Where To Get Help

You can always contact your:

  • School Counsellor;
  • Teacher;
  • Police;
  • Family Members; and/or
  • Doctor.

Kids Help Phone:

  • 1-800-668-6868

Self-Help groups:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous – (506) 693-9080
  • Narcotics Anonymous – (506) 658-0779
  • Al-Ateen – (506) 634-8779
  • Gamblers Anonymous – (506) 672-9115, Help Line – 800-461-1234

Additional groups:

  • PASAGE Saint John Inc. – (506) 642-4035
  • Community Mental Health Services – (506) 658-3737
  • Community Health Center – (506) 632-5537
  • Sophia Recovery Centre – (506) 633-8783 (WOMEN ONLY)
  • 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

If you are a young person between the ages of 12-20, have been using alcohol or other drugs and, are wondering if your use is becoming a problem, the following information may be for you. If you know your alcohol or other drug use is causing problems for you then the following information is definitely for you.

Ridgewood Rehab and Treatment Center has services available to youth. There are two outpatient counsellors who work specifically with youth and their families. We can assist you in examining your past and present chemical use, explore what effects may be having on your life and figure out a plan to help you make changes that will improve the quality of your life. All you have to do to get started is call 674-4300 and ask for the “intake worker”. She/he will complete an intake form over the phone with you. Your name will then be placed on the outpatient counselling waiting list. You will be assigned to an outpatient counsellor and we will contact you to set up your first appointment. If you are not sure about making that first call on your own, talk to your school guidance counsellor or better yet, talk to your parents. They can support you in taking that first step that may change your life.

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.

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