Addictions

Harm Reduction

Ally Centre of Cape Breton

Harm reduction and prevention of bloodborne and sexually transmitted diseases. 

Website: https://www.allycentreofcapebreton.com/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CB.4.harmreduction/

Contact:  (902) 567-1766

Programs 

• Open 150 Bentinck Street, Sydney 
• Sharp Advice Needle Exchange (S.A.N.E): Provides anonymous clean supplies and disposal of used needles. Monday – Friday, 8:30AM-8:00PM
• Anonymous Testing Monday & Thursday, 8:30AM-2:30PM
• Naloxone Training Call Tasha at 902-574-3342
• Support Services: Peer Counseling, food bank, housing, referrals.
• Sex Workers Encouraging and Empowering Their Peers (S.W.E.E.P.) Friday & Saturday, 4:00PM-7:00PM
• Hep C Support Call or email Jo-Anne at 902-217-3424; JoAnne.Rolls@bellaliant.com
• Mobile Bus North Sydney Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Sydney Mines Tuesday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Addiction Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meetings and support for people wishing to stop drinking.

Website:  https://www.aa.org/ 

Programs

• Online/Zoom meetings:
• Monday 8:00 PM, ID: 9196778774 , PW: 826391
• Wednesday 11:00 AM, ID: 3232746717 , PW: 1212
• Saturday 11:00 AM, ID:  3232746717 , PW: 1212
• In-person Meetings: 
• Thursday 8:00 PM at 55 King St, Sydney Mines

Narcotics Anonymous

Meetings and support for people with addictions.

Website: https://www.na.org/ 

Programs

• In-person meetings: 
  • Sunday 7PM at 500 Charlotte St, Sydney
  • Wednesday 8PM at 55 King St, Sydney Mines
• Zoom meetings:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00PM. 
  • ID: 72470953247
  • PW: 123

Talbot House

An environment for long-term recovery and rehabilitation from addiction for men.

Website: http://www.talbothouse.ca/ 

Contact: 902-794-2852

Programs

• Clients must detox and be able to pass urinalysis. Then, the client must quarantine in their room for one week and wear a mask for one week after that. 
• 3 month minimum stay, 3 week probation in the house. 

Hope House

Addiction Recovery House. A holistic approach to help heal clients and their families from addictions; a 12-step faith based program.

Website: https://www.cbhope.ca/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbhopehouse/

Contact: (902) 304-6247; info@cbhopeproject.ca

Programs

• No Narcotics, must detox and get COVID test.
• Stay is 6 -12 months.  

Peer Support

Support for people suffering with mental illness and addictions from people who have had similar experiences. Peer support workers are trained.

Website: https://mhic-cism.com/peer-support-nova-scotia/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeerSupportNS/

Contact: infor@peersupportns.ca

Programs

Addiction Supports Tuesdays at 7:00PM

• Meets are on Zoom. Participants can register through Peer Support NS Facebook group or via email at info@peersupportns.ca