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Mental health and addictions

HealthLine 811: Mental health and addictions support

The 811 HealthLine provides mental health and addictions support with a range of concerns related to stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief and loss, parenting, suicide, and substance abuse and dependence.

  • Call: 811 (TTY 1-888-709-3555 or Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP 1-888-709-2929)
  • Visit: 811 HealthLine

Mental health and addictions navigators

If you, or your family member(s), are facing a challenge related to mental health or addictions issues, we are here to help you. The mental health and addictions systems navigator provides a central point of contact to help you find the right services, make connections, answer your questions, and support you as you navigate health and social systems.

As a mental health and addictions navigator, we will:

  • Help you identify and navigate mental health and addictions options.
  • Help you determine next steps.
  • Help you find the right services.
  • Help you to make connections with mental health services and other services that impact mental health, such as housing, income support, health care, community care and justice.

Contact:

Bridge the Gapp: Mental health resources and online services

Bridge the Gapp is a free, online resource for mental health information and support. The platform connects youth and adults to self-help tools, online programs and a directory of local services. For more information, visit Bridge the Gapp.

Doorways: Rapid counselling services

Doorways single-session counselling services offer drop-in, same-day appointments. Referrals and pre-arranged appointments are not required. Services are available in-person, and virtually by telephone or video. For more information, visit Doorways Mental Health Drop-In Clinic.

Lifewise Warmline 

The Lifewise Warmline offers peer support from individuals who have lived experience with mental health and addiction challenges. Virtual and in-person group sessions are available. To access this service, please visit Lifewise Warmline or call:

  • 1-855-753-2560 (English) or 1-833-753-5460 (French), daily from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Labrador)

First Responders Warmline

The First Responders Warmline provides mental health peer support for first responders, offering a safe and confidential space to discuss challenges and access specialized resources. For more information, visit First Responders Warmline.

  • Available daily from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (11:30am to 11:30pm Labrador)
  • Call: 1-709-237-4180

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Last updated on: April 8, 2025

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