Doorways Mental Health and Addictions Services Now Available on Bell Island

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that Doorways mental health and addictions services will be available at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island effective Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Doorways provides rapid access to mental health and addictions counselling services ‘one session at a time.’ Health-care professionals offer single-session therapy services on a first-come, first-serve basis to those who feel they need to speak to someone right away.

Doorways is open to members of the public 12 years of age and older on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Members of the public looking to avail of services may also call (709) 488-2716 to discuss counselling options and arrange a session.

Doorways is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing a mental health and addictions crisis, please call 811.

In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to their nearest emergency department. If you are unsure if you should go to the emergency department, please call the 811 HealthLine or click here.

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