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Newfoundland & Labrador


Welcome to the Parkinson Society Newfoundland & Labrador’s (PSNL) website. We are the voice of people living with Parkinson’s in Newfoundland & Labrador and a Regional Partner of Parkinson Society Canada (PSC).

What we offer:

Support Services
  • PSC print pamphlets and information packages
  • Quarterly newsletter, The Prattle (download latest issue)
  • A Newfoundland & Labrador toll free number
  • In-services on request
  • Public displays
  • Bertha Hillyard Memorial Library is open to the public and offers a variety of books, DVDs, and videos on Parkinson’s Disease
  • Caregiver counseling and peer counseling provided
  • Parkinson Community Education Program offers Province-wide educational seminars
  • Referral to local resources
  • Exercise class
  • Speech Education Programs
  • Advocacy efforts on behalf of people living with Parkinson’s
  • Partnership with Movement Disorder Clinic
  • Resources (eg. Physical Activity and Parkinson's Disease)

Our Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

Parkinson Society Newfoundland & Labrador is the provincial voice of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians living with Parkinson’s. Working in Partnership with Parkinson Society Canada, our purpose is to ease the burden and find a cure through research, education, advocacy and support services.

Vision

A better life with a brighter future for Canadians living with Parkinson’s today. A world without Parkinson’s tomorrow.

Our Board of Directors

Lynn Lush, Chair
Ron Sparkes, Vice Chair
Dennis Dober, Treasurer
Spencer House, Secretary & West Rep.
Caleb Higdon, St. John’s Rep
Renee Moore, Gander Rep.
Denise Murphy, Member at Large
Danielle DuChene, Member at Large
Philip Warren, Member at Large
Dennis Brothers, Central NF Rep.
TCBN Rep. Vacant
Labrador Rep., Vacant

 

Charitable Registration Number 82783 8053 RR0001






Contact Us
136 Crosbie Road, Suite 305
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3K3
(709)754-4428
1-800-567-7020
parkinson@nf.aibn.com
www.parkinsonnl.ca

Patricia Morrissey, Executive Director
Teresa Ennis, Office Assistant

Chapter Contact Information

Central Newfoundland Chapter
For information, please contact
Marie Mackey at (709) 489-5330

St. John’s and Area Chapter
For information, please contact
Jan Winsor at (709) 753-6213

Western Newfoundland Chapter
For information, please contact
Pauline Barry at (709) 634-4057

All other Areas
Please contact the Regional Office
1-800-567-7020