Substance Use & Addictions
Alcohol, Other Substances and Gambling
Health and wellbeing are the shared responsibility of governments, communities, families and individuals. The Department of Mental Health and Community Wellness provides funding and provincial policy direction in the area of substance use and gambling.
The effects of substance use and gambling can have far reaching impacts on individuals, families and communities. Below are some resources to help Manitobans and their loved ones if they are struggling. If you need emergency help, please contact 911.
Non-emergency and toll free addiction help lines:
- Manitoba Addictions Helpline: 1-855-662-6605
- Youth Addictions Centralized Information Line: 1-877-710-3999
- For 24 hour assistance, Klinic Crisis Line
Phone: 204-786-8686 / Toll free: 1-888-322-3019
TTY: 204-784-4097 - MbAddictionHelp.ca – other supportive resources
For more information on drugs, alcohol and gambling, check out the following resources:
- Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
- Manitoba Addictions Knowledge Exchange (MAKE) Connections
- Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
- Centre for Addictions and Mental Health
- Responsible Gambling Council
- Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use
- NIH Aging and Alcohol
- Canada's Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
- Inhalant Abuse and The Public Health Act: See the Intoxicating Substances Provisions (Part 7)