Community Resources
Our community has a diversity of people, organizations, and groups that provide services for all aspects of life. For more information, please contact the organization or health authority below.
This list was developed in collaboration with Balaned Beginnings Counselling Therapy under the Balanced Wellness Collective. This list is a starting place, however, if you know of a great resource that can be added here, please connect with me.
Emergency & Crisis Care
Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital
(506) 452 - 5400
700 Priestman Street, Fredericton NB
Suicide Crisis Helpline
9 - 8 - 8
Mobile Crisis Unit (Fredericton)
(506) 453-2132
Hope for Wellness (Indigenous-led Helpline)
1-855-242-3310
Website
Trans Lifeline
1-877-330-6366
CHIMO Helpline
1-800-667-5005
Kid’s Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Sexual Violence NB
(506) 454-0437
Addictions and Mental Health Helpline
1-866-355-5550
Crisis Services Canada
1-833-456-4566
Women in Transition House Crisis/Shelter/Support Line
(506) 459-2300
Gignoo Transition House Crisis Line (Shelter for Indigenous Women and Children)
1-800-565-6878
Health Services
Sitansisk Health Department
Addictions and Mental Wellness
(506) 452-2750
chrisbrooks@smfn.ca
Kingsclear (Bilijk) First Nation Health
77 French Village Road, Kingsclear First Nation, NB
(506) 363-4001
Wolamukotuk Health Centre
5 Nikia Lane, Oromocto First Nation, NB
(506-357-1027)
Fredericton Sexual Health Services Phone Line
(506) 453-5379
Fredericton Northside Community Health Centre
435 Brookside Drive, Fredericton NB
(506) 447-4444
Fredericton Downtown Comunity Health Centre
339 King Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 452-5689
(506) 452-5900
Healthy Families, Healthy Babies - Public Health Office
300 St. Marys Street., Suite 1200, Fredericton NB
(506) 453-5200
Website
Free and voluntary home visiting programs for first-time parents
Coupons for milk and vitamins
Healthy Toddler Assessment
Patient Information Sheets available online
NB Community, Government, and Social Services
2 - 1 - 1
Helpline to determine accessible resources and services provided by the Government of New Brunswick
Education and Support
Postpartum Support International
PSI Helpline (non-emergency)
1-800-944-4773
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Planning for Expectant Parents
One time 2 hour class
Website
groups@postpartum.net
Postpartum Support International
Specialized Support Groups
Topics Include: Birth Trauma Support for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) Birthing People, Early Pregnancy Loss Support for Moms, Fertility Challenges, Military Moms - Perinatal Mood Support Group, Parenting After Loss, Queer & Trans Parent Support Group, and much more.
Website
Bridge the Gapp
Online service navigation for mental health in New Brunswick.
Website
Togetherall
Virtual forum platform for individuals who are struggling with overwhelm, stress, and loneliness.
Website
A New Life - Prenatal Online Program
Government of New Brunswick’s free online parenting course.
Website
Postpartum, Child, and Infant Health
Government of Canada’s online resources for the perinatal period.
Website
PANDA (Australia)
Provides resources for expecting parents.
Website
YMCA Family Friend Program
Supporting single parents who face barriers to social, health, or financial security.
12 Rue Carleton Street, Fredericton NB
Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration required at outreach@ymcafredericton.org
Fredericton Regional Family Resource Centre
60 Veterans Drive, Frederiton NB
(506) 474-0252
Website
admin@frederictonfrc.ca
Free family programming focusing on playgroups, parenting, and safety.
Beyond the Bump
Offers prenatal classes, birth & Postpartum support, as well as lactation and feeding support to new parents.
530 Brookside Drive Unit E, Fredericton NB
Website
info@beyondthebumpeducation.ca
Anxiety Canada
Website
Strongest Families Institute
Website
Be There
Website
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Website
Financial Support
Employment Insurance (EI) Maternity and Parental Benefits (Government of Canada)
Provides federal maternity and parental benefits to eligible Canadians, including support for adoptive parents, and benefits for parents suffering a loss.
1-800-206-7218
Website
New Brunswick Employment Standards (Pregnancy and Parental Leave)
Provides information about maternity, parental, and bereavement leave under New Brunswick’s Employment Standards Act.
470 York Street, Fredericton NB
1-888-452-2687
Website
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
A tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18.
1-800-387-1193
Website
New Brunswick Child Tax Benefit
A non-taxable amount paid monthly to families with children under 18 who qualify based on their income.
1-800-387-1193
Website
New Brunswick Adoption Program
Offers support and information to adoptive parents.
1-833-733-7835
adoption@gnb.ca
New Brunswick Human Rights Commission
Provides guidance on workplace rights and protections including parental leave, bereavement leave, and protection against discrimination related to pregnancy loss or adoption.
751 Brunswick Street, Fredericton NB
1-888-471-2233
hrc.cdp@gnb.ca
Website
Daycare Assistance Program
Helps families cover the cost of child care based on income.
1-833-221-9339
Website
Legal Assistance & Protecting Your Rights
UNB Legal Clinic
750 Brunswick Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 452-6313
lawclinic@unb.ca
New Brunswick Legal Aid Service Commission
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 501 Fredericton NB
(506) 444-2776
info@legalaid.nb.ca
Website
Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick
(506) 453-5369
Free Family Law Information Line: 1-888-236-2444
pleisnb@web.ca
Fredericton Legal Advice Clinic
294 Main Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 476-0024
flac.nb@gmail.com
New Brunswick Child & Youth Advocate
(506) 453-8653
Website
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
1-888-642-2725
access@actioncanadashr.org
Website
Reproductive Justice NB
reproductivejusticenb@gmail.com
Website
Abortion Support Services Atlantic
assa.coordinator@gmail.com
National Abortion Federation of Canada
1-800-772-9100
Website
Community Supports
Chroma NB
Website
Just Us - We All Struggle Inc.
Free mental health counselling in NB. Limited sessions.
919 Prospect Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 651-1239
admin@justusinc.ca
Website
Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick
557 St. Mary’s Street, Fredericton NB
1-888-357-8442
info@cmhanb-acsmnb.ca
Website
Pflag Canada
New Brunswick Chapter
1-888-530-6777 ext 559
Website
Ability NB
Supporting individuals with disability-related information, services, and community navigation.
440 Wilsey Road, Suite 102, Fredericton NB
(506) 462-9555
info@abilitynb.a
Website
Women in Transition House
Support for women fleeing abuse - whether it be physical, emotional, verbal, financial, spiritual, sexual, or stalking/criminal harassment.
(506) 457-2770
transhouse@nb.aibn.com
Website
Gignoo Transition House Inc.
Indigenous women’s shelter serving Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Peskotomuhkati, and other Indigenous women and children.
(506) 458-1236
info@gignoohouse.ca
Website
Liberty Lane
Offers second-stage housing to women and their children who have left violence.
(506) 451-2120
Website
Wolastoqiyik Family Services
Provides family services to First Nations families, individuals, youth and Elders.
290 Gabe Acquin Drive, Fredericton NB
(506) 206-9577
Website
Under One Sky
Sitansisk Friendship Centre
7 Leverman Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 458-9269
info@uosfc.ca
Website
Black Lives Matter Fredericton
info@fredericton.blacklivesmatter.ca
Website
Opal Family Services
Provides respite and support to families who have a dependent with a disability.
104 Edgewood Drive, Fredericton NB
(506) 457-9520
director@opalfamilyservices.ca
Website
Imprint Youth Association
Safe drop-in spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Fredericton.
224 York Street, Fredericton NB
imprintyouthfredericton@gmail.com
Website
Youth in Transition Fredericton
Providing unhoused youth with a safe, stable, and secure nurturing living environment.
50 Morrison Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 451-4767
info@yitfredericton.com
Website
Partners for Youth
Engages youth who are facing challenges and assist them in becoming capable, connected, and contributing members to their communities.
487 Brunswick Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 462-0328
La Leche League Canada - Fredericton Chapter
Provides information and support to parents who have chosen to breast/chestfeed their children.
Fredericton@LLLC.ca
Website
Autism Connections
Providing support for persons with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and their communities in the greater Fredericton region.
1666 Lincoln Road, Fredericton NB
(506) 450-6025
director@autismconnections.ca
Website
Multicultural Association of Fredericton
Establishes communication and fosters understanding between the community, settled immigrants, and newcomers.
28 Saunders Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 454-8292
mcaf@mcaf.nb.ca
Website
Fredericton Community Kitchens
65 Brunswick Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 457-1788
info@frederictoncommunitykitchens.com
Website
Greener Village
Promoting food security and addressing hunger in the Fredericton area.
686 Riverside Drive, Fredericton NB
(506) 459-7461
Website
Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick
203-403 Regent Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 459-7852
admin@ldanb-taanb.ca
Website
Capital Region Mental Health & Addictions Association
466 Queen Street, Unit 2, Fredericton NB
(506) 458-1803
office@crmhaa.ca
Website
Capital Youth Hub
Support mental wellness of young people, families, and the community, through low-cost and free wellness programming.
(506) 292-1580
felicia@crmhaa.ca
Capital Family Services
Provides personalized services including parent coaching, transportation, and crisis intervention.
891 Riverside Drive, Fredericton NB
(506) 454-0078
info@capitalfamilyservices.ca
Website
YMCA Fredericton
Offering community, child, and adult wellness programs.
570 York Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 462-3000
Website
New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council
320 St. Mary’s Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 458-8422
director@nbapc.org
Website
New Brunswick African Association
28 Saunders Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 304-8808
newbrunswickafricanassociation@gmail.com
Website
John Howard Society of Fredericton
Assists those who have engaged with the justice system and those considered at-risk in attempts to re-enter life outside prison.
294 Main Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 450-2750
jhsf@nb.aibn.com
Website
Big Brothers Big Sisters Fredericton and Oromocto
473 King Street, Fredericton NB
(506) 458-8941
annette.atkinson@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Website
2SQTP-NB
support@transcareplus.org
Madhu Verma Migrant Justice Centre
info@madhucentre.ca
Website
Migrant Workers Alliance
(506) 251-7467