There are several substance use-related counselling and support programs offered in Waterloo Region. 

Counselling Programs 

House of Friendship offers counselling services for substance use or addiction, problem gambling, gaming and internet use at a variety of locations throughout Waterloo Region. These services were formerly provided by St. Mary's Counselling Services.

Call the centralized addiction and mental health service access line, 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247).

Support programs

Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services offers addiction supports for individuals and their families who are experiencing problematic substance use. Services include: assessment, treatment planning, men and women's recovery homes, aftercare and relapse prevention, community and justice service coordination, referrals for family support, and referrals for residential, day and community programming. Call 519-621-5090 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is non-professional, self-supporting, multi-racial, apolitical and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.


Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women whose substance use has affected their lives. They hold regular meetings and membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drug problem. Call 1-888-811-3887 for information.

Peer to Peer: Overdose Response Program links individuals who have recently overdosed with a trained Recovery Coach who has lived experience of addiction and overdose. The Recovery Coach meets with individuals and their friends/families to offer support and provide information that can help decrease the risk of future overdoses.  Visit Stonehenge Therapeutic Community for more information. 

Drop-in Support 
The Working Centre/St. John's Kitchen is a nonprofit organization established in response to unemployment and poverty in downtown Kitchener. St. John's Kitchen is a thriving community of hundreds of people who gather in spirit of cooperation and mutual support to produce and share a daily meal, and to connect with a range of community resources. Call 519-743-1151 for more information. 

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