Mental Health and Addictions

There are many reasons why you can experience mental health problems such as stress, or genetic disorders. Our community has many mental health services and supports to help.

You can call the Regional Mental Health - Chatham-Kent ACT Team or the Chatham-Kent Consumer and Family Network for help.

If your children need help with any mental health issues call Chatham-Kent Children's Services.

You can learn more about mental health by visiting:

• Settlement.Org - Ask for help when things are not right

• Public Health- Mental Health

Addictions

If you are struggling with an addiction or watching a loved one battle addiction, seek help. Follow the links below to learn more about managing an addiction.

Community service providers will help support you and your family.

To learn about more services to help you, visit:

• Westover website

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

• For Addiction Assistance Service, call 1.800.721.3232

• Contact Narcotics Anonymous at 1.519.977.8063

• Needle Exchange Clinic in Chatham-Kent can be reached by calling 519.380.4186 or drop-in location at 177 King St. E. Chatham - Tuesday 5-7 pm or Friday 3-6 pm

Gambling

If you or you know someone that has a problem with gambling, visit the Responsible Gambling Council. The council has brochures available in up to 15 different languages.

You can also call the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline at 1.888.230.3505 or visit ProblemGambling.ca.