There is strength in seeking support.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please call 911.

If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that you are not alone. Your well-being is important, and there is help available. Reach out to supportive friends, family, or professionals who can provide assistance. These are resources designed to guide you through difficult times. You matter, and help is just a conversation away.

National Resources

Mental health and suicide prevention: 988

Available November 30th, 2023, You will be able to call or text 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada for free and be directed to the appropriate mental health crisis or suicide prevention service in your area.

Canada Suicide Prevention Service:

1-833-456-4566 (phone)
45645 (Text, 4 p.m. to midnight ET only)
crisisservicescanada.ca

In Quebec (French): Association québécoise de prévention du suicide: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868, live chat counselling at www.kidshelpphone.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador

Mental Health Crisis Line 24 Hour: 811

Bridge The Gap: Find mental health services in your region https://nl.bridgethegapp.ca/

Lifewise Warmline: Available in both French and English, the Warmline offers mental health support and information from trained Lifewise staff to the public 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Check out their website for hours as well as services including peer group, family and 1:1 support. https://lifewisenl.ca/

(En) 1-855-753-2560
(Fr) 1-833-753-5460

Joyfullness Run Challenge Results: $200 Donated to Bridges to Hope

joy run makes a $200 donation to bridges to hope

Your Kindness IS their miracle!

Thank you to every one who joined us for Joyfullness Run Challenge 2023!
We raised $200 for Bridges to Hope which makes 350+ bowls of homemade soup for seniors!

What is Bridges to Hope?

Bridges to Hope is a charitable organization dedicated to providing emergency food aid to individuals in need across the Northeast Avalon region. Their mission emphasizes the importance of community support, as they believe that hunger can affect anyone, from families next door to schoolchildren and coworkers. Focused on the principle of “Neighbours feeding Neighbours,” Bridges to Hope aims to offer fair and unbiased access to their services while advocating for increased food security. The organization is committed to accountability, transparency, and the efficient use of resources to best serve the diverse members of their community.

Bridges to Hope isn’t just a food bank.
It’s a lifeline for thousands of our community members.
It’s where kindness meets necessity.

Learn More

Want to create your own holiday miracle?

Be someone’s lifeline this holiday and donate to Bridges to Hope.

  • $10 Feeds a single person for two days
  • $25 Feeds a family for two days
  • $50 20 People receive Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
  • $100 Makes 175 bowls of Homemade Soup for Seniors
  • $500 40 Children receive Healthy Snacks
Donate to Bridges To Hope

Run with us

Did you miss out on Joyfullness Run Challenge 2023? We have regular group sessions you can join.

Group Sessions

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