Social Inclusion & Support
Aboriginal Communities
- Aboriginal Sport & Recreation Circle of Newfoundland and Labrador: Promoting activity and sports participation in Aboriginal communities. Contact: Todd Winters (Executive Director) - asrcnl@nf.aibn.com, 709-896-9218.
- Benoit First Nations: Representing the interests of the Benoit Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq community. Contact: benoitfirstnation@hotmail.com, 709-757-9444.
- 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.
- Kangidluasuk Student Program: Create community opportunities for Inuit youth. Contact: Mandy Arnold (Executive Director and Program Coordinator) - mandy@torngatyouthclub.com, 709-922-1045.
- Kitpu First Nation: Representing the interests of the Kitpu first nation Mi'kmaq. Contact: 709-721-4856.
- Mi’kmaq First Nation Assembly of Newfoundland: Representing the interests of the Mi'kmaq of Newfoundland. Contact: 709-388-6362.
- Miawpukek First Nation: Local government of the Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi First Nation Reserve. Contact: 709-882-2470 (local) or 1-866-882-2470 (toll-free).
- 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.
- Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network: Providing support to Aboriginal women throughout Newfoundland. Contact: nawf@nf.aibn.com, 709-643-1290.
- 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.
- First Light | Contact Link | ( formerly the St. John's Native Friendship Centre) Promoting Aboriginal culture and providing supportive services. Contact: general@sjnfc.ca, 709-726-5902.
At Memorial
- Listing of mental health researchers working in community
- Centre for Social Enterprise: Partnership between the faculty of business, school of music, and school of social work promoting and supporting social enterprise in the community. Contact: socialenterprise@mun.ca, 709-864-6740.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Aboriginal Resource Office: Support for Aboriginal students at Memorial. Contact: aro@mun.ca, 709-864-3495.
- Student Wellness and Counselling Centre: Support and counselling services for students with mental health issues. Contact: 709-864-8500 (option 2).
- Student Volunteer Bureau: Student-run department that helps create volunteer opportunities for students and helps pair students and organizations. Contact: svb@mun.ca, 709-864-4301.
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.
- Buckmaster Circle Community Centre: Contact: Bonnie James (Executive Director) - bonnie@bmcc.nf.ca, 709-579-0718 ext. 221.
- Rabbittown Community Centre: Contact: Lillian Lush (Executive Director) - lilly@rabbittown.ca, 709-739-8482.
- Virginia Park Community Centre: Contact: Wallace Gregory (Executive Director) - ed_vpcc@nl.rogers.com, 709-579-4534.
- Community Youth Network (CYN): Providing support to youth experiencing barriers (e. g. poverty), 34 in the province. Selected chapters:
- Clarenville and Area CYN: Clarenville. Contact: 709-466-7711.
- CYN Southern Avalon: Cape Broyle. Contact: 709-728-1032.
- The Icecap Youth Centre: Springdale. Contact: icecap@nf.aibn.com, 709-673-3755.
- Labrador Friendship Centre: Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Contact: cynhvgb@gmail.com, 709-896-8302 ext. 215.
- Main Street Youth Centre: Grand Bank. Contact: 709-832-2692.
- Paula's Place: L'Anse au Loop. Contact: paulasplace@thecyn.ca,
709-927-5335. - The Rec House: Port aux Basques. Contact: 709-695-6901.
- The Splash Centre: Harbour Grace. Contact: splashcentre@live.ca, 709-596-2400.
- Thrive CYN: St. John's. Contact: info@thrivecyn.ca, 709-754-0536.
- Exploits Community Centre: Community centre in Grand Falls-Windsor that provides services such as employment support and after school programs. Contact: info@exploitscc.ca, 709-489-2141.
- Shea Heights Community Centre: Community centre in the Shea Heights neighbourhood of St. John's. Contact: sheaheightshealth@gmail.com, 709-752-4675.
- West Rock Community Centre: Community centre in Corner Brook. Contact: 709-634-4077.
- 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
- Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation: Promoting community-based research in rural communities. Contact: 709-737-6170.
- Collective Interchange: Co-operative organization that addresses needs in the non-profit sector. Host site for summer student jobs. Contact: collectiveinterchange@gmail.com, 709-691-1215.
- Community Education Network: Promoting community involvement and participation in relation to education, employment, and youth outreach. Contact: Bernice Hancock - bsgcacnf@nfld.net, 709-643-4891.
- Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador: Supports NL charities, non-profit organizations, and other similar groups in achieving their respective goals. Contact: info@cfnl.ca, 709-753-9899.
- 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.
- Happy City St. John's: Promoting civic engagement in St. John's. Contact: hello@happycity.ca.
- 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:
- Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador: Representing the interests of the 276 provincial municipalities. Contact: 709-753-6820 (local), 1-800-440-6536 (toll-free).
- 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.
- 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.
Culture
- African and Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Providing support to African Canadians and raising awareness of issues experienced by African Canadians. Contact: aoyet@math.mun.ca, 709-579-9231.
- 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).
- Atlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies: Represents agencies that provide support to immigrants in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. NL Contact: Megan Morris (Co-President) - 709-726-6885.
- Chinese Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Promoting Chinese culture in Newfoundland. Contact: canl.info@gmail.com.
- 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.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Multicultural Council, Inc.: Promoting multiculturalism through the arts. Contact: secretary@nlmfac.ca, 709-753-2917.
- Refugee and Immigrant Advisory Council (RIAC): Providing support to newcomers and promoting multiculturalism in the province. Contact: 709-754-4122.
- Our Art Gallery: RIAC program promoting the art of immigrants and refugees.
- St. John's Tombolo Multicultural Festival Newfoundland and Labrador, Inc.: Promoting multiculturalism through a festival of the arts. Contact: tombolofestivalnl@gmail.com, 709-722-8103.
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.
- Best Buddies Canada: Pairs students with those living with a disability to form a supportive friendship. Contact: info@bestbuddies.ca, 1-888-779-0061 (head office).
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing Newfoundland and Labrador: Organization focusing on helping those living with disabilities participate in winter sports like skiing. Contact: Marg Tibbo (CADS NL representative) 709-753-3625.
- Canadian Progress Club: Club focusing on community development, with a focus in NL for fundraising for organizations working with disability (e. g. The Vera Perlin Society). Contact: 709-727-3776.
- 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).
- Empower - The Disability Resource Centre: Providing employment services and support to those living with a disability, based out of St. John's. Contact: info@empowernl.ca, 709-722-4031 (local) or 1-866-722-4031 (toll-free).
- Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about learning disabilities and providing tutoring services to youth. Contact: info@ldanl.ca, 709-753-1445.
- Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp: Bishop's Falls summer camp with a focus on including those living with a disability. Contact: max.camp@xplornet.com, 709-258-5862.
- 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.
- People First of Newfoundland and Labrador: Advocating for and providing support to those living with disabilities. Contact: peoplefirst@nl.rogers.com.
- Special Olympics - Newfoundland and Labrador: Organization focusing on inclusion for those living with a disability through sports participation. Contact: Trish Williams (Executive Director) -trishw@sonl.ca, 709-738-1923; 1-877-738-1913 (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.
General Support
- Canadian Armed Forces: Provides support services to military personnel and veterans relating to health, early childhood development, and social inclusion.
- Link to community pages and services for Gander, Goose Bay, and St. John's.
- Gander Military Family Resource Centre: Family resource centre located in Gander primarily providing services to the families of military personnel in the area. Contact: info@gandermfrc.ca, 709-256-1703 (local 1206).
- 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.
- The Murphy Centre: Support in achieving one's educational and employment goals. Contact: academics@murphycentre.ca (Education Services), careerservices@murphycentre.ca (Employment Services, 709-579-6606.
- Salvation Army: Providing support to vulnerable people. Contact: 709-579-2022.
- Single Parents Association of Newfoundland: Providing support to single parents in Newfoundland through services including peer support, food banks, and employment support. Contact: span@spanl.ca, 709-738-3401.
- Stella's Circle: Helping those experiencing barriers find support, housing, and/or employment. Contact: info@StellasCircle.ca, 709-738-8390.
Health: Services, Advocacy Groups & Support Groups
- 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.
- 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.
- Alzheimer Society - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with a disorder. Contact: info@alzheimernl.ca, 709-576-0608.
- Arthritis Society: Raising awareness about arthrities, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with arthritis. Contact: 709-579-8190.
- 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 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), 1-866-545-9533 (toll-free).
- Newfoundland and Labrador Prostate Cancer Support Groups.
- 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 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 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.
- Canadian Hard of Hearing Association: Raising awareness about hearing impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with hearing impairments. Contact: info@chha-nl.ca, 709-753-3224 (local) or 1-888-753-3224 (main).
- 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 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Chronic Pain Association of Canada: Raising awareness about chronic pain-related conditions, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with chronic pain.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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: Raising awareness about genetic aortic disorders like Marfan syndrome, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with these disorders. Contact: info@gadacanada.ca, 1-866-722-1722 (national line).
- Healing Expressions: Art therapy for those with mental health issues. Contact: healingexpressions@hotmail.com.
- 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.
- Labrador Grenfall Health: Providing health and community services in Labrador. Contact: 1-855-897-2267 (main).
- 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.
- 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.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf: Raising awareness about hearing impairments, 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).
- 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) 1-877-413-7970 (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).
- The Pottle Centre: Support centre for those with mental health issues. Contact: info@pottlecentre.org, 709-753-2143.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Spinal Cord Injury - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about spinal cord injuries, as well as advocating for and providing support to those living with spinal injuries. Contact: 709-753-5901 (local) or 1-877-783-5901 (toll-free).
- 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.
- Western Health: Providing health and community services in the western region of Newfoundland.
- Listing of services by community with contact information.
- Volunteering information, forms, and contact information.
- Links and contact information for Western Health foundations.
- 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).
LGBTQ
- 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.
- Choices for Youth: Supporting youth in the community with a focus on hard to reach populations like homeless youth. Contact:
- Main office: 709-754-0446.
- Ayon Shahed (partnership coordinator) - ashahed@choicesforyouth.ca.
- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): Support for LGBTQ community members and their family members. Contact: Charlie Murphy - pflagnl@gmail.com, 709-351-2282.
- 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 Pride: Support for LGBTQ community members. Contact: info@stjohnspride.ca.
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 Education and Early Childhood Development: Provincial department responsible for supporting children and families through education, family resource centres, public libraries, etc. Contact: education@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-5097.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
Seniors
- 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.
- 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).
Sports & Recreation
- Aboriginal Sport & Recreation Circle of Newfoundland and Labrador: Promoting activity and sports participation in Aboriginal communities. Contact: Todd Winters (Executive Director) - asrcnl@nf.aibn.com, 709-896-9218.
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing Newfoundland and Labrador: Organization focusing on helping those living with disabilities participate in winter sports like skiing. Contact: Marg Tibbo (CADS NL representative) - 709-753-3625.
- Kid Sport: Promoting youth participation in sports. Contact: 709-579-5977 or 709-576-4932 (Main); Alicia Curran (Events Coordinator) - acurran@sportsnl.ca.
- Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador: Helping NL residents be active and promoting active lifestyles. Contact: info@recreationnl.com, 709-729-3892.
- School Sports Newfoundland and Labrador: Promoting sports participation and activity in schools.
- Soul Warrior Yoga: Offer yoga programs for youth. Contact: soulwarrior@gmail.com, 709-746-9832.
- Special Olympics - Newfoundland and Labrador: Organization focusing on inclusion for those living with a disability through sports participation. Contact: Trish Williams (Executive Director) - trishw@sonl.ca, 709-738-1923 or 1-877-738-1913 (toll-free).
- Sport Newfoundland and Labrador: Promoting participation in sports. Contact: sportnl@sportnl.ca, 709-576-4932.
Women
- 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.
- 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.
- Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network: Providing support to Aboriginal women throughout Newfoundland. Contact: nawf@nf.aibn.com, 709-643-1290.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Women's Institutes: Provincial women's group. Contact: nlwi@nfld.com, 709-753-8780.
- 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.
- Women's Economic Council: National organization supporting the success of women. Contact: info@WomensEconomicCouncil.ca, 1-800-584-0252.
- YWCA: Supporting women in the community. Contact: info@ywcastjohns.ca, 709-726-9922.
Youth
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Newfoundland: Mentorship program pairing youth facing barriers with an older role model. Contact: info@helpingkids.ca, 709-368-5437.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada: Aim to meet the needs of young people in Newfoundland and Labrador and nationally. Contact: 709-579-0181 (St. John's).
- Choices for Youth: Supporting youth in the community with a focus on hard to reach populations like homeless youth. Contact:
- Main office: 709-754-0446.
- Ayon Shahed (partnership coordinator) - ashahed@choicesforyouth.ca.
- Community Youth Network (CYN): Providing support to youth experiencing barriers (e. g. poverty), 34 in the province. Selected chapters:
- Clarenville and Area CYN: Clarenville. Contact: 709-466-7711.
- CYN Southern Avalon: Cape Broyle. Contact: 709-728-1032.
- The Icecap Youth Centre: Springdale. Contact: icecap@nf.aibn.com, 709-673-3755.
- Labrador Friendship Centre: Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Contact: cynhvgb@gmail.com, 709-896-8302 ext. 215.
- Main Street Youth Centre: Grand Bank. Contact: 709-832-2692.
- Paula's Place: L'Anse au Loop. Contact: paulasplace@thecyn.ca,
709-927-5335. - The Rec House: Port aux Basques. Contact: 709-695-6901.
- The Splash Centre: Harbour Grace. Contact: splashcentre@live.ca, 709-596-2400.
- Thrive CYN: St. John's. Contact: info@thrivecyn.ca, 709-754-0536.
- 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.
- For the Love of Learning: Engaging youth through the arts. Contact: 709-722-8848.
- Girl Guides - Newfoundland and Labrador Council: Youth group for girls. Contact: provoffice@ggcnf.org, 709-726-1116 (local) or 1-800-565-8111 (toll-free).
- Kangidluasuk Student Program: Create community opportunities for Inuit youth. Contact: Mandy Arnold (Executive Director and Program Coordinator) - mandy@torngatyouthclub.com, 709-922-1045.
- Scouts Canada: National youth program. Contact: nlcouncil@scouts.ca, 709-722-0931 ext. 2
- 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.