Resources
Treatment Information
Methadone Saves Lives
Web site operated by the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
http://www.methadonesaveslives.ca/
12 step
NA (Narcotics Anonymous)
Meetings are held at River City Centre, St. Luke’s United Church and the YMCA.
Tel: 1-888-811-3887
http://www.orscna.org
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Meetings every day of the week at various locations.
Tel: 519-337-5211
http://www.aasarnialambton.com
AA meetings can also be accessed online
www.onlinegroupaa.org
Detox and Rehab
On-line directory – Canada wide
http://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/
Residential Withdrawal Management
89 Norman St, Sarnia, ON N7T 6S3
Tel: 519-332-4673
https://www.bluewaterhealth.ca/types-of-care/mental-health-addiction-services/withdrawal-management-services
London or Windsor will accept if patient is intoxicated, withdrawing, or in crisis. Approximately four day programs with no medical support via medications.
London Detox
471 William St., London
Tel: 519-432-7241
www.sjhc.london.on.ca
Windsor Detox – Hôtel-Dieu Grace
1453 Prince Rd., Windsor, ON N9C 3Z4
Tel: 519-257-5111
www.hdgh.org/en/withdrawalmanagement
Women & Men’s Detox
Old Fire Hall, 363 Mill St., Windsor
Tel: 519-257-5225
House of Sophrosyne Residential Program (women only)
Tel: 1- 877-533-9503
http://www.sophrosyne.ca/
Lambton County Resources
Lambton Mental Health Crisis Services
Tel: 519-336-3445 or 1-800-307-4319
Availability is 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Self referral to Addictions Services
Tel: 519-464-4500 ext. 5370
Community Health Services Department
160 Exmouth St. Point Edward, On Canada N7T 7Z6
Tel: 519-383-8331
Fax: 383-7092
Toll free: 1-800-667-1839
www.lambtonhealth.on.ca
This site has a link to Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Refrain from using dirty needles. Clean needles are available at the Lambton Health Unit. Follow with family doctor for HIV and hepatitis testing. Contact doctor for chills, fever, pain, swelling or drainage from injection sites.
Red Cross Transportation
416 East Street N, Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y4
Tel: 519-332-6380
DISTRESS Line
Tel: 519-336-3000
Family Counselling Centre
1086 Modeland Rd 2nd floor building 1030, Sarnia, ON N7S 6L2
Tel: 519-336-0120
https://www.familycounsellingctr.com
Chatham Kent Resources
Chatham Kent Health Alliance
80 grand Ave West
Tel: 519-352-6400
http://www.ckha.on.ca
Free Help CK
137 Queen St, Chatham, ON N7M 2G7
Tel: 519-990-5178
http://freehelpck.ca
R.O.C.K Missions
425 McNaughton Ave W, Chatham, ON N7L 4K4
Tel: 519-354-0430 ex. 205
https://www.rockmissions.com
CHAP- Community Home Assistance Program
50 Adelaide Street South, Chatham, ON, N7M 6K7
Tel: 519-354-6221
https://familyservicekent.com/services/community-home-assistance-program-c-h-a-p/
Walpole Island Community Service Program
RR 3 Stn Main, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 4K9
Tel: 519-627-0767
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Tel: 833-456-4566
Youth
Rebound, a program for youth
Tel: 519-344-2841
http://www.reboundonline.com
Kids Help Phone
Tel: 1-800-668-6868
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
St. Clair Child and Youth Services
Tel: 519-337-3701
http://www.stclairchild.ca
The Haven Youth Shelter
Tel: 519-344-1746
http://www. theinnsarnia.ca
WAYS (Western Area Youth Services) Chatham Kent
Tel: 519-354-4095
http://www.ways.on.ca
Connexontario
Connex has 3 helplines
Addiction 1-800-565-8603
Mental Health 1-866-531-5301
Gambling 1-888-230-5305
and information on services in your community and across Ontario
Pregnant and Parenting
Lambton Public Health Unit
Registered Public Health Nurse – You can phone and ask to speak with one regarding any questions you may have in regards to parenting.
Tel: 519-383-8331
Caring Connections
Run by House of Sophrosyne. 13 week program is available in Chatham and Sarnia areas
Tel: 226-627-0627
Postpartum Adjustment Services
help with postpartum depression and adjustment to life as a new mom through St Clair Child and Youth Services
Tel: 519-337-3701
http://www.stclairchild.ca/
Disease & Infection
Needle use and sexual relations increase the risk for attaining a number of illnesses and diseases. Many opioid drug users have contracted or know of someone who has contracted a disease related to drug use. The following are a few common diseases associated with drug use, along with links to information about how they are contracted, managed, and treated.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccines are given to any patient without previous exposure or immunization to Hepatitis B.
www.hepb.org
Hepatitis C
BMC Chatham and Sarnia Pharmacies offer Hep c treatment. Any BMC patient’s welcome to access this. For more information on this speak to the physician and/or BMC pharmacists.
There is good information on Hepatitis C and other diseases on Health Canada’s web site as well as the Lambton Community Health Services HEP C HANDOUT.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
AIDS
Tuberculosis
Prison can also increase the risk of contracting illnesses, diseases and parasitic infestations. A common disease which can be contracted when people are in close proximity to each other is Tuberculosis.
www.tuberculosis.net
RAAM
C Three Foundation
Overdose Prevention
National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
1-888-688-6677
https://www.nors.ca