Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence

Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence is one of ten regional coordinating committees funded by the provincial government’s Violence Prevention Initiative to assist with the coordination of violence prevention activities in the region.

Violence Prevention Avalon East

Violence Prevention Avalon East is dedicated to creating a safe environment, where all people in Newfoundland and Labrador have the ability to live a life without fear of physical, sexual, emotional, or any other form of violence. We are also on a mission to ensure the voices of survivors are shown in the work we do, and that they feel heard.

People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre

A non-profit service provider which welcomes self-identified status and non-status, indigenous and non-indigenous people. Services and supports include addressing individual and community needs such as employment, education, health, and housing.

Call Stephenville office at (709) 643-3902 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Labrador Friendship Centre – Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Providing support to Indigenous individuals for issues relating to lack of adequate housing, employment, transportation, legal concerns and more. For information call (709) 896-8302 ext. 222 or email jelson@lfchvgbca.

First Light – St. John’s Friendship Centre

First Light is a registered non-profit organization that serves the urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous community alike by providing programs and services rooted in the revitalization, strengthening and celebration of Indigenous cultures and languages in the spirit of trust, respect, and friendship.

First Light’s Cultural Support team takes an interdisciplinary approach to facilitate Indigenous connections on an individual or group basis. The team can assist individuals with their personal wellness goals through an Indigenous lens. These services are not intended to replace traditional case management or support programs.

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

*Please note the Cultural Support Team does not provide crisis intervention or after-hours support.

Conne River Health and Social Services

Conne River Health and Social Services is responsible for the design and delivery of a full range of community-based programs that enhance the awareness and provide for the continuing care of the members of the Miawpukek First Nation. This is accomplished through a range of health and social programming including:

  • Health promotion
  • Health protection
  • Continuing care
  • Social work
  • Child care
  • Mental health
  • Addictions

Hours
Monday—Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM

NL Association of the Deaf

Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf (NLAD) is a non-profit organization that provides consultation and information to the public, businesses, media, health care, government, educators and others on the needs and interests of Deaf Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

NLAD also:

  • Conducts research and collects data regarding: Deaf demographics, employment, and literacy; provides reports on information gathered.
  • Provides Employment Services to Deaf clients to enable them to seek, obtain and keep employment.
  • Promotes and protects the use of American Sign Language through sign language classes.
  • Provides ASL Consultation Conferences to the Deaf community.

Music Therapy- Central Health

The services performed by a certified music therapist (MTA) include the application of music therapy interventions within the context of a therapeutic relationship. This relationship is developed through music-based, verbal, and/or non-verbal communication. Certified MTAs use music to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains. They conduct client assessments, develop treatment plans, implement therapy processes, and evaluate progress.

  • Music Therapy is available to youth & adults connected to Mental Health and Addiction Services in Central Health by contacting (709)-489-6406
  • Music therapy is also provided through the Lifewise Drumming Group which occurs monthly in Grand Falls-Windsor. Contact (709)489-0035 or lrgirvan@lifewise.ca for more information.

Camp Eclipse

Camp Eclipse: OUT in the woods brings together youth between the ages of 16 and 24 for 4 days of empowering workshops which take a solution focused, and strengths based approach to the issues faced by two-spirit, lesbian, bisexual, gay, trans, ace, intersex and queer (2SLBGTQ+) youth.  Camp also offers outdoor nature activities and networking opportunities.  Camp Eclipse was created at Planned Parenthood NL Sexual Health Centre in 2009 and became an annual camp.

Safe Alliance – Labrador

Safe Alliance is committed to providing support & resources to individuals regarding two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, plus (2SLGBTQQ+) issues, while raising awareness throughout Labrador on issues relating to homophobia & heterosexism.

Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance

A group of volunteers, researchers, academics, knowledge holders, youth and Elders Wabanaki Two-Spirits and Allies (directly related to W2SA interests).

Vision: Strive to provide equitable and safe environments for Two Spirits and Indigenous LGBTQ+ to live and thrive spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally within our Wabanaki territory.

Mobile Crisis Response Team- Western Health

Mobile crisis response teams are comprised of mental health and addictions clinicians and trained police officers who respond together to crises in the community. The purpose of these teams is to deliver crisis intervention services directly to people in the community, thereby helping divert individuals from emergency departments and the criminal justice system.

This service is currently available in: Corner Brook and Surrounding Communities

This service is available seven days a week Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00am -6:00pm.

To access service please call:

  • 911
  • 811

Corner Brook and Surrounding Communities

  • Corner Brook
  • Curling
  • Massey Drive
  • Mount Moriah
  • Reidville
  • Lark Harbour
  • York Harbour
  • Frenchman’s Cove
  • Benoit’s Cove (Bennett’s Cove)
  • John’s Beach Little Rapids
  • Halfway Point
  • Cormack
  • Cox’s Cove
  • Meadows
  • Irishtown
  • Summerside
  • Hughes Brook
  • McCivers
  • Steady Brook
  • Pasadena
  • Gallants
  • Pinchgut Lake/George’s Lake
  • Humber Village/Humber Valley Resort
  • Deer Lake

This service is currently available in: Stephenville and Surrounding Communities

This service is available seven days a week Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 10:30am -6:00pm.

To access service please call:

  • 911
  • 811

Stephenville and Surrounding Communities

  • Stephenville
  • Stephenville Crossing
  • Mattis Point
  • Barachois Brook
  • St. George’s
  • Shallop Cove
  • Jeffrey’s
  • Robinsons
  • St. David’s
  • Maidstone
  • Heatherton
  • McKays
  • Highlands
  • Loch Leven
  • St. Fintan’s
  • St. Theresa’s
  • Flat Bay
  • Lower Cove
  • Sheaves Cove
  • Ship Cove
  • Kippens
  • Port au Port East
  • Port au Port West
  • Felix Cove
  • Campbell’s Creek
  • Boswarlos
  • Aguathuna
  • Piccadilly
  • Abraham’s Cove
  • West Bay
  • West Bay Centre
  • Three Rock Cove
  • Mainland
  • Black Duck Brook
  • Winterhouses
  • Cape St. George
  • Degrau
  • Red Brook
  • Marche’s Point
  • Cold Brook
  • Noel’s Pond
  • Black Duck Siding

Trans Support NL Inc.

A non-profit organization that aims to improve the experiences of Two Spirit, non binary, trans, and gender diverse folks in NL through advocacy, community building, and expanding gender diversity awareness and inclusion in the province.

Visit their Website or their Facebook page

Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

In response to COVID-19 and suspension of face-to-face meetings, we have adopted an appointment plan to keep our First Link clients connected to offer support. If you could promote this information to those in your organization it would be much appreciated.

Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids and Youth – Newfoundland & Labrador

This Facebook support group is for parents/primary caregivers of LGBTQ kids and youth – with a particular focus on support for parents with kids who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual or questioning their sexuality. This group is private and only people in the group can see who is a member or what is posted. If you are interested in joining this group simply click on “Join Group” and you will be asked a few screening questions or email parentsoflgbtqyouthnl@gmail.com for more information.

Pflag Grand Falls-Windsor

Pflag is a national charitable organization with two chapters in this province; Grand Falls-Windsor and St. John’s. Pflag was founded by parents who wished to help themselves and their family members understand and accept their LGBTQ2S children. The “coming-out” process can be a critical time for families. When the adjustment period is particularly long or painful, relationship can become damaged. You can find support by visiting the website, calling, or visiting the Facebook page.

website: pflagcanada.ca
Phone: 1 888 530 6777 (Ext. 584 Grand Falls-Windsor; Ext. 575 St. John’s)
FB page: @pflaggfw

Grand Falls-Windsor Pride

Grand Falls-Windsor Pride is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization that aims to provide an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate and advocate for the culture, heritage, diversity and rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @gfwpride

O’Shaughnessy House

Offering housing, income support, victim services, legal assistance, family law information and support for women (with or without children) fleeing domestic abuse. Open 24/7.

Carbonear & CBN Area
Local Crisis Line: 596-8709
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-888-596-8709