Drug and Alcohol Helpline
[  Suggest an Update |  Suggest Volunteer Opportunity ] Record #: MKM0374 Last Modified: 18 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 18 Jun 2012
Record Details
Alternate Name	DAH ; DART
Areas Served	Markham ; Ontario
Address Notes	London
Office Phone	Office: 519-439-0174
Toll Free Phone	1-800-565-8603
Fax	519-439-0455
Crisis Phone	1-800-565-8603
After Hours Phone	1-800-565-8603
E-Mail	administration@connexontario.ca
Website	www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca
Description	The Drug and Alcohol Helpline provides a bilingual information and referral service in Ontario for professionals and members of the public seeking assistance in accessing addiction treatment for themselves, family, friends or clients. This service is accessible through a toll-free, province-wide, 1-800 telephone line. Answering these calls are Information and Referral Specialists - skilled members of the Drug and Alcohol Helpline staff who offer education and guidance to those looking for addiction treatment services in Ontario, based on each caller's unique situation.    Call for mailing address.
Dates	Year round
Hours	Mon-Sun 24 hours
Languages	English ; French ; Interpretive Services ; Services in 140 languages via telephone interpreter service
Fees	None
Eligibility	Anyone may call
Application	None
Meetings	Board of Directors meets 6 times per year
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Subjects	Addictions ; Alcohol ; Alcoholism ; Distress lines ; Drug addiction ; Drug use ; Telephone support