There are many options when looking for help:
Self Help Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous - (506) 693-9080
Narcotics Anonymous - (506) 658-0779
Al-Ateen - (506) 634-8779
Additional Groups:
Community Mental Health Services - (506) 658-3737
Community Health Centre - (506) 632-5537
Ridgewood Rehab. and Treatment Centre
Detox Unit - (506) 674-4333
Out Patient Counselor - (506) 674-4300
Portage- (506) 839-1200
PASAGE Saint John Inc. also offers support:
Our office is open weekdays from 8:30am - 4:00pm. Our open door policy enables parents to stop in and pick up drug/alcohol/gambling information at their convenience. The opportunity for parents of troubled youth to share their fears and/or tears with a trained volunteer or staff member is a comfort to many.
Our resource library contains books, videos, and audio tapes. Topics include Drugs and Their Effects, Self Help, Effective Parenting, and Prevention of Drug Use.
We provide speakers for schools, youth groups, parenting groups, etc. Presentations are tailored to meet the needs of your group. Suggested topics include: Peer Pressure Reversal Skills, How to Talk to your Children About Drugs, Drug Addiction and Recovery.
Workshops are held on a regular basis for parents of troubled youth. Topics range from self care to how to communicate with your youth.
Our Newsletters for youth and adults are available by contacting our office.
PASAGE Saint John Inc.
61
Union Street, Suite 1210, 2nd Floor
Saint John, NB, Canada
E2L
1A2
(506) 642-4035
Favorite Links
Parents---the anti-drug site: A site created by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), is the government’s most comprehensive website used to engage and helping adults to help kids with information about the dangers of substance abuse.
Drug Facts: Facts on Tap is a comprehensive alcohol and other drug education, prevention, and intervention program for college students.
Canadian Center on Substance Abuse : is a non profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
Prevline : The world's largest resource for current information, intervention, and treatment.
Nechi :Nechi is an aboriginal movement committed to holistic healing and healthy addiction free lifestyles.
Rothesay Regional Police : Find information on Community Policing, Special Events and Police Beat.