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Getting help

Taking an Alcoholism Self-Assessment Test

Taking online assessments is mostly a secure manner to start considering your alcohol consumption. If you think that you may have been abusing alcohol, you can take this self-assessment test. While one should not rely on this for a reliable diagnosis, it assists in deciding whether or not you ought to be worried and seeking assistance. Click here for Alcoholism Self-Assessment Test.

After taking the self-assessment test. The first step is seeking help from someone who is qualified to guide you to the right methods of recovery and resources. The resources listed below can link you to a wide array of people who can help you, ranging from Care Providers, Psychiatrists, Psychologist, Nurses,  and Ontario Addiction Therapists.

Resources

University of Guelph Counselling Services

As part of the University’s Student Wellness department, Counselling Services offers individual counselling sessions to help support students as they work through the personal challenges that impair their ability to succeed at school and in other areas of their lives.

Hours: 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
Call: 519-824-4120 X53244

University of Guelph Student Health Benefit Plan

On-campus counselling services are free for students. For off-campus counselling services, the University of Guelph Student Health Benefit Plan covers 80% of the cost of treatment by a psychologist to a maximum of $500 per year.

Mental Health Helpline

1-866-585-0445

Service available in other languages

24 hr line + Chat service

Ontario Mental Health Helpline – Connex Ontario

A free, confidential helpline providing about mental illness and support services available to help

Hours: 24 Hours

Call: 1-866-531-2600

Guelph General Hospital

Hours: 24 Hours

Call: 519-822-5350

Address: 115 Delhi Street, Guelph

Family Counselling and Support Services

Walk-in Counselling Service

For individuals and families provided by Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington

Hours: Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Top 3 Apps for Alcohol Addiction Recovery in 2020

I Am Sober App

An app designed to track your sober days and milestones, build new habits and enjoy ongoing motivation from a community of people who get it.

Al-Anon Mobile App

An app that assists in finding meetings and meeting other people to walk alongside you in your journey to recovery.

Screenshots of the AI-Anon app
AI-Anon on the Apple Store

Saying When

App produced by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to help quit drinking or cut down on alcohol consumption.

Screenshots of the Saying When app
Saying When on the Apple Store

Where Can I Find More Information ?

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Below are additional resources that outline even more resources that you may not know you have access to in Canada: