It is so important to reach out for extra help. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to fix things yourself, you end up having to call in extra help. That is OK! This doesn’t mean giving up control of your mind, body, heart or spirit. You are the one who makes the final decisions about the type and level of changes you make, and when you make them. One way to get help is to talk to a counsellor, an elder, friends, a teacher or anyone you trust and feel comfortable confiding in.

Here are some general resources if you are seeking support to change your substance use:

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre:
Aboriginal Alcohol / Drug Worker Program
https://tbifc.ca/program/aboriginal-alcohol-drug-worker-program/
Indigenous Healing And Wellness
https://tbifc.ca/program/indigenous-healing-wellness/

Fort William First Nation:
https://fwfn.com/departments/health/addictions-wellness/

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care:
https://www.dilico.com/mental-health-addictions/adult-services/

Nishnawbe Aski Nation – NAN Hope Virtual Rapid Access Centre:
https://www.nan.ca/resources/nan-hope/

Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples – North West:
https://www.northwesthealthline.ca/listServicesDetailed.aspx?id=10071

Thunder Bay Counselling:
https://www.tbaycounselling.com/addiction-mental-health/

Breaking Free by LifeWorks:
https://www.breakingfreeonline.ca/