Bridge the gAPP
Every device within the Newfoundland and Labrador School District will soon have a shortcut placed on the desktop linking directly to Bridge the gapp. Bridge the gapp is a wellness-based self help tool designed to support mental wellness for adults and youth as part of the Newfoundland and Labrador’s Stepped Care Model. Using an online platform Bridge the gapp provides instant access to content providing advice, inspiration, assurance or direction for finding additional support when needed. In addition, it offers self-help resources and links to local services, allows users to share personal stories, and connects individuals with the BreathingRoom (an eight-week online self-management program). The involvement of the community, and specifically young people has enriched the design of this app, and makes it a universal user friendly resource.