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Counselling / Mental Health - Gander - Children & Youth

Counselling

Member Assistance Program

Toll Free: 1-800-268-7708
Web: www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/ps/map-pam/default-eng.asp

The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a voluntary and confidential service for Canadian Forces (CF) to help members (Regular Force, all Reserve Class Members, Cadets) and family members. MAP provides a short-term problem solving service for persons who have parenting or family concerns, interpersonal relations, personal and emotional, stress, anxiety, sexual assault and addiction concerns.

Based on the Description on the M.A.P. website.

Gander MFRC (GMFRC) Counseling and Family Life Program

Web:  http://www.familyforce.ca/sites/Gander/EN/Health%20and%20Wellness/Pages/default.aspx
Phone:  (709) 256-1703
 
The GMFRC Social Worker can provide you with any of the following services:

Short Term Counseling

Short-term counseling sessions (anywhere from 1-5 meetings) are available. These sessions are free of charge. Individuals, couples and or families may contact my office by phone or in person to request a meeting.

Common issues/areas of practice include: Separation/divorce, anxiety/depression, grief/loss, health/wellness, stress/burnout, personal development, trauma issues, parent/child issues.

Local School Guidance Counsellors

If your child attends one of the following schools they can go to their guidance counsellor for support:
 
Gander Acacemy (Gr. K-6) Phone:  (709) 256-8662
St. Paul's Intermediate (Gr. 7-9) Phone:  (709) 256-2404
Gander Academy (Gr. 10-12) Phone:  (709) 256-2581
Nova Central School District Phone:  (709) 256-2547

The Association of Psychologists in Newfoundland and Labrador (APNL)

Phone: (709) 739-5405
Web:  www.nlpsych.ca
 
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Psychologists website has a comprehensive listing of psychologists by city and region, among other criteria. A Psychologist can assess and find solutions to problems and challenges that people face in their life. Are you dealing with parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, phobia, grief or loss, abuse or violence, a traumatic event or incident, an addiction or compulsive behaviour? A psychologist can help with these issues and many more. Go to the website above to find a psychologist in your area.

To access this list go to their website home page and click on the Referral Directory at the bottom of the list to launch a search. Type your area code or location you are seeking a psychologist for in the search box to ensure the best possible results. Please note: check with your extended health care plan or family doctor for what financial coverage will be provided.
 

Mental Health

Health and Community Services - Mental Health

Phone:  (709) 489-8180
Web:www.hcsc.nfld.net/ProServ.htm
 
The South End Centre provides counselling and outreach to children and youth aged 19 and under and their family members.  If your child or youth is experiencing emotional, behavioural or social difficulties please call.  Some of the interventions that may be used are:  individual and family counseling, family therapy, group work, psychological testing, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, play therapy, and referral and coordination of services.
 

Gander Community Action Program for Children

Web:  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/canada/regions/atlantic/work/e_k_2-eng.php#n8
Phone:  (709) 676-2396

The Gander Bay Community Action Program for Children Inc. provides programs for children and their parents to promote overall well being.  Some of these programs may include parenting workshops, health and nutrition programs and drop-in play.  For the location near you or more information please call the number above.

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