ABOUT US

Before we get to know you, here's a bit about us

The 7th step society was created in 1963 by Bill Sands when he was incarcerated in a prison in the United States. The society was originally called the Seventh Step Foundation and this name is still used to refer to the group in the USA. In Canada, we use the term the 7th Step Society. The society was brought to Canada in 1968 in Vancouver, and has spread all across Canada.

There are chapters in BC, Alberta, Ontario, PEI, Newfoundland and of course Nova Scotia.

The current Nova Scotia Chapter was established in 2013, and has grown significantly since. Our 7th Step chapter is known nationally for our community outreach projects, our strong presence in institutions, and our large group size.

The Nova Scotia chapter is governed by a volunteer-run board of directors, who have monthly meetings to engage in strategic planning.