In addition to being an access point, 811 is also an e-mental health tool, confidential and free, and staffed by experienced Registered Nurses. It is available to all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador any time, day or night.
811 HealthLine nurses are available 24/7 to listen, provide support, and connect you to health services in your area. If you are experiencing a mental health and addictions crisis, need support, or are looking for health information, call 811.
811 HealthLine nurses can answer questions you may have about health-related topics that include but are not limited to:
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Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Calls: Effective May 2, 2022 services traditionally offered through the Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line will now be provided by the 811 HealthLine. Individuals in need of crisis response or mental health and addictions support can simply dial 811, day or night, to speak with a registered nurse who is a trained crisis intervener.
Nurse Practitioner Virtual Care Service: This service can prevent unnecessary emergency room visits for non-emergent issues. Appointments are available everyday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., including weekends at no cost to any individual. The nurse practitioner can communicate over the phone or through videoconference. Individuals can book an appointment by calling 811 or using the 811 NL HealthLine app, free through the Apple and GooglePlay app stores.
Dial a Dietician: Dial a Dietician offers evidence-based healthy eating advice and is delivered by local dietitians by calling the NL HealthLine 811 or emailing a dietitian on the 811 HealthLine website. Dial-a-Dietitian connects residents directly to a dietitian; No referral from a health care provider is needed. This service is available 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
If you use “Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)” or web-enabled telephone services like Canada VRS, Skype or Google Talk, 811 may not connect. Instead, call 1-888-709-2929 to reach the HealthLine. Out of Province cell phones will not connect to 811. Please use a landline.
Text option in the 811 HealthLine app is available ONLY for use by Deaf or hard-of-hearing callers and persons with communication difficulties who live within Newfoundland and Labrador. Register to text with a registered nurse using the 811 NL Healthline app. Download for free from the Apple and GooglePlay app stores.
A provincial charitable organization dedicated to promoting the development of individual , lifelong, and community-based supports and services for autistics, their families, and caregivers.
For more information, call the provincial office at (709) 722-2803.
Community agency offering programs, supports, services and outreach throughout the province for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Community agency offering programs, supports, services and outreach throughout the province for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
P.O. Box 133
Grand Falls Windsor, NL
A2A 1J4
A community agency that provides programs and services to all those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bay St. George Pride, NL is a non-profit organization, based out of Stephenville, Newfoundland. Through educational programming and events, we celebrate and promote visibility and acceptance of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Call (709) 643-4444, or visit their Facebook page
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Focused, short-term individual psychotherapy
- Family therapy
- Skill building groups
- Psychiatric consultation
Admission to this program is coordinated through Child and Adolescent Central Intake.
100 Forest Road, St. John’s, NL A1E 1E5
Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence is one of ten regional coordinating committees funded by the provincial government’s Violence Prevention Initiative to assist with the coordination of violence prevention activities in the region.
P.O. Box 87
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador
A0E 2M0
This search facility can be used to help you find a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) for counselling/psychotherapy services. These professionals have obtained our CCC designation and are recognized by CCPA as qualified to provide counselling services in Canada.
Community agency offering systemic advocacy, education, and awareness of mental health and mental illness
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
A2A 2T5
Facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
For more information, call (709) 753-8550, or email office@cmhanl.ca or visit Canadian Mental Health Association Newfoundland & Labrador | CMHA-NL (cmhanl.ca)
St. John's, NL
A1E 2E1
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.
Stephenville, NL A2N 3B4
A specialized counselling program for individuals who are experiencing both mental health and addictions issues with significant impairment in functioning and/or high level of distress.
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
The Centre for Pain and Disability Management is a provincial program for people 18 years or older experiencing long-term or persistent pain, who do not require further medical investigations or treatments, and who would benefit from a team approach to rehabilitation. You can self-refer to this program or a professional referral from your health care provider is also accepted.
Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre
100 Forest Road
St. John’s, NL
A1A 1E5
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
A specialized mental health service that offers sexual education as well as assessment and treatment of sexual difficulties for adults, individuals and/or couples
Provides 24 hour supportive lodging to individuals who are 19+ with a chronic and persistent mental illness. Services include residential and psychiatric care, case management, and therapeutic recreation
A community based charitable organization that offers information, support, resources, and training regarding mental health/illness for individuals, families, and other community groups and agencies.
Call Corner Brook office at (709) 639-1189 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Visit their website at http://www.envision.ca/webs/cmhi/ or their Facebook page.
Provides support for youth ages 12-18, offering programs and services that focus on the needs of youth and assisting with the development of health families and communities.
Corner Brook / Bay of Islands: (709) 639-9676 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Stephenville: (709) 643-5399 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Port aux Basques: (709) 695-6901 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Counsellors are available to support individuals who have mental health or substance use concerns as well as family and friends who are affected.
Counsellors aim to match treatment intensity to each individuals’ unique journey of mental wellness and recovery.
Our counselling teams may include Social workers, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals.
A provincial eight week holistic group treatment program for adults with a major psychiatric illness. This group assist clients in gaining knowledge and insight into their illness and empowers them to make positive changes in their life. To learn more about this group, check out the brochure here
St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
154 Lemarchant Rd.
St. John's, NL
A1C 5B8
Provides leadership in provincial policies and programs related to mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador.
St. John's, NL A1B 3R4
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that works to provide a balance of acceptance and change using validation, problem solving and behaviour change strategies. DBT strives to help people acquire, strengthen and generalize new skills. Comprehensive treatment consists of weekly individual therapy sessions, a 24-week skills group, a consultation team for therapists and the availability of coaching calls to assist with skill development if necessary. For more information or to make a referral please call:
Central Triage 1-844-353-3330.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that works to provide a balance of acceptance and change using validation, problem solving and behaviour change strategies. DBT strives to help people acquire, strengthen and generalize new skills. Comprehensive treatment consists of weekly individual therapy sessions, a 24-week skills group, a consultation team for therapists and the availability of coaching calls to assist with skill development if necessary. For more information or to make a referral please call:
Bonavista
(709) 468-5318
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Clarenville
(709) 466-5723
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rural Avalon
(Harbour Grace, Bay Roberts, Old Perlican, Placentia, Whitbourne, St. Mary’s, Holyrood)
(709) 945-6513
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. John’s
Central Intake, Adult
(709) 752-8888
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that works to provide a balance of acceptance and change using validation, problem solving and behaviour change strategies. DBT strives to help people acquire, strengthen and generalize new skills. Comprehensive treatment consists of weekly individual therapy sessions, a 24-week skills group, a consultation team for therapists and the availability of coaching calls to assist with skill development if necessary. For more information or to make a referral please call:
Corner Brook: (709) 634-4506, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Stephenville: (709)643-8740, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Doorways provides rapid access to mental health and addictions counselling services ‘one session at a time’. While most locations offer a drop-in service, some locations provide same-day, next day, or appointments by phone. Drop-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 a medical emergency, call 911. In the case of a mental health or addictions crisis call 811, 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.
The Early Psychosis Program is designed to meet the needs of people diagnosed with a first episode of psychosis. Individuals must be 16 years or older and within their first three months of treatment for psychosis. The goals of the program are to provide early recognition and identification of individuals experiencing psychotic symptoms, comprehensive assessment, intervention and support for individuals and families, promotion of recovery and prevention of relapse, and provision of education to individuals, families, health workers, and the community.
For more information, please call (709) 784-6822 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A leadership advocacy group dedicated to promoting research and providing public support services and information about matters related to eating disorders, including information on available treatment services for individuals and families who experience disordered eating.
For more information, call 1-855-722-0500 or visit Eating Disorder Foundation of NL (edfnl.ca)
13 Pippy Pl, St. John's, NL A1B 3X2
The Eating Disorder Inpatient Program (EDIP) is a four-bed inpatient eating disorder unit at the Health Sciences Centre. This program provides inpatient services for adults 18 years and older with eating disorders whose restrictive eating and/or compensatory behaviour (purging, over exercising, laxative use) place them at high risk for medical complications.
Visit the website to learn more.
Health Sciences Centre
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John's, NL
A1B 3V6
The FASD Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Clinic is a team of healthcare professionals offering regional clinics to assess and diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder based on the Canadian guidelines for diagnosis. The Regional FASD Coordinator organizes clinics in the region and provides support to families, as well as training and education about FASD.
227 Hamilton River Road
P.O. Box 7000, Station C
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
A0P 1C0
Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams provide treatment of illness and symptoms, hands-on assistance with daily living activities and recovery support for individuals, usually over the age of 18 years, with serious mental illness and concurrent disorders. FACT strives to ensure continuity of care and prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital by providing intensive services for individuals within their communities through assertive community outreach. To learn more about FACT in your region, please call:
There are 5 FACT teams located in the Eastern region; Two in St. John's, One in Rural Avalon, One in Clarenville and one on the Burin Peninsula
St. John’s 709-777-3974
Rural Avalon 709-945-6513
Peninsulas 709-466-5700
Burin Peninsula 709 279-7900
This is an inpatient unit to serve clients over the age of 65 who require assessment, treatment, and diagnoses for a new onset of a psychiatric illness or new onset of cognitive decline. The unit also provides assessment and treatment for clients of any age who have a diagnosed dementia with challenging psychiatric or behavioral symptoms. Clients can be admitted to this unit via the Waterford Hospital's emergency room, direct admission via psychiatrist outpatient clinics, or upon referral from psychiatrists, family doctors, or nurse practitioners.
306 Waterford Bridge Rd.,
St. John's, NL
A1E 4J8
This is a specialized geriatric psychiatry nursing position which is primarily responsible for the comprehensive assessment of people over the age of 65 who require mental health services. The intake coordinator also provides a single point of access to programs and services offered by the geriatric psychiatry program.
An intensive outpatient program for individuals age 18+, across the province diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or other specified feeding and eating disorder. Referral required.
St. John's
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.
306 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John's, NL A1E 4J8, Canada
Provides opportunities for the rehabilitation of people involved in the criminal justice system through program interventions, public education, crime prevention strategies, and restorative justice principles
To learn more, call (709) 643-5894, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Provides opportunities for the rehabilitation of people involved in the criminal justice system through program interventions, public education, crime prevention strategies, and restorative justice principles.
Juniper Place Therapeutic Residence is a voluntary program designed for adults with complex mental health issues or addictions. It is a 3-bedroom home located in Grand Falls Windsor with the focus on learning skills, improving function and community engagement. The program is transitional in nature with an average length of stay 3 months.
International students can access professional counselling in real-time and/or appointment-based to help with any school, health, or general life concern at no cost to them. The keep.meSAFE Student Support Program is available night and day via phone, app, or web based. The service is completely confidential within the limits of the law and available in 60+ different languages. Download the MY SSP app, complete a profile, and start a live chat or call with a counsellor anytime anywhere.
"Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French. You can reach a professional counsellor at Kids Help Phone in English or French 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868. Our phone service is also offered in Ukranian, Russian, Pashto, Dari, Mandarin and Arabic with the help of trained interpreters. With Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone, you can chat with a trained, volunteer crisis responder for support any time, about anything, via text message. To start using the texting service, text CONNECT to 686868."
You can also visit KidsHelpPhone.ca for online resources
Fellowship for individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning ages 16-25.
Fellowship for individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning
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
Facilitated by trained staff, peer groups follow a set structure, offering consistency and positive reinforcement of living within recovery. Delivered from a holistic approach, our wide range of group topics include discussions on issues such as isolation, medication and finances and also include engagement through food, art and music. Our peer groups are available virtually across the province and in-person in the Metro St. John’s Area, Grand-Falls Windsor, and Stephenville.
Ever expanding, peer support is now delivered in a variety of locations within our communities including during public events as well as at hospitals and places of work. If you’d like to connect with a Peer Supporter in your community, please contact us.
Virtual Peer Group Support
Tuesday & Thursday @ 6:00 – 8:00
Group Topic: TBD
St. John’s Metro In-Person Peer Group Support
Wednesday @ 6:00 – 7:30
Group Topic TBD
Facilitated by trained staff, peer groups follow a set structure, offering consistency and positive reinforcement of living within recovery. Delivered from a holistic approach, our wide range of group topics include discussions on issues such as isolation, medication and finances and also include engagement through food, art and music. Our peer groups are available virtually across the province and in-person in the Metro St. John’s Area, Grand-Falls Windsor, and Stephenville.
Ever expanding, peer support is now delivered in a variety of locations within our communities including during public events as well as at hospitals and places of work. If you’d like to connect with a Peer Supporter in your community, please contact us.
- Warmline hours are 10am-12am
- Peer Virtual Group is Tuesday 6-8
- Family Virtual Support Group is Thursday 6-8
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1G6
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
Non-emergency, non-crisis telephone support and referral service. Operated by trained peer supporters.
Available daily, 10:00 a.m. - midnight NST / 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. AST.
1-855-753-2560
- Warmline hours are 10:00 a.m. - 12 a.m. NST / 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. AST.
- Peer Virtual Group is Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. NST / 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. AST.
- Family Virtual Support Group is Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. NST / 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. AST.
From the comfort and safety of their own apartments, Marguerite’s Place assists women move toward independence. We follow a trauma-informed, holistic approach and provide around-the-clock on-site staff. We provide women with tools and knowledge to develop healthy relationships, skills, and community connections to navigate challenges and crisis.
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction.
Baie Verte, NL AOK 1BO
FAX: 532-4632
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction.
Gander, NL
A1V 1P7
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction.
Glovertown, NL A0G 2L0
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction
Grand Falls-Windsor
NL, A2A 2E1
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction.
394-412 Main Street
Lewisporte NL A0G 3A0
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction.
57-61 Main Street,
Badger’s Quay, NL AOG 1BO
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction.
Springdale, NL A0J 1T0
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction.
St. Alban’s, NL A0H 2E0
Provides assessment and therapeutic counselling to individuals of all ages in the areas of mental health and addiction.
Twillingate, NL AOG 4MO
The Mental Health and Addictions Systems Navigator helps individuals navigate and connect with mental health and addiction services in the province. If the navigator is unavailable, individuals can leave a voicemail and they will return the call.
Call 752-3916 or 1-877-999-7589; VRS calls are welcome or email barry.hewitt@easternhealth.ca
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Court is designed to provide an increased level of support, both medical and community based, to accused persons appearing before it. The Mental Health Court is based on the recognition that certain offenders who suffer from a mental disorder may commit offences as a consequence of their mental disorder or due to lifestyle issues related to their mental disorder such as inadequate or inappropriate housing, lack of employment, lack of support, noncompliance with medications and inappropriate self medication with alcohol or drugs. Health care professionals and corrections personnel provide medical support and community based support to the individuals who are accepted into the Court.
Mobile crisis response teams are comprised of mental health and addictions clinicians and police officers who are trained to respond together to mental health and addictions-related calls for service. The purpose of these teams is to deliver crisis intervention services directly to people in the community, thereby helping divert individuals from emergency departments and the criminal justice system.
This service is currently available in:
- St. John’s
- Mount Pearl
- Conception Bay South
- Goulds
- Kilbride
- Bay Bulls
- Maddox Cove
- Petty Harbour
- Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s
- Torbay
- Flatrock
- Logy Bay
- Middle Cove
- Outer Cove
- Pouch Cove
- Shoe Cove
This service is available seven days a week from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
To access service please call 911 or 811
MUN Sexual and Gender Advocacy. A safer space for everyone2SLGBTQ+ and ally on and off campus.
St. John's, NL A1C 5S7
A service of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador for its students. SWCC offers individualized personal counselling and health and wellness supports and is dedicated to helping students remain healthy and make good life choices while pursuing their academic goals.
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
A1C 5S7
Naomi Centre is an emergency shelter that offers safe and supportive temporary housing for women aged 16-29 within a harm reduction model. Our staff provide supportive counselling services and support is also provided to former residents of Naomi Centre.
We accept self-referrals or referrals from others including health care providers, family counselling agencies, government departments, or family and friends of individuals needing emergency housing.
Non-profit organization providing information, resources, referrals and support on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation to individuals with eating disorders and their families.
The private practice roster is available for individuals wishing to engage the services of a social worker. Social workers listed here are registered with NLASW and meet the criteria for registration as a private practitioner.
Provides support for recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one another’s anonymity. Meetings take place weekly in the St. John s and Mount Pearl areas.
Offering addiction prevention and mental health promotion services and information to individuals, families, communities, organizations, and professional groups.
For a complete list of services visit https://www.westernhealth.nl.ca/addictions-prevention-and-mental-health-promotion-2/
Offering prevention and promotion services and information to individuals, families, communities, organizations and professional groups. For more information, contact the Regional Addictions Prevention/Mental Health Promotion Consultant. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1700 Nichol-Adams Highway
Labrador City, NL
A2V 0B2
Offering prevention and promotion services and information to individuals, families, communities, organizations and professional groups. For a complete list of services visit https://mha.easternhealth.ca/prevention-promotion//prevention-promotion/
Addictions Prevention Consultants
St. John's Metro
Telephone: (709) 752-4030
Rural Avalon & Peninsulas
Telephone: (709) 786-5230
Addictions Coordinators
St. John's Metro
Telephone: (709) 752-4226
Peninsulas
Telephone: (709) 466-5727
Mental Health Consultants
St. John's Metro
Telephone: (709) 752-6846 or (709) 752-4359
This is a specialize interdisciplinary program of Eastern Health focused on the recognition, assessment and treatment of individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and their families
306 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John's, NL A1E 4J8
Operates a therapeutic riding program to help Newfoundland and Labrador children grow and develop despite physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities – all through horseback riding.
Ruah Counselling Centre, a non-profit community counselling agency, provides individual, couple and family counselling, as well as psycho-educational and supportive groups, to those 16 years of age and older. Our services seek to support interdependence between individuals, relationships, communities and our environments. We provide individual, couple and family counselling in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, anger, work-life challenges, life transitions, parenting and interpersonal relationships. Our psychosocial groups are based on the following five pillars: Parenting; Relationship Building; Wellness; Youth; and Spirituality. Our services are client-focused and goal-oriented. We provide professional counselling services in an environment which supports client autonomy and well-being.
St. John's, NL
Assists individuals in reducing the risks related to substance use, and provides support, education and referrals required to enhance personal health
| Community agency offering education, support programs, public policy and research to improve the quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia and psychosis |
A specialized mental health service that offers sexual education, as well as assessment, treatment of sexual difficulties for adult individuals and/or couples. Call (709) 777-5074.
A registered charity based in St. John’s that provides services to adults who face mental health challenges, addictions, trauma, poverty, homelessness, criminal justice involvement, low literacy, and long periods of unemployment.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VqvG2MX1qs
Offers a financial supplement to individuals for individuals with a psychiatric diaganosis living in supportive relative and non-relative board & lodging arrangements.
306 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John's, NL A1E 4J8
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.
The Grace Centre is a provincial inpatient addictions treatment centre for 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.
Provides a drop-in social centre for adult consumers of mental health services in St. John's and area.
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
St. John's, NL A1E 0A5
ACNL works to support individuals living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C. ACNL advocates for change while networking on a provincial, regional, national, and international level regarding HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C issues. ACNL operates the Tommy Sexton Shelter and has 6 affordable housing units.
Call (709) 579-8656 or 1-800-563-1575 or visit www.acnl.net
A non-profit organization that aims to improve the experiences of Two Spirit, non binary, trans, and gender diverse folks in NL through advocacy, community building, and expanding gender diversity awareness and inclusion in the province.
Visit their Website or their Facebook page
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.
Tuckamore is a live-in treatment Centre for 12 – 18 year olds in the Newfoundland and Labrador who have complex mental health concerns. Tuckamore is located in Paradise and the average length of stay for young people is between 6 - 12 months. The program includes individual, group and family counselling as well as life skills training, recreation, and art and music therapy. Tuckamore provides a safe home-like environment, a school area, a multipurpose room, a physical fitness area and an apartment for family visiting overnight. You can also ask your physician, nurse, clinician or social worker about other supports for youth in your area (ie. counselling). If Tuckamore is right for you, they can help with a referral.
https://youtu.be/yp_6aEjBzyc
Community agency providing support to individuals involved in the justice system seeking support to integrate within the community.
For more information call (709) 754-1010 or visit their website www.turningsnl.com
St. John's
| 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 |
Carbonear, NL
A1Y 1A5
Provides services and supports for all individuals with a Developmental Disability and their families in the St. John's and surrounding areas
PO Box 7114
St. John's, NL
A1E 3J3
Community Centre offering programs and services to the greater Corner Brook area with a focus on NL Housing tenants and low-income families and individuals.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch
Call (709) 634-0050 or visit their Facebook page
Corner Brook
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
| The service to children and youth, 12 -18 years old, aimed at reducing harm associated with substance use, as well as helping youth stay in school. Youth Outreach Workers act as mentors and positive influencers, helping connect and navigate services, providing information and working with community partners who also service children and youth.
St. John’s Holyrood, Whitbourne, St. Mary’s Bay, Placentia Bay Bay Roberts and Harbour Grace Bonavista Clarenville Grand Bank Marystown |
Youth Early Intervention and Outreach Workers provide support to youth (12-29), support to parents of youth, and other family members who are concerned about their loved one.
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
New-Wes-Valley (709) 536-1120
Springdale (709) 673 - 5545
St. Alban's (709) 538 - 3682
Twillingate (709) 884 - 4101
Youth Early Intervention and Outreach Workers provide support to youth (12-29), support to parents of youth, and other family members who are concerned about their loved one.
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
| Port aux Basques (709) 695-6901 |
| Stephenville (709) 643-4595 |
| Corner Brook (709) 639-1710 |
| Bonne Bay (709) 458-2381 ext. 271 |