Mental Health Resources
Mental Health is a critical part of your overall well-being and greatly impacts your quality of work and your quality of life. Resources are available across Newfoundland and Labrador that will help guide and support you when you need it.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact 911 immediately or present to your nearest emergency department.
Bridge the Gapp
Bridge the Gapp is a new way to connect with guidance and support for mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The best thing about it is its accessibility. From a computer, tablet or a phone in your pocket, you can instantly access content that can provide advice, inspiration, assurance, or direction for finding additional supports when you need it the most.
Canadian Association for Mental Health
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a Canadian non-profit mental health organization that focuses on resources, programs and advocacy.
Crisis Lines
Mental Health Crisis Line
811
Lifewise Warm Line
1-855-753-2560
Mental Health and Addictions System Navigator
1-877-999-7589
211
211 is an information and referral service, provided by United Way
Toll-Free Phone: 1-855-258-4126
TTY/Text: 1-855-405-7446
2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line
Wednesday-Sunday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. NST / 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. AST
Call or text 1-866-230-8041
Domestic Violence Helpline
Call or text 1-888-709-7090
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Call 1-800-726-2743 or (709) 747-7757
Transition Houses
Gander and Area
Local Crisis Line: 709 256 7707
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-877-800-2272
Email: administration@carahouse.com
Corner Brook and Area
Local Crisis Line: 709-634-4198
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-866-634-4198
Marystown and Area
Local Crisis Line: 279-3562
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-877-774-4957
Email: lslaney@gracesparkeshouse.com
St. John’s and Area
Local Crisis Line: 753-1492
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-877-753-1492
Email: michellegreene@iriskirbyhouse.nf.net
Carbonear and CBN Area
Local Crisis Line: 596-8709
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-888-596-8709
Mental Health and Addictions System Navigator
Are you having difficulty navigating the system or connecting with a service? Our Navigator is a central point of contact for individuals, family members and stakeholders throughout the province to:
- Problem solve so you can figure out next steps
- Consider options and find the right mental health or addiction service
- Get help in making connections
Call 752-3916 or 1-877-999-7589; VRS calls are welcome
Counselling Options
DoorWays is a single session, walk-in counselling service:
If further counselling is required, staff will work with you to provide access to additional services and supports.
Doorways is not an emergency service. In a medical emergency, call 911. In the case of a mental health or addictions crisis call 811, or proceed to the nearest emergency department.
To find Doorways in your area, call 811 and a Healthline nurse will provide you with a contact number.
Community Based Counselling Services
Counsellors are available to support individuals who have mental health or substance use concerns as well as family and friends who are affected.
Counsellors aim to match treatment intensity to each individuals’ unique journey of mental wellness and recovery.
Recovery Centre
The Recovery Centre in St. John’s is open to anyone in the province who is 16+ and needs help while withdrawing from alcohol, drugs and/or gambling.
St. John’s Status of Women Counselling
Right Here, Right Now counselling is a program that provides FREE single-session therapy to women and gender-diverse people (18 and over) in the St. John’s area.
Call (709) 753-0220
Helplines
Warm Line 1-855-753-2560 or 753-2560
Need someone to talk to? The Warm Line offers non-emergency, non-crisis telephone support for people in the province who are living with mental health issues. CHANNAL’s trained peer supporters are non-judgemental and have firsthand knowledge; “We understand because we’ve been there”. The Warm Line is available between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm, 7 days a week.
Gambling Help Line 1-888-899-HELP (4357)
The Gambling Help Line is a free, confidential service available province-wide, 24 hours a day. If you or a family member has a gambling concern, please call for information and support.
Smokers’ Helpline 1-800-363-5864
The Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service providing information, resources, support and motivational counselling while you are working toward being smoke free. Connect by phone, text, email or Live Chat. To get started, please call or go online
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone is always there for you. No matter what you want to talk about, they’re available to listen. No judgment, totally private, 24/7
Other Online Resources
Power Over Pain
The Power Over Pain Portal is a set of curated tools and resources designed to improve access to chronic pain care for youth and adults who live with chronic pain, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Individuals can start anywhere and explore what they think will be most helpful to them. It’s private and confidential, free to use, and accessible 24/7.
Strongest Families
Strongest Families Institute (SFI) is a not-for-profit agency designed to support children and youth from 3-17 years of age:
- This program may be for you if you have concerns about your child’s behaviour difficulties, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bullying or bedwetting.
- Support is provided to families over the phone and Internet in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
- Families can be referred by a teacher, guidance counselor, physician, nurse, social worker, etc
MindWell
Join the MindWell Community to take part in live classes on topics including meditation, healthy cooking and so much more. Plus, take part in Take 5 Daily – your guide to transforming the way you think so you can decrease stress and increase resilience.
Mental Health and Addictions
The Mental Health and Addictions Division is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of provincial policies and programs related to mental health and addiction in Newfoundland and Labrador. The division works in partnership with the four regional health authorities (RHAs),community groups, the provincial Mental Health and Addiction Advisory Council and Recovery Council, family members and individuals with lived experience, as well as other stakeholders in Newfoundland and Labrador.