Substance Use/Addiction
The Safe Works Access Program (SWAP) is the needle distribution service offered by the AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador (ACNL). It is a health promotion and education service for people who use drugs.
Our services include:
- providing clean supplies
- disposal of used equipment
- support
- referrals
They offer a MOBILE ONLY service on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00pm in the Corner Brook area. If you live outside of Corner Brook we can make arrangements to send supplies to you at another time. Call 634-SWAP to request a delivery or pick up.
Fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experiences, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.
Fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experiences, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. For schedule of online meetings, please access the website below.
Community agency offering systemic advocacy, education, support and awareness of mental health and mental illness
Triage line for community-based services, available 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Mental Health and Addictions triage is a process to provide quick assessment and timely access to an appropriate mental health and addictions health professional. Central Health’s health professionals have backgrounds in social work, occupational therapy, nursing and psychology. Using this toll free triage line, persons needing mental health and addictions services can call to refer themselves. Health care providers or other referral sources may continue to refer clients through mail, fax or phone.
Provides clients, families and other referral sources with one central phone number to call directly for information and self-referral to various mental health and addictions services in the St. John’s region
Choices for Youth is an organization based in St. John’s that serves the needs of youth. They provide Housing/Housing/Shelter as well as various support programs for young people ages 16-29. For more information, please visit www.choicesforyouth.ca
Provides leadership in provincial policies and programs related to mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Doorways provides rapid access to mental health and addictions counselling services ‘one session at a time’. While most locations offer a walk-in service, some locations provide same-day, next day, or appointments by phone. Walk-in counselling services are available without an appointment or referral.
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 an emergency, call 911 or the Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-737-4668, or proceed to the nearest emergency department.
To find Doorways in your area, click on your region below or call 811 and a Healthline nurse will provide you with a contact number.
A group of healthcare professionals offering regional clinics to assess and diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) based on the Canadian guideline for diagnosis. FASD describes the range of disabilities and diagnoses that result from drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Early diagnosis allows children and their families the opportunity to access services to meet their needs and enhance their overall well-being.
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 us for information and support.
HealthLine is a free, confidential, 24 hour telephone line, staffed by experienced registered nurses in our province who can offer health advice, information and connect you to resources and local services. We are always there for you at 811.
Provides specialized inpatient addictions treatment services for youth
Provides three-week inpatient treatment for men and women 19+ who are experiencing a substance use and/or gambling problem. Individuals must be referred by an addictions counselor or other community professional.
Jess’s Place is a supportive, independent, transitional housing program for women in recovery from addiction. We provide a safe, supportive living environment that is free of drugs and alcohol. Jess’s Place is for women 18+ in recovery and in need of short-term housing. Up to three women share a house, live independently, and care for their own needs. Residents are encouraged to continue participating in the community programs that will enhance their return to society as productive members.
We accept self-referrals or referrals from others including health care providers, family counselling agencies, government departments, correctional supervision programs, court programs, agencies that provide services to women or family and friends of women needing housing assistance.
Kids Help Phone offers free telephone and texting support to children and youth, 24/7 in French and English. Youth can be anonymous and will receive professional counselling, information and referrals. Call 1-800-668-6868, visit KidsHelpPhone.ca for online resources or download the Always There App.
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Mental Health and Addictions Systems 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 that 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
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addictions
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
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Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction |
| 3 West, St. Clare’s (709) 777-5390 |
| LeMarchant House (709) 777-5622 |
| Terrace Clinic (709) 777-3453 |
| Shea Heights (57B Linegar Avenue) (709) 752-4313 |
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
The mission of the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre (SWCC) is to provide integrated services to address the holistic needs of the students studying at Memorial University. The SWCC consists of counselling, health, and wellness supports including primary health care, counselling, health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness education. Our care is dedicated to helping students remain healthy and make good life choices while pursuing their academic goals. We provide inclusive care to enhance the emotional, physical, and personal wellbeing of Memorial students including the achievement of their academic and personal success.
Fellowship of individuals for whom drugs had become a major issues. For schedule and access to online groups in Newfoundland and Labrador, please visit http://www.nlareana.ca/
Help is available for you and your family if you are a youth or adult and have concerns related to opioid use or want help to reduce the physical, mental and emotional withdrawal symptoms. Please don’t hesitate to talk to your doctor or a mental health and addictions counsellor about the best options for you.
To find a physician or counsellor
Call 811 and a Healthline nurse will provide you with a contact number.
A provincial phone line is now available for those receiving Opioid Dependence Treatment, for those seeking support for their opiate use, for their families and for health-care providers.
The Provincial Opioid Dependence Treatment line will help individuals navigate the system and connect with opioid addiction support and services.
The line will operate from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and can be reached by calling toll-free at 1-844-752-3588.
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. (You may remember this service as “detox”, but things have changed). We now have around-the-clock nursing support and can provide medication to help with your withdrawals as needed. Once you start to feel better, we have a counsellor and meetings to support you as you begin your recovery.
Provides support and consultation regarding resources, programs, and initiatives on substance use prevention, gambling prevention, mental health promotion, and mental illness prevention
Coordinates FASD clinics within the region and support to families
Assists individuals in reducing the risks related to substance use, and provides support, education and referrals required to enhance personal health
The Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service providing information, resources, advice, support and motivational counselling while you are working toward being smoke free. We also have a text message support program where you can receive a text per day for 12 weeks.
Take Home Naloxone Kits are for individuals who are at risk of an opioid overdose and for their friends/family who might witness an overdose:
- Call 911 right away if you think that someone is having an overdose
- Naloxone is a temporary medication that can save a life in the event of a fentanyl or other opioid overdose
- Naloxone Kits are free and instruction is provided
Find a Naloxone Kit near you:
- Call 811 and a Healthline nurse will provide you with a contact number and location. The URL below provides a listing of distribution sites.
The Grace Centre is a provincial inpatient addictions treatment centre for male and female adults aged 18 years and older. It is a voluntary program for individuals who require a more intensive, structured program than can be provided on an outpatient basis.
The program consists of a 28 day treatment service that is holistic in nature and addresses the individual’s physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs through individual, group and family counselling. An extended stay may be available for extenuating circumstances.
The centre is staffed with a multidisciplinary team consisting of a physician, nurse practitioner, nursing, social worker, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, psychology and non-clinical support staff.
Community agency providing educational programming, outreach services, and youth development opportunities to youth primarily 12 – 24 years.
Community agency providing support to individuals involved in the justice system seeking support to integrate within the community.
Provides peer support, education, information and hope for individuals recovery from addiction.