Welcome to the Deltassist Substance Use Services blog. This blog was created during the COVID-19 pandemic to help increase awareness around drug and alcohol use and mental health. Most of the information remains relevant even after the pandemic.
Peer Support Programs
12 Step and Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) are examples of peer support programs.
Local meetings for peer support programs can be found by visiting the websites of the meeting you would like to attend. The BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service can also help you find local meetings to attend. Their number is 1-800-663-1441 (or 604-660-9382)
Here are some examples of peer support groups for substance users, with contact information:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone 24 hours: 604-434-3933 - Narcotics Anonymous
Phone: 604-873-1018 - Cocaine Anonymous
Phone: 604-667-8500 - Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) Meetings
Online - In the Rooms
- Recovery Dharma
- HAMS: Harm Reduction for Alcohol
Online Self-Help Tools
An online (or printable) substance use self-help workbook has been created by Here to Help BC.
See all posts in the Substance Use blog.
If you need immediate support coping with a crisis while waiting for help, please call the Fraser Health Crisis Line at 604-951-8855 or toll-free 1-877-820-7444. They are open 24/7.