RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
The list below contains just some of the many great services and resources available to youth under the age of 18 in the St. John's metro area. For emergencies, please dial 911.
BRIDGE THE GAPP
Bridge the gApp offers self-help resources, links to local services, and allows you to share your own personal stories. Bridge the gApp also connects you to an eight-week online self-management program called the BreathingRoom. The best thing about it is its accessibility. From a computer, tablet, or a phone in your pocket, you can instantly access that can provide advice, inspiration, assurance, or direction for finding additional supports when you need it the most.
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE
Call now if you feel you are unable to cope, are thinking about suicide, or if you are unsure of where to turn for help. The Mental Health Crisis Line is a free, confidential service for individuals, family, and friends. The crisis line is province-wide, and available 24/7.
Phone: 1-888-737-4668
CRISIS TEXT LINE
You can text ‘TALK’ to 686868 to a trained volunteer Crisis Responder who will help with any issues- big or small. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
CHANNAL WARM LINE
The Warm Line is a non-emergency, non-crisis telephone support and referral service. People with lived experience receive training to operate the service.
Phone: 1-855-753-2560
DOORWAYS WALK-IN CLINIC- ST. JOHN’S
St. John’s Doorways Counseling Services is now offering in-person, telephone, and/or video sessions.
Phone: (709) 752-4903
MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM- EASTERN HEALTH
The Mobile Crisis Response team is 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 service is 7 days a week from 9 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Phone: 1-888-737-4668
SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE
If you have been impacted by sexual violence, call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line, 24 hours, seven days a week. Available province-wide.
Phone: 709-726-1411 or toll-free at 1-800-726-2743