Resources, Support, and Treatment
If you are in an emergency situation, call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department.
Where Can I …
- Get Naloxone?
- Access Local Safe Injection and Inhalation Supplies? (across Ontario)
- Find Needle Disposal Boxes in Peterborough?
Local Services
Consumption and Treatment Site
Safe space to consume drugs, receive supplies, education, and referrals.
Located at 220 Simcoe St., Peterborough. Open 9:30am – 9:00pm, 7 days/week.
Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast)
Out-patient services in Peterborough (& 4 counties) for individuals with addiction and/or family. Call 705-876-1292 or 1-800-461-1909
PARN (Peterborough AIDS Resource Network)
Provides support and education for people living with HIV/AIDS, and free harm reduction supplies. Call 705-749-9110
Four County Crisis (CMHA)
Professional crisis intervention, including assessment, counselling, and referrals. Open 24/7. Call 705-745-6484 or 1-886-995-9933
Peterborough 360 Degree Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
Primary health care to families and individuals who do not currently have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Call 705-874-3900
R.A.A.M. Clinic
Expedited, barrier-free treatment for patients who are addicted to alcohol or opioids. Includes counselling, addiction medication, and prescription therapies. Open 8:00am to 12:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call 705-749-9708
Methadone Clinics in Ontario
Clinics that prescribe synthetic opioids as a maintenance treatment for opioid addiction. Call 1-800-785-6890 for more information.
Narcotics Anonymous
Peer support groups for individuals with drug addictions. Meeting times vary.
24-hour helpline: 1-888-811-3887
Alcoholics Anonymous
Peer support groups for individuals with alcohol addictions and/or their family. Call 705-745-6111
For a complete list of local substance and mental health resources, click here.
Online/Phone Services
Breaking Free Online
Free online, self-guided support tool to help reduce use of substances, including tobacco, alcohol, opioids, and other drugs. Visit breakingfreeonline.ca
ConnexOntario
Free mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services. Available via phone, text, and online chat. Call 1-866-531-2600 or visit connexontario.ca
Health Connect Ontario
Connect with a registered nurse 24/7 for free, secure, and confidential health advice. Includes an online library of resources and tobacco cessation. Call 8-1-1 or 1-866-797-0007
211 Ontario
Online and phone helpline to connect people in Ontario with the social services, programs, and community supports they need. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca
Access CAMH
Information and support navigating CAMH services and self-referrals for addictions. Call 416-535-8501 ext 2. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
National Substance Use Resources Catalogue
Information and resources for substance use online and across the country.
Kids Help Phone
Telephone or web chat service for children and youth (under 30) to engage in safe, private, non-judgemental counselling and receive referrals. Available 24/7. Call 1-800-669-6868 or text 686868 or visit kidshelpphone.ca
Wellness Together Canada
Free online resources, tools, apps, and phone counselling for mental health and substance use issues. Visit wellnesstogether.ca. For crisis support, text WELLNESS to 741741
Talk Tobacco
Free, confidential, culturally appropriate support and information for First Nations, Métis, and urban Indigenous communities. Call 1-833-998-8255 or text “CHANGE” to 123456
STOP on the Net
Online program to help quit smoking cigarettes. Includes 4 weeks of free nicotine patches and gum, mailed right to your door! Visit nicotinedependenceclinic.com/en/stop/stop-on-the-net
Smokers’ Helpline
Free, personalized tools to help you quit smoking successfully. Call 1-877-513-5333 or visit smokershelpline.ca
If you are concerned about substance use or addiction, talk to your health care provider.
Educational Resources
- Treatment Fact Sheet
- Found Needles
- Opioid Fact Sheet
- Fentanyl Fact Sheet
- Naloxone Myths & Facts
- Prescription Opioids Parent Information Sheet
- Prescription Opioids Youth Information Sheet
- Drug Free Kids Canada – resources to support parents in talking to their kids