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24hAlcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS):1-800-663-1441
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) Vancouver
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Ottawa
Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research Victoria
HereToHelp Vancouver
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Kootenay Gambling Support / 24/7 Helpline: 1-888-795-6111
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