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Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine offers a resource of scientific and medical information about Addiction, for professionals and the general public. Bulletin articles with news and views, Definitions, Policy Statements, and networking are available to improve the understanding, assessment, treatment, prevention and research related to Addiction Medicine in Canada and around the world.

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Our clients are parents mom's and dad's who may have trouble with the law or have family issues. We help our clients as a whole. They usually have other issues such as: alcohol, drug, Residential Tenancy issues, Welfare, Disability, poverty, Residential School issues, some clients need referral to the Mental Health, probations, assist clients with paperwork, in addition, accompany clients to appointments with the Ministry as an advocate or a support person.

The VISION of Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society is to support an inclusive community in which everyone lives in a healthy, caring and sustainable environment.   The MISSION of Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society is to plan for and provide quality services to support and strengthen individuals, families and communities.

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East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) provides alcohol and drug counselling. Our free, confidential services are available to anyone dealing with their own or someone else's addiction or substance misuse.

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For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Port Alberni Mental Health & Addictions located at 4780 Roger Street, phone (250) 724-3554. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Please call first to schedule an intake.

 

For adults in crisis with addiction or mental health issues contact the Community Response Team. A team of nurses is available to help clients in need of stabilization from alcohol or drugs. See Port Alberni Mental Health & Addictions for contact information.

 

For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Alberni Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Services (A.D.A.P.S.) located at 4259 6th Avenue, phone (250) 724-6166. 

 

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Port Alberni located at 4000 Stamp Avenue, phone (250) 720-2650. Call first since the therapists are located in a separate building.

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Forms one of nine district health authorities serving the province of Nova Scotia. (See Details)

Forms an organization that informs Americans of the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.

Treats people with chemical addictions of every type: alcohol; drugs such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana and prescription medicines; and as well as substances such as inhalants and tobacco. Offers medical detoxification, gender-separate primary rehabilitation, relapse treatment and extended care for adults and adolescents; outpatient care; educational programs for family members and others whose lives have been impacted by addiction; life enrichment workshops for individuals in all stages of addiction; and student assistance services. (See Details)

Forms an organization that contributes to the health and well-being of Manitobans by addressing the harm associated with addictions through education, prevention, rehabilitation and research. (See Details)

Works to assist Albertans in achieving freedom from the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling. (See Details)