Eastern Health is the largest integrated health organization in Newfoundland and Labrador. We provide the full continuum of health services to a regional population of more than 300,000 and are responsible for a number of unique provincial programs. Our over 13,000 health care and support services professionals believe in providing the best quality of care and health service delivery in our region and in the province. Eastern Health extends west from St. John's to Port Blandford and includes all communities on the Avalon, Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas.

Services Offered

Counselling Options
* DoorWays - DoorWays is a single session, walk-in counselling service available to youth and adults without an appointment or referral. Some examples of what you may want to discuss are: family, health, grief, work, relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, drinking or drug use.

Eating Disorder Services
* Healthy Opportunities for People with Eating Disorders (HOPE) Program - The Hope Program is for you and your family if you are 15+ and have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or other specified feeding and eating disorder. We are available to anyone in the province by phone and we are also at the Renata Elizabeth Withers Centre for Hope on Major's Path in St. John's so that you can begin your journey to wellness in a trusting, supportive environment.

Other Services
* CAST (Concurrent, Addictions, Specialized Treatment) - CAST is a counselling service for adults who have both severe mental illness and addiction needs that substantially affect life activities. Services may include individual, couple, family and/or group sessions

* Sexology Program - This psychologist specializes in sexual development and difficulties and provides assessment, counselling and consultation to individuals, couples and groups.

* Traumatic Stress Services - Group counselling is available to adults who have been exposed to significant traumatic life events, whether a single incident or chronic experiences, such as abuse, neglect and loss. Also, training for a trauma-informed approach is also available for health care providers.

Fees and Payment

Individuals wishing to avail of home supports and other benefits, with the exception of Autism Services, are subject to a financial assessment.

The financial assessment is completed by a Financial Assessment Officer (FAO) and is based on the level of liquid assets and the Enriched Needs Test (an individual's income compared to allowable monthly expenses), or the Income Test.

This is a non-profit agency.

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