Our mission is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community service. St. John Ambulance offers a variety of First Aid, CPR and Health Promotion courses for all age groups. Trained volunteers throughout the province provide first aid coverage at public events. To arrange for training or event coverage, please contact the provincial office.

St. Joseph's COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
116 Coburg Street
Saint John, N.B. E2L 3K1
Contact : Dawn-Marie Buck
Telephone : (506) 632-5537
Fax : (506) 632-5539
E-mail : bucda@reg2.health.nb.ca
Website : www.ahsc.health.nb.ca/CHC

St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre works in partnership with the community, offering skills and resources to help improve health among individuals and families and build a healthy community. We offer a wide variety of health services through a health team that includes physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, a pharmacist, occupational therapist, dieticians and social workers. Computer access centre staff can assist with a search for information concerning life skills, life balance, health issues, employment, healthy parenting and other issues related to wellness.Staff at SJCHC are involved in initiatives that respond to community needs, such as tobacco reduction, healthy lifestyles, arthritis management, promotion of mental wellness, and promotion of healthy personal and family life.

SAINT JOHN ABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Barry Freeze
P.O. Box. 1971
Saint John, N-B. E2L 4L1
Telephone : (506) 658-4709
Fax : (506) 658-2902
E-mail : barry.freeze@saintjohn.ca

Jeff Sparks
66 Queen Street, Unit 101
Saint John, N.B. E2L 1S2
Telephone : (506) 696-5150
Fax : (506) 696-8507
E-mail : jwsparks@nbnet.nb.ca

The Saint John Ability Advisory Committee is a committee of Common Council who addresses issues and concerns relating to persons with disabilities.

SAINT JOHN ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF
c/o Walter Jenkins, President
76 Inglewood Road
Grand Bay - Westfield, N.B. E5K 2E2
Telephone : (506) 738-2239 (TTY)

This association consists of a social and recreational club for deaf adults and children who use manual sign language. Members get together for parties, bingo (once a month), meetings and special events.

SAINT JOHN CANADA GAMES AQUATIC CENTRE
Karen Irwin, General Manager
50 Union Street
Saint John, N.B. E2L 1A1
Telephone : (506) 658-4715
24 Hour Info : (506) 658-4737
Fax : (506) 658-4730
E-mail : aquatics@nbnet.nb.ca
Website : www.aquatics.nb.ca

The Canada Games Aquatic Centre provides opportunities for facility usage, leisure swimming and learn-to-swim for special needs groups and individuals. Call their Centre staff for advice on available opportunities and placements.

SAINT JOHN DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES INC.
Lynn LeBlanc, Executive Director
324 Duke Street West
Saint John, N.B. E2M 1V2
Telephone : (506) 633-0599
Cell : (506) 333-6526
TTY : (506) 634-8037
Videophone : (506) 633-5099
Fax : (506) 652-3382
E-mail : sjdhhs@nb.sympatico.ca
Website : www.sjdhhs.com

Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. offers services designed to create equal opportunity and accessibility to Deaf and hard of hearing people.

The agency's goal is to enable Deaf, hard of hearing and deafened people to live independent, productive lives with full access to the services and opportunities available to the hearing population. In order to accomplish this, we act as a link between the Deaf and hearing communities, providing the hearing community with information about deafness and related issues and providing the Deaf community with access to services and information.

Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. works closely with existing agencies, making their services more accessible to the Deaf and hard of hearing population. Some of the services offered by this group are : interpreter services, information/referral, Hard of Hearing Self Help Group, information regarding technical devices, sign language class, heritage program, life skills, etc.

The William Anderson Memorial scholarship program is available through the Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for Manual Deaf Consumers living in South-Western New Brunswick.

Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. now have employment services for the Fredericton Region called “Fredericton Works”.

Elizabeth Tait, Employment Counsellor
420 York Street, Suite 216
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 3P7
Telephone : (506) 450-9354 (Voice/TTY)
Fax : (506) 458-5773
E-mail : ftonworks@nb.aibn.com
Website : www.frederictonworks.ca

Services include: career counseling, job maintenance, skills training, educational support, job search strategies, etc.

SARCOIDOSIS AWARENESS GROUP
23 Inglewood Drive, Apt. 7
Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B. E5K 2E1
Contact : Patricia Perrin
Telephone : (506) 738-1881
E-mail : pperrin@nb.sympatico.ca

This support group serves those with Sarcoidosis in the Saint John area. Literature and information on Sarcoidosis is available as well as a volunteer who can make appearances at groups meetings.

SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY OF CANADA
National Office :
Chris Summerville, Executive Director
100-4 Fort Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1C4
Telephone : (204) 786-1616
Toll-free : (800) 263-5545
Fax : (204) 783-4898
E-mail : info@schizophrenia.ca
Website : www.schizophrenia.ca

Formed in 1979, the Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) is a national registered charity.  Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy and research.

There are 10 provincial societies and over 100 chapters and branches, to help people with mental health issues and psychosis and their families have a better quality of life while we search for a cure.  SSC is committed to:  raising awareness and education to the public, to help reduce stigma and discrimination, supporting families and individuals, advocating for legislative change and improved treatment and services, supporting research through the SSC Foundation and other independent efforts.

Chapters for the Schziophrenia Society of New Brunswick:

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

If your child has a disability and may require support services during the school year, please contact your school district for information and resources available.

SCOUTS CANADA
Thomas Heath, Executive Director
N. B. Council
P.O. Box 21042
Quispamsis, N.B. E2E 4Z4
Telephone : (506) 847-9593
Fax : (506) 847-9579
E-mail : theath@scouts.ca
Website : www.scoutsnb.ca

Provides opportunities to help youth and young people, 5 to 26 years of age, to develop as resourceful and responsible members of the community. Programs are offered to children with physical disabilities, children with a mild or moderate mental or emotional disability, children with speech impediments or learning disabilities. Outdoor activities, leadership skills, life-skills training and group meetings are part of scouting fun and adventure. Services available in English.

SENIORS' INFORMATION CENTRE
960 St. George Boulevard
Moncton, N.B. E1E 3Y3
Telephone : (506) 855-1151
Toll-free : (888) 855-1121
E-mail : coordinator@seniorsinformationcentre.com
Website : www.seniorsinformationcentre.com

Seniors’ Information Centre helps seniors and their families navigate through the various public services and programs, and helps seniors continue to be self-sufficient and independent. The Centre will provide you with up-to-date information pertaining to health care, chronic disease, injuries, housing, finances, legal matters, assistance with addressing end-of-life questions and other concerns.  They also offer a variety of education and information session pertinent to the older adult population.  Examples include Wills & Power of Attorney, Heart Heath, Diet & Nutrition, Wellness Workshops and the recently launched “Seniors’ Safety Academy”.  Their services are available to everyone; they are located in an accessible office and have TTY.  

SENIORS' OUTREACH CENTER
Loch Lomond Villa Inc.
185 Loch Lomond Road
Saint John, N.B. E2J 3S3
Contact : Kerri Gillies, Seniors Outreach Program Coordinator
Telephone : (506) 643-7140
Fax : (506) 643-7198
E-mail : kgillies@lochlomondvilla.com

The Seniors Outreach Program is a day program for seniors living in the greater Saint John community. The Center is designed to meet the needs of seniors who may require motivational, social, and therapeutic activities; companionship if they are socially isolated or lonely; and programs/services for seniors who are physically disabled or suffering with mild to moderate memory impairments. As well, the Center provides relief in the caregiver role in a safe, warm and caring environment. The Center offers a blend of health, social and recreational programming, and senior’s benefits from the program as it provides motivational activities while maintaining or restoring their physical or emotional functioning. This center also increases awareness of community resources available to the senior.

Information and referral services are provided to those 50 and over (many of whom have one or more disabilities), their families, friends and caregivers in the greater Saint John area.  A wide variety of pamphlets are available on such diverse topics as housing, home care, health conditions, government programs, nutrition, finances, recreation, etc.  We maintain a display and short-term loan of assistive devices for daily living activities.  Through CRA we complete income tax returns to low income seniors at no cost.  We partner with the Department of Leisure Services in operating the annual 50+ Friendship Games.  On a periodic basis, we provide health services such as flu clinics and foot care clinics.  Services available in English. 

SERVICE CLUBS
A number of service clubs have an interest in improving the quality of life and may provide direct financial assistance for persons with specific disabilities in this province. Some of the clubs with local chapters across the province are :

SERVICE D'AIDE À LA FAMILLE D'EDMUNDSTON ET GRAND-SAULT INC.
Murielle Bourgeois, Director
13 Dugal Street
Edmundston, N.B. E3V 1X4
Telephone : (506) 737-8000
Fax : (506) 739-7812
Grand Falls : (506) 473-7002
Fax : (506) 473-7030

The agency provides support to families by ensuring community living for adults and children with special needs and seniors who want to maintain their independence at home. Services available in English and French.

SERVICE RÉSIDENTIEL CARAQUET INC.
Aldo Chiasson, Executive Director
204 St. Pierre Boulevard East
Caraquet, N.B. E1W 1B1
Telephone : (506) 727-3772 (w) or (506) 727-6958 (h)
Fax : (506) 727-9800
E-mail : lesforcesvives@nb.aibn.com

The Service Résidentiel Caraquet Inc. is sponsored by Les Forces-Vives Inc. which is a non-profit agency that works with people with a mental disability in the Caraquet area. It is a community residence whose role is to develop everyone's potential and autonomy. Services available in French.

SERVICE COMMUNAUTAIRES DE L'ARC INC.
Jocelyne LeBlanc
5604 des Érables Street
Rogersville, N.B. E4Y 1K7
Telephone : (506) 775-6030

Services communautaires de l'ARC Inc. is an organization whose goal is to assist persons from the Acadieville, Rogersville and Collette, (ARC) region, who have a disability to improve their quality of life. This organization works at improving and promoting opportunities for development which will allow persons who have disabilities to attain their full potential. Services available in French.

Shriners are known for their volunteer charitable work in supporting children with medical orthopedic problems and burn injuries at their Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.  When a child must travel to the Shrine Hospital in Montreal, the Shrine Hospital in Boston, which specializes in burns, or to their Outreach Clinics at Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, all costs including accommodations are paid by Shriners. The expense to operate and maintain Shrine Hospitals and provide world-class research and medical care comes from the Shriners.  Luxor Shriners provide this care free to over 500 children and their families in New Brunswick without any government funding.  To learn more about Shriner’s Hospitals for Children or know of a child requiring medical care provided by Shriners, visit their website at www.luxorshriners.com.

S.M.I.L.E.
Marie-Eve Laforest
Université de Moncton
Moncton Campus
Moncton, N.B. E1A 3E9
Telephone : (506) 858-4463
Fax : (506) 858-4017
E-mail : marie-eve.laforest@umoncton.ca

The Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience is a unique community service program offered to children with special needs.  The program is open to any child between the ages of 5 and 13 with special needs. The volunteers are motivated students from the School of Nursing & School of Kinesiology and Recreation, at the University of Moncton.

The program seeks to improve the "total development" of children with special needs by enhancing vital physical and motor skills and patterns.  In addition, the program stresses the improvement of self-esteem by strengthening the emotional-social aspects of a child's personality through success at play. To achieve the goals of each child's individual educational plan, experiences include water orientation for all children and physical activities in the gymnasium.

The program includes 10 sessions of 2 hours (once a week), starting in January and finishing in April. Registration takes place annually in November at the City of Moncton, Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Culture, City Hall and the Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick, 236 St. George Street, Moncton.  Services are available in English and French.

SOUTHAMPTON HOUSE INC.
Scott Billings, Executive Director
31 Michael Avenue
Hanwell, N.B. E3C 2A5
Telephone : (506) 451-9880
Fax : (506) 458-9732
E-mail : southam2@nb.aibn.com

Southampton House Inc., is a community-based residence for adult persons living with brain injury. Care and services are provided in a safe environment with the intention that everyday needs are met and each individual lives a full life with dignity and respect.

SOUTH-EAST DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES INC.
1690 West Main Street
Moncton, N.B. E1E 1G9
Telephone : (506) 859-6101
TTY : (506) 384-8260
Fax : (506) 856-5060
E-mail : terpserv@nb.aibn.com
Website : www.south-eastdeaf.nb.ca

The South-East Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Inc. offers services, programs and advocacy for persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Services include Sign Language interpreting, counseling, referrals, direction and support, assistance, information on job search techniques, resumes, public awareness seminars and workshops, courses in sign language (ASL), information and assistance in accessing government funded services and programs.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS N.B.
15 Erica Circle
Oromcto, N.B. E2V 2M1
Telephone : (506) 461-7026
Toll-free : (888) 888-0608
E-mail : ryans3@rogers.com
Website : www.specialolympicsnb.ca

Special Olympics New Brunswick is a not-for-profit organization that provides sport competition and training for people with intellectual disabilities.  These programs operate on an ongoing year round basis within various communities throughout the province in two main categories:  Competitive Sport Training and Community Sport Training.  Programs are provided by certified coaches and trained volunteers.  Special Olympics New Brunswick is an Accredited Chapter of Special Olympics Canada and therefore offers the opportunities to compete at the Local, Provincial, National and International level.

Special Olympics New Brunswick offers programs in 16 different sports:  floor hockey, bowling (5 pin, 10 pin and candlepin), swimming, nordic skiing, curling, skating (speed and figure), track and field, softball, snowshoeing, basketball, soccer, bocce, and golf.  For more information on available programs, please visit www.specialolympicsnb.ca for regional contact information or contact us with the toll free number above from anywhere in Atlantic Canada.

SPINA BIFIDA & HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
647 - 167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V3
Telephone : (204) 925-3650
Toll-free : (800) 565-9488 Fax : (204) 925-3654
E-mail : info@sbhac.ca
Website : www.sbhac.ca

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of all individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families, through awareness, education, research and advocacy, and to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.

STAN CASSIDY CENTRE FOR REHABILITATION
800 Priestman Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 0C7
Telephone : (506) 452-5225
Fax : (506) 452-5190

The Rehabilitation Centre is the designated tertiary neurological Rehabilitative Centre in the Province of New Brunswick. The environment and activities of the Rehabilitation Centre are geared solely towards maximizing independence and self-care for the individual.

A comprehensive range of services are integrated into an individually tailored program for each person. Persons may be admitted on an inpatient or outpatient basis.

Services Offered :

Specialty Teams and Clinics :

To fulfill its specialty role, individual teams and treatment protocols have been developed for each of the following disabilities :

Average Length of Stay :

The length of time a patient stays as an inpatient varies, depending upon the nature of the disability and the patient's motivation to respond. The average stay is 50 days. When a plateau is reached, the patient is normally discharged.

Cost to the Patient :

The Rehabilitation Centre is a publicly-funded New Brunswick hospital. Care and treatment are provided without direct cost to each patient. Assistance in funding special equipment needed by the patient is available upon request.

Admission Procedure :

Any licensed physician may refer a patient to the Centre for assessment and/or treatment. Inpatient and outpatient referral forms are available for this purpose. The treatment team screens all referrals and advise the physician and patient accordingly.

Discharge Planning :

Discharge planning begins the moment the person is admitted to the Rehabilitation Centre. Involvement of the family, physician and community agencies is encouraged throughout the rehabilitation program. They play an important role in the rehabilitation plan. The referring physician and other authorized persons will receive a written report following discharge of the patient.

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE
Room 212, Marshall d'Avray Hall
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5A3
Telephone : (506) 453-3515
Fax : (506) 453-4765
E-mail : unbds@unb.ca
Website : www.unbf.ca/studentaccessibility

The Student Accessibility Centre exists to provide services to support students with disabilities, both visible and non-visible, during their academic experience at UNB. Services available in English.

SUPPORT TO SINGLE PARENTS
22 Church Street, Suite T370
Moncton, N.B. E1C 0P7
Telephone : (506) 858-1303
E-mail : admin@supporttosingleparents.ca
Website : www.supporttosingleparents.ca

They offer emotional support to any single parents in Great Moncton through programs.  They endeavor to make these programs accessible to anyone with a disability.  Services available in English.