Victims of Family Violence Policy

If you are living in an abusive situation, and are seeking safe affordable housing, Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) may be able to assist you. Through our Victims of Family Violence Policy:

We provide special priority for victims of family violence when applying for housing or seeking a transfer within Housing;
An applicant may apply for housing if they are in an abusive home situation, seek temporary refuge with friends or relatives, or move to an emergency shelter;
Applicants are assigned a Social Worker to help them through the process, answer their questions and can refer them to any counseling they may require;
All applications are kept strictly confidential.

If you need assistance, please contact:

REGIONAL OFFICE NAME PHONE EMAIL

Avalon and Marystown Charlene Taylor
(Social Worker) 724-3190 cmtaylor@nlhc.nl.ca

Avalon and Marystown Elinor McDonald
(Social Worker) 724-3188 esclarke@nlhc.nl.ca

Avalon and Marystown Cynthia Slaney
(Social Worker) 724-3207 ccslaney@nlhc.nl.ca

Avalon and Marystown Lisa Bennett
(Housing Services Officer) 724-3197 lmbennett@nlhc.nl.ca

Corner Brook and
Stephenville
Jacqueline Carey
(Social Worker) 639-5224
643-6841
jmcarey@nlhc.nl.ca

Grand Falls and
Gander Laura Wellman
(Social Worker) 292-1009
256-1300
lmwellman@nlhc.nl.ca

Happy Valley -
Goose Bay Charlotte Courage
(Social Worker) 896-1933 cgcourage@nlhc.nl.ca

Newfoundland Labrador Housing is aware that one of the greatest issues facing victims of family violence is finding a safe affordable place to live. As a Violence Prevention Initiative partner, Housing recognizes that the lack of appropriate or available permanent shelter may often prevent families from escaping an abusive environment. Since 1991, Newfoundland Labrador Housing has offered alternative housing for victims of family violence and has helped more than 1,500 families province-wide regain control and rebuild their lives.