia Services and Information Hotline

Halifax Municipal Services: 311 Nova Scotia Information and Services Hotline: 1-800-835-6428

Quick links

Temporary accommodations

If you need a little extra time to find a suitable rental when you arrive, take a look at these suggestions for short-term accommodations in the area.

Find a short-term stay