SERVICES: umbrella group, leadership, advocacy, coordination, policy

ABOUT: The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Network (NLHHN) is a group of community-based service providers, municipal, provincial and federal departments and agencies, and representatives of persons at risk of homelessness, who are committed to working collaboratively on issues related to homelessness and housing…

SERVICES: Details include a Landlords’ Guide, Rental Agreement, Security Deposits (Calculator), Statutory Conditions, Tenants’ Guide, Termination Notices, Complaint/Dispute Resolution

ABOUT: The Department of Government Services mediates and adjudicates disputes between residential landlords and tenants. Landlord includes an owner, a lessor or person who has authority to enforce the rights given to a landlord. A tenant includes a person who is entitled to use or occupy residential premises under a rental agreement…

Population: 507,900
(2008. Source: StatsCan Population by year, by province and territory.)
Total Number of Reported HIV Cases: 247
(Source: Public Health Agency of Canada. HIV and AIDS in Canada. Surveillance Report to December 31, 2007. Surveillance and Risk Assessment Division, Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, 2008.)
Average Rental Rates for 2-bedroom unit: $616
(2009. Source: CMHC Rental Market Report: Newfoundland and Labrador.)
Vacancy Rates: 2.0%
(2009. Source: CMHC Rental Market Report: Newfoundland and Labrador.)

SERVICES: awareness, education
ABOUT: The AIDS Committee of Western Newfoundland Inc. (ACWN) is a hard-working, volunteer group, dedicated to increasing awareness of HIV and AIDS in our region and assisting people whose lives have been affected by the virus. ACWN was incorporated in 1992. Since this date, the AIDS Committee of Western Newfoundland (ACWN) has been very active in the region. Our efforts have been directed primarily towards raising HIV / Aids awareness through health promotion and education, particularly among the younger generation.
CONTACT:
AIDS Committee Western Newfoundland Inc.
P.O. Box 303
A2H 6C9
Corner …

SERVICES: home repair program, low income rental housing, scholarships, housing provider

ABOUT: NLHC is committed to addressing the housing needs of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador who are most in need and to work in partnership with community groups that can contribute to an enhanced quality of life for our clients.

The corporation’s mandate is the development of policy, planning, delivery, administration and…

SERVICES: transitional housing, individual support, education, prevention, toll free line, counselling, nutrition, buddy program, referrals, health fund, condom distribution, needle exchange

ABOUT: Through the development and implementation of diverse programs and services, we aim to:

* Prevent the spread of new infection through education,
* Provide support to those individuals already infected/affected…

SERVICES: short-term shelter for PHAs and high risk individuals

ABOUT: The AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador (ACNL) owns and operates the Tommy Sexton Centre which provides shelter services and housing related supports to people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs), and people at high-risk for HIV infection. It provides opportunities for emergency, transitional and supportive housing through the provision of four shelter beds and six supportive housing units. The Tommy Sexton Centre provides a continuum of supports, including recreation…