Substance Use / Addictions - Support Groups
Al-Anon
Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. more info
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.more info
Dads in Gear: fathering, physical activity and quitting smoking
Dads in Gear is a program to help expecting dads and dads with children 6 and under to quit smoking, eat healthier and learn about being a good father. The program is free for participants and will run for 8 weeks this January. DIG was developed by a team at UBC and funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Cancer Society. Visit: http://dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca/ more info
Nar-Anon
The Nar-Anon Family Groups is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. We have traveled that unhappy road too, and found the answer with serenity and peace of mind.more info
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
We are a non-profit organization/fellowship of addicts helping addicts recover from drugs. We are a non-religious 12 step program focused on abstinence and spiritual principles. We have no initiation fees or dues and anyone can join our fellowship. We have a meetings most days of the week and they can be found on BCRNA.ca or NA.org. We also have a help line 1-866-683-6819. more info