ConnexOntario Health Services Information

Drug and Alcohol Helpline

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Record #: CMH0091 Last Modified: 09 May 2013 Last Full Update: 09 May 2013
Record Details
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Website Website: www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/
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Description & Services
Alternate NameFormerly Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART)
DescriptionThe Drug and Alcohol Helpline is a free, confidential and anonymous information service available to Ontarians. Staff at the Drug and Alcohol Helpline are able to provide information about, and referral to, a variety of treatment services/programs for individuals dealing with substance use, health care professionals, families/friends of substance users, researchers, general public,etc. 
The Drug and Alcohol Helpline is operated by ConnexOntario Health Services Information which also operates the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline (OPGH) and the Mental Health Helpline
HoursToll-free & email or internet /web chat Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesYear round
Areas ServedOntario
EligibilityAvailable to anyone
Applicationnone required
LanguagesEnglish - by telephone in over 179 languages on request ; French ; Interpretive Services - over 170 languages on request ; English; French; Interpretive Services - over 170 languages on request by telephone only
MeetingsBoard meets 6 times/yr
Contact Information
AccessibilityNot Accessible - no walk-in clientele, phone or internet only
Mailing Addressc/o call office at 519-439-0174 for address
Office Phone519-439-0174: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Fax519-439-0455
After Hours Phone800-565-8603: 24/7
Crisis Phone800-565-8603: 24/7
Toll Free Phone800-565-8603 
E-Mailinfo_ref_services_dart@connexontario.ca
Websitewww.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca
Primary ContactBrad Davey, Executive Director, ConnexOntario Health Services Information; Phone: 519-439-0174; Fax: 519-439-0455; Email: administration@connexontario.ca
Primary ExecutiveM McLelland, Chair, Board of Directors
Other Details
Print MaterialPosters, pamphlets, wallet cards, lists of programs/services, statistics provided free of charge. Call office for an order form or see website.
Established1991
FundingProvincial
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsAlcohol ; Drug addiction