Directory of Newfoundland Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs

QUICK FACTS

Population (2006):
509,700
(1.6 % of Canadian population)
Major Metropolitan Areas (2006) (*)
St. John’s
181,400
(*) Note: A metropolitan area must have over 100,000 people.
Source: Statistics Canada (2006).
Alcohol and Drug Prevalence Rates  
Alcohol – Heavy Frequent Use in Past Year (*)
(Canadian avg. 7.1%)
11.1%
Cannabis – Use in Past Year
(Canadian avg. 14.1%)
11.6%
Cocaine/Crack – Use in Past Year
(Canadian avg.   1.9%)
0.9%
(*) Note: heavy frequent use means five drinks or more, more than once a week). Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (2004). Canadian Addiction Survey.

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OVERVIEW

The Government of Newfoundland & Labrador formed Addictions Services (ADS) in 1995 to delivery community alcohol, drug and gambling services. ADS administers these services through the 4 Regional Integrated Health Authorities and provide medical drug rehab programs (detoxification), residential alcohol and drug rehab programs, outpatient alcohol and drug rehab programs, assessment and referrals.

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police, Fire, and Ambulance: 911

Kids Help Phone counsellors provide children and adolescents with immediate and caring support, information and, if necessary, referral to a local community or social service agency.
Toll-free: (800)668-6868

Suicide Line
Toll-free: (800)784-2433        
Note: Crisis centre phone numbers for Nain and St. John’s.

Mental Health Services Crisis Line
Toll-free: (888)737-4668

YellowPages.ca has a directory of Newfoundland Hospitals.

Refer to the Gambling Addiction Treatment section for problem gambling assistance.

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NEWFOUNDLAND ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Newfoundland and Labrador Addictions Services Offices
Department of Health and Community Services
Main Floor, West Block
Confederation Building PO Box 8700
St. Johns NL A1B 4J6
Phone: (709) 729-1335

Disclaimer: Inclusion or omission of an organization or agency in this database does not imply endorsement or non-endorsement by canadadrugrehab.ca. In no event shall canadadrugrehab.ca be liable for any decision or action taken in reliance on information provided by this referral service. Any questions regarding an alcohol and drug rehab program listing should be directed to that organization. If you believe you need immediate assistance, please call 911 or your local crisis hotline .

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