The NLTA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators are available by telephone and email:
Kenda Riggs – kriggs@eapnlteachers.ca, (709) 733-3265 (Currently on Leave)
Lori Hewitt – lhewitt@eapnlteachers.ca, (709) 733-3242
Nancy Ivany – nivany@eapnlteachers.ca, (709) 733-3269
Wellness and Mental Health Resources
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the Mental Health Crisis Line at 811.
2SLGBTQIA+ WARM LINE
The Warm Line is a peer support service run by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you need someone to talk to, call or text and they will do their best to support you and provide you with resources: 1-866-230-8041.
811 HEALTHLINE
Dial 811 anytime in NL to speak to a registered nurse for information about physical/mental health services in your area and answer questions about health-related topics.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NL
The AA helpline is answered by volunteers M-F from 2 to 8 pm. Outside these hours, they will do their best to return your call as soon as possible and normally within an hour. Call (709) 579-6091; Help Line: (709) 579-5215.
ANXIETY CANADA
Struggling with anxiety during this time of uncertainty? You’re not alone. Learn from our experts on how you can cope.
BRIDGE THE GAPP
FREE self-help resources and information in such areas as stress management, depression, anxiety and addictions as well as links to free online programs, listings of local services, and tools for coping.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
FREE resources and wellness webinars for mental health that can help cope with the current health crisis. Call 1-877-753-8550 M-F, 8:30-4:30 pm.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP LINE
You will immediately be able to speak with a trained professional who will assist you directly. This line is fully text enabled and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll free number is 1-888-709-7090.
GUIDED IMAGERY
A form of mindfulness guided by a professional therapist to help individuals focus on positive mental images in order to evoke feelings of relaxation.
GUIDED MEDITATION: 5-MINUTE GRATITUDE
Take 5 minutes out of your busy day to practice the meditation for gratitude. It is a great guided meditation for first thing in the morning or last thing before you drift off to sleep.
HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELPLINE
Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people across Canada. Available 24/7, in English/French, and on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Call 1-855-242-3310.
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE
FREE confidential telephone support, available 24/7 for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Dial 811.
PROBLEM GAMBLING SUPPORT
1-888-899-HELP (4357) available 24/7 to anyone negatively impacted by gambling, including family or friends. It is free and confidential, and provides information, resources, and crisis intervention.
PROVINCIAL OPIOID TOLL-FREE LINE
An information line to help individuals connect with opioid addiction supports and services. Call 1-844-752-3588.
PROVINCIAL WARM LINE
Non-emergency, non-crisis telephone support between 11 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week with trained mental health peer support to anyone needing a non-judgmental listener when feeling alone or isolated. Call 1-855-753-2560.
SENIORS NL
Seniors NL promotes the independence and well-being of older adults in NL through the provision of information as well as various programs and services. Call toll free 1-800-563-5599 or (709) 737-2333.
SMOKERS HELP LINE
FREE confidential service providing articles, tools, and support while working toward being smoke-free. Connect via phone, text, email, or live chat.
STRONGER MINDS
FREE digital program to support your mental well-being through the COVID-19 crisis. Get guidance that’s created to help with the specific emotional well-being concerns stirred by the pandemic through easy-to-digest resources from our team of caring clinical psychologists.
VICTIM SERVICES
FREE service to adult victims of crime in NL providing confidential assistance to victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, criminal harassment, and more. Call (709) 729-0900. You can quickly exit their website with no trace of visiting. If you are in imminent danger, call 911.
WELLNESS TOGETHER CANADA
FREE online resources, tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals when needed.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS APPS
The following apps can be downloaded through Apple Store or Google Play:
Mindshift CBT by Anxiety Canada (free) uses scientifically proven strategies to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety such as worry, panic, perfectionism, social anxiety and phobias.
Calm (7-day free trial) is focused on mindfulness and can help to lower stress and anxiety with guided meditations. It includes breathing programs, sleep meditations and relaxing music.
Headspace (10-day free trial) integrates mindfulness into your day with guided meditations on everything from managing stress and anxiety to sleep, productivity, exercise and physical health.
