Substance Abuse
What is Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse means using substances (drugs or alcohol) in a way that may cause physical, psychological, economic, legal, or social harm to users themselves or to people directly or indirectly associated with them.Prince Edward Island Resources
Catholic Family Services
admin@catholicfamilyservice.ca
129 Pownal Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 3W7
Phone: (902) 894-3515
Family Program
The Family Program offers knowledge, development of personal skills and support in dealing with a loved on who has an addiction.
Phone: (902) 368-4120 / Toll Free: 1-888-299-8399
Island Help Line
24 hour, bilingual and confidential telephone service that provides information, support or help to Islanders who are in a crisis.
Toll Free: 1-800-218-2885
Narcotics Anonymous
Toll Free: 1-800-205-8402
PEI Reach Foundation
thepeireachfoundation@gmail.com
223 Mason Road
Stratford, PE C1B 2G1
Phone: (902) 620-0000
Pills Anonymous
Phone: (902) 628-6163
Prescription Drug Support Group
Phone: (902) 436-9856
Provincial Youth Addiction Services
Provides individual counseling for young people who are experiencing problems as a result of alcohol/drug use. Service can be reached through the provincial addiction facility.
Phone: (902) 368-4273 / Toll Free: 1-888-299-8399
Canadian Resources
Council on Drug Abuse
DrugsNot4Me
Teen Challenge Atlantic
Teen Challenge Atlantic helps men aged 18+ to overcome addictions by developing the whole person within the context of a residential facility.
Moncton, NB
Toll Free: 1-800-965-7170