Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral services – regional
Free, confidential information and referral services for anyone with any kind of substance use issue
Drugs and alcohol
All Local – Youth substance use counselling – East Kootenay Addiction Services Society EKASS
Free and confidential counselling for youth dealing with their own or someone else’s addiction or substance misuse.
All Local – Golden Harm Reduction
Harm reduction supplies and Naloxone kits are available through the Public Health Unit at the hospital.
All Local – Public Health Unit – Golden
Confidential – birth control, pregnancy testing, harm reduction supplies, mother & child health
BC Drug and Poison Information Centre
If you suspect someone has been poisoned by a medicine, chemical or other substance. 24/7.
All Local – Golden Medical Clinic
Family doctors accepting new patients. When possible, book an appointment in advance. Walk-in appointments can sometimes be accommodated, based on availability of doctors.
Kids Help Phone
24/7 counselling. Phone, text or online chat. English or French.
East Kootenay Crisis Line
Crisis Line for children, youth and adults. 24/7.