Support Beyond our Hubs

For whenever and wherever you need it.

Forge hubs are here for you, but you don’t have to wait for a visit to get help. Below is a list of free, New Brunswick–wide resources for mental health, substance use, and social support — including services available right now, anywhere in the province. 

If you need help right now

Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or text 988, any time, 24/7. If you’re thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, this line is free and always open.

Kids Help Phone

Call 1-800-668-6868, or text CONNECT to 686868. Free, confidential, anonymous support, 24/7, for anyone aged 5 to 29.

New Brunswick Addiction and Mental Health Helpline

Call 1-866-355-5550, available 24/7, if you’re not sure where else to turn. 

Mental Health & Substance Use Support

Forge

Free mental health, substance use, primary care, and social support hubs for youth 12–25, currently open in Acadian Peninsula, Elsipogtog, Moncton, Saint John, with more hubs on the way.

Explore our Hubs

New Brunswick Addiction and Mental Health Helpline

1-866-355-5550 for 24/7 phone support and referrals for addiction and mental health concerns.

Integrated Service Delivery (ISD)

For children and youth up to 18 (up to 21 within the public school system) facing emotional, behavioural, mental health, or addiction challenges. Speak with your school or a healthcare provider to be connected.

Learn More on the Government of New Brunswick website

Bridge the Gapp — Youth

An online resource built to support the mental wellness of young people in New Brunswick.

bridgethegapp.ca

Portage Atlantic

A residential drug and alcohol treatment program for New Brunswick youth aged 14–21.

portage.ca/en/atlantic

2SLGBTQIA+ support

Imprint Youth Association

Fredericton-based, province-wide support, community, and programming for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.

imprintyouth.ca

Chroma: Pride, Inclusion, Equality

Community, programs, and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the Saint John region and beyond.

chromanb.ca

Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance

Support for the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing of Two Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ people across Wabanaki territory, including New Brunswick.

w2sa.ca

General social & community services

211 New Brunswick

Dial 2-1-1, or visit nb.211.ca, to find help with almost anything — financial assistance, housing, food, mental health, employment, and more. Free, confidential, available 24/7 in 150+ languages.

Sexual violence support

Sexual Violence New Brunswick (SVNB)

Support line: 506-454-0437. Confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence, or supporting someone who has been. Based in Fredericton, but takes calls from across the province.

Youth rights & advocacy

Office of the New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate

An independent office that protects and promotes the rights of children and youth in New Brunswick.

defenseur-nb-advocate.ca/child-youth

This list is a starting point, not a complete directory. If you’re not sure where to start, dialling 211 or the NB Addiction and Mental Health Helpline can help point you in the right direction — and any Forge hub can help connect you further.