Non-Profit Organization Directory

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) believes that a cure will be found for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Therefore the CCFC is committed to raise funds for medical research. The CCFC also believes it is important to make all individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) aware of the Foundation, and educate these individuals, their families, health professionals and the general public about these diseases.

Community

Gander

Region

Gander - New-Wes-Valley

Category

Health services

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) believes that a cure will be found for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Therefore the CCFC is committed to raise funds for medical research. The CCFC also believes it is important to make all individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) aware of the Foundation, and educate these individuals, their families, health professionals and the general public about these diseases.

Community

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Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

To promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. Dawn Gallant - President Tel: (h) 364-8657

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

As the voice of the profession, we strive for excellence in advancing health through food and nutrition.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Doggone Safe is a non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention through education and dog bite victim support. Doggone Safe's mission is to promote education initiatives for the purpose of dog bite prevention and increased child safety around dogs and to provide support for dog bite victims.

Community

Holyrood

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society is a volunteer non-profit organization of family and friends dedicated to ensuring a fulfilling quality of life for children, youth and adults with Down Syndrome. We believe in and are committed to inclusion in all aspects of Society.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation is a registered charity established to raise funds to support the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre (in St. John's) and its affiliate cancer programs throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Healthy People, Healthy Communities At Eastern Health, our goal is to provide the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in our province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities. This vision is based on the understanding that both the individual and the community have important roles to play in maintaining good health. Healthy communities enhance the health of individuals, and when individuals are healthy, communities are healthy overall. We work with the communities we serve, and partner with others who share a commitment to quality health care and improved health and well being.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDFNL)is a leadership advocacy group dedicated to promoting research and providing public support services and information about matters related to eating disorders, including information on available treatment services for individuals and families who experience disordered eating.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

To share information, and educate the public on the subject of epilepsy; and to adopt any measures necessary to improve the health, strength, and well being of those with epilepsy, wherever possible, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

To improve the lives of people affcted by FASD. Reduce the occurrence of FASD in unborn children

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

No description available.

Community

Carbonear

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

We offer a full continuum of health and community services, including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services to ensure we are providing high quality, safe, accessible and sustainable health care. Health and community services are offered through community-based offices, medical clinics, nursing homes and clinics.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Dedicated to saving lives and enabling promising futures for those living with Marfan Syndrome through access to; education, improved systems of health care and support, and research. Increasing awareness of Marfan Syndrome in both the general public and the medical professions

Community

Corner Brook

Region

Corner Brook - Rocky Harbour

Category

Health services

Our mission at Healing Expressions is to provide a low cost community-based art studio in St. John's that gives people struggling with mental health and/or addictions an avenue for self-expression. Through this empowering self-expression the individual will be able to focus on reintegration into the community

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Health Care Foundation engages the community in earning philanthropic support for the advancement of health care in the province through promoting awareness of and funding for medical equipment, research, education, and program needs of the sites of the Health Care Corporation of St. John's which include: The General Hospital, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, the Waterford Hospital, The Miller Centre, and the Dr. Walter Templeton Health Centre

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

No description available.

Community

Clarenville

Region

Clarenville - Bonavista

Category

Health services

Provide free prenatal education and support, as well as food supplements for pregnant women.

Community

Corner Brook

Region

Corner Brook - Rocky Harbour

Category

Health services

To further the study, prevention and reduction of disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, education and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Phone: (709) 753-8521 (Provincial office) 1-888-473-4636 (National Information Line) Also operates Stroke Survivors Program phone: (709) 753-8521

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Home Care Program

Community

Port Hope Simpson

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

The Huntington Society of Canada is a national network of volunteers and professionals united in the fight against HD since 1973

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The mission of the International Grenfell Association is to provide funds in support of initiatives that benefit the health, education, social and cultural well-being of the people of Northern Newfoundland and Coastal Labrador, working in partnership with government and age

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland. Services include Dialysis, Lab Services, Diagnostic Imaging, X-ray, Surgery, Outpatient Clinics, ER & Inpatient Services

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The goal of JDRF research is to improve the lives of all people affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing T1D.

Community

Holyrood

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services