Is Group Right for Me?
Groups can be very effective and rewarding, even having some benefits you cannot get in individual therapy.
Are you wondering what it is like to attend a group for your mental health? Do you wonder if a group can help you? Maybe you are nervous to meet new people and fear you won’t fit in? This video will provide you with information on what to expect when attending a group for mental health treatment. It will answer many of the common questions people ask, and hopefully even help with some of the natural worries people may have.
You can also check out Frequently Asked Questions: Provincial Groups.
Different groups are offered at different times. If you’re interested in a group, but it’s not being offered currently, please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information.
Summer 2026 Groups
Mindfulness for Everyday Life (New):
This group introduces mindfulness in an approachable way—no prior experience necessary. Whether you’re feeling stressed, emotionally reactive, or simply looking to feel more grounded and present, this group offers practical tools you can start using right away.
Ongoing Groups
Wellness Wednesdays
Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all to learn information and tools to support good mental health. These sessions are offered by local mental health staff who are a part of the mental health program of NL Health Services. Each week covers a different topic.
Provincial Mental Health Drop-In Group
This drop-in group is available to any residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, age 18+. This group aims to provide a safe space for individuals to meet and explore topics related to their mental health. Group topics can vary from week to week based on the needs and interests of those present. This drop-in group can be attended as needed and sign up is ongoing.
Addictions Drop-in Group
Have you experienced problems with alcohol, drug use or gambling? Would you like to connect with others who are in various stages of recovery? This group is for the person who is just starting out in looking at their substance use or gambling, or the person who has been making changes and is seeking some supports to continue. This Drop-In Group may be for you. Held Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm (island time), this group is available for people to join at any time.
Fall 2026 Groups: Dates Available
Creating Healthy Connections
Are you struggling to improve your relationships? Do you want to develop new and healthy relationships? Are you seeking to know how to end relationships that are no longer healthy? Or perhaps are you seeking to deepen the connections that you already have? This group will help participants improve and cultivate healthy relationships in their life. This group will have 8 sessions and will explore a variety of topics each week. If you are you are age 18+ and struggling with the relationships in your life, then this group may be helpful to you.
Bereavement Support Group
This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing grief due to death. This 8 week group provides bereaved individuals with an opportunity to learn about grief, loss, and bereavement so that they can understand what healthy grief looks like in everyday life. Participants will gain practical coping skills to deal with common and ongoing grief reactions, like anxiety, sleeplessness, and unhealthy negative thinking patterns. Participants will be invited to share their story in a supportive and confidential environment. For more information and to register for this group, click below.
Dates for more Fall 2026 groups will be announced here soon!