Directory of Yukon Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs

QUICK FACTS

Population (2006):
30,372
(0.1 % of Canadian population)
Capital City
Whitehorse
20,461
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006.
The Yukon Bureau of Statistics has a 2006 Report on Population and Dwelling Counts that lists the various municipalities in the Yukon and their populations.
Alcohol and Drug Prevalence Rates  
Alcohol – Heavy Frequent Use in Past Year (*)
(Canadian avg. 7.1%)
10%
Cannabis – Use in Past Year
(Canadian avg. 14.1%)
21%
Cocaine/Crack – Use in Past Year
(Canadian avg.   1.9%)
3%
(*) Note: heavy frequent use means five drinks or more, more than once a week). Source: Yukon Government Department of Health and Social Services and Yukon Bureau of Statistics (2005). Yukon Addictions Survey .

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OVERVIEW

For more information on alcohol and drug abuse in the Yukon see the Yukon Addictions Survey(YAS) .

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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

Kaushee's Place Crisis Line
Phone: (867)668-5733
Note: 24 hour service.

Victim Link Crisis Line
Toll-free: (800)563-0808
Note: 24 hour service

YellowPages.ca has a directory of Yukon Hospitals.

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

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YUKON ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Yukon Health & Social Services

Prevention consultants provide addiction prevention and addiction services to all communities:

Dawson Creek Area
Phone: (867)667-5406
Note: services for Carmacks Dawson City, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing.

Watson Lake Area
Phone: (867)667-5923
Note: services for Faro, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake.

Carcross Area
Phone: (867)667-5405
Note: services for Carcross

Beaver Creek Area
Phone: (867)667-5890
Note: services for Beaver Creek, Burwash Landing, Destruction Bay, Haines Junction.

Prevention consultants are available to assist in the delivery of addiction education components at cultural or wilderness camps that are organized by another agency or community. This service is based on availability of staff as well as criteria established to ensure that requests are a good match for the type of service provided.
Phone: (867)667-5923
Toll-free: 1(800)661-0408 ext. 5780

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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