Are you or someone you care about having a problem with drugs? It's important to know that there's lots of help out there, even if you just have questions that need answering. Getting help almost always improves a situation, no matter how serious it may be.
This page presents a list of resources that can help you if you need assistance.
National Help Resources
- National Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is Canada's only toll-free, national, bilingual, phone and web counselling, referral and information service for children and youth. They provide immediate, anonymous and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Contact them over the Web, or by calling 1-800-668-6868. - Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse: Treatment Services
Search this database for treatment services across Canada.
Help Resources in Your Province
Alberta
- Alberta Health Services
Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
British Columbia
- Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Line
Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382
Toll-free from anywhere else in BC: 1-800-663-1441 - HealthLink BC
Anywhere in BC: 8-1-1,
TTY (deaf and hearing impaired): 7-1-1
Manitoba
- Teen Touch 24-hour Helpline
Winnipeg: 204-783-1116
Toll-free from the rest of Manitoba: 1-800-563-8336
New Brunswick
- Telecare line: 811 (available 24 hours/day)
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador Helpline
Call toll-free 24-hours a day: 1-888-737-4668
Northwest Territories
- Northwest Territories Helpline
In Yellowknife: 920-2121
Toll-free from anywhere in NWT: 1-800-661-0844 (7-11 p.m. nightly)
Nova Scotia
- Addiction Services, Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection
1-866-340-6700 (toll free)
Ontario
- DART: Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment
Toll-free from anywhere in Ontario: 1-800-565-8603
Prince Edward Island
- Prince Edward Island Addiction Services
Toll-free from anywhere in PEI: 1-888-299-8399
Québec
- Drugs: Help and Referrals
Toll-free from anywhere in Québec: 1-800-265-2626
In Montréal: (514) 527-2626
Saskatchewan
- Alcohol and Drug Services
HealthLine - 24-hour confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse.
1-877-800-0002
Yukon
- Yukon 800
24-hour toll-free helpline from anywhere in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408
Other Useful Web sites
Here's a list of other Web sites with information for youth on substance use. It's organized by province/territory, Canada-wide resources, and also includes a few international resources. Let us know if you find a Web site that you think should be included.
Canada-wide Resources
- AA Canada
Alcoholics Anonymous support group Web site. - Canadian Assembly of Narcotics Anonymous
Canadian Web site of the Narcotics Anonymous Association that provides information and services to recovering drug addicts. - Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
National addictions agency that provides objective information and advice on substance abuse and addictions. - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Canada's largest health sciences centre devoted to mental illness and addiction. - DEAL (Drug Education and Awareness for Life)
An awareness program that provides information on drugs and drug-related issues. - Health Canada: Drug Strategy and Controlled Substances Programme
- Kaiser Foundation
Helps communities prevent and reduce the harm associated with substance abuse and addiction. - RCMP Drug Awareness
Committed to making communities safe and healthy by reducing substance abuse and related problems. - Safegrad
Provides people with tips and advice on how to plan parties so that they're both great and safe. - TeenNet Cyberisle
An interactive Web site designed by youth - for youth - with information on smoking, drugs and sex. - Canadian Addiction Survey (CAS)
Highlights of a national survey of Canadians' (aged 15 and older) use of alcohol and other drugs
Provincial and Territorial Resources
Alberta
- Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (main site)
- Youth site
Designed for youth, the site contains news, games and a place to submit your own personal stories!
- Youth site
- My Room
A cool version of the main site, but specifically designed for kids.
British Columbia
- Mental Health and Addiction
Official Ministry of Health Services Web site.
Manitoba
- Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Leading the way to an addictions free society.- Addictions Foundation of Manitoba: Youth Section
Youth-oriented section with info on counselling, rehabilitation and prevention.
- Addictions Foundation of Manitoba: Youth Section
New Brunswick
- Addiction Treatment Services
From the Department of Health and Wellness. - New Brunswick Student Drug Use Survey (2007) (PDF Version - 354 K)
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Health and Community Services
Official government Web site.- Addictions Services
Information and treatment centre contact.
- Addictions Services
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
- Office of Health Promotion
Nova Scotia Government Web site. - Nova Scotia Student Drug Use Survey (2007) (PDF Version - 404 K)
Nunavut
- Department of Health and Social Services
Official site of the Government of Nunavut.
Ontario
- Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey
Prince Edward Island
- Health and Social Services
The main PEI government Web site.
Quebec
- Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
Government of Québec. - Capitale Nationale Quebec Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs
- Teens and Cannabis
A great overview of marijuana and its effects (PDF format) - Parlons drogue
Youth site providing information on alcohol and other drugs.
Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Health
Government of Saskatchewan. - Alcohol and Drug Services
Yukon
- Health and Social Services
Yukon Government (main Web site) - Alcohol and Drug Services
Resources from Other Countries
- Do it Now Foundation
"America's Drug Information Connection" - Drug Policy Alliance
An American Web site that influences policies and attitudes to reduce the harm associated with drug abuse. - DrugScope
Great Britain's leading independent 'centre of expertise' on drugs. - D-World
Drugs information Web site for 11-14 year olds packed with projects, games, videos and more. - Freevibe
An American site with tons of information about drugs and alcohol - designed specifically for youth. - The Global Youth Network
A United Nations' Web site dedicated to reducing drug addiction around the world. - Interdepartmental Mission for the Fight against Drugs and Drug addiction (MILDT):
Web site of the French Republic that provides information on drugs and addiction. - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Another American site with info for young people, parents and teachers. - Talk to Frank
A popular site for youth in Great Britain.
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