Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

T: 519-256-9975 (Windsor) · T: 519-326-0268 (Leamington) 24-hour Answering Service

Offers treatment through a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Their primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Individuals with a desire to stop drinking are eligible.

Brochures and Pamphlets:

• Is There an Alcoholic in the Workplace?
• A.A. at a Glance
• Information on Alcoholics Anonymous
• Problems Other Than Alcohol (excerpts)

Brentwood Recovery Home

T: 519-253-2441 · F: 519-258-2095

This residential program provides assessment and treatment of substance abuse. Residential and day programs are available for men and women, ages 16 and up. An outpatient youth program is also offered. Those who are attempting to overcome substance abuse and its consequences are eligible.

Brochures and Pamphlets:

• Brentwood Recovery Home

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

T: 519-251-0500 · F: 519-251-0494 · www.camh.net

The Community Health and Education offices of the CAMH integrate community needs with research and development to prevent and reduce addiction and mental health problems across Ontario. Through consultation, the agency contributes to building partnerships with communities, professionals, and governments to identify needs, provide training and promote, implement, and evaluate research-based programs, products, and services. Services are available in English and French. No fees. Information presentations on treatment services are available upon request.

Drugs, Alcohol, and Mental Health Information Line (1-800-463-6273)
This free and confidential information line provides up-to-date information and referrals to prevention and treatment resources throughout Ontario. Callers can speak with staff about alcohol, other drugs, and mental health topics, or order printed materials. Over 40-recorded messages can be accessed 24 hours/day in both English and French with a limited selection in15 other languages.

Brochures and Pamphlets:
To order CAMH products call 1-800-661-1111.
These materials offer information on substance abuse and mental health problems. Unless otherwise noted, the first 50 copies are free of charge to Ontario residents.

• Evaluate Your Drinking (Package of 50 for $10, P391)
• Dealing with Drinking (Package of 25 for $21.25, P391)

"Do You Know” pamphlets present straightforward, easy-to-understand information about a variety of addictive substances and their effects. Each title costs $10 (package of 50).

1. Do You Know…Alcohol (P251)
2. Do You Know…Amphetamines (P252)
3. Do You Know…Cannabis (P254)
4. Do You Know…Caffeine (P263)

Local Employee Assistance Program Providers (EAP)

T: 519-776-6004
Many workplaces already have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in place. They are designed to reach and encourage employees to seek help as well as link troubled employees with an appropriate helping service. Employee Assistance Programs provide help or counselling in many areas, often including issues related to stress management. If your workplace has an EAP in place, make sure that the program and its services are well known by all employees.

Windsor Focus Community

T: 519-254-6116 · F: 519-254-0344 · focus@jet2.net

Windsor FOCUS Community provides alcohol and drug prevention and injury prevention programs in Windsor-Essex County. Programs target groups that range from birth to seniors. A special emphasis is on preventing alcohol and drug abuse and injuries due to alcohol and drug use among youth. Windsor FOCUS Community is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and is operated by the Teen Health Centre.

Teen Health Centre (THC)

T: 519-253-8481 · www.teenhealthcentre.com

Teen Health Centre offers free, confidential counselling for youth 12 to 24 years in the following areas:

• Family Conflict
• Relationship problems with friends
• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD & Behaviour problems
• Eating Disorders
• Self-Harm
• Suicide Thoughts
• Grief
• Unplanned Pregnancy
• Substance Abuse
• Other general teen concerns

Appointments are preferred for all counselling services. Please contact the intake worker at 253-8481 ext. 0 for more information.