COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Following is a list of organizations in New Brunswick that offer support to families of children with special needs:
If you know of any other programs we could share, please contact us at info@nbadoption.ca
INCLUSION NB ( NBACL)
INCLUSION NB
Known for decades as the New Brunswick Association for Community Living, community living was a radical idea for the time.
In 2022, they changed their name to one that embodies their ultimate mission and vision – that all people should be able to belong, contribute, and participate in everyday activities, in the community in which they choose to live.
https://www.inclusionnb.ca/
Mental Health Supports
Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick
Chimo Helpline
Community Mental Health Centres by Region
Psychiatric Services by Region
Saint John Community Mental Health Services - Call: 1-888-811-3664
Addiction and Mental Health Services, Moncton - Call: 1-866-771-7760
Capital Region Mental Health & Addictions Association (Fredericton) - Call: (506) 453-2132
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick (LDANB)
Promote and educate public about learning disabilities and assist families
203-403 Regent Street,
Fredericton, NB, E3B 3X6
506-459-7852
www.ldanb-taanb.ca
Ages served: All ages
Languages served: English, French
Area Served: New Brunswick
www.dyslexiacentremoncton.com
Autism Resources
Community Autism Centre Inc (Saint John)
Group to support families and their kids with Autism (Saint John to Sussex)
Website: https://cacisaintjohn.webs.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cacisaintjohn/
Dragonfly Centre for Autism
Group to support families and their kids with Autism (Charlotte County)
Website: http://www.dragonflyforautism.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dragonfly-Centre-for-Autism-Incorporated-356143164560940/
Autism Resource Centre (Moncton)
Group to support families and their kids with Autism
Website: http://www.monctonarc.com/
Upper Valley Autism Resource Centre
Group to support families and their kids with Autism
Website: http://uvarc.ca/
Autism Connections Fredericton
Group to support families and their kids with Autism
Website: https://autismconnectionsfredericton.com/
Autism Resources Miramichi
Group to support families and their kids with Autism
Website: https://armnb.com/
Down Syndrome
Saint John Down Syndrome Society
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/169625562449/
Greater Moncton Down Syndrome Society
Website: http://gmdss.ca/
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Association Saint John
FASD Resources
FASD Centre of Excellence
Helps with the diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Supports and Education for families and the community.
Website: https://www.vitalitenb.ca/en/points-service/health-centres-and-clinics/new-brunswick-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-centre-excellence/nb-fasd-centre-excellence
REGIONAL COORDINATORS
Saint John
Tanya Walsh | (506) 674-4302
Fredericton
Lisa Gay Taylor | (506) 447-4315
Campbelltown/North
Natasha Landry | (506) 684-7749
Moncton/Miramichi
Maria DesRoches | (506) 869-3572
Amelie Blanchard | (506) 862-7907
Aboriginal Liaison for the province
Jillian Nason | (506) 684-7745
Sibling Supports
Sibshops
Workshops and summer day camp for kids whose siblings have special needs
Website: https://www.siblingsupport.org/sibshops/nbacl-sibshops
Respite
T.a.r.a. House
Respite for special needs in Southwestern NB, who are in a Social Development Program (Adoption Subsidy, Family Supports for Children with Disabilities
For additional Information, contact Social Development
Tel: 5064322602
Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick
RESPITE CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS / WEEKEND RELIEF SERVICES
Respite Care Services for Children with Special Needs upholds the same philosophy as the Family Service Act of New-Brunswick, specifically that the family is the basic unit of our society. The program is intended to protect, support and enhance families of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities. The primary goal of this program is to provide individualize and responsive relief care to the family. Respite Care Services also offers weekend relief services for children and adults with special needs referred to us by the Social Development.
Westmorland / Albert County / Kent County:
Claire LaBelle, Program Director
(506) 869-6774,
Cell. : 506-269-4254