Community Resources

St. John’s & Surrounding Area

This page provides a non-exhaustive list of trusted community health and support resources available in St. John’s and surrounding areas.

These services are not operated by Villa Nova Medical Clinic but may be helpful for medical, mental health, social, and community support needs.

Availability, eligibility, and hours may change. Please contact programs directly for the most current information.

Helpful Health Apps

  • Bridge the gApp – Free mental health resources, counselling access, and peer support
    🌐 bridgethegapp.ca

  • MyHealthNL – View lab results and selected health records online

Walk-In Clinics (St. John’s Area)

(Availability may vary)

  • Mundy Pond Medical Clinic – 50 Mundy Pond Rd

  • Campbell Medical Group

  • Baltimore Clinic (Blackmarsh Rd)

  • Harm Reduction Clinic – Mundy Pond Rd

Screening & Preventive Care

Cervical (Pap) Screening

  • Provincial Cervical Screening Program (self-referral):
    ☎️ 1-833-752-4694 / 1-866-643-8719

  • Pap Clinics (open to public with MCP):

    • CBS (Dr. Sarah Vincent)

    • Family First Medical (Topsail Rd)

    • Galway Pap Clinic (appointments required)

Cancer Screening

  • Breast Screening (ages 40–74) – Self-referral
    ☎️ 1-800-414-3443

  • Colon Cancer Screening Program
    ☎️ 1-855-614-0144

Mental Health & Addictions

  • Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Line (24/7)
    ☎️ 1-888-737-4668

  • Doorways Mental Health Walk-In Clinics – Same-day counselling
    ☎️ 709-752-8888

  • CHANNAL Warm Line – Peer support (non-crisis)
    ☎️ 1-855-753-2560

  • CAST Program – Concurrent mental health & addiction care

  • The Gathering Place – Meals, social work, basic medical care

Sexual & Reproductive Health

  • Planned Parenthood NL – STI testing, contraception, abortion care

  • Athena Health Centre – Clinical sexology

  • Women’s Health Clinic (HSC)

  • Sexual Violence Support Services – Available for all genders

Children, Youth & Family Supports

  • Family Resource Centres (FRCs) – Free parenting, prenatal, and early childhood programs

  • Brighter Futures / Thrive CYN

  • CAYAC Clinic (Janeway) – Youth in alternate care

  • Well Baby Clinics – Referral required

  • Healthy Baby Club – Nutrition support during pregnancy

Seniors, Home & Community Supports

  • Community Support Program (CSP)

    • Home support

    • Respite care

    • Long-term care assessments

    • Medical transportation
      ☎️ St. John’s Switchboard: 709-777-6300

  • Meals on Wheels (Red Cross)
    ☎️ 709-722-6006

Respiratory & Chronic Disease Programs

(Referral required)

  • INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program

  • Comprehensive Respiratory Education Clinic (Asthma/COPD)

Medication & Pharmacy Support

Medication Therapy Services Clinic (MUN School of Pharmacy)

  • Medication reviews

  • Polypharmacy support

  • Smoking/vaping cessation
    (Referral required)

Food, Disability & Accessibility Supports

  • Food First NL – Food security programs

  • St. John’s Food Bank Network – Call 211 to locate services

  • NL Association for Community Living – Disability advocacy

  • GoBus (Accessible Transit)
    ☎️ 709-570-2131

When to Contact Our Clinic

These resources are meant to support—not replace—care provided by your primary provider.
If you are unsure which service is appropriate, 811 HealthLine can help guide you.