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Prevention and Promotion Teams, Eastern Health

Offering prevention and promotion services and information to individuals, families, communities, organizations and professional groups. For a complete list of services visit https://mha.easternhealth.ca/prevention-promotion//prevention-promotion/

Addictions Prevention Consultants

St. John’s Metro
Telephone: (709) 752-4030

Rural Avalon & Peninsulas
Telephone: (709) 786-5230

Addictions Coordinators

St. John’s Metro
Telephone: (709) 752-4226

Peninsulas
Telephone: (709) 466-5727

Mental Health Consultants

St. John’s Metro
Telephone: (709) 752-6846 or (709) 752-4359

Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL

A non-for-profit organization established in 1983 by persons with disabilities who believed that a provincial organization is necessary to advance inclusion of personals with disabilities.

For more information call (709) 722-7011, visit www.codnl.ca, or email info@codnl.ca

Canadian Red Cross Newfoundland and Labrador

An extensive network of programs and services that actively reach out and serve local communities throughout the province. Service include emergency and disaster, first aid and CPR, health equipment loans, nutrition and transportation, swimming and water safety, violence, bullying and abuse prevention. Emergency services are available 24/7.

Visit https://www.redcross.ca/about-us/contact-us

Comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Program – Western

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that works to provide a balance of acceptance and change using validation, problem solving and behaviour change strategies. DBT strives to help people acquire, strengthen and generalize new skills. Comprehensive treatment consists of weekly individual therapy sessions, a 24-week skills group, a consultation team for therapists and the availability of coaching calls to assist with skill development if necessary. For more information, please contact:

Corner Brook: (709) 634-4506, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Stephenville: (709)643-8740, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network (NAWN) – Western

Promote, enhance, and encourage the health, social, educational, economic, cultural, and political well-being of Aboriginal women.

Call Stephenville office at (709) 643-1290, or in person at 90 Main Street Stephenville

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Community Youth Network -Western

Provides support for youth ages 12-18, offering programs and services that focus on the needs of youth and assisting with the development of health families and communities.

Corner Brook / Bay of Islands: (709) 639-9676 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Stephenville: (709) 643-5399 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Port aux Basques: (709) 695-6901 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

SARA – Sexual Assault Response & Advocacy Crisis Line

24/7 Crisis line offering support and information to those who have experienced sexual assault in Corner Brook and surrounding areas.

Phone or text (709) 216-4357.

Elm Place

A 24/7 Emergency communal living shelter located in Corner Brook for anyone experiencing homelessness.

Please call 1-833-724-2444

Vine Place Community Centre

Community Centre offering programs and services to the greater Corner Brook area with a focus on NL Housing tenants and low-income families and individuals.

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch

Call (709) 634-0050 or visit their Facebook page

Qalipu First Nation

Programs and services to support the indigenous population, including health services and benefits, employment programs, and education and training.

Visit www.qalipu.ca or call (709) 634-0996 for more information.

Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Youth Outreach Workers – Central

Youth Early Intervention and Outreach Workers provide support to youth (12-29), support to parents of youth, and other family members who are concerned about their loved one.

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

New-Wes-Valley (709) 536-1120

Springdale (709) 673 – 5545

St. Alban’s (709) 538 – 3682

Twillingate (709) 884 – 4101