O’Shaughnessy House
O’Shaughnessy House
O’Shaughnessy House offers housing, income support, victim services, legal assistance, family law information and support for women (with or without children) fleeing domestic abuse. Open 24/7.
CONTACT:
St. Clair Avenue, Carbonear
1-709-596-8709 (crisis line)
1-888-596-8709 (crisis line, toll free)
1-782-821-7463 (text support)
Newfoundland Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
Newfoundland Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
“We are a non-profit, community-based, charitable organization that exists to support individuals of all genders who have been impacted by sexual violence. We operate from a feminist, pro-choice, trauma-informed, person-centered perspective where individuals with lived experienced are honoured for their unique strengths, needs, skills, and abilities.”
CONTACT:
15 Hallett Crescent Suite 101, St. John's
1-709-747-7757
1-800-726-2743
info@endsexualviolence.com
Willow House Crisis Line and Transition House
Willow House Crisis Line and Transition House
Willow House is a shelter which has a 24-hour crisis line which people can call for information, support or referrals to other supports.
CONTACT:
1-866-634-4198
SARA - Sexual Assault Response and Advocacy Crisis Line
SARA - Sexual Assault Response and Advocacy Crisis Line
SARA is run by the Cornerbrook Status of Women Council. It is a 24-hour crisis line offering support and information.
CONTACT:
1-709-216-4357
2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line
2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line
This is a peer support service run by Planned Parent Newfoundland by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
CONTACT:
47 St. Clare Ave, St. John's
1-866-230-8041
Domestic Violence Helpline
Domestic Violence Helpline
This province-wide, toll free number will detect the region where the caller is located and immediately connect them with one of ten transitions houses that are part of the Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. The caller is then able to immediately speak with a trained professional who will assist them directly, or connect them to the appropriate service or organization in the community, including women’s centres, Violence Prevention NL organizations, government departments, or medical and policing services.
CONTACT:
1-888-709-7090
1-833-724-2444 (emergency housing)
Lifewise Provincial Warm Line
Lifewise Provincial Warm Line
Non-emergency non-crisis telephone support and referral service.
CONTACT:
1-855-753-2560
Mobile Crisis Response Team - Eastern Health
Mobile Crisis Response Team - Eastern Health
Mobile crisis response teams are comprised of mental health and addictions clinicians and police officers who are trained to respond together to mental health and addictions-related calls for service. The purpose of these teams is to deliver crisis intervention services directly to people in the community, thereby helping divert individuals from emergency departments and the criminal justice system.
CONTACT:
1-888-737-4668
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