The Alzheimer Society Newfoundland & Labrador provides information and offers services and support for patients, families and caregivers: brochures and information on the National Safely Home Program, Educational Sessions, Care at Home Course, Family Support Groups, and Resource Centres. Check out the online Calendar with ASNL provincial support groups, presentations, and other events.

Are you a Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, or Provincial Nominee living outside St. John’s looking for ESL training? As part of this program, one-on-one tutoring is offered in 10-week sessions for 5 hours per week, for a total of fifty (50) hours of tutoring. The instruction varies based on language and literacy level. Contact the Association of New Canadians today at (709) 579-9172 or research@nfld.net to enroll in the Outreach ESL Tutor Program!

CARP is Canada’s largest advocacy association for older Canadians. Formerly known as Canadian Association for Retired Persons, CARP has grown to over 300,000 members. CARP’s mission includes advocating for social change that will bring:

• Financial security
• Reasonable and timely access to health care
• Freedom from ageism

CARP:

• Publishes Zoomer Magazine nine times a year
• Sponsors Drive Wise, a program of driving tips and strategies for seniors, delivered free by the RNC (see RNC resource).
• Has local chapters, for example CARP NL Chapter 1

Contact CARP at 1-888-363-2279 Contact CARP NL Sharron Callahan, President  at 709-690-1238  or nl@carp.ca View Facebook

CHANNAL (Consumers’ Health Awareness Network Newfoundland and Labrador) is a self-help network serving the needs of those who have experienced mental health issues or is a user of mental health services. CHANNAL has self help groups throughout the province, has online support, and runs a warm line (1-855-753-2560).

College of the North Atlantic link to all campuses, their events, and courses offered

Customers can now shop online at all Dominion  stores in NL.  These Loblaw's Cos. Ltd.- owned stores are only located  on the island. Customers can browse online all food products, health and beauty aids, household supplies, ready made food, and flowers and select items for their "cart".  In-store personal shoppers pick up the items with reference to your comments. PC Express provides a parking spot and delivery of the groceries to your vehicles where they accept payment. Visit and register at www.nfldgrocery.ca or www.newfoundlandgrocerystores.ca, choose a store where the PC pick up option is available and choose a 2 hour time slot for pick up from 9 am to 7 pm. For 9am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday the service costs $3 but it is $5 for the 5 pm to 7pm slot and on weekends. Please note that on Sundays, stores may open later and close earlier. Dominion stores shown as West to East in NL.

• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Prince Rupert, Stephenville Store Telephone: 709-643-0850
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Murphy Square, Corner Brook Store Telephone: 709-634-9450
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Cromer Avenue, Grand Falls-Windsor Store Telephone: 709-489-4973
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Laurell Road, Gander Store Telephone: 709-651-3437
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Columbus Drive, Carbonear Store Telephone: 709-596-3084
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Main Highway, Bay Roberts Store Telephone: 709-834-2053
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South Store Telephone: 709-786-6001
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Old Placentia Road, Mount Pearl Store Telephone: 709-576-1236
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Blackmarsh Road, St. John's Store Telephone: 709-579-0133
• Grocery Online Shopping - Memorial Stadium Dominion, St. John's Store Telephone: 709-576-1160
• Grocery Online Shopping - Dominion Stavanger Drive,  St. John's Store Telephone: 709-576-3576

DoorWays, a single session walk-in counselling service is offered at many locations in the Labrador Grenfell region. DoorWays offer single sessions on a first come, first served basis. Some of the topics that could be discussed with a counsellor include: depression, anxiety, bullying, coping, grief/loss, addictions, relationship issues and/or stress. No appointment or referral necessary DoorWays Walk-In Clinics in Labrador Grenfell:

• Nain Community Clinic, Nain
• Hopedale Community Clinic, Hopedale
• Labrador Health Centre, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
• Labrador West Health Centre,  Labrador City
• Labrador South Health Centre, Forteau
• Port Hope Simpson Clinic, Port Hope Simpson
• Strait of Bell Isle Health Centre, Flower's Cove
• Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony
• White Bay Central Health Centre, Roddickton-Bide Arm
• DoorWays Walk-In Clinic – Charlottetown, Mary’s Harbour, St. Lewis (by phone) Every Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Last call accepted at 4:00 pm Telephone:(709) 960-0234

To find Doorways in your area, call 811 and a Healthline nurse will provide you with a contact number. OR Search the bridgethegapp.ca (attached website). DoorWays is not an emergency service. If mental health emergency is needed call 911, the mental health crisis line at 1-888-737-4668 or proceed to the nearest Emergency Department.

The mental health and addiction system in NL is complex and difficult to navigate?  It is often difficult to find Information on and contact to resources needed. Regionally, health authorities different slightly and community supports vary. The Mental Health and Addictions Provincial Systems Navigator helps improve the client’s mental health journey by increasing knowledge/awareness; identifying and addressing system barriers and improving coordination among services, ensuring continuity of care across services. If you need assistance in navigating the MHA system, contact Barry Hewitt by phone at 752-3916 or 1-877-999-7589 or by email at barry.hewitt@easternhealth.ca.

MyGrief.ca, an online support for people working through grief and loss or supporting someone who is grieving. MyGrief.ca is also an educative tool for those working in health care.

NAR-ANON is a 12-step recovery program for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. There are many meetings in Newfoundland and Labrador.  This link will help you find a meeting close to you

The New Hope AL-ANON group is a 12-step recovery program for relatives and friends of alcoholics. There are many meetings  in Newfoundland and Labrador. There are also meetings online.. This link will help you find a meeting closest to you.

The Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network strives to promote, enhance and encourage the health, social, educational,economic cultural, and political, well being of Aboriginal women within the Island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. NAWN is now located at the People of the Dawn Friendship Center satellite office in Stephenville. This satellite office holds a Senior's Socia  every week. NAWN is affiliated with seven women's groups in NL. They carry out a wide variety of activities. Social activities may also include women and men and youth (intergenerational activities)

• Melgignat MiKmaq Women's Group - Stephenville
• Exploit's Native Women's Association - Grand Falls-Windsor
• Corner Brook Aboriginal Women's Association, Corner Brook
• Flat Bay-St. Teresa's Native Women's Association, St. Teresa's
• Benoit's Cove Native Women's Associatio, Benoit's Cove
• Indian Cove Women's Circle, St. George's
• St. John's Aboriginal Women's Circle
• and the Northern Peninsula and Northern Peninsula Group (NAWN)

The Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network offers cultural sensitivity workshops to all service providers, stakeholders and/or organizations offering services and programs. This workshop is open to all groups free of charge. For more information or to book a workshop, please contact 643-1290 or email: nawn@nf.aibn.com NOTE: the website is under construction. Contact NAWN through Linda Wells, NAWN Executive Director, Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network at 709-643-1290 or executivedirector.nawn2016@gmail.com

The Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors (PACAS) is a volunteer council of thirteen individuals from throughout the province. PACAS advises and informs the Provincial Government on issues, concerns, and requirements of older adults. The Council ensures that the Provincial Government considers the perspective of older adults when developing current and future policies for service delivery. Council provides a strong voice for seniors in the development of programs and services that support independence and well-being. Email: PACAS@gov.nl.ca

Check with a Public Library near you. Your Local Public Library's  events are available online through an Events Calendar. Books are not the only thing your library offers. Libraries are part of your communities. Click the link below to the NL Public Library home page, select Events Calendar, and click the library nearest you. Happy Learning!!

RIAC's Core mandate is to provide the supports necessary for refugees and immigrants who make our beautiful province their home, to live as active participants in our communities. Programs and services include advice; awareness and diversity; ESL language Help; Volunteer and Internship. Each semester look for English as a Second language ESLs courses and conversation groups and Creative Sewing Atelier's classes.

Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland & Labrador - strives to record and preserve the historial background of rug hooking in our province. As of January 2018 there were 15 areas where branches /rug hooking groups of the Guild gather informally: Woody Point, Corner Brook, Lark Hr, Grand Falls- Windsor, Gander, Eastport, Springdale, Summerford, Lewisporte, Northern Arm, St. Alban's, Clarenville, Paradise, St. John's, Harbour Grace-Carbonear

Today, a large and highly talented group of older adults in Canada are able to give as volunteers to strengthen their communities  and improve quality of life.  Fact sheet and brochure prepared by Volunteer Canada.

Are you a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veteran?  Veterans Affairs Canada  provides services for veterans through the The Veterans Independence Program. You may be eligible for:

• ground maintenance (snow removal),
• housekeeping (including errand services),
• personal care,
• access to nutrition (Meals on Wheels),
• transportation costs, and
• home adaptations for qualified veterans who need assistance to stay in their own homes.
• Nursing home care  provided if needed.

For information, call: 1-866-522-2122 or e-mail: information@vac-acc.gc.ca If you need help filling out forms or getting access to services, call 1-877-534-4666 Toll free (to connect with a local Royal Canadian Legion service officer).

Violence Prevention  NL Organizations:

• Provincial voice around violence prevention, advocacy and early intervention to those most at risk of experiencing violence.  • Work throughout the province to change attitudes, behaviours and social norms associated with violence through awareness • Core partners in the Provincial Government’s Violence Prevention Initiative VPNL Organizations: Violence Prevention-Avalon East (was known as CAVAE) 709-757-0137 Communities Against Violence (Western Avalon) 709-596-0726 Violence Prevention - East (was known as ERCAV) 709-466-4676 Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence (BPVAV) 709-279-4030 Roads to End Violence (Gander-New-Wes-Valley Region) 709-651-2250 Violence Prevention South and Central 709-489-8828 Violence Prevention West  709-634-6606 Southwestern Coalition to End Violence (SWCEV) 709-643-1022 Northern Committee Against Violence (NCAV) website is closed darlenerice@gov.nl.ca 709-454-3351 Violence Prevention Labrador (VPL) 709-899-3231   These Coalitions also encourage community participation in violence prevention and undertake initiatives to raise public awareness about this serious issue.