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.
Spring into wellness by completing Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) short courses! Sign up to the TAO Spring Wellness Challenge to see what short course modules are part of the challenge.
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Wildfires in Central Newfoundland
The wildfires in Central Newfoundland are likely resulting in a high degree of stress and uncertainty for many people. There are many resources available to assist people who are feeling anxious or need help in coping.
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This June, explore a different doorway of the Medicine Wheel every week while using breathwork as a tool to increase your well-being in a holistic way.
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.
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.
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.
This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting.
The Anxiety Treatment Group will be offered on Mondays starting April 15, 2024 (11 weeks as there is a holiday in the this span) and will be held at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm island time (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Labrador). 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.
The Mental Health Skills and Recovery Group is 10 week group that is intended to support folks who are wanting to gain more insight into their own experiences around mental health; and to learn skills to improve coping. This group provides a safe space for people to connect with others who are also experiencing mental health issues. Struggles can be related to things such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, self-esteem, intense emotions, or many other types of mental health symptoms. A diagnosis is not necessary.
The Mental Health Skills and Recovery Group will be offered on Thursday’s, starting April 16th – June 18th, 2024 (10 weeks) from 6 pm – 8:30 pm island time (5:30 pm – 8 pm Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line
This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of depression. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of depression. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of depression and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting.
The Depression Treatment Group will be offered on Wednesday’s – starting starting April 17th – June 19th, 2024 (10 weeks) from 1:30 pm -4:00 island time (1:00 pm -3:30 Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting.
The Anxiety Treatment Group will be offered on Mondays starting April 15, 2024 (11 weeks as there is a holiday in the this span) and will be held at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm island time (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Labrador). 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.
The Mental Health Skills and Recovery Group is 10 week group that is intended to support folks who are wanting to gain more insight into their own experiences around mental health; and to learn skills to improve coping. This group provides a safe space for people to connect with others who are also experiencing mental health issues. Struggles can be related to things such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, self-esteem, intense emotions, or many other types of mental health symptoms. A diagnosis is not necessary.
The Mental Health Skills and Recovery Group will be offered on Thursday’s, starting April 16th – June 18th, 2024 (10 weeks) from 6 pm – 8:30 pm island time (5:30 pm – 8 pm Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line
This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of depression. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of depression. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of depression and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting.
The Depression Treatment Group will be offered on Wednesday’s – starting starting April 17th – June 19th, 2024 (10 weeks) from 1:30 pm -4:00 island time (1:00 pm -3:30 Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting.
The Anxiety Treatment Group will be offered on Mondays starting April 15, 2024 (11 weeks as there is a holiday in the this span) and will be held at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm island time (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Labrador). 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.
The Mental Health Skills and Recovery Group is 10 week group that is intended to support folks who are wanting to gain more insight into their own experiences around mental health; and to learn skills to improve coping. This group provides a safe space for people to connect with others who are also experiencing mental health issues. Struggles can be related to things such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, self-esteem, intense emotions, or many other types of mental health symptoms. A diagnosis is not necessary.
The Mental Health Skills and Recovery Group will be offered on Thursday’s, starting April 16th – June 18th, 2024 (10 weeks) from 6 pm – 8:30 pm island time (5:30 pm – 8 pm Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line
This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of depression. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of depression. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of depression and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting.
The Depression Treatment Group will be offered on Wednesday’s – starting starting April 17th – June 19th, 2024 (10 weeks) from 1:30 pm -4:00 island time (1:00 pm -3:30 Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.
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.