Canadian Addiction Recovery Resources
| Resource | Information | Contact |
| Wellness Together Canada | Immediate, free and confidential mental health and substance use help 24/7 Virtual services in English and French Interpretation services available during phone-counselling sessions in over 200 languages and dialects | 1-866-585-0445 Adults text WELLNESS to 741741 Youth text WELLNESS to 686868 Frontline workers text FRONTLINE to 741741 |
| Kids Help Phone | •Professional counselling, information and referrals support to young people •24/7 •Virtual services in English and French | 1-800-668-6868 Text 686868 |
| Drug Rehab Services | •Free, confidential professional help and resource for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada •Referrals for clients seeking support with substances | 1-877-254-3348 |
| CAPSA Peer Support | •Free peer-facilitated group meetings (includes virtual meetings) •Evidence-based practices and tools designed to help those who are questioning their relationship with substances •Families, allies, and professionals are all welcome to attend meetings | Find a meeting |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | •Free meetings and support for people who come together to solve their drinking problem | Find A.A. near you |
| Narcotics Anonymous | •Free meetings (includes virtual) and support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs may become a member •This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs | 1-855-562-2262 Find a meeting |
| SMART Recovery | •Free support meetings (in-person and virtual) open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery | Find a meeting |
| Moms Stop the Harm – Holding Hope Support Groups | •Free peer-led support groups for families with loved ones living with addiction (substance use disorder) | Find a group |
| Families for Addiction Recovery | •Free peer support services for families, parents, caregivers of children struggling with addiction (regardless of age) | 1-855-377-6677 (Details) Weekdays 1-3pm ESTParent-to-Parent Support Online Parent Support Groups |
Unites States Addiction Recovery Resources
| Resource | Information | Contact |
| USA.GOV Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Find mental health services, including treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Get help for veterans and family members to deal with mental health issues. | Call SAMHSA’s national helpline at 1-800-662-4357. This treatment referral and information service is confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in English and Spanish. For suicidal thoughts and behavior, dial 988 for help from the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also reach them at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). |
| Kids Help Phone | Professional counselling, information and referrals support to young people
24/7 Virtual services in English and French |
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868 |
| National Drug Helpline | •A drug and alcohol hotline is a telephone number that you call to get free information about substance use or misuse. In the case of Drug Helpline, this is a toll-free number available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. | 1-844-289-0879 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | •Free meetings and support for people who come together to solve their drinking problem | Find A.A. near you |
| Narcotics Anonymous | •Free meetings (includes virtual) and support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs may become a member •This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs | 1-855-562-2262 Find a meeting |
| SMART Recovery | •Free support meetings (in-person and virtual) open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery | Find a meeting |
| Moms Stop the Harm – Holding Hope Support Groups | •Free peer-led support groups for families with loved ones living with addiction (substance use disorder) | Find a group |
| Families for Addiction Recovery | •Free peer support services for families, parents, caregivers of children struggling with addiction (regardless of age) | 1-855-377-6677 (Details) Weekdays 1-3pm EST Parent-to-Parent Support Online Parent Support Groups |
