Community Aid
Mutual Aid + Community Supports
Hi friends and neighbours. We hope you're all keeping well. Just wanted to list some additional resources that may be helpful during this time! The 2SLGBTQ+ Pod are here for you too, but we are small, volunteer run, with a small budget, and we are not able to respond as quickly or offer as much help as you may be able to get from the options below so we wanted to make sure folks knew about these too. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us tho, we will do our best
WHAT IS MUTUAL AID?
Community and SJC members pooling our efforts, supplies, and money to share with others in the community who need it most. All we have is each other!
2SLGBTQ+
Neighbouring Pod
This group was created by Trans, Two spirit and Queer people to help out during the pandemic and beyond. We will share and connect people to resources, bring people essentials and host online workshops and social events. We have fundraised a small Community Aid Fund for folks needing essentials hampers, so please reach out if you're looking for support. Love and solidarity!
If you'd like to support the Community Aid Fund you can do so, here: donorbox.org/caf2020
Please read the rules and contact our email if you need help or have questions: 2slgbtqaidnl@gmail.com
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Publicly available community supports including helplines, mental wellness supports, COVID-19 information, and more.
Community Food Helpline
The Community Food Helpline was launched in May of 2020 and is still available to everyone across Newfoundland and Labrador. The Helpline can help you:
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Connect with food banks or food programs in your area
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Navigate online ordering systems
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Arrange food deliveries
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NOTE: Subject to provider availability
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Phone: (709) 703-4544
(or call 211 and indicate you need food supports)
Email: helpline@foodfirstnl.ca
For a complete list of Community Food Programs in Newfoundland and Labrador, click here.
The Community Food Helpline is operated by Food First NL in partnership with the Jimmy Pratt Foundation.
Non-Emergency Helpline
dial 211 from any phone in Canada
If you're struggling with a non-emergency situation or crisis.
"When faced issues, such as an inability to buy food, or pay bills, a need to find immediate shelter, or even programs to help when you feel isolated, you might not know where to turn. That’s when you should dial 2-1-1.
211 is a new helpline which connects callers with information and referrals after unpacking their unique situation — helping them navigate through the vast array of services that could assist."
Bridge the gapP
Mental Wellness online resources
Bridge the gapp is an online resource designed to support mental wellness. You can visit https://bridgethegapp.ca to access age-appropriate programs and services that are available locally, confidential and free.
NL Public Health
COVID-19 Information
Take care of yourselves and one another, while following public health guidelines of course. You can find update guidelines from NL Public Health here: https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19