support services

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Most films screened at our Festival are unrated. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. If you need additional support, please check out the following resources:

  • In Newfoundland and Labrador, you can call 911 in the event of an emergency.

  • Lifewise warm line
    English: 1-855-753-2560 French: 1-833-753-5460

    The Warm Line offers non-emergency, non-crisis telephone support for people in the province who are living with mental health issues. Lifewise’s trained peer supporters are non-judgmental and have firsthand knowledge. Available 7 days a week, 10:00 am - 12:00 am.

    Bridge the gapp
    A free online resource for youth and adults. It connects you to self-help information and local supports through a searchable service directory. For a complete list, please visit 811 Healthline.

    Talk Suicide
    1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7)

    Connect to a crisis responder to get help without judgement if you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else. (Formerly Canada Suicide Prevention Service). Text 45645 4pm - midnight Eastern Time.

    Warm Line
    1-888-768-2488 (available daily from 3 - 7 pm EST)

    If you are you feeling lonely, isolated, anxious, depressed or in need of a friendly ear, you can contact the Warm Line via online chat, text, or phone to be connected with a Warm Line peer support worker.

    Lifeline App
    This app is the National free Suicide Prevention and Awareness App that offers access and guidance to support for those suffering in crisis and those who have suffered the devastating loss of a loved one from suicide. For online text, e-mail, and chat support.

  • 2SLGBTQ Warm Line
    1-866-230-8041 (call or text)

    A peer support service run by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador, operated by Planned Parenthood. Available Monday - Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Monday - Sunday 6:00 p.m. - midnight.

    Trans Support NL Inc.
    A non-profit organization that offers outreach, education, and peer support for the trans community of NL.

    2SLGBTQ+ Youth Line
    1-800-268-9688 or text (647) 694-4275

    LGBT YouthLine is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth-led organization that affirms and supports the experiences of youth (29 and under). Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and online chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM Eastern Time.

    Trans Lifeline
    1-877-330-6366 (available 24/7)

    Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.

  • Sexual Assault Crisis Line
    1-800-726-2743 or (709) 747-7757 or (709) 726-1411 (available 24/7)

    A provincial phone line that provides support and information to individuals impacted by sexual violence.

    Domestic Violence Help Line
    1-888-709-7090 (call or text) (available 24/7)

    A helpline for individuals experiencing domestic violence. This province-wide, toll free number will detect the region where the caller is located and immediately connect them with one of ten transition houses. The caller is then able to immediately speak with a trained professional who will assist them directly, or connect them to the appropriate service or organization in the community, including women’s centres, Violence Prevention NL organizations, government departments, or medical and policing services.

    Assaulted Women’s Health Line
    1-866-863-0511 (available 24/7)

    The Assaulted Women’s Helpline offers a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line to all woman who have experienced abuse. We provide counselling, emotional support, information and referrals. Available in over 200 languages.

  • Black Youth Helpline
    1-833-294-8650

    Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools. Available 9am - 10pm Eastern Time.

    National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
    1-800-721-0066 (available 24/7)

    Our counselling team supports emotional, mental, and spiritual development, along with healing and recovery, through culturally-based values and guiding principles for Survivors, families and communities.

    First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
    1-855-242-3310 (available 24/7)

    Available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Service available in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut upon request, appointment may be required.

  • Safe Harbour Outreach Project (SHOP)
    Call or text (709) 771-7171 anytime.

    Serving women for whom sex work is an occupation and women who are not in the industry by choice in our area. We support anyone with lived experience in the sex industry.

  • Kids Help Phone
    1-800-668-6868 or text “TALK” to 686868 (available 24/7)

    A telephone and texting support to children and youth, available in French and English. Youth can be anonymous and will receive professional counselling, information and referrals.

    Black Youth Helpline
    1-833-294-8650

    Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools. Available 9am - 10pm Eastern Time.

acccessibility services

SJIWFF is committed to increasing the accessibility and inclusivity of Festival events for all patrons. Please read more about our online and in-person event Accessibility features at: www.womensfilmfestival.com/accessibility