Canadian Mental Health Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Division (CMHA-NL), is a provincial division of the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health. Our mission is to facilitate access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness. CMHA-NL's provincial office is in St. John's, and we also have two regional offices located in Grand Falls-Windsor (Central) and Stephenville (Western).
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Workplace Mental Health Program In keeping with our mission as a provincial division of the CMHA, CMHA-NL is dedicated to supporting workplace psychological health and safety. CMHA-NL provides training, information resources, and consultation services to support employer/employee mental health and overall health and well-being in workplaces.
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We have recently finished development of a Seniors Mental Health Education Program that covers a range of topics on aging and mental health, including the challenges of aging, depression, psychosis, substance use, delirium, dementia, suicide prevention, the role of family members or caregivers, and promoting recovery and well-being in the later years of life. The program is intended for all persons and organizations with an interest in aging and mental health, including health care providers, seniors, families/caregivers, post-secondary students, and anyone who works or volunteers with seniors.
Justice Program
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.