Support Connections (Canada)
 

Emergency

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, experiencing a medical emergency, or has a suspected overdose:

• Call 911 immediately.

• Go to your nearest Emergency Department.
   

Family Support

Al-Anon Family Groups Canada
Support for families and friends affected by someone else’s alcohol use.
Website:  https://al-anon.org
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Nar-Anon Family Groups
Support for families and friends affected by another person’s drug use.
Website:  https://www.nar-anon.org
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Mental Health Support

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Mental health education, advocacy, counselling, and community programs across Canada.
Website:  https://cmha.ca
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988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

• Call or text 988

• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Free and confidential across Canada.
  Website:  https://988.ca
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Substance Use Resources

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Evidence-based information, education, and resources on substance use and recovery.
Website:  https://www.ccsa.ca
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Youth Support

Kids Help Phone

• Call 1-800-668-6868

• Text CONNECT to 686868

• Free and confidential, available 24/7.
  Website:  https://kidshelpphone.ca
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Indigenous Support

Hope for Wellness Helpline
Immediate emotional wellness and crisis support for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Website:  https://www.hopeforwellness.ca
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Community Resources

211 Canada
Connects individuals and families with local community, mental health, addiction, housing, food, and financial supports.
Website:  https://211.ca
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Local Muskoka Resources

MiND-AID Muskoka
Mental health and addiction navigation services for young people under 30 and their parents or caregivers.
Website:  https://www.mindaidmuskoka.com
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CMHA Muskoka–Parry Sound
Mental health and addiction counselling, crisis intervention, recovery programs, and community supports.
Website:  https://mps.cmha.ca
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Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Mental health services and counselling for children, youth, and families.
Website:  https://familyconnexions.ca
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A Message of Hope

You are not alone.
 

Addiction affects the entire family, and healing is possible. Whether you’re taking your first step or continuing your journey, support is available. Remember to care for yourself with the same compassion you so freely offer others.
 

Disclaimer & Information Accuracy

The organizations and resources listed on this page are independent of Unity Path Family Support and are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure the information was accurate at the time of publication. However, contact information, services, programs, and availability may change over time. Please verify details directly with the organization before relying on the information provided.

Unity Path Family Support does not provide crisis intervention, emergency services, medical care, counselling, legal advice, or mental health treatment. The resources shared are intended to complement—not replace—the support of qualified professionals.