Resources Related to Anxiety
Taking care of our mental health is essential for overall well-being. Whether you’re seeking immediate support or looking for tools to manage anxiety, stress, or related challenges, the resources below offer a range of options, from crisis lines to self-help workbooks and other helpful resources. We’ve gathered both local services for those in Newfoundland and Labrador and national resources available across Canada to help you or someone you care about find the right support.
Local Resources in St. John’s, NL
Crisis Services
- 811 – Provides mental health and addictions support, including crisis intervention.
Non-Crisis Services
- The Warm Line (1-855-753-2560): Operated by trained peer supporters. Available daily, 10:00 a.m. – midnight NST. Offers non-emergency, non-crisis telephone support and referrals.
- Bridge the gApp – Mental health information and access to local supports and services.
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line – Call or text 1-866-230-8041. Open Wed–Sun, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. A peer support line run by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in NL (via Planned Parenthood NL).
- Doorways Single-Session Counselling – Offers drop-in, same-day, next-day, in-person, and virtual (phone or video) services.
Hours:- Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. John’s Contact: 709-752-4903
Website
- NL Health Services – Adults in the St. John’s area can self-refer or be referred to services.
Intake for Adults - MUN Student Wellness and Counselling Centre (SWCC) – Offers short-term therapy for currently registered students.
Phone: 709-864-8500
Website
National Resources (Canada-Wide)
Crisis Services
- Crisis Text Line – Text ‘Talk’ to 686868 for support from trained volunteers. Available 24/7, free and confidential.
- Crisis Services Canada – Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 for immediate support.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or text 9-8-8, available 24/7 across Canada.
- Hope for Wellness Help Line – 24/7 crisis support for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Non-Crisis & Self-Help Resources
Online Peer Support
- Togetherall – Anonymous peer support community accessible online at any time.
Self-Help Tools
Managing Social Anxiety, Workbook
Available online or at major bookstores.
Centre for Clinical Interventions – Offers free workbooks for:
MindShift CBT App – A mobile app offering self-guided strategies to manage anxiety.
Available on App Store and Google Play
Treatments That Work Series – Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) workbooks such as:
Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry: Workbook