Balsam Care

Balsam Care At Balsam, we're more than an organization; we're a beacon of hope for those with diverse abilities. Founded on compassion, we operate with excellence.

Our roots in Lunenburg County inspire us, like the balsam tree, nurturing individuals to flourish 🌿

Heather and Dawn cooking up a storm at the HUB!What recipes should they try next? Comment below 👇
08/27/2025

Heather and Dawn cooking up a storm at the HUB!

What recipes should they try next? Comment below 👇

08/27/2025

We are looking for someone with experience in supporting those with diverse abilities, however this is not necessarily required.

This position would be an ideal situation for a retired instructor or a current instructor who is looking to supplement their income. We can be flexible in scheduling course times based on your other commitments.

This is a contracted position and compensation is negotiable.
Please email jfalk@balsamcare.ca if interested.

MyCommunity in Dayspring continues their South Shore Tour with a stop at BernArt Maze 🦈Have you been before? ...
08/26/2025

MyCommunity in Dayspring continues their South Shore Tour with a stop at BernArt Maze 🦈

Have you been before?

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. At Balsam, we celebrate every ability—because difference isn’t someth...
08/25/2025

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. At Balsam, we celebrate every ability—because difference isn’t something to fix. It’s something to understand.

Hot take: Supporting adults with diverse abilities is one of the most meaningful careers out there. And yes, we’re hirin...
08/24/2025

Hot take: Supporting adults with diverse abilities is one of the most meaningful careers out there. And yes, we’re hiring. Join us.

Sharing a few photos of some fun things we have been up to lately: - Lunch at the snack shack at Risers beach 🍟- Fishing...
08/23/2025

Sharing a few photos of some fun things we have been up to lately:
- Lunch at the snack shack at Risers beach 🍟
- Fishing on the Lahave River 🎣

Crafter's Corner 🎨🖌A space created by our amazing staff to encourage creativity, self-expression, and connection. From p...
08/22/2025

Crafter's Corner 🎨🖌

A space created by our amazing staff to encourage creativity, self-expression, and connection. From painting and coloring to beadwork and other hands-on crafts, everyone had the chance to explore and try something new.

The unique talents of everyone shines through in their work.

Community involvement isn't optional. It’s the whole point. Whether it’s volunteering, gardening, or joining local event...
08/21/2025

Community involvement isn't optional. It’s the whole point. Whether it’s volunteering, gardening, or joining local events—we’re out there. Always.

Thanks to Shore Cycle & Marine , Swiss Chalet , and CR Optical for supporting our shredding business!
08/21/2025

Thanks to Shore Cycle & Marine , Swiss Chalet , and CR Optical for supporting our shredding business!

We enjoyed a delicious meal outside this weekend 🍝Who else agrees that food tastes better in the sunshine?
08/20/2025

We enjoyed a delicious meal outside this weekend 🍝

Who else agrees that food tastes better in the sunshine?

08/20/2025

Introducing ‘Forever Change’ - a comprehensive, highly interactive and impactful staff training program developed by Diverse Abilities Nova Scotia (DANS)

As of August 2025, over 100 DANS Leaders across the Province have received ‘Forever Change’ training, with 100% positive feedback/endorsement for their future staff deliveries. Forever Change includes customized imagery, videos and group activities to engage all learners. It brings the music of voice and choice for all the people we support.

Forever Change explains the journey into community living across Nova Scotia and how we work with the human rights model of support. It helps us to understand how we support people through change, how we role-model inclusive communication, how we deliver quality active supports and supported decision-making. It is the right way to work and help people live their best lives.

Forever Change sends the message of “Bias Gone, Engagement On.” It examines how perception can lead us to the wrong conclusion and how bias removal can help us all make better decisions.

This training package has been designed for customization to the organization, and it incorporates the most modern and relevant approach to supporting choice. It has been created by the DANS Leadership team and references the Change Lab Action Research Initiative (CLARI) research around supported decision-making. It also includes Psychiatric and Scientifically endorsed learning material throughout.

There are currently 12 Key Forever Change Trainers in Nova Scotia.

Forever Change has been created by people who deliver direct support. It is relevant, it is the future and is a reminder that the upcoming support changes are for all the people we support, they own it, it is their change.

“Community living, new beginnings.… Forever Change.”

“Why do you do this work?” We get that question a lot. The short answer? Because people deserve to live good lives—and w...
08/19/2025

“Why do you do this work?” We get that question a lot. The short answer? Because people deserve to live good lives—and we’re lucky enough to help make that happen.

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P.O. Box 270
Bridgewater, NS
B4V 2W9

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