Health
Aboriginal Health
- Charles J. Andrew Youth Treatment Centre: Aboriginal holistic treatment centre. Contact: tmichelin@cjay.org, 709-497-8995 (local) or 1-800-497-8995 (toll-free).
- Innu Nation: Representing the interests of the Innu of Labrador. Contact: 709-478-8755 (Natuashish).
- Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation: Local council representing the Innu of Sheshatshiu. Contact: 709-497-8522.
- Mokami Status of Women Council: Feminist organization supporting women in the Upper Lake Melville region of Labrador. Contact: service@mokamiwomen.ca, 709-896-3484 ext. 205.
- Nunatsiuvut Government: Regional government representing the Inuit people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact: 709-922-2942 (Main).
- NunatuKavut Community Council, Inc.: Representing the interests of the Southern Inuit of NunatuKavut. Contact: admin@nunatukavut.ca, 709-896-0592 (local), or 1-877-896-0592 (toll-free).
- Qalipu First Nation Band: Representing the interests of the Mi'kmaq of Newfoundland.
- St. John's Native Friendship Centre: Promoting Aboriginal culture and providing supportive services. Contact: general@sjnfc.ca, 709-726-5902.
- Language Support for health professionals: Glossaries and teaching aids
- Innu Medical Glossary
Advocacy & Support Groups
- Canadian Cancer Society: Raising awareness about cancer, as well as advocating for and supporting Canadians with cancer or with a history of cancer. Contact:
- Main: 1-866-786-3934.
- Provincial Office: Based out of St. John's; ccs@nl.cancer.ca; 709-753-6520 (local) or 1-888-753-6520 (toll-free).
- Central Region: Based in Grand Falls-Windsor; centralregion@nl.cancer.ca; 709-489-5822 (local) or 1-866-545-9534 (toll-free).
- Western Region: Based in Corner Brook; westernregion@nl.cancer.ca; 709-634-6542 (local) or 1-866-545-9533 (toll-free).
- Newfoundland and Labrador Prostate Cancer Support Groups.
- CIBC Run for the Cure: Raising money for breast cancer research and support. Contact: StJohnsRun@ccscloud.org, 1-888-939-3333.
- Canadian Celiac Association: Raising awareness about celiac disease and related disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting those with a condition. Contact: chapter.nf.lab@celiac.ca, 709-754-3247.
- Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Raising awareness about cystic fibrosis, as well as advocating for and supporting those with cystic fibrosis. Contact: jbennett@cysticfibrosis.ca, 709-693-4995.
- Canadian Diabetes Association: Raising awareness about diabetes, as well as advocating for and supporting those with diabetes. Contact: felicia.chapman@diabetes.ca, 709-754-0953.
- The Canadian Hemophilia Society: Raising awareness about hemophilia, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with hemophilia. Contact: chsnlcc@nf.sympatico.ca.
- Canadian Liver Foundation: Raising awareness about liver-related diseases, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with liver-related diseases. Contact: 709-753-1987.
- Canadian Red Cross: Provides support to those in need through services relating to health, food security, and social inclusion. Contact: 709-758-8400 (NL Provincial Office).
- The Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Providing support to children with cancer and their families. Contact: info@Candlelightersnl.ca, 709-745-4448.
- Chronic Pain Association of Canada: Raising awareness about chronic pain-related conditions, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with chronic pain.
- Crohn's and Colitis Canada: Raising awareness about crohn's and colitis, as well as advocating for and supporting those with either disorder. Contact: Karen Lacey (Development Coordinator - NL) - klacey@crohnsandcolitis.ca.
- Heart and Stroke Foundation: Promoting health, raising awareness about heart disease and stroke, and supporting those with a history of heart disease and/or stroke. Contact: 709-753-8521 (local) or 1-888-473-4636 (toll-free).
- Huntington Society of Canada: Raising awareness about Huntington disease, as well as advocating for and supporting those with Huntington's. Contact: events@huntingtonsociety.ca, 1-800-998-7398 (national line).
- The Kidney Foundation of Canada - Atlantic Branch: Raising awareness about kidney-related disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting those with a disorder. Contact: kidneyatlantic@kidney.ca (main); Jackie Dolomont (Development Coordinator - NL) - 709-753-8999 (local) or 1-800-563-0626 (toll-free).
- La Leche League Canada: Promote breastfeeding and support pregnant women and new parents. Contact: 1-800-665-4324.
- Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about lung-related disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting those with a disorder. Contact: info@nf.lung.ca, 709-726-4664.
- Lupus Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about lupus, as well as advocating for and supporting those with lupus. Contact: lupus.nl.ca@gmail.com, 709-368-8130.
- Lymphedema Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about lymphedema, as well as advocating and supporting those with lymphedema. Contact: lymphedemanl@gmail.com, 709-763-5125.
- Ostomy Canada Society: Raising awareness about ostomies, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with an ostomy.
- Ovarian Cancer Canada: Raising awareness about ovarian cancer, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with ovarian cancer or with a history of the cancer. Contact: Atlantic Region - echiasson@ovariancanada.org, 902-404-7070 (local Halifax) or 1-877-413-7970 (toll-free).
- Scleroderma Canada: Raising awareness about scleroderma, as well as advocating for and providing support to those with scleroderma. Contact: Beverly Blanchette (Support Group Coordinator) - bevblanchette@hotmail.com, 709-722-1470.
- Thyroid Foundation of Canada: Raising awareness about thyroid related disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting those with a disorder. Contact: 709-722-5540.
- Young Adult Cancer Canada: Raising awareness about cancer in young adults, as well as advocating for and supporting young adults with cancer or with a history of cancer. Contact: connect@youngadultcancer.ca, 709-579-7325 (local) or 1-877-571-7325 (toll-free).
Advocacy & Support Groups: Disability
- Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability: National organization dedicated to supporting Canadians living with a disability. Contact: nf@ala.ca, 1-800-771-0663.
- ALS Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about ALS, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with ALS. Contact: Cheryl Power (Executive Director) - cheryl@alsnl.ca, 709-634-9499.
- Arthritis Society: Raising awareness about arthritis, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with arthritis. Contact: 709-579-8190.
- Canadian Council of the Blind: Raising awareness about visual impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with visual impairments. Contact: ccb@ccbnational.net, 1-877-304-0968 (national line).
- Provincial chapters including NL.
- The CCB Helen Keller Club: Grand Falls-Windsor chapter of the Canadian Council for the Blind. Contact: 709-489-7327.
- Canadian Hard of Hearing Association: Raising awareness about hearing impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those with living with hearing impairments. Contact: info@chha-nl.ca, 709-753-3224 (local) or 1-888-753-3224 (main).
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about visual impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with visual impairments. Contact: 1-800-563-2642 (main, toll-free).
- Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador: Providing support and programs to those living with disabilities. Contact: info@eastersealsnl.ca, 709-754-1399 (local) or 1-800-601-6767 (toll-free).
- Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about epilepsy, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with epilepsy. Contact: info@epilepsynl.com, 709-722-0502.
- Genetic Aortic Disorders Association of Canada: Advocating for and supporting those living with genetic aortic disorders like Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Contact: info@gadacanada.ca, 1-866-722-1722 (national line).
- Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada: Raising awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as advocating for and supporting those with MS. Contact: zita1724@gmail.com, 709-368-2009.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living: Provincial association focusing on advocating for, raising awareness about, and providing support to those living with disabilities. Contact: nlacl@nlacl.ca, 709-722-0790.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf: Raising awareness about hearing impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with hearing impairments. Contact: nlad@nlad.org, 709-726-6672.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association: Raising awareness about brain injuries, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with a brain injury. Contact: nlbia2011@gmail.com, 709-579-3070.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society: Raising awareness about down syndrome, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with down syndrome. Contact: nldss@nl.rogers.com, 709-738-3336 (local) or 1-877-738-3336 (toll-free).
- Parkinson Society Newfoundland & Labrador: Raising awareness about Parkinson's disease, as well as advocating for and supporting those with Parkinson's. Contact: 709-754-4428 (local) or 1-800-567-7020 (toll-free).
- People First of Newfoundland and Labrador: Advocating for and providing support to those living with disabilities. Contact: peoplefirst@nl.rogers.com.
- The Pottle Centre: Support centre for those with mental health issues. Contact: info@pottlecentre.org, 709-753-2143.
- Spinal Cord Injury - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about spinal injuries, as well as advocating for and providing support to those living with a spinal cord injury. Contact: 709-753-5901 (local) or 1-877-783-5901 (toll-free).
- The Vera Perlin Society: Providing support to those with developmental disabilities in the St. John's area. Contact: 709-739-6017, veraperlinsociety@nfld.net.
Advocacy & Support Groups: Mental Health
- Alzheimer Society - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with these disorders. Contact: info@alzheimernl.ca, 709-576-0608.
- Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with an autism spectrum disorder. Contact: info@autism.nf.net, 709-722-2803.
- Canadian Mental Health Association: Raising awareness about mental health, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with mental health issues. Contact: 709-753-8550 (local) or 1-877-753-8550 (toll-free).
- Community Mental Health Initiative: Improving understanding of and promoting mental health in the Corner Brook, Deer Lake, and Bay of Islands regions. Contact: Jade Mahoney (Interagency Coordinator) - mhpcoordinator@gmail.com, 709-634-4117.
- Consumers Health Awareness Network of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about mental health, as well as advocating for and supporting users of mental health services. Contact: admin@channal.ca, 1-855-783-1138.
- Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about eating disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with an eating disorder. Contact: info@edfnl.ca, 709-722-0500 (local) or 1-855-722-0500 (toll-free).
- Healing Expressions: Art therapy for those with mental health issues. Contact: healingexpressions@hotmail.com.
- Pleasant Manor Corporation: Providing supportive housing and mental health services for those with mental health issues. Contact: pleasantmanor1@bellaliant.net, 709-739-7329.
- Schizophrenia Society of Newfoundland & Labrador: Raising awareness about schizophrenia, as well as advocating for and supporting those with schizophrenia. Contact:
- Corner Brook: fsw.western@ssnl.org, 709-640-5163.
- St. John’s: info@ssnl.org, 709-777-3335.
At Memorial University
- Department of Psychology: Offering undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology. Contact: psych@mun.ca, 709-864-8496.
- Department of Sociology: Offering undergraduate and graduate programs in sociology with research interests including gender, occupational health, and race. Contact: sociology@mun.ca, 709-864-7457 or 709-864-7443.
- Faculty of Medicine: Includes several programs including the undergraduate M. D. program, Master of Health Ethics, and Master of Public Health.
- List of Contacts.
- Aboriginal Health Initiative (Faculty of Medicine): Promote post-secondary education in Aboriginal communities. Contact: Dr. Carolyn Sturge-Sparkes - carolyn.sturge@med.mun.ca, 709-864-4938.
- Global Health Office: Promoting health locally and internationally. Contact: Dr. Jill Allison (Global Health Coordinator) - jill.allison@med.mun.ca, 709-864-6032.
- MUN Med Gateway: Refugee health clinic run by the M. D. program at Memorial University. Contact: Kate Duff (Coordinator) - kate.duff@med.mun.ca, 709-864-6055.
- Labrador Institute: Division of Memorial University conducting research in Labrador. Contact: labradorins@mun.ca, 709-896-6210.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research: Conduct, support, and translate research, typically revolving around health. Contact: nlcahr@mun.ca, 709-777-6993.
- Office of Public Engagement: Promote community engagement at the university and support university departments in participating in community engagement. Contact: Main - engagement@mun.ca, 709-864-7352; Morgan Murray (Outreach Specialist) - memurray@mun.ca.
- The Harris Centre: Support and conduct community-based research at Memorial. Contact: harriscentre@mun.ca, 709-864-3143.
- Oxfam Canada: Addressing global inequity and development through advocating for women's rights at an international level. Contact: munoxfam@gmail.com (St. John's Campus) or oxfamgrenfall@gmail.com (Grenfall campus).
- School of Human Kinetics and Recreation: Offers programs in human kinetics & recreation, kinesiology, physical education, and recreation.
- School of Nursing: Includes several programs including a bachelor of nursing, master of nursing, nurse practioner, and Ph. D in nursing.
- List of Contacts.
- Learning Resource Centre: Simulated hospital setting for the training and practice of nursing students. Contact: nursgeno@mun.ca, 709-777-6695.
- School of Pharmacy: Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmacy. Contact: pharminfo@mun.ca, 709-777-8910.
- Medication Therapy Services Clinic: Teaching clinic run by the School of Pharmacy. Contact: Wanda Spurell (Coordinator) - wspurrel@mun.ca, 709-777-6498.
- School of Social Work: Offers BSW, MSW, and PhD programs in social work. Contact: socialwork@mun.ca, 709-864-8165.
- Student Life: Helping students be successful at Memorial through provision of supports, guidance, and community connections. Contact: Dr. Shannon Lewis-Simpson - smlewis@mun.ca, 709-864-2607.
- Student Wellness and Counselling Centre: Support and counselling services for students with mental health issues. Contact: 709-864-8500 (option 2).
- Western Regional School of Nursing: Grenfall campus's nursing program offering the bachelor of nursing. Contact: nursingschool@grenfall.mun.ca, 709-784-5489.
Barriers
- The Gathering Place: Support centre in St. John’s for those dealing with homelessness, mental illness, addiction, poverty, etc. Contact: info@gatheringstjohns.ca, 709-753-3234.
- Salvation Army: Providing support to vulnerable people. Contact: 709-579-2022.
- Stella's Circle: Helping those experiencing barriers find support, housing, and/or employment. Contact: info@StellasCircle.ca, 709-738-8390.
- Waypoints: Providing support to children, youth, and families in terms of education, employment, health, housing, and social inclusion. Contact: Rick Kelly (Executive Director) - rickkelly@waypointsnl.ca, 709-368-6390; Hugo McCarthy (Project Manager) - 709-738-3255.
Community Centres
- Community Centre Alliance: Partnership of community centres helping better provide support in the St. John's area. Contact: contact@ccanl.ca, 709-753-5670.
- Rabbittown Community Centre: Contact: Lillian Lush (Executive Director) - lilly@rabbittown.ca, 709-739-8482.
- Shea Heights Community Centre: Community centre in the Shea Heights neighbourhood of St. John's. Contact: sheaheightshealth@gmail.com, 709-752-4675.
- YMCA: International charity involved in supporting communities, promoting health, volunteering, etc. Contact: info@nl.ymca.ca, 709-726-9622.
- YMCA of Western NL: Contact: 709-283-9622 (Bay St. George) or 709-639-9676 (Corner Brook).
- Services in the North East Avalon area.
Community Development
- Bell Aliant Pioneers Chapter 105: Volunteer organization of Bell Aliant employees and retirees involved in supporting education and health. Contact: Cheryl Martin (Chapter President) - 709-685-1428.
- Community Sector Council: Promoting the participation and importance of community organizations in community development. Contact:
- Gander: Bettina Ford - bettinaford@cscnl.ca, 709-651-1140 (local) or 1-877-651-1140 (toll-free).
- St. John's: csc@cscnl.ca, 1-866-753-9860.
- Healthy Communities St. John's: Promoting a health in all policy in St. John's and surrounding municipalities. Contact: healthycommunities@stjohns.ca, 709-576-8628.
- International Grenfall Association: Charity supporting community organizations with a focus on community development in NL. Contact: iga@nfld.net, 709-745-6162.
- Kin Canada: Volunteer group dedicated to community development throughout Canada.
- Lions Club: Organization helping develop communities internationally. Contact:
- Newfoundland and Labrador Public Health Association: Promote public health practices such as disease prevention in NL. Contact: info@nlpha.ca.
- Rotary Newfoundland and Labrador: Organization helping build community capacity internationally.
- East NL: Tim McCaughey (assistant governer) - tmccaughey@nl.rogers.com, 709-747-6288.
- West NL: msteele@nf.sympatico.ca, 709-639-7497.
- United Nations Association of Canada: Promoting Canadian participation in addressing international issues. Contact: info@unac.org, 613-232-5751.
Culture & Health
- Association for New Canadians: Provide support to newcomers and help them integrate to Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact: 709-722-9680 (local) or 1-833-222-0921 (toll-free).
- Federation des Francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador: Group representing Francophones in the province and providing support in schools and in the community. Contact: info@fftnl.ca, 709-722-0627.
- Multicultural Women's Organization of Newfoundland and Labrador: Providing support to immigrant women. Contact: yamuna.kutty@bellaliant.com or Kaberi.debnath@gmail.com, 709-726-0321.
Environmental Health
- Clean St. John's: Promoting community engagement and sustainable practices in the St. John's region. Contact: info@cleanstjohns.ca, 709-530-0350.
- Conservation Corps: Creating opportunities for youth in working with environmental and cultural matters. Contact: 709-729-7265.
- Environmental Education Commission/The Brennan Centre: Youth outreach program focusing on educating and promoting sustainable environmental practices. Contact: Don Spencer - LichenForest@gmail.com, 709-687-8593.
- Environmental Resources Management Association: Protecting the health of the Exploits River. Contact: generalmanager@erma.ca, 1-709-489-7350.
- Ever Green Environmental Corporation: Promoting sustainable practices and providing employment for those with barriers relating to mental health. Contact: 709-758-5350.
- Grand Riverkeeper Labrador, Inc.: Protecting the health of the Grand (Churchill) River.
- Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation: Protecting the health of the Indian Bay Watershed. Contact: ibec@eastlink.ca, 709-522-3222.
- Nature Newfoundland and Labrador: Promoting environmentally sustainable practices in the province. Contact: naturenl@naturenl.ca.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network: Promoting and educating about environmentally sustainable practices. Contact: nlen.ed@gmail.com.
- Northeast Avalon Atlantic Coastal Action Program: Promoting conservation of natural resources and protection of watersheds and coastal areas in Northeast Avalon. Contact: info@naacap.ca, 709-726-9673.
- Western Environment Centre: Promote environmentally sustainable practices. Contact: info@wecnl.ca.
Foundations
- Bay St. George Sick Children Foundation: Raising money to support children with critical illnesses in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact: bsgscf@bellaliant.com, 709-643-5900.
- Children's Wish Foundation of Canada: Support for critically ill children. Contact: NL@childrenswish.ca, 709-739-9474 (local) or 1-800-267-9474 (toll-free).
- Dr. H Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation: Raises money for the Dr. H Bliss Murphy cancer centre in St. John's. Contact: 709-777-7589.
- The Dream Fund: Support for critically ill children in Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact: dream@thedreamfund.ca, 709-279-3330.
- The Health Care Foundation: Raising money for health care services in NL. Contact: hcf@healthcarefoundation.ca, 709-777-5901 (local) or 1-877-737-0228 (toll-free).
- The Jimmy Pratt Foundation: Funding support for research or projects focusing on early childhood health and education. Contact: info@jimmyprattfoundation.org, 709-722-1525.
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Supporting research, raising awareness, and providing education about juvenile diabetes. Contact: Amanda Kane (Senior Peer to Peer Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator) - akana@jdrf.ca, 709-987-0238.
- Physicians' Legacy Foundation - Newfoundland and Labrador: Scholarship fund for medical students at Memorial University. Contact: info@physicianslegacy.ca, 709-726-7424.
- United Way Newfoundland and Labrador: Raises money to support organizations working with childhood, health, and/or poverty. Contact: info@nl.unitedway.ca, 709-753-8288.
- VOCM Cares Foundation: Charity run by Steele Communications involved in several community services including food drives and clothing for children. Contact: vocmcares@vocm.com, 709-579-2273.
Health Care & Related Services
- Canadian Blood Services: Offering blood related services throughout Canada. Contact: feedback@blood.ca, 709-758-8028 (local) or 1-888-236-6283 (toll-free).
- Charles J. Andrew Youth Treatment Centre: Aboriginal holistic treatment centre. Contact: tmichelin@cjay.org, 709-497-8995 (local) or 1-800-497-8995 (toll-free).
- Central Health: Providing health and community services in the central region of Newfoundland.
- Volunteering: Contact - joanna.king@centralhealth.nl.ca, 709-256-5537 or 709-292-2179.
- South and Central Health Foundation: Raising money for the central health region in NL. Contact: schf@centralhealth.nl.ca, 709-292-2360.
- Correctional Service of Canada: Managing Canadian prisons, helping rehabilitate offenders, and helping reintegrate ex-offenders into society. Contact: 709-772-5359 (Provincial main office).
- Definitions - Health and Wellness: Provides multidisciplinary health services such as physiotherapy, massage therapy, and personal training. Contact: info@definitionsonline.com, 709-576-3339.
- Eastern Health: Providing health and community services in the eastern region of Newfoundland.
- Listing of services by community with contact information.
- Volunteering: Contact - volunteer.resources@easternhealth.ca, 709-777-4451.
- Centre for Nursing Studies: Institution providing nursing education operated by Eastern Health. Contact List.
- Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre: Children's hospital located in St. John's. Contact: 709-777-6300.
- Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation: Raising money for the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre. Contact: janewayfoundation@easternhealth.ca, 709-777-4640.
- Perinatal Program Newfoundland and Labrador: Follow-up clinic at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre for newborns, typically those considered at risk for developmental delays. Contact: ppnl@easternhealth.ca, 709-777-4656.
- Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge: Long-term care home operated by Eastern Health and the Salvation Army. Contact: 709-726-1575.
- St. Patrick's Mercy Home: Long term care home in St. John's. Contact: 709-726-2687.
- St. Patrick's Mercy Home Foundation: Raising money for St. Patrick's. Contact: theFoundation@spmhf.nl.ca, 709-752-8745.
- Healing Expressions: Art therapy for those with mental health issues. Contact: healingexpressions@hotmail.com.
- In Motion Health Centre, Inc.: Provides multidisciplinary health services such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and chiropractic services in St. John's. Contact: 709-747-5945 (Hamlyn Road) or 709-745-5945 (Topsail Road).
- Labrador Grenfall Health: Providing health and community services in Labrador. Contact: 1-855-897-2267 (main).
- Proactive Wellness and Fitness: Provides private health care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact: ropewalk@proactivephysio.ca, 709-722-9165.
- Public Health Agency of Canada Atlantic: Atlantic regional office of PHAC, with programs focusing on population-level health such as disease prevention and programs focused on specific populations like Aboriginal communities and early childhood. Contact: 1-844-280-5020 (National Line).
- Rainbow Riders Newfoundland and Labrador: Offers therapeutic horseback riding for children living with a disability. Contact: rainbowridersnl@gmail.com, 709-738-1055.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities: Housing for children and their families who need to move away from home due to illness. Contact: info@rmhcnl.ca, 709-733-2244 (local) or 1-855-955-4663 (toll-free).
- Ruah Counseling Centre: Offers counselling services in the St. John's area. Contact: Jessica Abbott (Administrative Assistant) - ruah@rcsj.org, 709-579-0168.
- Search and Rescue Association of Canada: Volunteer organization performing emergency response services. Contact: 709-368-5533 (local) or 1-866-972-7822 (toll-free).
- St. John Ambulance: Offer services such as first aid training, CPR training, emergency response, etc. Contact: sja@nl.sja.ca, 709-726-4200.
- Western Health: Providing health and community services in the western region of Newfoundland.
Health Information & Data
- Child Care Human Resources Sector Council: Council active between 2003 and 2013 around early childhood development research and care, website offers data and findings from their work.
- Eastern Health: Providing health and community services in the eastern region of Newfoundland.
- Listing of services by community with contact information.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Public Health Lab: Addressing communicable diseases in the province. Contact: 709-777-6583.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information: Analyzing and storing health information for policy, research, and associated purposes. Contact: 709-752-6000.
Injury Prevention
- Atlantic Safety Centre: Providing safety training and occupational health courses to NL workplaces. Contact: Pam Evans (Training Coordinator) - pevans@atlanticsafetycentre.com, 709-576-7233 ext. 203; 709-576-7233 (St. John's) or 709-227-3913 (Argentia).
- SafetyNL: Promoting safe practices on the roads, in the workplace, and in the community. Contact: info@safetyservicesnl.ca, 709-754-0210 (local) or 1-877-754-0210 (toll-free).
- Western Injury Prevention Coalition: Promoting injury prevention for all ages. Contact: wipcnl@gmail.com, 709-637-5000 ext. 5419 or ext. 5256.
Professional Associations
- Consultations on Safe and Sustainable Healthcare (NLMA & Health System Conference, 2016) | NLMA Letter of Advice to Government | 2016 Building a Better System - a report to government
- Association of Allied Health Professionals: Represent the interests of NL healthcare workers and promotes the profession. Contact: info@aahp.ca, 709-722-3353.
- Association of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador: Represent the interests of NL midwives and promotes the profession. Contact: 709-777-8140.
- The Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador: Representing the interests of NL registered nurses. Contact: info@arnnl.ca, 709-753-6040.
- Canadian Armed Forces: Provides support services to military personnel and veterans relating to health, early childhood development, and social inclusion.
- Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators: Responsible for regulating Canadian licensed/regulated practical nurses. Contact: ED@ccpnr.ca, 902-388-4789.
- Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association: Representing the interests of Canadian gerontological nurses and promoting the profession.
- The Canadian Health Information Management Association - Newfoundland and Labrador: Representing the interests of NL health information management professionals and promoting the profession. Contact: Andrew Quayle (NL Chapter Liason) - NLchapter@echima.ca, 519-438-6700 ext. 234.
- Canadian Injured Workers Association: National organization representing injured workers and promoting occupational health and safety.
- Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors: Representing NL environmental health officers and public health inspectors.
- Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Represents child and youth care professionals in the province and advocates for children and youth issues.
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador: Responsible for regulating NL licensed practical nurses. Contact: info@clpnnl.ca, 709-579-3843 (local) or 1-800-579-2576 (toll-free).
- College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador: Responsible for regulating NL massage therapists. Contact: 709-739-7181 (local) or 1-888-739-7181 (toll-free).
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador: Responsible for regulating the medical profession in NL. Contact: cpsnl@cpsnl.ca, 709-726-8546.
- Denturist Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about the benefits of dentures and promoting the profession of denturism. Contact: info@denturistassociationnl.ca.
- Dietitians of Canada: Representing the interests of Canadian dietitians and promoting the profession. Contact: contactus@dietitians.ca, 416-596-0857 (national line).
- International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Professional organization for those working with nutraceuticals and functional foods. Contact: fshahidi@mun.ca, 709-864-8552.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Occupational Therapists: Representing the interests of NL occupational therapists and promoting the profession. Contact: info@nlaot.ca.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists: Representing the interests of NL optometrists and promoting the profession. Contact: nlao@bellaliant.net, 709-765-1096.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers: Responsible for regulating and promoting the profession of social work in NL. Contact: lcrockwell@nlasw.ca, 709-753-0200.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists: Representing the interests of speech language pathologists and audiologists as well as promoting the professions. Contact: info@nlaslpa.ca.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Association: Representing the interests of NL chiropracters and promoting the profession. Contact: 709-739-7762.
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians: Responsible for regulating NL registered dietitians. Contact: registrar@nlcd.ca, 709-753-4040 (local) or 1-877-753-4040 (toll-free).
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Family Physicians: Represents the interests of NL family physicians and promotes the profession. Contact: Debbie Rideout (Administrator) - drideout@nlcfp.ca, 709-864-6566.
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Medical Laboratory Sciences: Represent the interests of NL medical laboratory technologists and promoting the profession. Contact: nlcmls@yahoo.ca.
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Respiratory Therapists: Responsible for regulating the profession of respiratory therapy in NL. Contact: nlcrt@nlcrt.ca.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Hygienists Association (NLDHA) provides for the professional and fellowship needs of Registered Dental Hygienists in Newfoundland & Labrador. The association advances the awareness of the profession and contributes to the health of the population of the province
- Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Assistants Association: Representing the interests of dental assistants and promoting the profession. Contact: nldentalassistants@gmail.com.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association: Promote and regulate the profession of dentistry in NL. Contact: nfdental@nfld.net, 709-579-2362.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Kinesiology Association: Representing the interests of NL kinesiologists as well as promoting the profession. Contact: Ashley Hiscock (President) - president@nlka.ca.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapists' Association: Representing the interests of registered massage therapists and promoting the profession. Contact: nlmta@nlmta.ca, 709-726-4006 (local) or 1-877-744-2468 (toll-free).
- Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association: Represents the interests of the medical profession in NL and promoting the profession. Contact: nlma@nlma.nl.ca, 709-726-7424 (local) or 1-800-563-2003 (toll-free).
- Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Association: Promoting occupational health and safety in workplaces throughout NL. Contact: Mona Saunders (Executive director) - msaunders@atlanticsafetycentre.ca, 709-754-9889.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board: Responsible for regulating NL occupational therapists. Contact: executivedirector@nlotb.ca, 709-687-4783.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board: Responsible for regulating the profession of pharmacy in NL. Contact: inforx@nlpb.ca, 709-753-5877 (local) or 1-877-453-5877 (toll-free).
- Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board: Regulate the profession of psychology in NL. Contact: registrar@nlpsychologyboard.ca, 709-573-6313.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association: Representing the interests of therapeutic recreation professionals and promoting the profession.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Veterinary Medical Association: Representing the interests of NL veterinarians as well as promoting the profession. Contact: nalvmacouncil@gmail.com.
- NL Palliative Care Association: Representing the interests of NL holistic medicine practitioners as well as promoting holistic medicine.
- Paramedic Association - Newfoundland and Labrador: Representing the interests of NL emergency medical service professionals and promoting the profession. Contact: contactus@panl.ca, 1-855-561-3698.
- TRIO - Newfoundland and Labrador Municipal Employee Benefits, Inc.: Insurance company through which employers can arrange group benefits such as health and dental coverage for their employees. Contact: Terry Taylor (General manager) - ttaylor@triobenefits.ca, 709-738-7338 (local) or 1-888-330-7338 (toll-free).
Provincial Government
- Department of Children, Seniors, and Social Support: Provincial department working around childhood, aging, disability, at-risk youth, health promotion, poverty reduction, etc. Contact: CSSDInfo@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0760 (local) or 1-855-729-2044 (toll-free).
- Regional Wellness Coalitions: Six regional coalitions promoting health and community involvement within their regions.
- Eastern Regional Wellness Coalition: Based out of Clarenville. Contact: info@easternwellnesscoalition.com, 709-466-6316.
- Labrador Regional Wellness Coalition: Based out of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Contact: Janice White (Co-chair) - janice.white@lghealth.ca, 709-897-3150.
- Northern Regional Wellness Coalition: Based out of St. Anthony. Contact: Tina Coombs (Co-chair) -tina.coombs@northernwellnesscoalition.com, 709-454-0521.
- Wellness Coalition Avalon East: Based out of Mount Pearl. Contact: Heather Powell (Co-chair) - 709-752-4912.
- Western Regional Wellness Coalition: Based out of Corner Brook. Contact: 709-637-5000 ext. 5355.
- Department of Health and Community Services: Department of the NL government responsible for providing health and community services, promoting health, and engaging in policy development. Contact: healthinfo@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-4984 (Main); 709-729-3756 (Aboriginal Health).
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: List of services provided by the provincial government relating to all social determinants of health.
- Human Rights Commission Newfoundland and Labrador: Helping ensure everyone's human rights are met within NL. Contact: humanrights@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-2709 (local), 1-800-563-5808 (toll-free).
- Service Canada Newfoundland and Labrador: Listing of all NL locations providing numerous government services and benefits.
- Women's Policy Office: Branch of the provincial government focusing on supporting women. Contact: 709-729-5009.
- Listing of regional status of women councils with contact information.
- Violence Prevention Initiative: Provincial initiative to address and prevent violence in the province with ten regional committees throughout the province. Contact: susanfurlong@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-5009.
- Regional committees with contact information.
- Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence: Based out of Marystown. Contact: bpvav@nf.aibn.com, 709-279-4030.
- Roads to End Violence: Based out of Gander. Contact: info@roadstoendviolence.ca, 709-651-2250.
- Southwestern Coalition to End Violence: Based out of Stephenville. Contact: swceviolence@gmail.com, 709-643-1022 or 709-643-5399.
- Violence Prevention Avalon East: Based out of St. John's. Contact: info@coalitionagainstviolence.ca, 709-757-0137.
- Violence Prevention East: Based out of Clarenville. Contact: ercav@gov.nl.ca, 709-466-4676.
- Violence Prevention Labrador: Based out of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Contact: Petrina Beals (Executive Director) - coordinator@vplabrador.ca, 709-899-3231.
- Violence Prevention South and Central: Based out of Grand Falls-Windsor. Contact: info@vpsc.ca, 709-489-8828.
- Western Regional Coalition to End Violence: Based out of Corner Brook. Contact: thouse@nf.sympatico.ca, 709-634-6606 (local) or 1-888-994-6606 (toll-free).
Retirement
- Canadian Association for Retired Persons, Inc.: National organization advocating for the interests of Canadian seniors. Contact: Sharron Callahan (President) - nl@carp.ca, 709-690-1238.
- National Association for Federal Retirees: Advocacy group for individuals who have worked for the federal government. Contact:
- SeniorsNL: Providing support, information, and services to seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact: info@seniorsnl.ca, 709-737-2333 (local) or 1-800-563-5599 (toll-free).
Sexual Health
- AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador: Promoting the prevention of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, as well as supporting those living with either disorder. Contact: 709-579-8656.
- AIDS Committee of Western Newfoundland Inc.: Contact: acwncb@gmail.com, 1-800-563-1575.
- Planned Parenthood - Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre: Promoting safe sexual practices. Contact: executivedirector@ppnlshc.com, 709-579-1009 (local) or 1-877-666-9847 (toll-free).
- St. John's Status of Women Council/Women's Centre: Provide support to women in St. John's through supportive housing and additional services. Contact: reception@stjohnswomenscentre.ca, 709-753-0220.
Substance Use
- AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador: Promoting the prevention of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, as well as supporting those living with either disorder. Contact: 709-579-8656.
- AIDS Committee of Western Newfoundland Inc.: Contact: acwncb@gmail.com, 1-800-563-1575.
- Al-Anon/Alateen: Support group for those close to individuals with an alcohol-use disorder. Contact: al-anon.nl@nf.aibn.com, 709-722-2666.
- Alcoholic Anonymous - St. John's Intergroup: Support group for people those with a history of alcohol-use disorder. Contact: sjintergroup@nl.rogers.com, 709-579-6091.
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about and advocating against impaired driving.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Alliance for Control of Tobacco: Strive to reduce tobacco use in NL. Contact: Melissa Moore (Program and Education Coordinator)- melissamoore@actnf.com, 709-753-0079.
Supportive Living
- L'Arche Avalon: Housing support for those with intellectual disabilities. Contact: office@larcheavalon.ca.
- Key Assets NL: Residential care and/or support for youth with complex needs. Contact: info@keyassetsnl.ca, 709-579-1624.
- Pleasant Manor Corporation: Providing supportive housing and mental health services for those with mental health issues. Contact: pleasantmanor1@bellaliant.net, 709-739-7329.
- Xavier House, Inc.: Long-term care home for those with mental illness. Contact: 709-753-8340.