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Finding a Doctor
The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services maintains a list of family physicians in the St. John's area who are accepting new patients. Telephone 709-729-4984
Finding Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services are delivered on a regional basis. For information on mental health services, contact the appropriate Regional Health and Community Services Centre. They can help you find services in your community.
Regional Health and Community Services
Child & Youth Programs
Health Care Corporation of St. John’s
Waterford Foundation
This site maintains a comprehensive listing of mental health, additions and family services resources across the province.
Finding Self-Help Resources in Newfoundland
Consumer Health Awareness Network Newfoundland and Labrador (CHANNAL)
P. O. Box 5788
354 Water Street, 3rd Floor
St. John's NF AIC 5X3
Phone: (709) 753-8550
Fax: (709) 753-8537
E-mail: cmha@nfld.com
This group can help you find peer support groups close to your home. Their services include: Mental health promotion, self-help and mutual aid, public awareness/education, presentations, outreach programs, meetings and newsletters
Association of Newfoundland Psychologists
This site provides information on how to find a psychologist and the services they provide.
Canadian Mental Health Association- Newfoundland and Labrador
P.O. Box 5788
354 Water St., 3rd floor
St. John's, NF A1C 5X3
Tel.: (709) 753-8550
Fax: (709) 753-8537
E-mail: office@cmhanl.ca
Schizophrenia Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
205 – 206 West Block
Waterford Hospital
Waterford Bridge Road
St. John’s NF A1E 4J8
Phone: (709) 777-3335
Fax: (709) 777-3524
