The wildfires in Labrador are likely resulting in a high degree of stress and uncertainty for many people. There are resources available to assist people who are feeling anxious or need help in coping.
Regular physical exercise is known to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, reduce stress and increase overall mood.
Until September 1, hike locations anywhere in Newfoundland & Labrador or sign up for any of the online programs available here on Bridge the gapp, and you can enter your name to win one of five grocery gift cards ($100 each, one per zone!)
Learn life-changing skills for positive parenting and managing anxiety
Accessible from home over the phone
Available for all children, youth and adults at no cost
Enjoy support and guidance over the phone, from the privacy and comfort of your home—no need to travel or take time off of work/school. Morning, afternoon and evening appointments are available. Sign up for free online now!
Naloxone (or Narcan) is a non-prescription, over-the-counter medication in Canada, that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. You can give naloxone while you wait for professional help to arrive.
Virtual Groups that can be accessed by any residents of Newfoundland and Labrador
Did you know that group based therapy can be just as effective as individual therapy in addressing a wide array of mental health and addictions issues? In fact group interventions offer some unique benefits, such as shared support and connections with others. Check out some of the groups we are offering at NL Health Services. These groups are facilitated by skilled mental health clinicians in our province.
Elevate your summer gatherings with Mindful Cooking! Join Chef Kristin for our series on Summer Socials to learn delicious, shareable dishes for picnics, potlucks, & patios.
1:00 am: Compass Group – Early Recovery Addictions Treatment Group
– July 1, 2024
The Compass Group is an early recovery addictions group for people who are seeking support and information as they begin their recovery journey. This group has four sessions. Individuals can attend just one, or all four. People can join at any time. This group provides a safe space to gain more information and insight into their addiction. It also provides information to support people to make changes and options for “next steps” to continue to recovery process.
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
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. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services.
The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 island time (4:30 pm – 6:00 Labrador).
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) 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 there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like.
*What these sessions are for:
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed looking for the right information to help us improve our mental health. Sometimes we have not had the opportunity to access information and learn effective skills. These sessions will provide a safe, low barrier way to access information that is effective and relevant to you. Sessions will be offered by zoom so that people can access them from the comfort of their own home, no matter where they live in the province.
*How it works:
Email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to register to get the zoom link (you need to register prior to 3:00 on the day of the session you wish to attend).
When emailing please indicate the date you are seeking to register for.
Sessions are free.
People are encouraged to turn their camera on, but it is not mandatory (you also do not need to provide your name when attending).
If you have any requests or suggestions for additional topics please feel free to let us know. Future sessions to be announced.
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 be offered over 6 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. For more information, and to register for this group click below.
The Healthy Relationship Group is a 6 week group that is intended to support folks who are wanting to gain more insight into the qualities of healthy relationships and to learn skills to improve connections. This group will provide a safe space for people to join with others who are also seeking to improve their interpersonal connections. Struggles can be related to things such as communication, boundaries, identifying qualities of healthy and unhealthy relationships, and ways to increase positive social connections.
1:00 am: Compass Group – Early Recovery Addictions Treatment Group
– July 8, 2024
The Compass Group is an early recovery addictions group for people who are seeking support and information as they begin their recovery journey. This group has four sessions. Individuals can attend just one, or all four. People can join at any time. This group provides a safe space to gain more information and insight into their addiction. It also provides information to support people to make changes and options for “next steps” to continue to recovery process.
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
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. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services.
The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 island time (4:30 pm – 6:00 Labrador).
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) 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 there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like.
*What these sessions are for:
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed looking for the right information to help us improve our mental health. Sometimes we have not had the opportunity to access information and learn effective skills. These sessions will provide a safe, low barrier way to access information that is effective and relevant to you. Sessions will be offered by zoom so that people can access them from the comfort of their own home, no matter where they live in the province.
*How it works:
Email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to register to get the zoom link (you need to register prior to 3:00 on the day of the session you wish to attend).
When emailing please indicate the date you are seeking to register for.
Sessions are free.
People are encouraged to turn their camera on, but it is not mandatory (you also do not need to provide your name when attending).
If you have any requests or suggestions for additional topics please feel free to let us know. Future sessions to be announced.
1:00 am: Compass Group – Early Recovery Addictions Treatment Group
– July 15, 2024
The Compass Group is an early recovery addictions group for people who are seeking support and information as they begin their recovery journey. This group has four sessions. Individuals can attend just one, or all four. People can join at any time. This group provides a safe space to gain more information and insight into their addiction. It also provides information to support people to make changes and options for “next steps” to continue to recovery process.
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
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. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services.
The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 island time (4:30 pm – 6:00 Labrador).
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) 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 there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like.
*What these sessions are for:
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed looking for the right information to help us improve our mental health. Sometimes we have not had the opportunity to access information and learn effective skills. These sessions will provide a safe, low barrier way to access information that is effective and relevant to you. Sessions will be offered by zoom so that people can access them from the comfort of their own home, no matter where they live in the province.
*How it works:
Email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to register to get the zoom link (you need to register prior to 3:00 on the day of the session you wish to attend).
When emailing please indicate the date you are seeking to register for.
Sessions are free.
People are encouraged to turn their camera on, but it is not mandatory (you also do not need to provide your name when attending).
If you have any requests or suggestions for additional topics please feel free to let us know. Future sessions to be announced.
1:00 am: Compass Group – Early Recovery Addictions Treatment Group
– July 22, 2024
The Compass Group is an early recovery addictions group for people who are seeking support and information as they begin their recovery journey. This group has four sessions. Individuals can attend just one, or all four. People can join at any time. This group provides a safe space to gain more information and insight into their addiction. It also provides information to support people to make changes and options for “next steps” to continue to recovery process.
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
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. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services.
The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 island time (4:30 pm – 6:00 Labrador).
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) 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 there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like.
*What these sessions are for:
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed looking for the right information to help us improve our mental health. Sometimes we have not had the opportunity to access information and learn effective skills. These sessions will provide a safe, low barrier way to access information that is effective and relevant to you. Sessions will be offered by zoom so that people can access them from the comfort of their own home, no matter where they live in the province.
*How it works:
Email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to register to get the zoom link (you need to register prior to 3:00 on the day of the session you wish to attend).
When emailing please indicate the date you are seeking to register for.
Sessions are free.
People are encouraged to turn their camera on, but it is not mandatory (you also do not need to provide your name when attending).
If you have any requests or suggestions for additional topics please feel free to let us know. Future sessions to be announced.
1:00 am: Compass Group – Early Recovery Addictions Treatment Group
– July 29, 2024
The Compass Group is an early recovery addictions group for people who are seeking support and information as they begin their recovery journey. This group has four sessions. Individuals can attend just one, or all four. People can join at any time. This group provides a safe space to gain more information and insight into their addiction. It also provides information to support people to make changes and options for “next steps” to continue to recovery process.
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
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. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services.
The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 island time (4:30 pm – 6:00 Labrador).
Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) 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 there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like.
*What these sessions are for:
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed looking for the right information to help us improve our mental health. Sometimes we have not had the opportunity to access information and learn effective skills. These sessions will provide a safe, low barrier way to access information that is effective and relevant to you. Sessions will be offered by zoom so that people can access them from the comfort of their own home, no matter where they live in the province.
*How it works:
Email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to register to get the zoom link (you need to register prior to 3:00 on the day of the session you wish to attend).
When emailing please indicate the date you are seeking to register for.
Sessions are free.
People are encouraged to turn their camera on, but it is not mandatory (you also do not need to provide your name when attending).
If you have any requests or suggestions for additional topics please feel free to let us know. Future sessions to be announced.
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.
Discover how this revolutionary online program can help you start enjoying life again. Give yourself a few minutes a day to relax and refresh while gaining practical strategies to better manage life. Through videos, stories and activities, this interactive experience offers fresh ideas and tools to help you move forward.
We can all take actions to improve our 'mood' or mental wellness. The mood meter is a creative way for you to think about how you are feeling and what actions you can take to improve your mental wellness. All the suggested coping tips were provided by individuals with personal experience of mental illness.
