How to Find Help
In this area, you have access to a wide range of resources designed to support you. Food banks provide free groceries and meals, while legal support services offer guidance on legal matters. Mental health support includes counseling and therapy to help you cope with emotional challenges. These resources are all aimed at helping you navigate and improve your situation effectively.
- Emergency numbers: Important numbers in case of emergency.
- Food Banks: Access to free food and groceries.
- Legal Support: Assistance with legal issues and advice.
- Mental Health Support: Counseling and mental health services.
- Health Clinics: Access to medical services, including check-ups, treatment, and preventive care.
- Housing: Information on shelters and housing support services
- Clothing/Furniture: Access to free clothing and household items.
Please note this is only a small list. Additional resources can be found at Thrive’s Community Directory or in the 211 Newfoundland and Labrador, which are updated every year to ensure easy access to resources for individuals facing challenging situations in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Emergency Numbers
- Emergency: 911
- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (police for information or complains): (709) 729-8000
- Suicide crisis helpline: 988
- If you are experiencing a mental health and addictions crisis, need support, or are looking for health information: 811
- Sexual Assault Crisis Centre: 1-800-726-2743
- Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-888-709-7090 (Call or Text)
Food Banks
- The Gathering Place | Hot meals three times a day every day.
- School Lunch Association | Hot nutritious lunches to school children regardless of parent’s financial situation
- Bridges to Hope | Access to food aid assistance once a month for anyone over 16 years old
- MUN Campus Food Bank | Food bank for MUN students, employees, and pensioners who cannot afford to buy food (MCP required)
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Labrador West Ministerial Food Bank
Office: 709-944-6444 -
Labrador Friendship Centre - Community Food Bank
709-896-8302 ext 201
709-896-8302 ext 205 - For more food banks please call the Community Food Sharing Association at (709) 722-0130.
Legal Support
- Egale | Legal advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ people
- Public Legal Information association of NL | Legal support in the areas of immigration law, family law, labour and employment law, human rights, criminal law, residential tenancies and other housing issues, civil litigation, and other areas specifically for newcomers
- The Journey Project | Legal information and system navigation to survivors of sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence
- Canadian Federation of Students NL | Representation of students’ rights and concerns in the government.
Mental Health Support
- Quadrangle NL | Free counselling for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ counsellors
- St. John’s Women’s Centre | Drop-in counselling for women and non-binary people over 18 years old
- Doorways | Walk-in counselling available without appointment or referral
- Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation | 10 free sessions for young people (ages 12 to 35)
Health/Mental Health
- Planned parenthood | Sexual education and health clinic for physical exams, pap/testicular exams, birth control, and screening and treatment of STIs
- CAST (Concurrent Addictions Specialized Treatment) | Specialized counselling program for those experiencing both mental health and addictions
- HOPE (Eating Disorders Program) | Program for people experiencing an eating disorder) and their families
- Community Walk-in Clinics | Clinic for patients without a primary care provider. No appointment or MCP required
Housing
- Iris Kirby House | Safe refuge for women with or without children who are experiencing domestic abuse
- St John’s: (709) 753-1492
- Carbonear: 1 (888) 596-8709
- Wiseman Centre - Salvation Army | 21 emergency shelters with private room and 10 individual apartments.
- Stella’s Circle | More than 100 housing units to rent and supportive programming for those who need it
- The Gathering Place | 30 bed overnight emergency shelter
Clothing & Furniture
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore | The ReStore is a shop that sells good-quality new and used building materials, furniture, appliances, and other household items at low prices. ReStore location: 323 Kenmount Road
Hours of operation:
Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed - St. John’s Women’s Centre | Clothing Boutique Program & Personal Care Pantry Program
- Amal Youth and Family Centre | Clothing Boutique Program
- Home Again Furniture Bank | Deliver free gently-used furniture and housewares to individuals and families in need (needs referral from community partners)
- Planned parenthood | Free sex supplies and menstrual products
