Non-Profit Organization Directory

The Grenfell Foundation was incorporated under the law of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador on January 30, 2002. This was created to support the work of Labrador-Grenfell Health. Funds raised are used for capital equipment, research and staff development, relating to the services that Labrador-Grenfell Health provides.

Community

St. Anthony

Region

St. Anthony - Port au Choix

Category

Health services

The Health Commission is responsible for the overall health concerns of Labrador Inuit. Due to jurisdictional concerns with the provincial government, LIHC does not yet provide direct medical care. LIHC does however, provide program delivery in the areas of mental health, non-insured health benefits, community health and safety, addictions, public health, and family services. Phone: Crisis Line: (709) 922-2277

Community

Nain

Region

Labrador

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. Coping Without Smoking - Marie Lush, Coordinator

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Lupus Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit registered charitable organization that provides support to people affected by lupus, promotes education and awareness of lupus and supports advances in research and in the treatment of lupus.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Association represents the views of the physicians of the province with governments, the media and the general public. It also advocates on behalf of all patients for a fair and equitable health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Canada.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

No description available.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life

Community

Corner Brook

Region

Corner Brook - Rocky Harbour

Category

Health services

To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and to enable people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

No description available.

Community

Botwood

Region

Grand Falls-Windsor - Baie Verte - Harbour Breton

Category

Health services

Since NLAOT's establishment in the 1960's, we have seen extensive growth in both therapists and services within Newfoundland Labrador. It is through the active role of NLAOT members that we have been able to advocate for our profession and expand as an association.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Respiratory Therapists (NLART) is a non-profit society dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality and standards of respiratory care in Newfoundland and Labrador

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NLASLPA) is a not-for-profit association which represents over 100 Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists (AUDs) in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

NLCAHRs mission is to contribute to the effectiveness of the health and community services system of Newfoundland and Labrador and to the physical, social, and psychological health and wellbeing of the provinces population by supporting the development and the use of applied health research in this province.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians (NLCD) regulates and ensures competence of registered dietitians in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). NLCD is dedicated to ensuring that the public receives ethical, competent care and service.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Newfoundland and Labrador dental assistants association is committed to advancing the career of dental assisting and enhancing the profession through education, legislation and professional activities.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

(1) To promote and advance Dentistry or Dental Surgery and related arts and sciences in all their branches, to increase the knowledge, skill, standard and proficiency of its Members in the practice of Dentistry or Dental Surgery, and to maintain the honour and integrity of the dental profession. (2) To aid in the furtherance of measures designed to improve dental health and prevent disease and disability. (3) To co-operate with and to assist public and private dental associations, agencies and commissions in the task of providing or financing dental care. (4) To promote measures designed to improve standards of dental care and the practice of Dentistry or Dental Surgery. (5) To improve the welfare and social standards of its Members and encourage the co-operation of its Members in the protection of their rights

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Rseau Sant en franais de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador or Newfoundland and Labrador Francophone Health Network (NLFHN) is administered by the Fdration des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador (FFTNL). It is a member of a national network, the Socit Sant en franais. It aims to bring together key players working toward the goal of obtaining health services in French for the province's francophone and Acadian communities. Our mission: To improve the delivery of health services in French, the NLFHN heightens awareness and community engagement, and strategically advises partners on planning, organization and integration of quality health services. Our vision: The NLFHN is known for its contributions to the health care system that aim to provide excellent care in French and meet the needs of the Francophone community.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association is an organization that represents gerontological nurses and promotes gerontological nursing practice across national and international boundaries.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

We are a team of health record professionals providing leadership in the management of health information. We are committed to the provision of quality health information to support the delivery of health care and decision making.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The NLKA is an association whose mission is to promote the science of human movement to other professionals and to community. The association exists to assist Kinesiologists in the performance of their duties and responsibilities, as well as in upholding the standards and ethics of the profession of Kinesiology.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapists' Association is a non-profit association of professional, practicing RMTs. The NLMTA is dedicated to promoting high standards of massage therapy throughout the province.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Newfoundland Labrador Occupational Therapy Board is a governing body responsible for regulating the practice of occupational therapy in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

To set, govern and advance the standards and scope of pharmacy practice and pharmacy service for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Phone: 1-877-453-5877 (Provincial)

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

To assist men, with prostate cancer, and their families by providing the support and information necessary to make informed choices and decisions; and to increase early detection of prostate cancer through awareness and education.

Community

Corner Brook

Region

Corner Brook - Rocky Harbour

Category

Health services