PO Box 8700, 1st Floor, West Block, Confederation Bldg., St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Contact: David Kielly, Program Manager Tel: (709) 752-4922
Email: david.kielly@easternhealth.ca
Mandate: To provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of provincial policies and programs related to mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Target population: Individuals 18+ experiencing mental health & addictions issues.
Highlight of Programs / Services Offered:
Adult Central Intake
Tel: (709) 752-8888 Fax: (709) 752-6852 Email: MHAintake@easternhealth.ca
- Central Intake (Adults): provides for a range of adult mental health and addictions services in the St. John’s area. Referrals may be made by fax, e-mail, or self-referral using the Mental Health & Addictions Referral Form. Some services require a physician’s referral.
Mental Health & Addictions Counselling Services
- Counselling Options
- Doorways
- A single session, walk in counselling service.
- Available to youth and adults without an appointment or referral
- A health care professional will meet with you and discuss your concerns on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Doorways provides information and support focused on your need. Some examples of what you may want to discuss are: family, health, grief, work, relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, drinking or drug use.
- Doorways is not an emergency service. In an emergency, immediately call 911 or the Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-737-4668, or proceed to the nearest emergency department.
- To find Doorways in your area, click here; or, call 811 and a HealthLine nurse will provide you with a location near you.
- Support Groups
- If you are an adult in St. John’s and you are trying to address your use of a substance and/or gambling, don’t hesitate to drop-in to any of our Support Groups:
- Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:15 pm
- Villa Nova Plaza, CBS
- For more information, please call (709) 834-6944.
- Wednesdays 1:30 – 2:45 pm
- Building 532, Pleasantville, St. John’s (Back of building on Roosevelt Ave).
- For more information, please call (709) 752-4926.
- Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:45 pm
- Cordage Place, St. John’s
- For more information, please call (709) 752-4926.
- Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:15 pm
- If you are an adult in St. John’s and you are trying to address your use of a substance and/or gambling, don’t hesitate to drop-in to any of our Support Groups:
- Doorways
- Community Counsellors
- Counsellors are available to support individuals who have mental health or substance use concerns as well as family/friends who are affected. A Community Counsellor is able to speak with you about a variety of concerns, such as:
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Grief and Loss
- Anxiety and Stress
- Depression
- Mental Illness
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse
- Smoking
- Suicide
- Gender and Identity
- Anger
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Fear and Phobias
- Gambling
- Or, any other concern that is affecting your mental health and wellbeing.
- To find a Community Counsellor near you, click here; or, call 811 and speak with a HealthLine nurse who will provide you with a contact number.
- Counsellors are available to support individuals who have mental health or substance use concerns as well as family/friends who are affected. A Community Counsellor is able to speak with you about a variety of concerns, such as: