Mental Health & Community Resources
Sometimes counselling is only one part of the support someone needs. This page brings together trusted mental health, crisis, community, and practical resources from Saint John and across New Brunswick to help you find the right place to turn. You may be looking for immediate support, specialized services, help for a family member, or simply information about what options are available.
A note about these resources: This is a curated collection of community resources and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Services, eligibility and availability can change, so we encourage you to contact organizations directly for the most current information. Inclusion on this page is for informational purposes and does not represent an endorsement by Rising Tides Counselling.
Find The Support You Need
Crisis & Urgent Support
Help when you need support right away.
Sexual & Intimate Partner Violence
Support for safety, abuse and sexual violence.
Mental Health Support
Mental health services, programs and specialized supports.
Addictions & Substance Use
Support for substance use, recovery and families.
Children, Youth & Families
Services and support for children, youth and families.
2SLGBTQIA+ Support
Inclusive community, identity and wellbeing supports.
Disability & Accessibility
Resources for people with disabilities and their families.
Housing, Food & Financial Support
Help with basic needs and practical supports.
Veterans & First Responders
Specialized support for service members and families.
Grief & Bereavement
Support through loss, grief and bereavement.
Newcomer & Multicultural
Settlement, community and wellbeing supports for newcomers.
Indigenous Support
Culturally relevant community and wellness supports.
Crisis & Urgent Support
If you or someone you care about needs immediate support, these services can help during a mental health crisis or urgent situation.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you’re thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else, call or text 9-8-8 for free, confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 9-8-8
Horizon Mobile Crisis Unit (Saint John Area)
Mental health professionals provide crisis assessment and intervention for people experiencing a mental health crisis in the community.
Call 1-888-811-3664 Visit Website
New Brunswick Addiction & Mental Health Helpline
A provincial helpline providing access to addiction and mental health support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1-866-355-5550
Emergency Mental Health Services
Emergency departments can provide assessment and support during an acute mental health or addiction-related crisis.
For immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.
Sexual Violence & Intimate Partner Violence
Find support for sexual violence, intimate partner violence and abuse, including safety, medical care and specialized community services.
Hestia House
Provides 24/7 emergency shelter, safety planning and support for women and children experiencing intimate partner or domestic violence in the Saint John area.
Call 506-634-7570
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Sexual Violence New Brunswick
Provides support, information, counselling and a confidential support line for people affected by sexual violence.
Support Line: 506-454-0437
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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
Specially trained nurses provide medical care, support and options for forensic evidence collection following sexual or intimate partner violence. A police report is not required.
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Family Plus - Sexual Violence Services
Provides specialized support for people in the Saint John region who have experienced sexual violence, with services available for adults and through Kit’s Place for children and youth.
Call 506-634-8295 Visit Website
Mental Health Support & Education
Find public mental health services, community programs, education and resources to support mental health and wellbeing.
Community Addiction & Mental Health Services
Publicly funded outpatient mental health services for children, youth and adults, including individual and group counselling and specialized treatment.
Call 506-658-3737 Visit Website
Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick
Community-based programs, education, peer support and other services that support mental health, recovery and wellbeing across New Brunswick.
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Addictions & Substance Use
Find support for substance use, addiction and recovery, including treatment, harm reduction and peer support.
Ridgewood Addiction Services
Public addiction services in Saint John offering assessment, counselling, withdrawal management and other treatment options for substance use and gambling concerns.
Call 506-674-4300
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Alcoholics & Narcotics Anonymous
Peer-led recovery communities offering meetings and support for people who want help with alcohol or other substance use.
Find AA Meetings
Find NA Meetings
Avenue B Harm Reduction
Provides non-judgmental harm reduction services in Saint John, including safer-use supplies, overdose prevention, naloxone training, education and support for people who use substances.
Call 506-652-2437 Visit Website
Sophia Recovery Centre
Community-based recovery support for women affected by substance use and addiction in the greater Saint John area.
Call 506-633-8783 Visit Website
Children, Families & Youth
Find community programs, mental health services and specialized supports for children, youth and their families.
New Brunswick Social Pediatrics
Provides community-based, interprofessional care and programs that support the health and wellbeing of children and families.
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Teen Resource Centre
Provides free programs, case management, social and educational support, and practical services for youth and young adults in Saint John.
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Saint John Family Resource Centre
Offers free programs, parenting support and opportunities for young children and families to learn, connect and build skills together.
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Kids Help Phone
Free, confidential support for children and young people across Canada, available 24/7 by phone and text. New Brunswick’s youth-wellness information specifically directs young people to this service.
Call 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
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2SLGBTQIA+ Support
Find local community, peer support, advocacy and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their families.
Chroma NB
A Saint John-based community organization supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ people through community connection, events, education, advocacy and practical support. They also help people navigate legal name and gender-marker changes.
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pflag Canada
Provides peer support, education and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, as well as parents, families and allies.
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Disability & Accessibility Support
Find local and provincial resources supporting accessibility, inclusion, independence and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.
Ability New Brunswick
Provides navigation, advocacy and support to help people with mobility disabilities live independently and participate fully in their communities.
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Inclusion NB
Provides support, resources and advocacy for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families, with services available in Saint John and across New Brunswick.
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New Brunswick Disability Support Program
Provides eligible adults with disability-related supports for daily living, independence and community participation, including personal supports, respite and disability-specific transportation.
Learn About the Program
Housing, Food & Financial Support
Find local and provincial resources for housing, food, financial assistance and other basic needs.
Rent Bank
Provides financial assistance to eligible renters facing an unexpected financial crisis that could put their housing at risk, including help with rent or utility arrears and some deposits.
Learn About the Rent Bank
Romero House
Provides free daily meals and emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need in the Saint John area, along with clothing and other basic supports.
Call 506-642-7447
Veterans & First Responders
Find specialized mental health, peer and community supports for veterans, military members, first responders and their families.
Veterans Affairs Canada: Mental Health Services
Provides mental health supports for eligible Veterans, CAF members, former RCMP members and their families, including access to treatment and specialized trauma services.
Explore Mental Health Supports
Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)
Provides confidential peer and family support for CAF members, Veterans and their families affected by operational stress injuries.
Explore OSISS Peer Support
Wounded Warriors Canada
Provides specialized mental health programs and supports for Veterans, first responders and their families, including programs addressing trauma, operational stress and family wellbeing.
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Grief & Loss
Find support, information and community resources for people experiencing grief, bereavement and loss.
NB Copes
Provides grief support for children, youth and families through creative activities, camps, events, resources and opportunities to connect with others who understand loss.
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Compassionate Grief Centre
Provides grief and loss support through community programs, support groups, grief cafés, education and counselling in the Greater Saint John area.
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My Grief
A free online grief resource from Canadian Virtual Hospice with self-directed modules for people coping with different types of loss and bereavement.
Explore Website
Newcomers & Multicultural Support
Find local settlement, community and practical supports for newcomers, immigrants and culturally diverse communities.
PRUDE Inc.
Supports newcomers and culturally diverse communities in Greater Saint John through settlement support, education, community connection and programs that promote inclusion and belonging.
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YMCA Newcomer Connections
Helps newcomers settle and build connections in Greater Saint John through settlement services, language support, employment programs and community connections.
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Indigenous Support
Find local settlement, community and practical supports for newcomers, immigrants and culturally diverse communities.
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health services, including mental health counselling and other supports.
Learn About NIHB Mental Health Benefits
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Provides free, confidential, culturally supportive mental health counselling and crisis support for Indigenous people across Canada, available 24/7 by phone or online chat.
Call 1-855-242-3310 Visit Website
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Mental Health Articles
Practical information about mental health, relationships, trauma and wellbeing.
Talking To Trauma Podcast
Conversations about mental health, healing and the experiences that shape us.
Online Courses & Learning
Self-paced learning and practical tools to support mental health and wellbeing.
Workplace Tools & Resources
Downloadable tools and resources you can use on your own, at work or alongside therapy.
Looking For Counselling?
Sometimes community resources are just what you need. At other times, you may be looking for more individualized support. Our team offers counselling for children, teens, adults, couples and families in Saint John and virtually across New Brunswick.