Peridot

Service Finder

Access to proper medical care and having your basic health, living and safety needs met is important to good perinatal mental health. Peridot can help you find services that fit your needs, your preferences and where you live.

Browse our Service Finder for supports and services near you. Many families in Newfoundland and Labrador use these services every day, and you don’t need to know exactly what you want to get started.

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Primary care provider

Looking for a primary care provider?

If you're pregnant and do not have a primary care provider who can provide prenatal care (e.g., a family doctor, nurse practitioner or OB), please complete the Patient Connect NL form at patientconnect.nlchi.nl.ca (opens in a new tab), and ensure you check the box indicating you're currently pregnant. Alternatively, you can call 8-1-1 to speak to someone who can help you find a primary care provider.

Patient Connect NL(opens in a new tab)Call 8-1-1
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Free

Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

A pro-choice phone line you can call in private with sexual health questions. Staff can tell you about your pregnancy choices. A free app lists abortion clinics across Canada.
Virtual
Pregnancy, birth and health care
Free

Athena Health Centre

Abortion care for you up to 15 weeks of pregnancy, with abortion pills up to 9 weeks. A clinic doctor can fit an emergency IUD, a small birth control device in your womb.

215 LeMarchant Rd, St John's

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Free

Burin Peninsula Brighter Futures

Family Resources

Extra food and classes about pregnancy and birth while you are pregnant. A certified technician can check your car seat, and you can borrow toys and books.

129 Smallwood Cres, Marystown

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Canadian Mental Health Association

Classes about mental health for workplaces, students and front-line staff. You can also take training in how to respond when someone may be thinking of suicide.

Choices for Youth Building, 340 LeMarchant Rd, St John's

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Free

Mokami Status of Women Council

Women's Centre

Diapers, baby products and personal hygiene products you can pick up. You can also get help with breastfeeding and join a craft group.

43 Grenfell St, Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Mental healthSubstance use

Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation

Social Health Department

A counsellor you can talk to about mental health and addictions, for band members. Staff can help in a crisis and send you to other help.
Virtual

Additional support

More ways to get help

Beyond peer support, there are many other services available to help you through a mental health crisis, substance use challenges, or difficult living situations.

Mental health crisis or risk of suicide

If you or someone you know has a mental health, substance use or addiction emergency, call 9-1-1.

If less immediate assistance is required, but you are concerned that you or someone you know or love could be experiencing a mental health crisis or is at risk of suicide, call 8-1-1 to be connected with crisis intervention services and people who are trained to provide support.

Living with violence or abuse

If you're currently living in a situation with violence or are being physically, mentally or sexually abused by someone, please reach out to the following organizations. Your safety is critical to protect your physical and mental health.

Substance use and addictions

Substance use in the perinatal period affects the entire family. If you’re in the perinatal period, pregnant, or are a parent with substance use or addiction issues, call 8-1-1 to be connected with support for you and your family.

Basic needs support

Food, shelter and safety are essential to good health. When these needs aren’t met, they place great stress on people and families and increase their risk for physical and mental health issues.

You can access the Peridot Service Finder, visit nl.211.ca (opens in a new tab) or call 2-1-1 to speak with someone who can connect you with services and resources to help meet your basic needs, including:

  • Mental health support
  • Transportation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Clothing