Free resources for crisis support in New Brunswick

We know that reaching out for help in a moment of crisis takes courage. If you or someone you love is struggling, you don’t have to go through it alone. While counselling is an important part of ongoing care, there are also free crisis supports available across New Brunswick — people ready to listen, support and guide you to safety when you need it most.

At Just Us, we believe mental health care should be accessible and barrier-free. That’s why we want to share some of the key resources you can turn to if you need immediate help.

Crisis Lines and Support Services in New Brunswick

• 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or text 988
  Available 24/7 across Canada. Trained responders are available for anyone thinking about suicide, worried about someone else, or struggling to cope. It’s free and confidential.
  

• Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
  Free, confidential, and available across Canada for children and youth up to age 29. You can call, text, or connect through live chat with trained counsellors.
  

• Talk Suicide Canada (online chat support) – talksuicide.ca
  Provides real-time support and resources for anyone in crisis.
  

• Mobile Crisis Units (where available)
  Some regions in New Brunswick, including Saint John and Fredericton, have mobile crisis response teams. These teams include mental health professionals who can provide on-site support in urgent situations. Contact your local hospital or regional health authority for details. Find your local mobile crisis unit here.

Emergency Support

If you ever feel unsafe or at immediate risk of harming yourself, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Your safety is the top priority.

How Just Us Can Help

Crisis lines are here for moments of immediate distress. Counselling is here for the days after, when you want to process what happened and take steps toward healing.

Counselling is also preventative—it gives you tools to identify challenges early, build coping strategies and strengthen your resilience so that future crises can be avoided or better managed.

At Just Us, we provide three free one-hour counselling sessions, with the option to continue for just $20 per session. We offer support in Saint John, Fredericton and virtually across New Brunswick. Our goal is to make sure no one is ever turned away when they need someone to talk to. 

You’re Not Alone

Asking for help can feel intimidating, but every call, every text, and every message to a crisis line is met with care, respect, and compassion. Reaching out doesn’t make you weak — it shows incredible strength.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please use one of the free resources above. And when you’re ready to take the next step, Just Us is here to walk alongside you. Book an appointment today.