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Addiction and withdrawal services

Local agencies in Niagara offer counselling, treatment, withdrawal management and support for people dealing with alcohol, drug or gambling addiction. No referral is needed for most services.

Crisis and support lines

Distress Centre
  • St. Catharines / Niagara Falls: 905-688-3711
  • Welland / Port Colborne: 905-734-1212
  • Grimsby / Beamsville: 905-563-6674
  • Fort Erie: 905-382-0689
Other lines
  • Narcotics Anonymous: 1-888-811-3887
  • Drug and Alcohol Help Line: 1-800-565-8603
  • Mental Health and Addictions Access Line: 1-866-550-5205
  • Positive Living Niagara: 905-984-8684
  • 211 Central South – Niagara

Addiction and detox services

Community Addiction Services of Niagara (CASON)

Counselling and support for individuals and family members dealing with alcohol, drug or gambling problems. Individual counselling is available for youth, adults and family members.

Addiction recovery services — Niagara Health

Addiction recovery services offered by Niagara Health, including residential treatment, detox, walk-in clinics and outpatient programs across Niagara.