QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to providing safe abortion care and other reproductive care services.
The ROSE Clinic is a procedural abortion and a medical abortion clinic based at the Victoria General site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.
There is a provincial self referral line (1-833-352-0719) for information about accessing medical and surgical abortions at the QEII and other locations across the province. You can work with the referral line to learn more about accessing services closer to home.
Our experienced staff can provide accurate information and compassionate counselling to all.
Provincial self referral line: 1-833-352-0719
Phone hours: Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Callers may also leave a message at any time and staff will return the call during these hours.)
There are two types of abortions.
To get an appointment, call 1-833-352-0719 on Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or use this self referral form.
*You can call this number for information about accessing medical and surgical abortions at the QEII and other locations across the province. You can work with the referral line to learn more about accessing services closer to home.
Please refer to our Patient Education Resources (below) for detailed information about what happens after your your surgical appointment.
This pamphlet explains what a medical abortion is, who can get a medical abortion, what happens during a medical abortion, and possible risks and side effects. Instructions for taking the medication Mifegymiso, and who to contact for further information are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente brochure explique ce qu’est l’avortement par médicaments, qui peut avoir un avortement par médicaments, ce qui se passe durant l’intervention et les risques et effets secondaires possibles. Vous y trouverez des instructions pour prendre le médicament Mifegymiso afin de provoquer un avortement par médicaments et les coordonnées pour obtenir plus d'information. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what a procedural abortion is, who can get a procedural abortion, what happens during a procedural abortion, possible risks, and what to expect after the procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente brochure explique ce qu’est l’avortement par instruments, qui peut avoir un avortement par instruments, ce qui se passe durant l’intervention et les risques possibles. On y indique ce à quoi vous attendre après votre retour à la maison et qui contacter pour de plus amples renseignements. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Instructions for after your procedure are given, including a list of activities to avoid for 24 hours (1 day). Information on preventing infection, what to expect after you go home, and who to contact if you have questions is given. A list of symptoms that require medical attention is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Le dépliant fournit des instructions à suivre après votre avortement, dont une liste des choses à éviter pendant 24 heures (une journée). This pamphlet is also available in English.