Resources and support

Alcoholics Anonymous
1-866-311-9042

Niagara Health Addiction Recovery Services
In patient and out patient services across Niagara

Al-Anon Family Groups
Program for anyone affected by someone else's drinking
905-328-1677

ARID Recovery homes
A comfortable room and basic needs in a home-like environment for up to nine months
905-227-1113

Community Addiction Services of Niagara
Assessments, treatment planning, counselling, and referrals
905-684-1183

Narcotics Anonymous
1-888-811-3887

StreetWorks Harm Reduction Services
Providing safer injection and inhalation supplies to people in Niagara
905-984-8684

Tobacco Hotline
Quit smoking support and report a smoking or vaping complaint
905-688-8248 ext. 7393
1-888-505-6074

Withdrawal Management
905-682-7211

Canadian Mental Health Association
Walk-in counselling
Urgent support service: 905-641-5222

Community Support Services of Niagara
Helps seniors and adults with disabilities live independently in their own homes

Design for a New Tomorrow
Support for individuals who have experienced abuse
905-684-1223

Family Counselling Centre Niagara
Drop-in and immediate support for personal crisis
905-937-7731 ext. 3345

Family Support Network of Niagara
Support and education for families who have a relative with mental health issues
905-894-6808

Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre
Provides Indigenous people access to appropriate services for their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being
905-871-8931

Gateway
Programs to support people living with mental illness
905-735-4445
1-877-735-4445

Mental Health and Addictions Access Line
24/7 support
1-866-550-5205

Niagara Chapter - Native Women Inc.
A connecting place to support Native / Indigenous women and their families through access to culturally relevant services and programs
905-871-8770

Niagara Gatekeepers
Phone referral service for at-risk seniors to stay safe and independent at home
905-684-0968

Niagara Health Mental Health and Addictions Program
Provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services
905-378-4647 ext. 49613

Niagara Region Mental Health
Mental health services for youth and adults
1-866-550-5205

Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs
Programs to help older adults remain safe and independent at home
905-984-2621
1-877-212-3922

Niagara Regional Native Centre
Provides Indigenous people access to appropriate programs and services for their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being
905-688-6484

Oak Centre
Community mental health program
905-788-3010

Start Me Up Niagara
Addiction, mental illness, poverty, homelessness and unemployment support
905-984-5310

Bridges Community Health Centre
Primary health care, illness prevention and community development
Port Colborne: 289-479-5017
Fort Erie: 905-871-7621

Centre de Sante Communautaire
Services for French-speaking clients including primary care, prenatal, nutrition, youth programs, settlement services, programs for victims of violence, addiction and mental health counselling
905-734-1141

Health811
Free, confidential telephone service. Get health advice from a registered nurse
811

Niagara Falls Community Health Centre
Multi-service health centre that provides free primary health care and community development services
905-356-4222

Outreach Nurse
For populations in Niagara who cannot access traditional health services
Call or text 905-401-4074

Positive Living Niagara Services
For those affected by or at risk of HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections
905-984-8684

Quest Community Health Centre
Primary health care and community capacity building
905-688-2558

Sexual health clinics
Speak with a nurse about your health concern
Call 905-688-3817 or 1-800-263-5757 to book an appointment

These self-help apps are not a replacement for assessment or treatment, but may help you while waiting for appointments or on a wait list.

Be Safe
Find resources in your area and create a safety plan on your phone to learn how to stay safe in a crisis

Bounce Back 
A free program to help adults and youth 15 years or older manage symptoms of depression and anxiety

Mind Your Mood 
Track your moods and get a 'mood report'

MindShift 
Strategies based on cognitive behavioural therapy to help you learn and use active steps to manage your anxiety

Mother Matters: Women's College Hospital 
Eight-week online support group for women with mood / adjustment challenges following the birth of their baby. Registration is limited.

My Anxiety Plans 
Free anxiety management program based on cognitive-behavioural therapy

Smiling Mind 
Daily meditation and mindfulness exercises

Togetherall 
A mental health and wellbeing service offering self-help programs, creative outlets and a community that cares

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