Mental Health and Addiction
Island adults and youth can get trusted mental health information and confidential support through their computer, tablet or phone. Bridge the gapp provides engaging resources and early intervention programs to anyone age 13 years or older who is...
The Coping and Support Training (CAST) Program is an evidence-based group skills program that helps at-risk youth with:
substance misuse (drinking or using drugs);
mental well-being; and
school performance.
The program has been proven to have a...
Strongest Families Program
ICAN Adult Anxiety Program
Island Helpline
Kids Help Phone
Bridge the gapp
Crisis Services Canada Texting Support
Community Mental Health and Addictions Telephone Counselling
Strongest Families Programs
Strongest...
Where can Islanders ask questions and get support?
Call the PEI Gambling Support line toll-free at 1-855-255-4255 for FREE, confidential and dedicated telephone service. The phone line is available to all Islanders 24 hours a day, seven days a week....
As outlined in the 2020-2021 Capital Budget, over $147 million will be invested province-wide in mental health and addictions infrastructure that will improve care for the one in ten Islanders who experience mental health and addictions challenges in...
If you or someone you know is experiencing stress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, there are a number of online and telehealth programs and supports available to help.
See below for a listing of online and distance options that can help you or...
The Health PEI Mental Health and Addictions Research Centre aims to advance knowledge and understanding of mental health and addictions to support top-tier, evidence-based Mental Health and Addictions Services.
Researchers work closely with clinical...
Prince Edward Island offers a network of mental health and addictions programs, services and supports as part of the health care system, other government departments and by community organizations to help Islanders and their families.
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The Needle Exchange Program is available in communities across the province to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – diseases that can be spread by sharing equipment to inject drugs.
The program is...
The Strength Program offers a range of programming (residential and day treatment) and supports for youth and families who are dealing with substance misuse and mental health issues.
This program is for youth who require more intensive treatment.
Who...
The Prince Edward Island Student Drug Use Report describes the prevalence and drug use trends for tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and other drugs as reported by PEI students in grades 6 through 12.
Data and figures presented in this report are based on the...
Together, the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Canadian Mental Health Association - PEI Division have developed a Provincial Suicide Prevention Action Plan.
The focus of the action plan is to build HOPE for individuals and for communities and to...
Youth and Family Addiction Services are provided across Prince Edward Island by youth addiction and family addiction counsellors. If you are a young person whose use of alcohol or drugs is causing you or your family concern, Youth and Family Addiction...