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There are a number of crisis numbers and shelters throughout the province of Newfoundland & Labrador. If you are a victim of violence and need somewhere to go or someone to talk to, see below. If you feel you are in danger of violence, do not hesitate to dial 911 for RNC/RCMP detachment.
(please note that most of these numbers can be found on page 1 in the Aliant telephone book in your region.)
Newfoundland St. John's and surrounding area Iris Kirby House Shelter/Transition house for women and children in crisis, offering crisis intervention, support for abused women and related issues, empowerment and shelter, children's groups help build self-esteem and provide education on issues related to violence. Presentations on crisis intervention are available to groups upon request. 24-hour crisis line. (709) 753-1492 (Note: This number is not toll-free. However, the staff will accept collect calls in crisis situations.)
Providing safety, shelter and support to young women aged 16 – 30, acting as a referral source, linking young women to appropriate resources, providing advocacy, supportive counselling, and helping find long term housing.
tel. (709)
579-8641 (open during regular office hours)
Gander and surrounding area Cara Transition House - Gander 24 hour toll-free crisis line: 1-877-800-2272
Corner Brook and surrounding area Corner Brook Transition House 24 hour toll-free crisis line: 1-866-634-4198
Marystown and surrounding area Grace Sparkes House 24 hour toll-free crisis line: 1-877-774-4957
Labrador
Happy Valley-Goose Bay and surrounding area Libra House 24 hour toll-free crisis line: 1-877-896-3014
Labrador City and surrounding area Hope Haven 24 hour toll-free crisis line: 1-866-634-4198
Nain and surrounding area Nain Safe House 24 hour crisis line. (709) 922-1229 (Note: This number is not toll-free. However, the staff will accept collect calls in crisis situations.)
Sheshatshui and surrounding area Nukum Munik Shelter 24 hour crisis line. 709-497-8869 (Note: This number is not toll-free. However, the staff will accept collect calls in crisis situations.)
Other Crisis Contacts Human Resources, Labour and Employment (HRLE) 24-hour toll-free Income Support Line Provincial 24-hour toll-free crisis line for situations related to income. If you identify yourself as a victim of violence, HRLE will help you leave your situation by arranging for a taxi and making contact with the shelter/transition house nearest you. Provincial 24-hour toll-free line. 1-877-729-7888 (Please note that when calling from a pay phone, no quarter is needed.)
Kids Help Phone 24-hour toll-free, counselling and referral service for children across the country to provide children with the help they need and deserve. To speak with a professional counsellor, young people can call Toll-Free. 1-800-668-6868. Parent Help Line is a service of Kids Help Phone in collaboration with Invest in Kids Foundation. It is Canada's only national, bilingual, 24-hour, toll-free confidential and anonymous phone counselling, referral and Internet service for parents and caregivers. To speak with a professional counsellor, call Toll Free. 1-888-603-9100.
Mental Health Crisis Centre Promoting the maintenance of good mental health by supporting individuals through mental health crises, and to provide a 24-7 community-based mental health crisis intervention service. Provincial 24-hour toll-free crisis line. 1-888-737-4668
Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis & Prevention Centre Inc. (NLSACPC) St. John’s Region 24-hour crisis line. (709) 726-1411 Provincial 24-hour toll-free crisis line. 1 800 726-2743
For a complete listing of information & services related to violence prevention and intervention throughout the Avalon East region of Newfoundland (including food banks, addiction services and community agencies), click here.
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Send mail to
cavae@coalitionagainstviolence.ca
with questions or comments about this web site.
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Shelters/Transition Houses
Province-wide for Women & Children in Crisis