Support Starts Here
Whether you’re struggling with addiction, facing a mental health crisis, or supporting someone else on their journey — this page is a lifeline. All of these resources have been hand-picked because they’re accessible, trusted, and personally relevant.
Peer-Based Recovery Programs
SMART Recovery
Self‑empowering addiction recovery using CBT tools.
Refuge Recovery
Buddhist‑inspired path to recovery.
Recovery Dharma
Peer-led recovery program using Buddhist practices like meditation, self-inquiry, and compassion.
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Fellowship supporting people with compulsive gambling habits.
Support for Families & Codependency
Al‑Anon Family Groups
Support for those affected by someone else’s drinking.
Co‑Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
A 12‑step fellowship for people recovering from codependency.
🔗 coda.org
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Crisis Support Lines
Talk Suicide Canada
24/7 support for people in Canada thinking about or affected by suicide.
📞 1‑833‑456‑4566
Kids Help Phone (Canada)
Mental health support for youth in Canada. Call or text 24/7.
📞 1‑800‑668‑6868 | 💬 Text “CONNECT” to 686868
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Canada)
Immediate mental health counselling and crisis support for Indigenous people across Canada, 24/7.
📞 1-855-242-3310
National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
Canadian 24/7 overdose prevention hotline. Call or text before using so a trained peer stays on the line and can send help if needed.
📞 1-888-688-6677
🔗 nors.ca