Drugs, Alcohol & Addiction
The use of alcohol and drugs can impact your life in negative ways. If you’re going to use, it’s important to make informed choices and understand the potential risks that can have an impact on your life. When you’re under the influence you’re more likely to make bad decisions that you wouldn’t normally make when you’re sober. If you do choose to take alcohol or drugs, make sure you have a safe ride home; check out our listings of local taxi services. Driving while intoxicated is against the law and risks the lives of you and others. If you, a friend, or a family member has a problem with drugs or alcohol, confidential and anonymous support is available.
Mutual support groups to avoid the use of addictive substances or any other mood-altering substances
National network of concerned citizens committed to stopping the crime of impaired driving:
- Lobbies government
- Operates school outreach, public awareness campaigns
- Offers victim assistance programs
- Project Red Ribbon and Candlelight Vigils supporters display ribbons on car antennas, mirrors and door handles as a commitment to safe and sober driving
- Campaign 911
Telephone service providing confidential information about addiction, mental health and problem gambling resources in Ontario, including how to access them
Web chat with information and referral specialist available * email form available on website * operated by ConnexOntario Health Services Information
Confidential information and referral service providing detailed descriptions of drug and alcohol treatment resources in Ontario, including how to access * maintains data and statistics about the addiction treatment system in Ontario * Web chat with information and referral specialist available * also accessible daily 24 hours through email (via form on website)
Web chat with information and referral specialist available * operated by ConnexOntario Health Services Information
Fellowship of men and women whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Share experiences, strengths and hopes. The group fosters coping skills to solve common problems and recover from alcoholism
| Click here to attend online meeting
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY(br /> 10:30 am – Shift Workers Group @ 470 Ontario St. Stratford (Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, & Saturdays) THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY For a full list of meetings CLICK HERE |
Confidential telephone, chat, and email information and referral and listening service providing detailed descriptions of mental health services and supports in Ontario, including how to access them
- information about community-based counselling services and supports
- strategies to meet goals
- support
- basic mental illness education
Web chat with information and referral specialist available * operated by ConnexOntario Health Services Information
COVID19Offices open. Call for intake and protocols. Clients will be supported over the phone and via OTN or other forms of videoconferencing as well as in-person. Intake and main office lines will be monitored and messages responded to within one business day. Some peer support groups are running via Zoom. Ensuring clients have resources they need to stay connected and safe. Still taking referrals – please call.
The Addiction Medicine Clinics supported in partnership with Dr. Datema, are considered an essential service so will remain open on their usual days. They are doing active telephone screening day before clinic and active screening is taking place at clinics and practicing social distancing by limiting the number of clients at the clinic at one time.
Anyone in acute mental health or addiction crisis should contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484
Community-based agency offering professional counselling, resources and support for the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and problem gambling/gaming, assessment and community counselling for individuals experiencing difficulties with either their own or a loved one’s substance use or gambling/gaming behaviour.
Services include
- Addiction Supportive Housing
- Adult Substance Use
- Community Withdrawal Management
- Court Support
- Heart to Home
- Opiate Counselling
- Peer Support
- Pregnancy and Parenting
- Problem Gambling and Behavioural Change
- Supportive Housing of Perth Program
- Transitional Case Management
- Youth Community Treatment
- Youth Substance Abuse
- Youth Virtual Hub
Main offices in Stratford and Seaforth with outreach offices in many locations throughout Huron County and Perth County as well as in all Huron/Perth Secondary schools.
COVID19 Offices open. Call for intake and protocols. Clients will be supported either in-person, over the phone or via videoconferencing. Intake and main office lines will be monitored and messages responded to within one business day. Some peer support groups are running via Zoom. Ensuring clients have resources they need to stay connected and safe. Still taking referrals, please call.
Outreach for homeless and precariously housed individuals with addictions available providing food and additional resources. Daytime warming centre available in Goderich (not at Choices For Change office) mid November to mid April. Call to connect
The Addiction Medicine Clinics supported in partnership with Dr. Datema, are considered an essential service so will remain open on their usual days. They are doing active telephone screening day before clinic and active screening is taking place at clinics and practicing social distancing by limiting the number of clients at the clinic at one time.
Anyone in acute mental health or addiction crisis should contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484
Community-based agency offering professional counselling, resources and support for the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and problem gambling/gaming, assessment and community counselling for individuals experiencing difficulties with either their own or a loved one’s substance use or gambling/gaming behaviour.
Services include
- Addiction Supportive Housing
- Adult Substance Use
- Community Withdrawal Management
- Court Support
- Heart to Home
- Opiate Counselling
- Peer Support
- Pregnancy and Parenting
- Problem Gambling and Behavioural Change
- Supportive Housing of Perth Program
- Transitional Case Management
- Youth Community Treatment
- Youth Substance Abuse
- Youth Virtual Hub
Main offices in Stratford and Goderich with outreach offices in many locations throughout Huron County and Perth County as well as in all Huron/ Perth Secondary schools.
ALL intake through Stratford office – call toll-free number and dial 0 for reception. This office is open by appointment only. Access to programs only through case management
Advocates with and provides programs and services for people with mental disorders. Enhances, maintains and promotes the mental health of all individuals.
Services include: community support programs including case management, concurrent disorders and court support services, peer support programs, family support programs, education, volunteering and supported housing program.
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