Where to Get Help in Grey and Bruce:


Self-Help Groups:

Alateen
Fellowship of teenagers who are friends and relatives of alcoholics. Purpose is to minimize the negative impact of someone else's alcoholism by sharing experience, strength, and hope.

(519) 376-4193 or 881-3655 or ask your operator for Zenith 21400

Adult Children of Alcoholics
Fellowship of grownup sons and daughters of a parent(s) with alcoholism. The sharing of experience, strength, and hope help overcome the problems of living with someone's alcoholism.

(519) 376-4193

Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other. Primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics maintain sobriety. Only requirement is a desire to stop drinking.

(519) 376-4193 or (519) 881-3655 or ask operator for Zenith 21400

Al-Anon
Provides help and information to people whose lives have been deeply affected by someone else's drinking.

(519) 376-4193 or 881-3655 or ask your operator for Zenith 21400

Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other "stay clean".

(416) 236-8956

 

Professional Services:

Addiction Day Treatment Program
Group and individual treatment for families and persons aged 16 and older.

(519) 376-3999

Cape Croker First Nation Addiction Awareness Centre
Culturally based native professional services for First Nations people whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs.

(519) 534-3710

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health -Addiction Research Division
Information and resources on addictions.

1-800-463-6273 (1-800-INFOARF)

CHOICES: Drug & Alcohol Counselling for Youth
CHOICES is a counselling service for youth who are…

  • Wondering about their own use of alcohol or other drugs
  • Worried about someone else's problems with alcohol or other drugs

Drug and alcohol assessment, referral, counselling, and information for youth and their families.

(519) 371-5487 or 1-800-265-3133

Grey Bruce Public Health Unit
Provide community education and information on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse throughout the lifespan of the individual. For general public, professionals and workplace settings.

(519) 376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456

Grey Bruce Withdrawal Management Services
Provides a safe and supportive environment in which individuals who are intoxicated or in withdrawal can detoxify.  Assessment, referral, motivation towards positive lifestyle change and group sessions (i.e. Introduction to Recovery) are provided.  Supportive housing can also be provided to clients attending the Addiction Day Treatment Program or waiting for residential treatment outside Grey Bruce.

(519) 376-5666

G&B House
Residential recovery program for men, aged 16+, who want to live alcohol/drug free. Services include: room and board; assessments leading to treatment plans; individual and group counselling; life skills coaching; referrals.

(519) 376-9495

Kids Help Phone
www.kidshelpphone.ca

1-800-668-6868

New Directions for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Problems
Community service for individuals with alcohol, drug and/or gambling problems as well as for individuals who are affected by someone else's gambling, and/or alcohol or drug use.  Services are offered in various locations throughout Grey and Bruce.  The programs offer assessments, referrals, counseling, information sessions and family support.  Services are free and are offered Monday to Friday with some evening appointments available.

(519) 371-1232 or 1-800-265-3133

Saugeen Drug and Alcohol Counselling Centre
Assessment, counselling, and referral services for native people whose lives are affected by alcohol or other drugs. Community First Nations cultural awareness activities.

(519) 797-2882

Anishnabek Child & Youth Prevention Services

Promote the healthy growth and development of Saugeen children and youth through the implementation of awareness, support, planning and placement programs that recognize and strengthen the culture and identity of the Chippewas of Saugeen.  To provide information and resource materials to families and community members regarding child abuse, parenting skills, child development, substance abuse and child care.

519-797-5000

 

For additional mental health and addiction services in Grey Bruce, visit www.mhagb.ca