Get Help in Your Area
National Directory for Canadian Families
Youth Recovery and Treatment services
Welcome to Sober Kids’ National Directory for treatment providers and programs. We have set out listings for youth services in all major cities and towns in Canada.
To find local services in your area, please use the following search tools from the menu below.
- Select your province or territory
- Scroll to your city/town
- Click the orange “Search Now” button to bring up results in your local community
- For online services, please select “Online” located within the listing of major towns/cities in your province/territory.
If you are a treatment provider and wish to have your facility/contact added to our Directory, please email info@soberkids.ca
751 Cities and Towns
The Club
- 859 Prince Street, Truro, NS,B2N 1H2
- 902-895-4211
- https://ceh.cmha.ca
support-groups
Provides a safe and supportive environment for adults who may be struggling with their mental health and are active in maintaining mental wellness. Participants form peer connections and participate in social and recreational activities.
The Compassionate Friends of Dartmouth
- 902-891-0548
- http://tcfcanada.net
support-groups
Support group that offers support in the grief and trauma which follows the death of a child, no matter the age or cause.
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia – Smoking Cessation
- 6331 Lady Hammond Road , Halifax, Canada, B3K 2S2
- 1-888-566-5864
- https://ns.lung.ca/our-programs/smoke-free-now-challenge
Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling
Offers confidential and free support to those interested in quitting smoking. Also offers a challenge that encourages participants to quit smoking for 30 days. Successful participants are awarded with a free turkey for Christmas. Challenge typically runs from November to December.
The Nova Scotia ADHD Action Group
- 21 Woodlawn Rd, Room B210, Dartmouth, NS,
- 902-580-2343
Youth Mental Health
FREE ADHD Support group for Adults and Youth. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:30 in room B210 @ NSCC Akerley campus.
The Nova Scotia Sea School Courses
- 174 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg, NS,B0J 2C0
- 902-423-7284
- https://www.seaschool.org
youth-programming
Offers March break and summer courses for youth including: Sailing courses • Wilderness courses • Sea kayak courses
Bursaries may be available for eligible youth.
The Salvation Army
- 282-7071 Bayers Rd, Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2
- 1-902-455-1201
Youth Addictions
We offer practical assistance for children and families through Community and Family Services.
We provide shelter and support to secure housing for homeless persons and offers treatment programs for those who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
For those who have experienced conflict with the law The Salvation Army provides both residential and community based programs.
The Youth Project – Connect the Dots
- 2281 Brunswick Street, Canada, B3K 2Y9
- 902-429-5429
- http://youthproject.ns.ca/
Mental Health Counselling
Offers group counselling for individuals seeking support regarding their sexual orientation.
The Youth Project – Connect the Dots
- 2281 Brunswick Street, Canada, B3K 2Y9
- 902-429-5429
- http://youthproject.ns.ca/
Mental Health Counselling
Offers group counselling for individuals seeking support regarding their sexual orientation.
Third Place Transition House – Outreach Services
- 902-895-9740
- https://www.thirdplaceth.ca/services/
Mental Health Counselling
Offers community based outreach services to women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse. Services and support include accompaniment to court, assistance with peace bond and court applications, individual counseling, information and referral, and group support.
Tia Health – Telehealth Services
- https://tiahealth.com/
Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services
Offers virtual health services using telecommunications (video conferencing, online chat, or phone calls), including sexual health services and mental health counselling. In person appointments in some cities are also offered.
Tobacco Free Nova Scotia
- Barrington Tower, 1894 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS,B3J 2A8
- 8-1-1
- https://tobaccofree.novascotia.ca
counselling
Offers personalized and non-judgemental support to individuals who want to stop smoking and stay smoke-free. Includes:
Quit Line
: A trained counsellor helps individuals develop a personal quit plan. Offers help with cravings and withdrawal, and a place to talk.
SMS/Text Based Motivational Messaging:
Sends helpful and motivational SMS/text messages. Carrier charges may apply.
Secure Chat With A Counsellor
: Offers direct chat with counsellors securely online
Online Forums
: Offers a place to talk online with other smokers
Quit Pack
: Sends individuals information about smoking topics that are important to them
Website Resources
: Offers online information on how to quit smoking and stay smoke-free
Tobacco Free Nova Scotia – Smoking Cessation
- Department of Health and Wellness, Halifax, Canada, B3J 2A8
- 1-866-366-3667
- https://tobaccofree.novascotia.ca/
Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling
Offers personalized and non-judgmental support to help individuals quit smoking. Provides telephone, text, chat, and online forums support. All services are free and confidential.
Tobique First Nation – Day-Client Addiction Treatment Program
- 13094 Route 105, Tobique First Nation, Canada, E7H 5K1
- 506-273-5560
- http://neqotkukhealthcenter.ca/services/
Crisis Intervention & Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling
Offers a structured, coordinated and supervised outpatient substance abuse program for individuals in recovery for substance abuse.
Togetherall
- https://togetherall.com/
Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services
Offers access to online forums with peer-to-peer, anonymous conversation that are monitored by trained practitioners. Also offers self-guided group and individual courses covering mental health and lifestyle topics, as well as access to other mental health resources (articles, tests, tracking of mental wellness).
TOPS Meetings
- 902-765-2274
- https://www.tops.org
support-groups
Provides support to those who are wanting to lose weight by mailing out educational materials and having support meetings with guest speakers and dietitians.