Help in an emergency

In case of emergency, go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 for an ambulance.

Mental Health Crisis Line

Tel: 811
Call now if you feel like you are unable to cope, are thinking about suicide or if you are unsure 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, 24 hours a day.

Mobile Crisis Response Team (St. John’s)

Tel: 811
If you have a mental health related crisis in your home or community and you are in St. John’s and area, please call the Mobile Crisis Response Team, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. To request a visit, call the Mental Health Crisis Line at 811.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Tel: 709-726-1411 or toll-free at 1-800-726-2743
If you have been impacted by sexual violence, call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line, 24 hours, seven days a week. Available province-wide.

Crisis Text Line

The Crisis Text Line is powered by Kids Help Phone. Children, youth and adults in Newfoundland and Labrador can text ‘Talk’ to 686868 to connect to a trained, volunteer crisis responder who will help with any issues – big or small. The service is free, confidential, and available 24 hours, seven days a week.

Emergency departments are staffed 24 hours a day. Nurses and physicians are there to support you during urgent situations.