St Johns, NL · Psychiatric/Mental Health Services: 24/7 | Outpatient/Ambulatory: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Waterford Hospital at 306 Waterford Bridge Road in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is the province's long-standing dedicated psychiatric and mental health facility, operated by NL Health Services. The hospital has served adults requiring acute and long-term psychiatric care, including geriatric, forensic, developmental disability, and rehabilitation services, for over 170 years. This is a specialized mental health facility — it does not provide trauma, cardiac, stroke, or pediatric emergency services.
Free parking is available on site. The facility features designated accessible parking spaces, ramp access, and accessible entrances and interior spaces.
The hospital is located on Waterford Bridge Road, a major road in St. John's. Specific Metrobus route information for this site was not confirmed — patients are advised to check Metrobus NL at metrobus.com for current routes and stops near 306 Waterford Bridge Road.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. For non-emergency outpatient services, visiting during mid-morning on weekdays may help you avoid early-morning and end-of-day peaks. Call ahead to 709-777-3300 to confirm availability.
No historical wait time data is available. As with most health facilities, late evenings and weekends may see higher demand for urgent psychiatric services. If your situation is not an emergency, scheduling an outpatient appointment during regular weekday hours (Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) is advisable.
Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Newfoundland & Labrador health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.