Lifewise – Peer Support – Western

Community agency led by individuals who live with mental health and/or addictions issues. One-on-one peer support, group peer support, and public education and training.

– Warmline hours are 10am-12am
– Peer Virtual Group is Tuesday 6-8
– Family Virtual Support Group is Thursday 6-8

 

Canadian Mental Health Association – Western

Facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.

Call Stephenville office at (709) 643-5553 or toll free 1-855-643-5553.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Autism Society NL – Western

Community agency offering programs, supports, services and outreach throughout the province for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

U-Turn Drop-In Centre

U-Turn is a registered non-profit organization committed to assisting individuals and families with substance use disorder. The well-being approach at U-Turn, is based on lived and living experience of addiction and recovery. For information on U-Turn Drop-in hours, Recovery meetings, Naloxone Kits and training, and to schedule a one-on-one Peer Support session, please call one of the contacts below:

Tammy Bourne, Peer Support Lead (709) 597-0256

Jeff Bourne, Executive Director (709) 597-3236

Visit their website www.uturnaddictions.org

 

Bridges Program (Ages 13-18)- Eastern Health

The Bridges Program works collaboratively with youth, and their families, to build awareness, skills and the understanding needed to address mental health challenges.
What they do:
  • Focused, short-term individual psychotherapy
  • Family therapy
  • Skill building groups
  • Psychiatric consultation

Admission to this program is coordinated through Child and Adolescent Central Intake.

 

Waypoints

Provides a variety of Level 4 – Group Care and support services to children and youth ages 8-18 who are involved with Child, Youth and Family Services or Youth Corrections

Traumatic Stress Services

Specialized, group-based counselling services for adults experiencing complex symptoms as a result of traumatic life events. Various therapies are used to assist individuals with managing trauma impacts and symptoms.  Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, For more information, call (709) 752-4919.

THRIVE Community Youth Network – St. John’s

Supports individuals primarily 16 years and over, and is inclusive of all genders and gender expressions through a series of programming:

  • Education (youth16-29 yrs.) – provides foundational literacy and numeracy & GED preparation & testing,
  • Street Reach (16 & Older) – Drop in & Street Based outreach services grounding in harm reduction.  Also provides one-on-one individualized services through a referral process to assist with a number of challenges including but not limited to housing & homelessness, mental health and substance use, justice, and social inclusion.
  • C.A.S.E.Y. (Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth) – Provides youth prevention groups, training & awareness activities.
  • Blue Door Program (14 – 29 years) – provides intensive one-on-one & group supports to individuals seeking support to leave experiences in the sex trade.
  • Directory of Services – has developed and extensive list of community resources.  This directory is updated annually and is available here https://www.thrivecyn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2021-Directory_Revised.pdf 

The Pottle Centre

Provides a drop-in social centre for adult consumers of mental health services in St. John’s and area.

The Gathering Place

Service centre committed to building community, promoting equality and providing nourishment for those seeking respite from isolation and loneliness. Provides a place where people come when they have nowhere else to go and offers a safe place to sit, eat, shower or talk. Call  709-753-3234 or visit the website to learn more:  The Gathering Place – St. John’s (kindnesswanted.ca)The Gathering Place is a community resource centre that provides meals, clothing and a place to socialize for individuals in need. Services are available  to individuals, aged 25 and older.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

This group offers a safe and supportive environment for those who have lost someone to suicide to share their experiences.  Counselling to families and individuals is available as are companioning and remembrance events.

Stella’s Circle

Provides services to adults who face barriers from fully participating in the community, such as mental health challenges, lack of education, long periods of unemployment and poverty.  Offers residential, community and correctional-based counselling, supportive housing, and employment preparation and skills development.