Counselling and Mental Health Assistance

Member Assistance Program

Toll Free: 1-800-268-7708
Web: www.forces.gc.ca

The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a voluntary and confidential service for Canadian Forces (CF) to help members (Regular Force, all Reserve Class Members, Cadets) and family members. MAP provides a short-term problem solving service for persons who have parenting or family concerns, interpersonal relations, personal and emotional, stress, anxiety, sexual assault and addiction concerns.

Military Family Resource Centre- Prevention, Support and Intervention

Phone: (709) 570-4529
Web: www.familyforce.ca

The Prevention and Intervention Program is a confidential free service which offers supportive counselling, liaison as well as advocacy services to Military Family members. You may access the service by telephone at 570-4529 or in person at the MFRC.

Waypoints – Family Support Program

Web: waypointsnl.ca

Waypoints Family Support Program offers a collaborative and holistic approach for providing in-home support to families. Youth care workers engage with families in their life space through the development of therapeutic relationships and the use of hands-on interventions and activities. A major emphasis is placed on goal setting, strength identification, the promotion of competency, and capacity building.

Association of Psychology Newfoundland and Labrador (APNL)

Phone: (709) 739-5405
Web: http://www.apnl.ca/

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Psychologists website has a comprehensive listing of psychologists by city and region, among other criteria. A Psychologist can assess and find solutions to problems and challenges that people face in their life. Are you dealing with parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, phobia, grief or loss, abuse or violence, a traumatic event or incident, an addiction or compulsive behaviour? A psychologist can help with these issues and many more. Go to the website above to find a psychologist in your area.

Theravive-Find A Therapist

Web: http://www.theravive.com/cities/nl/counselling-st-johns.aspx

Theravive is a network of licensed and professional counselors, therapists, and psychologists who uphold clear, compassionate values in therapy. Theravive will help you get connected to the right professional, giving you a better direction, new goals, and a clearer understanding of how to get there. Therapists on Theravive specialize in every form of counseling, including anxiety, trauma / PTSD, depression, families, relationships, career, addictions, children, eating disorders, couples, and marriages.

Mental Health Services Crisis Line

Phone: (709) 737-4668
Toll Free: 1-888-737-4668

24 hour provincial crisis line with Mobile Crisis Response for the St. John’s and surrounding area.

Kids Help Phone

Phone: 1 800 668 6868
Web: http://kidshelpphone.ca/Kids/Home.aspx  

Kids Help Phone is a free, anonymous and confidential phone and on-line professional counselling service for youth available 24/7.

Eastern Health Youth Services Centre-Central Intake for Children and Youth

Phone: (709) 777-2200-Primary Service Provider
Web: http://www.easternhealth.ca/WebInWeb.aspx?d=2&id=2111&p=2106

Services range from assessment, counseling, detoxification, treatment and follow up to vocational rehabilitation, housing services, case management and leisure/recreation programming. This is the first point of contact for acquiring an assessment and/or mental health services.

Janeway Family Centre – Mental Health

Phone: (709) 777-6300
Web: http://www.easternhealth.ca/WebInWeb.aspx?d=1&id=2106&p=74

Our services range from early intervention to long-term therapy, from crisis response to support services, from adolescents to seniors. Clients include people in acute psychotic episodes; those with addictions and abuse issues; people with developmental disabilities; forensic clients; geriatric residents; and people trying to live and work each day with mental illness. Our interdisciplinary teams can be found on inpatient units, at outpatient clinics, and involved in numerous support groups, training sessions, life skills programs and work settings.

Thrive-Community Youth Network St. John’s

Phone: (709) 754-0536
Web: http://www.thrivecyn.ca/directory-of-services/health/#counselling

Thrive CYN, St. John’s, is an umbrella organization that works with the community to: address gaps in services; build community partnerships; increase awareness of existing programs and services; and to conduct outreach to our most marginalized youth. The Mental Health, Counselling and Support page lists numerous services and resources.

Association of Psychology Newfoundland and Labrador (APNL)

Phone: (709) 739-5405
Web: http://www.apnl.ca/

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Psychologists website has a comprehensive listing of psychologists by city and region, among other criteria. A Psychologist can assess and find solutions to problems and challenges that people face in their life. Are you dealing with parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, phobia, grief or loss, abuse or violence, a traumatic event or incident, an addiction or compulsive behaviour? A psychologist can help with these issues and many more. Go to the website above to find a psychologist in your area.

To access this list go to their website home page and click on the Referral Directory at the bottom of the list to launch a search. Type your area code or location you are seeking a psychologist for in the search box to ensure the best possible results. Please note: check with your extended health care plan or family doctor for what financial coverage will be provided.

EMentalHealth.ca

Web: http://www.ementalhealth.ca

EMentalHealth.ca provides information about mental health resources and services available in your local area.  This website has information about local support groups, crisis supports, mental health facilities and information about mental illnesses.

Canadian Mental Health Association – Newfoundland-Labrador

Web: http://www.cmha.ca/

CMHA branches across Canada provide a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families. These services are tailored to the needs and resources of the communities where they are based.