If you or someone you know has a mental health, substance use or addiction emergency call 911.
Bridge the gapp is your online access point for mental health resources in Newfoundland and Labrador. Youth and adults can connect to self-help information, register for online programming, and learn about local services through a searchable service directory. Bridge the gapp was built by peers for peers, and contains a number of tools to support your mental wellness. Click here bridgethegapp.ca to learn more.Without mental health, there is no health. HealthLine nurses are there to listen, provide support and offer suggestions to help you or your loved ones. They will help connect you with services in your community or online programs that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Call 811 if you have concerns related to any of the following:
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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 and family members throughout the province to help you figure out next steps, find the right mental health or addiction service and get help in making connections.
Call 752-3916 or 1-877-999-7589; Video Relay Service calls are welcome.
Provincial Lifewise Warm Line 1.855.753.2560 or 753.2560
The Warm Line offers non-emergency, non-crisis telephone support for people in the province who are living with mental health issues. Lifewise’s trained peer supporters are non-judgmental and have firsthand knowledge. The Warm Line is available between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily.
Smokers’ Helpline 1.800.363.5864
The Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service providing information, resources, support and motivational counselling while you are working toward being smoke free. Connect by phone, text, email or live Chat.
Visit smokershelp.net to learn more.
Kids Help Phone 1.800.668.6868
They are always there for you. No matter what you want to talk about, they’re available to listen. No judgment, totally private, 24/7. Call or go to kidshelpphone.ca to connect by text, email, live chat, download the free “Always There App,” or learn about BroTalk.
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1.855.242.3310
Telephone crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit, 24/7.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1.800.726.2743 or 726.1411
Call 24/7 support if you have been impacted by sexual violence.
Other resources available include:
Mindwell U is a Canadian health-tech firm based out of British Columbia that delivers mindfulness based e-mental health tools shown to increase resilience, lower stress, and improve performance. Access the 30 day mindfulness challenge, drop in mindfulness classes, and mindfulness webinars for free here: https://app.mindwellu.com/newfoundland
Strongest Families Institute is an award-winning charity providing skill-based educational programs to children, youth, adults, and families seeking help to improve mental health and well-being. Our free, bilingual, telephone-based programs are designed to support clients from ages 3 and into adulthood. Programs help children, youth, and caregivers with anxiety and behaviour difficulties such as aggression, behaviour, bedwetting, and are proven to help overcome diagnosable disorders in as little as six weeks. Learn more here bridgethegapp.ca/adult/online-programs/strongest-families-program/
An online self-management program for youth and young adults, aged 13-24, who want to learn new ways to manage symptoms related to stress, anxiety and depression. Sign up for free at Breathing Room – Unlock the Real You
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. To find a Doorways office near you, click here: https://nl.bridgethegapp.ca/adult/service-directory/doorways-walk-in-clinic-counselling/
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a suite of online tools that is designed to provide you with a tool kit of effective evidence-based resources to help you bounce back from setbacks. There are interactive education modules and practice tools to help you understand and manage how you feel, think, and act. Sign up for free here: https://www.taoconnect.org/what_is_tao/nl/
How have you been feeling lately? Are you concerned about your or a loved one’s mental health or substance use?
Take the first step, anytime, anywhere with our free online self-screening tools for adults 18+
Take a screening here or click here to learn more.
Breaking Free Online is a self-help program that you can access 24/7 on any device. It is proven to be effective at helping people cut down their drinking or drug use, or quit completely. The program is totally confidential, and there is no waiting time so you can immediately start working toward your personal goals. It is:
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- free for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador aged 16 and older
- available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- easy, safe and confidential
- available in English and French
Sign up for free here: https://www.breakingfreeonline.ca/
For a full list of Mental Health and Addictions Programs and Services visit:
health.gov.nl.ca/health/mentalhealth/index.html or bridgethegapp.ca/adult/service-directory