If you or a loved one is in crisis please dial 811 for the Newfoundland and Labrador Healthline or call 1-888-737-4668 or text “Talk” to 686868 for 24-hour crisis support.
The First Responders Warm Line is a confidential and compassionate resource tailored to meet the unique needs of first responders within our community.
The Warm Line is staffed by peer supporters with first-hand experience in various emergency services and is available from noon to midnight seven days a week and 365 days a year.
The First Responders Warm Line offers a number of resources for mental health awareness and education.
The team is available for live presentations tailored to your organization, pre-taped presentations, which can be shared with teams directly or as part of larger training sessions, and printed resources and materials which can be used to enhance awareness of peer support programs.
Get in touch with the First Responders Warm Line to access resources, information, or to speak to someone who understands.
The CMHA-NL is a provincial division of this nation’s mental health champion, with a mission to facilitate access to resources, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
Bridge the gApp is an app offering a service directory, online programs, and a mental health toolbox for anyone struggling with various mental health experiences including grief, addiction, and depression, among others.
I’ve Got Your Back works to spread awareness of first responders’ mental health. The organization provides an open platform for discussion as well as an outlet to raise money to donate back into the community.
First Responders First offers assessments, action plans, resources and services related to PTSD prevention and support for first responders.
Boots on the Ground
Boots on the Ground offers anonymous, confidential, peer support to first responders across the country.
The Tema Foundation is a non-profit organization offering first responder training as well as workplace and corporate training to educate, support, and foster a community for frontline workers.
Wounded Warriors is a national mental health service provider, supporting Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families.
Become a member and support your EMS community and enjoy the benefits offered to PANL members.
Learn more about PANL’s bylaws, FAQ’s, and other Paramedic Association chapters in Canada.
Advocacy
PANL strives to keep members and professionals informed on important policy initiatives while supporting the development of future and current paramedics.
Latest News
Do you know the benefits of being a member?
Are you covered?
Local Mental Health Contact Information
| Organization | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Pediatric Telephone Advice Line | 1-866-722-1126 |
| Poison Control Centre (24 Hour) | 1-866-727-1110 |
| Children’s Protection Services (24 Hour) | (709) 752-4619 |
| Kids Help Phone 24 Hour | 1-800-668-6868 |
| Naomi Centre 24 Hour (Shelter/support/safety for young women) | (709) 579-8432 |
| Choices for Youth 24 Hour (Shelter/support/safety for young men) | (709) 757-3050 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Line 24 Hour | (709) 726-1411 |
| Mental Health Crisis Line 24 hour | 1-888-737-4668 |
| Gambling Help Line (Toll Free) | 1-888-899-HELP (4357) |
| Smokers Help Line (Toll Free) | 1-800-363-5864 |
| Pap Screening or the Cervical Screening Initiatives Program (Toll Free) | 1-866-643-8719 |
| CHANNAL Peer Support Warm Line | 1-855-753-2560 |
| Mental Health and Addictions System Navigator | 1-877-999-7589 |