In case of emergency, please dial 811 to contact the Mental Health Crisis Line, or visit your nearest emergency department.
Psychologists can be accessed through the public health system, the education system for those currently enrolled, and in private practice.
The public health system of NL Health Services consists of five zones including Eastern Urban, Eastern Rural, Central, Western, and Labrador Grenfell. When accessing mental health services in the public health system, you will be referred to a specific program that best suits your reason for referral. Within this program, you may be paired with a psychologist or another mental health professional depending on your presentation, reason for referral, and resourcing within the program.
You can reach the specific School Psychologist assigned to your child’s school through your school. You may also go to https://www.nlschools.ca/contact/staffdirectory.jsp then type in the lower search bar “psychologist” for a list of psychologists by geographic region.
For students of Memorial University of Newfoundland- St John’s campus, you may access a psychologist or other mental health professional through the Student Wellness and Counseling Centre. For more information about this service, please follow this link: https://www.mun.ca/studentwellness/
For students of Memorial University of Newfoundland- Grenville campus, you may also access a psychologist or other mental health professional through the Student Wellness and Counseling Centre. For more information about this service, please follow this link: https://mun.ca/grenfellcampus/student-life/counselling–psychological-services/
Psychologists in private practice provide a fee-for-service model. Fees are often covered through private insurance plans and/or workplace EAP (Employee Assistance Program). As of the APNL AGM Friday May 27, 2022, the recommended fee is $210/hour for individual treatment provided by a Registered Psychologist. Please note that some Psychologists may charge higher or lower fees.
APNL is a voluntary organization dedicated to furthering the discipline and profession of psychology in this province.
P. O. Box 26061, RPO
LeMarchant Road
St. John’s, NL
A1E 0A5
Tel: 709.739.5405
info@apnl.ca