Welcome to Social Supports and Well-Being

To access a social worker regarding child protection or adult protection, which includes reporting child, youth or adult abuse/neglect, please call toll-free: 1-833-552-2368.

To access the Income Support program, please call toll-free: 1-877-729-7888.

The Department of Social Supports and Well-Being supports individuals, families and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador in achieving improved health and social well-being and reduced poverty; and ensures the protection of children, youth and adults from abuse or neglect. The Department promotes the values of inclusion, diversity, and healthy active living and leads the development of policies, programs and partnerships to improve services and the overall social development of the Province.