Substance Use / Addictions

Help and support and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. A program of self discovery and fellowship with people who know and understand the havoc, loss, shame and pain of caring about someone who suffers from the disease of alcoholism.more info

A clubhouse where people can socialize without drugs or alcohol. Cost of membership $10/month; people under 60, $5/month. more info

Information and referral. Connects people with drug and alcohol issues to services in their community such as rehab, treatment, AA, counsellingmore info

CISUR is a network of individuals and groups dedicated to the study of substance use and addiction in support of community-wide efforts to promote health and reduce harm. more info

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.more info

‘Here to Help’ is a project of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions information and is working to help people better prevent and manage mental health and substance use issues.more info

We offer recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. more info

If you suspect someone has been poisoned by a medicine, chemical or other substance, call the Poison Control Centre at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911 (Telephone interpreting in over 150 languages available)more info

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Quit now is a free service to help you quit smoking and remain smoke-free.more info