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Info Guides: Guide for Seniors: NL Organizations and Resources

WEBA list of resources dedicated to supporting seniors. The Seniors and Aging Division works with other government departments and agencies to promote healthy aging across the lifespan and acts as a centre of expertise and knowledge on seniors and aging.

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URL: https://guides.nlpl.ca/seniors/provincial-resources

Info Guides: Resources for Indigenous Patrons: Health

WEBGeneral Health Resources. The Indigenous Patient Navigator Program (IPN) is a partnership between Eastern Health and First Light – St. John’s Friendship Centre. It began in 2009 to provide support and assistance or Indigenous patients and their families who travel to St. John’s for medical appointment/s.

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Support Resources

WEBThe resources provided in this section of the guide feature specific organizations and help lines. Besides these, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador can also use these resources:

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Alzheimer's Support & Memory Care Kits

WEBSeniorsNL SeniorsNL is dedicated to promoting the independence and well-being of older adults in NL. To contact call 709-737-2333 (800-563-5599) or email [email protected].

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Info Guides: Guide for Seniors: Seniors and NL Public Libraries

WEBIn October 2019 SeniorsNL, Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries and the NL 50+ Federation, Inc. launched Community Assets Enhancement: Seniors and NL Public Libraries, their partnership to promote, support, and increase the involvement and engagement of seniors in their public libraries (SeniorsNL, 2019).This information guide …

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Info Guides: Guide for Seniors: Library Services and Resources

WEBMany branches across the province offer programs to help support seniors. To find out what programs your branch offers contact them directly. In addition to programs, libraries offer access to Wi-Fi and public computers.

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Info Guides: Resources for Indigenous Patrons: Home

WEBWe are delighted to bring together a variety of resources for Indigenous peoples and their allies in Newfoundland and Labrador. Here you can find links to Indigenous governing bodies and organizations, learning resources, available support groups related to women, youth, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and health. There is information …

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Info Guides: Guide for Seniors: Seniors and NL Public Libraries

WEBIn October 2019 Seniors NL, Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries and the NL 50+ Federation, Inc. launched Community Assets Enhancement: Seniors and NL Public Libraries, their partnership to promote, support, and increase the involvement and engagement of seniors in their public libraries (Seniors NL, 2019).. This information …

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Library Tutorials

WEBThe NL Public Libraries offers online resources which may be new to you. By visiting the NLPL YouTube Library Tutorials videos you can learn how to access some of these online resources with ease. Here's a list of tutorials on how to: register online to …

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Your Developing Child

WEBThe foundation for later learning and development are being laid in a child's first few years; the brain goes through an enormous amount of growth and change during this period. Since everything that a child experiences through their senses shape their development, a safe and engaging environment is important during this time.

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Info Guides: Resources for Indigenous Patrons: Women

WEBA woman-led network of urban and rural Indigenous working with non-Indigenous allies to build a movement for Indigenous rights and the protection of land, water, and sky. A group concerned with researching and reporting on the causes for ongoing violence and particular vulnerabilities of Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

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Info Guides: Resources for Indigenous Patrons: Youth

WEBA service that provides mental health and addictions guidance and supports to youth in Newfoundland and Labrador. An information resource site to guide Indigenous youth across Canada. A two-tiered program developed to create a safe-space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to come together in a culturally relevant, …

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Info Guides: Resources for Indigenous Patrons: 2SLGBTQIA+

WEB2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line. Call or text 1-866-230-8041; A peer support service run by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Trans Lifeline

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Info Guides: Resources for Indigenous Patrons: In Your Library

WEBA variety of resources for Indigenous peoples and their allies in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Info Guides: Literacy Services Guide: Literacy Organizations

WEBABC Life Literacy is a national organization promoting literacy skills to people in Canada. There are a number of resources on their website for financial, health, family and workplace literacy which may be useful for learners and educators.

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Centre for Equitable Library Access

WEBCentre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries offers access to the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) collection for people who have difficulty reading print due to a visual, physical, or learning disability. CELA is a national not-for-profit organization focused on the creation, collection, …

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Info Guides: PRIDE Guide: 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Resources

WEBThis page contains a list of 2SLGBTQIA+ community groups across Newfoundland and Labrador. There are many more great community groups providing services to 2SLGBTQIA+ people, but this list includes those where that is a primary focus.

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Info Guides: Literacy Services Guide: Library Programs

WEBSome programs that have been offered in the past include: Literacy: Book clubs hosted by library staff. Story times for children and families. Financial Literacy: Info sessions through partnerships with local financial advisors and CPA Canada (for example, fraud protection, estate planning, etc.) Tax clinics during tax season.

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