Government and Community Resources –
Newfoundland and Labrador
For more resources, also consult our directory of services offered by the Government of Canada and those of the community organizations that serve all Canadians. See here.
Government Resources in Health
- Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
- Medical Care Program
- Regional Health Authorities
- 811 HealthLine
- PatientConnectNL – For those without a primary care provider
- Find a doctor
- Newfoundland & Labrador Centre for Health Information
- Newfoundland and Labrador Virtual Care Program
- Making a complaint about health care services
- Long-Term Care Facilities and Personal Care Homes
- Become a patient experience advisor
- Immunization
- Public Health
Clinics & Medical Resources
- Central Zone - Programs and services
- Eastern Health
- Find a service
- Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre – See services
- Children and women’s health program
- Bleeding Disorders Program – Hemophilia and other disorders
- Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial – (709) 777-4800
- Cystic Fibrosis – (709) 777-4389
- Newfoundland and Labrador Insulin Pump Program (NLIPP)
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) program
- Labrador – Grenfell Health – Programs and services
- Western Health – Programs and services
- Provincial Medical Genetics Program – (709) 777-4363
Rehabilitation Centres
Resources for People with Disabilities (Children and Adults)
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Programs Funded through the Department of Health and Community Services
- Programs for Persons with Disabilities
- Housing Services
- Disability Policy Office
Other
- Directory of Disability Organizations
- Inclusion Canada | Newfoundland and Labrador
- Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador
- The Vera Perlin Society
- EmpowerNL: The Disability Resource Centre
- The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador (COD NL)
- Momentum Developmental Support
- Getting an Emotional Support Animal in Newfoundland and Labrador
Resources for Parents of Sick or Disabled Children or Adults
- Newfoundland and Labrador Special Child Welfare Allowance Program
- Family Resource Centres and Satellites
- Inclusive Child Care
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland & Labrador
- St. John’s Inclusion Programs
- Summer Camps
- Easter Seals NL Camps
- Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp – Bishop’s Falls
- Camp Evergreen – St. Fintan’s
- The Vera Perlin Society Day Programs – St. John's
Respite Resources
- Provincial Home Support Program
- Eastern Health: Respite Care
- Recreational Respite – St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and Labrador City
Financial Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Income Support
- Home Modification Program
- Accessible Vehicle Funding
- Grants for Students with Disabilities
Other
- Sun Life Workplace Readiness Program – For students with disabilities in post-secondary education
- Easter Seals NL Secure Futures Program
- Funding for Accessibility and Disability
Education Aid
- Students with Disabilities
- Education Resources for Disabled Students
- Inclusive Schools
- Grants for Students with Disabilities
- Sun Life Workplace Readiness Program – For students with disabilities in post-secondary education
Employment Aid
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- Work-Related Supports for Persons with Disabilities
- Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities (OEEPD)
- The Vera Perlin Society Employment Programs
- Easter Seals NL Horizons Work Experience Program
- Easter Seals NL Opportunities Fund
- Career Services at Empower, the Disability Resource Centre
- Employment Resources for Disabled Persons
Infertility, Pregnancy, and Prematurity
Pregnancy
- Prenatal and Postnatal Resources, Services & Benefits
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening
- Eastern Health:
- Western Health:
Fertility
- Atlantic Assisted Reproductive Therapies
- Fertility Subsidy Program
- Eastern Health: Fertility Services
- Fertility Options In Newfoundland Labrador
Other
- Baby Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador – Breastfeeding
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Healthy Baby Clubs
- Pregnancy loss (see section "Death and Grief")
Genetics
Genetic Services of Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's
Health Sciences Centre
- Provincial Medical Genetics Program – (709) 777-4363
Autism/ADHD/Learning Disorders
Hearing & Vision Problems
Hearing
- Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
- Canadian Hard of Hearing Association | Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland Association of the Deaf
- Your Child has Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss Fact Sheet
- Provincial Hearing Aid Program
Vision
- Vision Loss Fact Sheet
- Vision Loss Rehabilitation NL Employment supports & Services
- Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador locations
Palliative Care
- Palliative Care Resource Guide
- Newfoundland and Labrador Palliative Care Association
- Palliative Care Unit
- CareGivers: End-of-Life Care
- Eastern Health: Palliative End of Life Care
- Western Health: Palliative and End of Life Care
- Central Health: Palliative Care
- Advance Care Planning
- Medical Assistance in Dying
Death and Grief
Therapies
- Music Therapy Services
- College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfie Therapy
- Dog Therapy Program
- Getting an Emotional Support Animal in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Centre – St. John’s
- Janeway Music Therapy Program – St. John’s
- Sensory Art Studios – St. John’s
- Healing NL: Art Therapy - Portugal Cove/St. Philip's
Travel and Culture
- Accessible Parking Permit
- GoBus Accessible Transit – St. John's and Mount Pearl
- Inclusive and accessible playgrounds
- Gros Morne National Park
- Wheelchair friendly trails
- Accessibility in Newfoundland and Labrador – Travel, accommodations, entertainment, public spaces, shops, etc.
- Accessible Nature Info
Professional Orders in Health
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board
- Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board
- The NL Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
- College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists
- Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
- Hearing Aid Practitioners Board of Newfoundland and Labrador
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Optometrists
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Newfoundland and Labrador
- The Federation of Associations of Counselling Therapists in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractors Association