National Addictions Awareness Week 2023

November 14, 2023

National Addictions Awareness Week

St. Leonard’s Community Services is a proud community member working to raise awareness about addiction and the resources available in our community. Click image to expand. National Addiction Awareness Week full calendar of events can be downloaded here.

Calendar of Events for NAAW

 

 

Ongoing Addiction Resources

St. Leonard’s Community Services has a variety of resources, programs, and services available to those experiencing or supporting someone experiencing an addiction. Here are just some of those resources available. Click here to download a printable version of the information below. 

Crisis Line

Available 24/7 365 Days a year! (519) 759-7188 or toll free 1 (866) 811-7188. Learn more about our Crisis Line. 

Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Monday & Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 225 Fairview Dr., Unit #1. Learn more about our Mental Health Walk-In Clinic. 

Harm Reduction Supply Program

Monday to Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 225 Fairview Dr., Unit #1 AND Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 133 Elgin St. Learn more about our Harm Reduction Supply Program.

Open Groups

  • ALL IN (Gambling Support): Monday, 225 Fairview Dr., Unit #1 at 6 p.m.
  • Artistic Expressions: Monday (virtual) & Thursday (225 Fairview Dr, Unit #1) at 5 p.m.
  • Hopeful Journeys: Wednesday (virtual) at 6 p.m. & Friday (133 Elgin) at 2:30 p.m.
  • SMART Families: Wednesday, 225 Fairview Dr., Unit #1, at 6 p.m.

Learn more about our Groups. 

Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services

Call (519) 753-6222 if interested in accessing withdrawal management. Learn more about Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services. 

Addictions/Concurrent Disorder Counselling

Call (519) 754-0253 to learn more. Learn more about Addictions/Concurrent Disorder Counselling. 

We are here to help everyone achieve their version of wellbeing.

Let’s do this together. Give us a call today: (519) 759-7188.

 

 

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National Addictions Awareness Week
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