The Gathering Place 

Address: 172 Military Road, PO Box 1761, St. John’s NL A1C 5P5 

Mandate:

The Gathering Place is a non-profit, street level, community service centre that provides a primary health care collaborative to persons who are homeless or precariously housed, through health and social supports in an inclusive, low barrier setting.

Target Population:

All adults over the age of 26. 

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

• Health Clinic is currently being operated from 193 LeMarchant Road Phone: 709-777-1190 
• Mental Health and Addictions Counselor: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
• Hot Meal Program:
  • Hot breakfast Mon- Sunday 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM 
  • Noon meal 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM 
  • Supper: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM  
• Case Management onsite Monday-Saturday 
• Dental services; please contact the front desk for more information 
• Social Supports:
  • Showers 
  • Laundry/clothing 
  • Food 
  • Social Inclusion 
  • Computer Access/literacy 
  • Clothing Boutique
  • Home Support Program
  • Sewing services for those who need minor clothing repairs
  • Annual Flu Clinic
  • Annual Income Tax Clinic
  • Message centre for Guests who have no fixed address
  • Advocacy with government and health/social agencies
  • Elevator and other aids to enable people with disabilities to access services
• Work empowerment: work-based projects such as art and community garden. 
• Guest Empowerment Activities: Grief and loss group, peer support group, listening post, my sister’s kitchen, library, weekly mindfulness and DVD exchange.  
• Informal social activities (safe, comfortable places to read, listen to music, watch TV, play cards, enjoy bingo and other games, play guitar and piano)
• Art classes, craft sessions and other creative pursuits
• Music room with pianos and guitars for guest usage. 
• Building Skills: Individuals can learn new skills
  • Art is Therapy
  • Writing Group
  • Vegetable Garden