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Substance Use / Addictions - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Nar-Anon Family Groups for BC

A fellowship for those affected by someone else's addictionmore info

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Narcotics Anonymous BC Region

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a community based association of recovering drug addicted individuals that is based on the Twelve Step program originally developed within Alcoholics Anonymous.more info

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BC Region: 1-855-444-2262
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Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Program - Nelson

Uses prescribed medications to treat people with opioid use disorders. more info

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Interior Health Authority, Nelson Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Downtown Mental Health & Substance Use Centre, 201 - 514 Vernon Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5R5
OAT Clinic: (250) 505-7271
Downtown Nelson MHSU Office: (250) 505-7248
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QuitNow BC Phone and Online Support Services

Offers free individualized and group support services via a 24/7 phone line or chat service to help British Columbians quit smoking. more info

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BC Lung Foundation
2675 Oak Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2K2
Helpline: 1-877-455-2233
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REDUN: Rural Empowered Drug Users Network

Groups for current and former drug users, and their friends, family, and supportersmore info

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ANKORS Office: (250) 505-5506
Peer Health Navigator: (250) 505-9690
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Regional Alcohol and Drug Day (RADD) Treatment Program

A free regional program open to young people between the ages of 12 - 19 who are motivated to make changes in their substance use.more info

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Freedom Quest Youth Services Society
2216 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2X1
Day Treatment Coordinator: (250) 231-0316
Regional Office: 1-877-304-2676
Fax: (250) 304-2678
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Regional Concurrent Disorders Clinician

Serves young people who are being negatively impacted by their own substance use and who are also struggling in their mental wellnessmore info

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Freedom Quest Youth Services Society
2216 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2X1
Concurrent Disorders Clinician: (250) 304-8031
Regional Office: 1-877-304-2676
Fax: (250) 304-2678
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Regional Therapeutic Recreation Services

Available to Local schools and other youth-serving organizations who wish to offer a recreation program to young people being negatively impacted by their own substance use and/or the substance use of others.more info

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Freedom Quest Youth Services Society
2216 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2X1
Therapeutic Recreation : (250) 608-0997
Regional Office: 1-877-304-2676
Fax: (250) 304-2678
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Residential / Facility Based Substance Use Treatment Programs in BC

For those experiencing moderate to severe substance use issues and requiring a more intensive treatment setting than community based Substance Use Services, publicly funded Facility Based Services are available. more info

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Alcohol & Drug Info Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441
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Road Safety / Loss Prevention

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

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Insurance Corporation of BC - Kelowna
1720 Springfield Road
, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7W2
Christine Kirby: (250) 861-7947
Cell Phone: (250) 212-5119
Fax: (250) 861-7901
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