Where To Get Help

There are many options when looking for help.

Self Help Groups:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous – (506) 650-3114
  • Al-Anon (answering service) – (506) 634-8779
  • Narcotics Anonymous – (506) 658-0779
  • Gamblers Anonymous – (506) 672-9115, Help Line – 800-461-1234

Additional Groups:

  • Community Mental Health Services – (506) 658-3737
  • Sophia Recovery Centre – (506) 633-8783 (WOMEN ONLY)
  • Community Health Centre – (506) 632-5700
  • Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868
  • Charlotte County Addiction and Mental Health Services – (506) 466-7380

Ridgewood Rehab. and Treatment Center:

  • Detox Unit – (506) 674-4333
  • Out-Patient Counsellor – (506) 674-4300
  • Charlotte County (St. Stephen) Youth Outpatient Counselor – (506) 465-4760
  • Kings County (Sussex) Youth Outpatient Counselor – (506) 432-3428

Portage Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Adolescents:

  • Telephone – (506) 839-1200

Portage is family-like atmosphere that offers a range of treatment programs to individuals with drug abuse problems. At Portage they strive to help drug addicts become involved in society again by giving them the means and support systems to continue on in life drug free. The process is demanding but rewarding.

PASAGE Saint John also offers support:

Our office is open weekdays from 8:00am – 3:30pm. Our open door policy enables parents to stop in and pick up drug/alcohol/gambling information at their convenience. The opportunity for parents of troubled youth to share their fears and/or tears with a trained volunteer or staff member is a comfort to many.

Our resource library contains books, videos, and audio tapes. Topics include Drugs and Their Effects, Self Help, Effective Parenting, and Prevention of Drug Use.

We provide speakers for schools, youth groups, parenting groups, etc. Presentations are tailored to meet the needs of your group. Suggested topics include: Peer Pressure Reversal Skills, How to Talk to your Children About Drugs, Drug Addiction and Recovery.

Workshops are held on a regular basis for parents of troubled youth. Topics range from self care to how to communicate with your youth.

Our Newsletters for youth and adults are available by contacting our office:

PASAGE Saint John Inc.
61 Union St. Suite 1210
Saint John, NB, Canada
E2L 1A2
(506) 642-4035

For more information on these and other organizations, please see the “Helpful Links” page.