Funding & Access to Therapy in Nova Scotia

Disability Support Program (DSP) & Human Rights Remedy

Explore speech therapy, occupational therapy and behaviour support for Nova Scotians participating in DSP and individualized funding arrangements.

Private Health Insurance & Direct Billing

Learn about private insurance coverage and eligible direct billing for Allied Therapy speech, occupational and mental health services.

Autism-Related Therapy & Funding Options

Explore autism-related OT, communication and behaviour support and learn how to check applicable Nova Scotia funding pathways.

Children in Care & Foster Care Therapy

Speech, occupational, behaviour and mental health therapy for children and youth in care. We collaborate with foster caregivers, social workers and authorized care teams.

Easter Seals Adaptive Support Fund

Learn about Easter Seals Nova Scotia equipment funding and how a clinical recommendation may support an eligible assistive technology application.

Nova Scotia Tuition Support Program

Learn about Nova Scotia tuition assistance for eligible students attending designated special education private schools and explore additional therapy supports.

Jordan's Principle

Speech, occupational, play, and behaviour therapy for First Nations children in Nova Scotia, with help preparing service information for Jordan's Principle requests.

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)

Mental health counselling for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients in Nova Scotia. Explore supportive, personalized care and NIHB funding options.

Communication Intermediary Services

Communication accessibility accommodations for people with communication disabilities involved in legal proceedings across Nova Scotia. Learn how your lawyer can request a Communication Intermediary.

Post-Adoption & Adoption Subsidy Supports

Individualized speech, OT, behaviour and mental health supports for adopted children and families. Ask about therapy and possible adoption subsidy arrangements.

Disability Tax Credits & Financial Supports

A plain-language guide to the Disability Tax Credit, Child Disability Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit and eligible medical expenses for Nova Scotians.

Income Assistance & Special Needs Funding

Nova Scotia Income Assistance may consider eligible requests for additional health, safety, work or training needs. Learn how to ask about special-needs assistance.

First Nations & Community-Funded Therapy

Collaborative speech, OT, behaviour and mental health services for First Nations communities and families with authorized community-specific funding.

Direct Family Support for Children (DFSC)

Information for families receiving Nova Scotia Direct Family Support for Children funding and looking for related clinical therapy services.

Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance

Explore OT, communication and related rehabilitation services following a motor vehicle accident, subject to insurer approval.

AAC & Assistive Technology Funding

Explore potential funding and public-service pathways for AAC devices, communication technology, clinical assessments and training in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Seniors Care Grant

The Nova Scotia Seniors Care Grant may help eligible older adults with certain healthcare and household costs, including mental health support. Learn about the grant and Allied Therapy services.

Post-Secondary Disability Grants & ADHD Support

University and college students with disabilities may qualify for educational services and equipment funding, including approved academic strategy supports. Explore Allied Therapy’s executive functioning services.