October 31, 2017

Getting Help

For help with alcohol, drugs, or mental health concerns in Guelph and Wellington County, contact Here 24/7: 1 844 437 3247 (Here247).

Saying When is an app developed by the Canadian Association for Mental Health that can help you track your drinking and set goals on how to consume less alcohol. Download it from the iTunes store.

Check Your Drinking is a personalized quiz that helps you understand how much you drink compared to others, how much money you spend on alcohol, and how your current alcohol use is affecting your health. The results are anonymous.

Smart Recovery is a self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Meetings are held weekly at the Guelph Community Health Centre. There is no cost to attend meetings.

Alcoholics Anonymous provides a safe place for people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. There is no cost to attend meetings.  Meetings are held around Guelph and Wellington County every day.

This initiative is made possible by the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, a collaboration between The Guelph Community Foundation, the Government of Canada, and, extraordinary leaders from coast to coast to coast.