Living the Good Life!
National Addictions Awareness Week - November 15-21, 2009
In support of “National Addictions Awareness Week” on November 15-21, 2009, we celebrate healthy choices and lifestyles.
Every year, in the third week of November, National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) is observed across Canada to gain awareness and understanding of addictions. The NAAW campaign slogan is “Living the Good Life” as it promote addictions free lifestyles for individuals, families, and communities.
For more information on NAAW, please click on the following link:Who can I talk to for help with my addictions?
- To find out who to call in your area in the NWT for counselling and help with addictions, please click here.
- You can also contact the NWT Help Line 1-800-661-0844 toll-free or for Yellowknife 920-2121 for support, information and, if necessary, referral to a local community or social service agency. All calls are confidential and they are open 7 nights a week from 7 pm to 11 pm. For more information on the NWT Help Line, please visit their website at www.nwthelpline.ca.
- Or you may call the Health Line at
1-888-255-1010 for advice and information round-the-clock 7 days a week. All calls are free and confidential.
- For help in quitting smoking, call the NWT Quitline at 1-866-286-5099.
Addictions Resource Links
NWT Links:
Other Links:
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Alberta Health Services Information on Addictions
- BC Information Resource on Mental Health & Substance Use
- Health Canada’s on-line publication: Straight Facts About Drugs & Drug Abuse