Self Help & Support Groups (MHSU)

Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups BC/Yukon
Al-Anon, known as Alateen for younger members, offers self-help programs for families and friends of alcoholics, within a policy of anonymity.

Alcoholics Anonymous BC/Yukon
Describes the program’s philosophy and provides contact information

Cocaine Anonymous – British Columbia Area
This website describes the Cocaine Anonymous program and philosophy, and provides contact information for local support groups.

FASlink Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society
FASlink is a national non-profit organization that provides support, information, advocacy and a discussion forum.

LifeRing
LifeRing support groups provide access for women and men to community-based mutual self-help support groups for those who self-identify with problematic substance use.

MADD-BC
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime.

Narcotics Anonymous (BC Region)
The site describes the program and provides a list of meetings throughout British Columbia.

Vancouver Area Network of Drugs Users (VANDU)
A group of users and former users who work to improve the lives of people who use illicit drugs through user-based peer support and education.

Kelty Resource Centre
Online resources on child youth mental health and substance use