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Lifewise is a non-profit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador, created by and for individuals living with mental health and addiction challenges. Our mission is to inspire hope and support recovery through peer support, education, and community engagement. We work to reduce stigma, combat isolation, promote self-determination, and amplify the voices of those with lived experience. At the heart of our work is peer support, a non-clinical, mutual relationship grounded in shared experience. Our trained Peer Supporters walk alongside others on their recovery journeys, offering empathy, connection, and understanding.

Target Population: Individuals (16+) living with mental health, substance use, and/or addiction issues.

Highlight of Programs / Services Offered:

In-person and virtual peer support (one-on-one and groups)

Provincial Warmline: Available daily from 10 am- 12 pm, 1-855-753-2560

Wellness workshops

Perinatal peer support: support groups, one-on-one sessions, and workshops

First Responder Peer Support

Public education and community presentations

Peer Support Training Program

Other training, including: Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, safeTalk, and The Working Mind

Committee and policy consultation

Support for establishing peer support groups

Access to mental health and community resources

Partnerships

Connect with us:

Facebook: Provincial Office: 1-855-753-1138

Email: [email protected] Warmline: 1-855-753-2560

Warmline Locale: (709) 753-2560 Website: https://lifewisenl.ca/

Instagram:

Our mission is to inspire hope and support recovery through peer support, education, and community engagement. We work to reduce stigma, combat isolation, promote self-determination, and amplify the voices of those with lived experience. At the heart of our work is peer support, a non-clinical, mutual relationship grounded in shared experience. Our trained Peer Supporters walk alongside others on their recovery journeys, offering empathy, connection, and understanding.

08/06/2026

🌟 Science Atlantic Psychology Conference 🌟

Lifewise recently had the pleasure of hosting a booth at the Science Atlantic Psychology Conference held at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

This conference provided an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research, connect with faculty and peers, and explore future opportunities in psychology, research, and graduate studies.

Our team enjoyed spending the day connecting with students, faculty, and professionals in the mental health field, while sharing information about Lifewise programs and services and highlighting the important role peer support and lived experience can play in mental health and wellbeing.

We’re always grateful for opportunities to engage with people who are passionate about learning, research, and supporting mental health in our communities.

Thank you to the organizers for welcoming Lifewise to be part of this inspiring event! 💙

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Adriana on completing her Lifewise Peer Support Certification! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate this milestone and recognize the incredible work Adriana is already doing as a Peer Supporter with Stella’s Circle's Transition and Aftercare Program (TAP).

As Adriana shares, “As a Peer Supporter in Transition and Aftercare, I’m able to explore wellness with peers and connect them to community resources that support their life journey.”

Drawing on her lived experience, Adriana provides compassionate, strengths-based support to individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. This certification further strengthens the knowledge and skills she uses every day, helping ensure the support she provides is safe, effective, and grounded in the values and principles of peer support.

Through connection, understanding, and shared experience, Adriana helps remind people that recovery is possible and that they don’t have to walk their path alone.

Please join us in congratulating Adriana on this important achievement and recognizing the essential role peer support plays in person-centered mental health care. 💜

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05/06/2026

Peer Support Group topics for New and Expecting Parents for the week of June 8-12.

Drop in for our in-person group or register to join one of our workshops or virtual groups!

Lifewise is offering a free Perinatal Support Group facilitated by trained Peer Supporters with lived experience. Whether you're pregnant or in the first year after giving birth, you're not alone, come connect with others who truly understand.

What to Expect:
A welcoming, judgment-free space to share, listen, and support each other through the highs and lows of the perinatal journey. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just want to talk, this group is here for you.

Schedule:

Virtual group:
Monday | 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Virtual group:
Tuesday | 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Virtual group:
Wednesday | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

In-person group:
Thursday | 1:00–2:30 p.m.

In-person workshop:
Friday | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

In-person at 878 Topsail Rd

To register for perinatal support virtual groups and the in-person workshop, click the link below, scan the QR code, or call 1-855-753-2560 and a Peer Supporter can help you!

https://forms.office.com/r/etMdUrs4Yz

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04/06/2026

We are here at the Community Well-Being Fair at Jack Byrne Arena! Drop by our booth to learn more about our services💙

04/06/2026

💙 Lifewise June Lunch & Learn: Mental Health for Dads: Navigating Parenthood and Well-Being 💙

Fatherhood can bring joy, connection, change, stress, and pressure, often all at once. Join our mental health facilitators for a supportive virtual conversation exploring the mental health experiences of fathers through all stages of parenting, from welcoming a new child to navigating the ongoing realities of family life.

Together, we’ll discuss wellbeing, emotional wellness, and the importance of support and connection throughout the parenting journey.

📅 Date: June 2026
🕐 Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom)
💲 Cost: Free

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RBpaJryzRM

Or scan the QR code on the poster.

For more information, contact Megan Taylor at [email protected]

Join us for an open and supportive conversation about fatherhood, mental health, and wellbeing.

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03/06/2026

🌿 Gardening Learning Series – Session 2 🌿

Join Lifewise for the second session in our Gardening Learning Series as we explore how to transplant seedlings and help set them up for success during the growing season.

Led by our Mental Health Facilitators, this hands-on session offers an opportunity to learn practical gardening skills while spending time in a supportive and welcoming environment. Gardening materials will be provided, and all experience levels are welcome.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 70 The Boulevard
💲 Cost: Free

Accessible parking is available onsite. Coffee, tea, water, and light snacks will also be provided.

🌱 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ryfiiFwaNZ

Spaces are limited! We’d love to grow alongside you this season.

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02/06/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

Strength isn’t about staying silent or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about the courage to feel, to speak, and to reach out when you need support.

Too many men carry their struggles alone, believing that vulnerability is weakness. But facing what’s going on inside, and choosing to open up, takes real strength.

Lifewise offers peer support rooted in lived experience. We’re here to walk beside you, through the hard days, the healing, and the moments in between. Whether you’re struggling or simply need someone who understands, you are never alone.

This month, and always, let’s stand together and remind each other: connection makes a difference.

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01/06/2026

June is here, and with it comes new opportunities to slow down, connect, and care for yourself alongside others who understand the realities of pregnancy and early parenting. 🌿💛

Our June Perinatal Peer Support Groups and Wellness Workshops continue to offer welcoming spaces for new and expecting parents to share openly, build connection, and explore wellbeing together.

This month, our conversations will include topics like navigating external pressure, building confidence and self-trust, self-care, movement and exercise, routines, choices, and planning ahead in ways that feel supportive and realistic for everyday life.

We’ll also be getting creative together through hands-on wellness workshops, including activities like clay creations, gratitude jars, and keepsake crafts designed to encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.

Find the QR code on the June calendar for easy registration or register here: https://forms.office.com/r/etMdUrs4Yz

📍 In-Person: 878 Topsail Rd, Mount Pearl
💻 Virtual: Register and we’ll send the Zoom link before the session.

No matter what this season of parenthood looks like for you, there is space for you here. ✨

01/06/2026

Our June Peer Support Group calendar has arrived, and we’re looking forward to another month of meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and supportive connections. 💛

This month’s groups will explore topics such as nature and wellbeing, navigating external pressure, recovery, the connection between weather and mood, and planning ahead. Together, we’ll create space for reflection, encouragement, and honest conversation in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.

In June, we’re also offering:
👣 A Mindful Steps Walk around Quidi Vidi Lake (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aLWbz8f6km)
💬 Lunch & Learn: Mental Health for Dads: Navigating Parenthood & Well-Being (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RBpaJryzRM)

Our Family Workshop continues to offer support and connection for those supporting loved ones through mental health and substance use challenges. (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/9QKnq2Kp6R)

You’ll also find QR codes on the calendar for quick and easy registration for our Wellness Workshop, Family Workshop, and Lunch & Learn sessions.

Peer Support Groups:
📍 In-Person: 70 The Blvd, St. John’s (no registration required)
💻 Virtual: Email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link

Whatever this month brings, you don’t have to navigate it alone. There’s always a place for you at Lifewise. ✨

01/06/2026

This June, we honor the strength, courage, and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Pride is not just a celebration, it's a powerful reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in their full humanity.

As a lived experience organization, we recognize the unique mental health challenges many in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community face due to discrimination and stigma, and we’re here to walk beside you. Whether you’re navigating identity, finding community, or healing from past experiences, you are not alone.

Let’s continue building a world where everyone can live, love, and be themselves safely, openly, and unapologetically.

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https://lifewisenl.ca/

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