Youth wellness

The New Brunswick Youth Engagement Services is a youth led and adult-supported initiative that attempts to meaningfully engage youth in community-based activities that contribute to the prevention of problem substance use, bullying and criminal activity and foster resiliency and positive mental health.

This initiative promotes the relationships between youth and adults through connections, drawing on strengths from relationships built and providing youth leadership opportunities in the community.

A collaboration between Partners for Youth (PFY) and La Fédération des jeunes francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick and supported by the provincial government, the New Brunswick Youth Advisory Council provides input on public mental health policy issues. In the past, this has included advice on stepped care and youth mental health policy. To learn more about the Council, visit their website.

Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) — If you have a child or if you are a youth experiencing emotional, behavioural, mental health or addiction issues, help is available.

Integrated Service Delivery is offered to children and youth up to age 18 inclusively (and up to 21 for those within the public school system) who have multiple needs as defined by core areas of development, including physical health and wellness, emotional and behavioural functioning, family relationships, educational development and mental health.

This way of working together has allowed government departments, schools, community agencies and service providers to collaborate in order to provide the best services possible to children and youth. 

1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 — Kids Help Phone is available 24 hours a day, 7  days a week to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from trained responders.

NB Child and Youth Advocate — The official homepage for the rights of children and youth in New Brunswick.

Accom Req ADD (PDF 206 KB) — ADHD assessment request.

Youth Justice — The provincial youth justice system provides programs and services for youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who are in conflict with the law. It is separate from the adult justice system. 

Portage Atlantic - New Brunswick Addiction services  — Portage Atlantic is a non-profit organization that operates a residential drug addiction rehabilitation centre for New Brunswick youth from 14 to 21. 

Bridge the gapp - Youth — Bridge the gapp Youth is an online resource designed to support mental wellness in New Brunswick young people.

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline — If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone else, call or text 9-8-8 toll free, any time. Lines are open 24/7.