Alcohol, Drugs & Gambling

Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services

Alcohol, Drugs & Gambling Services (ADGS) provides information, counselling and programs for individuals, families and friends

ADGS is for:

People with concerns about alcohol, drugs or gambling
People over age 21 for the alcohol and drug programs
People over age 12 for the gambling programs

Families and friends can call for information and support.

Hours & Location

Location: 21 Hunter Street East, 3rd floor, Hamilton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesday, 9 am until 7 pm

You can pay to park:

in lots on the corner of Hughson Street and Jackson Street or Hughson Street and Main Street

There is one reserved parking spot for disabled permit holders. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp in the parking lot beside the building and an elevator in the lobby.

How to access Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services

For information about alcohol, drugs or gambling:

Call 905-546-3606 Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm

To book a clinic appointment:

Call our Intake Worker at 905-546-3606 and press option 3 for help with alcohol, drugs or gambling.

The Intake Worker will ask a few questions; this may take 15 minutes of your time.

Email is not considered a private and confidential form of communication and we prefer that you call to make an appointment or ask any questions.

The following free services are provided through ADGS:

Information about alcohol, drugs or gambling and where to find help
Individual counselling for alcohol and drugs
Individual, couple and family counselling for gambling
Group programs such as:
- Older Wiser Lifestyles for those over 55 years
Methadone case management
Drink Wise for people who want to cut down on drinking alcohol
Referral to residential treatment
Naloxone kits and training
Needle Syringe program for dropping off used needles and picking up supplies
Back on Track Remedial Measures for those convicted of impaired driving
Cravings hotline at 905-546-3606, press 6 to hear messages to help with cravings for alcohol, drugs or gambling
Referral to other programs

We provide a safe place for you to talk where you will not be judged.

Additional resources

responsiblegambling.org Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use Gamblers Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Hamilton Brain Connections Brain Connections Gambling and the brain Video

Date modified

February 08, 2023