Ronald McDonald House

Provides low cost accommodations to families with a child age 18 or younger who has an appointment, treatment, surgery, or other medical reason to visit the IWK or another medical facility in Halifax. Services offered during stays include:

Private bedrooms
Shared bathrooms
Linens, towels and complimentary laundry facilities
Full kitchen and dining area (guests must supply their own food and clean up after themselves)
Home for Dinner program that offers families a home cooked meal three times a week
Complimentary bread, milk, juice, coffee
Common living room, television access, public computer with internet access, and free wi-fi
Arts and crafts area, playroom and outdoor playground for children
Recreational activities for families

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Service Description

Private bedrooms
Shared bathrooms
Linens, towels and complimentary laundry facilities
Full kitchen and dining area (guests must supply their own food and clean up after themselves)
Home for Dinner program that offers families a home cooked meal three times a week
Complimentary bread, milk, juice, coffee
Common living room, television access, public computer with internet access, and free wi-fi
Arts and crafts area, playroom and outdoor playground for children
Recreational activities for families

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Description:	Provides low cost accommodations to families with a child age 18 or younger who has an appointment, treatment, surgery, or other medical reason to visit the IWK or another medical facility in Halifax. Services offered during stays include: Private bedrooms Shared bathrooms Linens, towels and complimentary laundry facilities Full kitchen and dining area (guests must supply their own food and clean up after themselves) Home for Dinner program that offers families a home cooked meal three times a week Complimentary bread, milk, juice, coffee Common living room, television access, public computer with internet access, and free wi-fi Arts and crafts area, playroom and outdoor playground for children Recreational activities for families
Eligibility:	Applicants must meet the following: -Be the parents/guardian of a child under age 19 who is a patient at the IWK Health Centre or another medical facility in Halifax for an appointment, treatment, surgery, or other medical reason. -Live a minimum of 40 km away from the House (under extenuating circumstances, shorter distances may be approved) -First time stays need to be referred by hospital staff (social worker, doctor or nurse)
Fees:	Yes * Nominal fee per night
How to Access:	First time stays: Ask hospital staff, your family physician or social worker for a referral * Returning stays: Call to make your request as soon as medical treatment dates are scheduled (parents, caregivers, social workers or medical staff can make returning stay calls * Space in the house is limited and room availability cannot be guaranteed at the time the request is taken, so it is suggested families have a back-up plan
Documents Required:	No documents required
Program Email:	stay@rmhcatlantic.ca
Language:	English
Website:	https://rmhcatlantic.ca/en/stay/
Coverage Area:	New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador * Nova Scotia * Prince Edward Island
Program Hours:	24/7 for guest families once checked in Check-in is from 1pm-8pm Check-out is before 1pm Family and friends can visit daily between 9am-9pm

Ronald McDonald House

5950 South Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6
Coverage Area: New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador * Nova Scotia * Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible * Elevator
Mon: 9am - 9pm
Tue: 9am - 9pm
Wed: 9am - 9pm
Thu: 9am - 9pm
Fri: 9am - 9pm
Sat: 9am - 9pm
Sun: 9am - 9pm
house@rmhcatlantic.ca

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Mon:	9am - 9pm
Tue:	9am - 9pm
Wed:	9am - 9pm
Thu:	9am - 9pm
Fri:	9am - 9pm
Sat:	9am - 9pm
Sun:	9am - 9pm