Library Guides: Addiction and Mental Health Worker : Websites

Professional Organizations

Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine
Resource of scientific and medical information about Addiction, for professionals and the general public.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Professional society representing physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine.
Canadian Psychological Association
Information and resources for practitioners.
Association for Addiction Professionals
Global organization of addiction focused professionals

Addiction Resource
A non-profit providing free, evidence-based resources for understanding addiction & recovery.
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
Largest mental health and addictions facility in Canada. Information about the centre as well as mental health resources.
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Information and resources about mental health and wellness.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Information and publications related to substance abuse & recovery in Canada.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Promotes mental health and supports resilience and recovery through advocacy, education, research and service.

eMental Health
Directory of mental health services and supports. Includes information sheets and resources.
211 Ontario: Mental Health & Addictions
Directory of services in Ontario.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
U.S. research institute with a mandate to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction.
The Royal Institute of Mental Health Research
One of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres.
Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health & Addiction
Supports research to enhance mental health, neurological health, vision, hearing, and cognitive functioning