Non-Profit Organization Directory

Provides education, direct support and advocacy for persons living with HIV/AIDS. ACNL believes in and encourages social and political advocacy to ensure individual and collective right to non-judgmental education and support, thus encouraging responsible decision-making and personal empowerment. Toll-free: 800-563-1575

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

No description available.

Community

Gander

Region

Gander - New-Wes-Valley

Category

Health services

Intended for the families of alcoholics to share experiences, strength and hope, and to learn how to find contentment and happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. A 12 step, self-help program and fellowship for persons who live close to, or with, an alcoholic person.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

To provide education and support to individuals, families, caregivers and professionals affected by Alzheimer Disease and to support research to find a cure for Alzheimer Disease. Toll Free: 1-877 775-0608

Community

Botwood

Region

Grand Falls-Windsor - Baie Verte - Harbour Breton

Category

Health services

To provide education and support to individuals, families, caregivers and professionals affected by Alzheimer Disease and to support research to find a cure for Alzheimer Disease. Toll Free: 1-877-775-0608

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Arthritis Society provides leadership and funding for research, advocacy and solutions to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by arthritis.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Asperger support group offers support to family members with those lives affected by Asperger's within St. John's, Newfoundland.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Association of Psychologists in Newfoundland Labrador is an affiliation organization for psychologists and others interested in psychological research and practice.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

ABC is for any child between 6-17, who has sustained a burn injury and lives in Atlantic Canada.A severe burn injury is considered to be one that required at least four days at a burn centre or affects the face, head, hands or feet. There is lots to do on camp, there is a swimming pool staffed by lifeguards, basketball and volleyball areas, lots of open area for soccer and baseball or just flying kites. There is also an arts and crafts cabin and planned day trips.

Community

Gander

Region

Gander - New-Wes-Valley

Category

Health services

The Lung Association assists, educates and empowers individuals living with or caring for others with lung disease. We do this through our many lung health programs and services that are available to people and health care providers across the province.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (ASNL) is a province-wide, nonprofit, charitable support group dedicated to fostering the development of individualized, lifelong, community-based supports and services throughout the province for persons with autism spectrum disorders, and the promotion of acceptance, independence, productivity, and opportunities for inclusion in all facets of life for persons with autism spectrum disorders and their families

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (ASNL) is a province wide, non-profit, charitable support group dedicated to fostering the development of individualized, lifelong, communitybased supports and services for persons with autism spectrum disorder, and the promotion of acceptance, independence, productivity, and opportunities for inclusion in all facets of life for persons with autism spectrum disorder and their families.

Community

Corner Brook

Region

Corner Brook - Rocky Harbour

Category

Health services

Members of the Avalon Dragon Boating Association believe that dragon boating sends a powerful message that people living with breast cancer can lead full, active, healthy lives. We hope that this message is a source of hope and inspiration to others who are just starting on their cancer journey.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose sole mission is to manage the blood and blood products supply for Canadians.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. Toll Free: 1-866-996-4500

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. 1-800 753-6520

Community

Corner Brook

Region

Corner Brook - Rocky Harbour

Category

Health services

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

To provide service and support to those with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through awareness, advocacy, education and research. Toll Free: 1-800-363-7296

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Raise money for research for cystic fibrosis patients and create awareness of cystic fibrosis. Toll Free: 1-800-378-2233

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Our mission is to lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure.

Community

Stephenville

Region

Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Category

Health services

The Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. By providing education and services, advocating on behalf of people with diabetes, supporting research and translating research into practical applications - we are delivering on our mission. For more information, please visit diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

Improving the quality of life of hard of hearing people of all ages in Newfoundland and Labrador; promoting understanding of the prevalence, causes, and prevention of hearing loss; and advocating for accessibility in public places.

Community

Gander

Region

Gander - New-Wes-Valley

Category

Health services

improving the quality of life of hard of hearing people of all ages in Newfoundland and Labrador; promoting understanding of the prevalence, causes, and prevention of hearing loss; and advocating for accessibility in public places.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

To provide support to patients and family members affected by hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, and to address issues of HIV and HCV brought on by treatment. National Contact: 1-800-668-2686

Community

Cavendish

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services