Substance Use / Addictions - HelpLines & Websites

Toll free, 24 hours, 7 days a week, multilingual information and referral service for people throughout BC needing to find help for any kind of problematic substance use.more info

Provides highly specialized treatment for people across British Columbia with severe mental health and substance use/addiction issues, people in custody, and people who have been referred by the courts for assessment and treatment.more info

Canada's national addiction agency.more info

An internationally recognized centre, distributed in universities and communities across BC, dedicated to research and knowledge exchange on substance use, harm reduction and addiction.more info

Offers useful information and resources re mental health and substance use concerns.more info

Toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week phone line answered by trained staff and volunteers available to listen, provide information, referral and support in an anonymous and confidential manner.more info

A comprehensive website describing Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use programs, services and resources in the Kootenay Boundary region and beyond. more info

Provides free services and resources for people experiencing problems associated with gambling. The helpline provides 24/7 toll free telephone counselling, screening, assessment and referrals.more info

MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a non-profit grassroots organization that is committed to stopping alcohol or other drug impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime.more info

Provides speakers, materials and videos about road safety and accident prevention.more info