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Lifewise 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.

💙 Thank you, Victoria Volunteer Fire Department!We’d like to extend our thanks to the Victoria Volunteer Fire Department...
16/10/2026

💙 Thank you, Victoria Volunteer Fire Department!

We’d like to extend our thanks to the Victoria Volunteer Fire Department for welcoming Reginald Careen, one of Lifewise’s First Responder Peer Supporters, to their hall to share information about our First Responder Peer Support Program and the supports available to those who serve our communities.

We appreciate the department’s recognition of the importance of mental health support for first responders and its commitment to creating space for these important conversations. First responders can face unique challenges through their work, and access to understanding, connection, and support from people with shared experiences can make a meaningful difference.

Lifewise’s First Responder Peer Support Program was built by First Responders, for First Responders, offering opportunities to connect with peers who understand the realities of the job.

Are you part of a first responder organization interested in learning more? We’d love to connect! Lifewise welcomes opportunities to share information about our program, answer questions, and explore how peer support can benefit your team.

📩 Reach out to Bonnie at [email protected] to arrange an information session for your organization.

Thank you again to the Victoria Volunteer Fire Department for helping raise awareness and recognizing the importance of supporting the mental health and well-being of those who serve.

Peer Support Group topics for New and Expecting Parents for the week of October 19-23. Drop in for our Coffee & Connecti...
16/10/2026

Peer Support Group topics for New and Expecting Parents for the week of October 19-23.

Drop in for our Coffee & Connection 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.

Coffee & Connection 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.cloud.microsoft/r/Rm2WVDDZ5j

[ID] A promotional graphic for Lifewise’s Perinatal Peer Support Groups. The heading reads: “Peer Support Group Topics for New and Expecting Parents,” with the subheading “October 19-23.” In the bottom right corner, there is a photo of a small group of people talking, with one person gently placing a hand on another’s shoulder in a supportive gesture. Surrounding the photo are colourful circles in green, yellow, red, and grey. Two of the circles include the text: “Stigma” and "Anger.” On the left side of the graphic, it says “Join Us! Facilitated by” followed by the Lifewise logo. A QR code is included for registration.

💚 Family Workshop: Empowered Families, Thursday, October 29th💚Supporting a loved one through mental health challenges or...
15/10/2026

💚 Family Workshop: Empowered Families, Thursday, October 29th💚

Supporting a loved one through mental health challenges or substance use can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us for a one-night, 2-hour workshop packed with practical tools and strategies for families, covering:
✔ Mental Health
✔ Substance Use & Addictions
✔ Communication & Boundaries
✔ Supportive Roles & Empathy
✔ Recovery, Crisis Support & Self-Care

✨Reserve your spot today and empower yourself to support your loved ones with confidence! ✨

📅 Thursday @ 6 pm (virtual)
💲 Cost: Free
📍 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6kNsiyuGib

For more information, contact [email protected]

[ID] This graphic promotes a free virtual workshop for those supporting a loved one with mental health or addiction challenges. At the top, the title reads: “Family Workshop: Empowered Families, Tools for Supporting Loved Ones Through Mental Health & Addiction.” A circular badge shows “Thursday, Oct 29th” with the phrase “Supporting Others Starts with Support for You” around it. A banner with stars highlights the updated format: Join us for a one-night, 2-hour session. Key topics, such as Communication, Boundaries, Recovery, and more, are displayed with colourful speech balloons. Next to the topics, there’s a QR code to register. On the bottom right, the session time (Thursday, 6–8 p.m. Island Time), contact email ([email protected]), and registration link (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/9QKnq2Kp6R) are shown. The Lifewise logo appears in the bottom left.

💙 Congratulations to everyone who completed LivingWorks safeTALK training with Lifewise!In recognition of World Su***de ...
06/10/2026

💙 Congratulations to everyone who completed LivingWorks safeTALK training with Lifewise!

In recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day, we were proud to offer safeTALK free of charge to community members who wanted to learn how to recognize when someone may be thinking about su***de, start a supportive conversation, and connect them with further help.

To everyone who took part: thank you for showing up, learning, listening and being willing to have these important conversations.

Your willingness to build these skills means that when someone in your community may be struggling, you could be there to recognize the signs, start the conversation, and help connect them to support.

At Lifewise, we believe that learning happens through connection. Our certified Mental Health Facilitators bring their own lived experience to the learning environment, helping create space for authentic conversations, reduce stigma, and make these conversations feel more human.

Congratulations on completing your safeTALK training! The skills you’ve learned can make a difference when someone needs support most. 💙

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Free two-day su***de intervention training.Someone in your community may be experiencing thoughts of su***de. Would you ...
05/10/2026

Free two-day su***de intervention training.

Someone in your community may be experiencing thoughts of su***de. Would you know what to do?

You don’t need to be a counsellor or mental health professional to make a difference.

LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) is a practical, two-day training that helps participants build the confidence, knowledge and skills to recognize when someone may be at risk of su***de, connect with them, and intervene when it matters most.

ASIST is about learning how to listen, talk openly about su***de, and take action to help keep someone safe.

Lifewise is proud to offer ASIST training on behalf of LivingWorks at no cost to participants.

📅 Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23, 2026
📍 In person: 70 The Boulevard, in front of the CNIB building
🕘 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Newfoundland Time each day
💙 Cost: Free

This training is sponsored through the Resilience Project: Mental Health Training for Wildfire-Impacted Communities, in partnership with CMHA-NL and Richard’s Legacy.

Have questions about whether this training is right for you or whether you are eligible? Reach out to Megan at [email protected].

If you’re willing to listen, to care and to take action, you can learn skills that may help you support someone when they need it most.

👉 Register for ASIST: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EKzvimxFY1

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Mental health and substance use health are health care.This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re joining the call for Eq...
04/10/2026

Mental health and substance use health are health care.

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re joining the call for Equal Health. Fair Funding. No Exceptions.

We know that mental health and substance use health are part of overall health. Yet access to care and support does not always reflect that reality.

When someone reaches out for support, access should not depend on whether their health concern is considered “mental” or “physical.” People deserve timely, appropriate and accessible care, support and connection.

This is about more than awareness. It’s about making sure mental health and substance use health are recognized, supported and funded as essential parts of health care.

At Lifewise, peer support is one part of that picture. Our services create opportunities for people to connect with someone who has their own lived experience and understands what it can mean to reach out for support.

Mental health is health.
Substance use health is health.
Support belongs in health care.

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s keep moving the conversation from awareness toward access.

Equal Health. Fair Funding. No Exceptions.



[ID] Graphic for Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 4–10, 2026). Headline: “Mental health and substance use health are Health Care.” A blue banner reads “Equal Health. Fair Funding. No Exceptions.” Three circles represent mental health, substance use health, and physical health, with equal signs between them. Supporting text emphasizes equal access to timely, appropriate care, support and connection. Lifewise logo at top right.

Peer Support Group topics for New and Expecting Parents for the week of October 5-9. Drop in for our Coffee & Connection...
02/10/2026

Peer Support Group topics for New and Expecting Parents for the week of October 5-9.

Drop in for our Coffee & Connection 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.

Coffee & Connection 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.cloud.microsoft/r/Rm2WVDDZ5j

[ID] A promotional graphic for Lifewise’s Perinatal Peer Support Groups. The heading reads: “Peer Support Group Topics for New and Expecting Parents,” with the subheading “October 5-9.” In the bottom right corner, there is a photo of a small group of people talking, with one person gently placing a hand on another’s shoulder in a supportive gesture. Surrounding the photo are colourful circles in green, yellow, red, and grey. Two of the circles include the text: “Community” and "Fear.” On the left side of the graphic, it says “Join Us! Facilitated by” followed by the Lifewise logo. A QR code is included for registration.

Our first-ever First Responder Peer Support Group Calendar is here! 💙This month, we're creating space for First Responde...
01/10/2026

Our first-ever First Responder Peer Support Group Calendar is here! 💙

This month, we're creating space for First Responders to connect with others who understand the unique experiences that can come with the work.

Throughout October, our groups will explore topics related to connection, self-care, boundaries, and the pressures we experience from ourselves and others.

Built by First Responders, for First Responders, these groups are guided by Peer Supporters with lived experience and offer a welcoming, confidential space for conversation, connection, and support.

Check out the October calendar for dates, times, and topics, and join us when you can. 💙

💻 Virtual: Please RSVP through our online calendar to receive the virtual meeting link: https://lifewisenl.ca/first-responder-calendar/.

Our October Perinatal Peer Support Group & Wellness Workshop Calendar is here! 💛A new month brings new opportunities for...
01/10/2026

Our October Perinatal Peer Support Group & Wellness Workshop Calendar is here! 💛

A new month brings new opportunities for connection, conversation, creativity, and support for expecting and new parents.

Our Perinatal Peer Support Groups offer welcoming spaces to connect with others who understand the unique experiences of pregnancy and early parenthood. Each session provides an opportunity to share, listen, reflect, and explore topics that can support your wellbeing through shared lived experience.

Our creative wellness workshops continue throughout the month, offering a relaxed space to slow down, get creative, and connect with others.

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

Scan the QR code on the calendar to register, or register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Rm2WVDDZ5j

Whether you're expecting, adjusting to life with a new baby, or looking for connection with others who understand, we hope you'll join us this October. ✨

Our October Peer Support Group Calendar is here! 💙A new month brings new opportunities to connect, reflect, and grow tog...
01/10/2026

Our October Peer Support Group Calendar is here! 💙

A new month brings new opportunities to connect, reflect, and grow together. This month, we’ll explore four meaningful topics that can support us in understanding ourselves, our choices, and the ways we care for ourselves and move forward.

Throughout October, we'll explore:

💙 Week One: Choices
💙 Week Two: Movement
💙 Week Three: Self-Discipline
💙 Week Four: Self-Love

Each group is guided by trained Peer Supporters with lived experience and offers a welcoming, judgment-free space where everyone is treated with empathy, respect, and hope.

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

Whatever October brings, there’s space to connect, share, and grow together. 💙

We’d love to see you at Lifewise. ✨

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+18557532560

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