Member Agencies

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John
(506) 635-1145
E-mail: brother@nbnet.nb.ca
Since 1972, our agency has professionally served the Greater Saint John area and surrounding communities in creating positive friendships between caring adult mentors and children (ages 6-16) who are at risk emotionally, educationally and socially. Statistics prove that 91 percent of children in our programs feel better about themselves, and that 76 percent achieve better grades in school.

Boys Adventure Camp
(506) 693-6391 or (506) 648-3300
E-mail: cy.thompson@saintjohn.ca
A summer camping program for children aged 9-12 from single parent families.

Boys and Girls Club of Saint John Inc.
(506) 634-2011
E-mail: dcoopersjbgc@nb.aibn.com
Provides recreational, social, physical, educational, outdoor and environmental programs for children aged 2 to 17.

Canadian Mental Health Association
(506) 633-1705
E-mail: cmha@nb.aibn.com
Website: www.sj.cmha.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association Saint John Branch exists to promote the mental health of all people and to support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The local branch accomplishes this through promoting an awareness of Canadian Mental Health Association within the greater Saint John area, improving the acceptance and understanding of mental illness, promoting mental wellness within the community and assisting all individuals within our community in developing mental fitness skills. The agency has been serving the community for more than 50 years.

CNIB
(506) 634-7277 Fax: (506) 634-7202
E-mail: denise.coward@cnib.ca
CNIB provides community-based rehabilitation services, knowledge and a national voice to ensure blind and partially sighted Canadians have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.

Centenary-Queen Square Care Centres Inc.
(506) 693-8080
E-mail: cqscare@nb.nb.aibn.com
Day care services for families under stress, particularly single parents, as well as a social/recreational program for disabled adults and elderly who require some care or supervision.

Community Meals-on-Wheels
(506) 658-1888
E-mail: mealsonwheels@nb.aibn.com
Hot noon meals are delivered to citizens who are unable to prepare adequate meals.

Family Plus/Life Solutions Inc.
(506) 634-8295
E-mail: hmaughan@familyplus.ca or info@familyplus.ca
Dedicated to enhancement of personal and family life through counseling and community work, professional staff provides counseling and group services targeting marriage, parenting, budgeting, family systems and individual development.

Hestia House
(506) 634-7570
E-mail: hestia@nbnet.nb.ca
Temporary shelter for women and their children who are victims of physical or emotional abuse or threats of violence.

John Howard Society, Saint John Branch
(506) 657-5547
E-mail: info@jhssj.nb.ca
Offers institution and community based services for offenders and their families.

PASAGE Saint John Inc.
(506) 642-4035
E-mail: pasage@nb.aibn.com
PASAGE Saint John Inc. supports adolescents and children in making responsible choices regarding substance abuse and addiction by providing up-to-date information and education. We provide support to and work with parents, educators, and other community agencies, in promoting awareness and preventing adolescent addictions.

READ Saint John Ltd.
(506) 633-2011
E-mail: readsj@nbnet.nb.ca
Provides free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and writing for adults.

Saint John Association for Community Living
(506) 652-1544
E-mail: n6employ@nb.aibn.com
Provides advocacy, family support services and employment programs for people with an intellectual disability and works to promote inclusion and equal opportunity in greater Saint John.

St. John Ambulance
1 (800) 563-9998
E-mail: stjohnnb@nbnet.nb.ca
St. John Ambulance volunteers provide first aid service at community events. They also provide first aid and healthcare services at times of disaster and in other emergency situations such as during searches for missing persons.
First aid and CPR training programs are offered by St. John Ambulance and the agency also provides a therapy dog visitation program to residents of long term care facilities and hospitals.

Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
(506) 633-0599
E-mail: sjdhhs@nb.sympatico.ca
Website: www.sjdhhs.com
Offer services designed to create equal opportunity and accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Saint John Human Development Council
(506) 634-1673
E-mail: hdc@nbnet.nb.ca
Promotes and co-ordinates social development in Greater Saint John by involving citizens, agencies, government and the private sector. Provides information about community services through its Community Information Center at 506-633-4636 (INFO-line) and through online searchable database at www.humandevelopmentcouncil.nb.ca.

Worker Appeal Services
(506) 635-0391
E-mail: was@nb.aibn.com
Assists workers, especially the injured, disabled and/or unemployed, with appeals to WHSCC, CPP disability and/or E.I.

Saint John Volunteer Centre
(506) 658-1555
E-mail: volunteer.sj@nb.aibn.com
This Volunteer Centre connects volunteers with volunteer opportunities within a large network of member organizations. SJVC builds leadership and organizational capabilities by offering support, training and consultation on Board Development and Volunteer Management to charitable, non-profit and volunteer-based organizations. SJVC promotes volunteerism as a highly regarded community value. SJVC is a clearinghouse for volunteer resources.

Saint John YMCA-YWCA
(506) 693-YMCA (9622)
E-mail: e.macdonald@saintjohny.com
Everyone is welcome at the YMCA-YWCA! The Y is a volunteer and member based association providing community access to health/fitness services; childcare/youth programs; employability skills and opportunities; computer access/training; residential/day camping and international settlement programs for Newcomers to Canada.

YMCA/YWCA Community Camps Association

Scouts Canada, Saint John Region
(506) 646-9120
E-mail: t.mackca@hotmail.com
Scouting programs which integrate fun, action and outdoor adventure for children age 5 to 26.

South End Day Care
(506) 642-2222
E-mail: southenddaycare@hotmail.com
Provides a fun-filled, creative and educational setting for children age 2 to 6 years.

Victorian Order of Nurses
(506) 635-1530
E-mail: michelle.macneill@von.ca
Provides nursing and support services in a variety of settings. Programs include visiting nursing, counseling, relief for care givers, volunteer visiting and foot care clinics.