Crossing Bridges does not provide immediate, crisis support. If you need help now, contact a local support line. If you need medical attention, call 911 or go to the closest emergency room. You can also access withdrawal support for screening and assessment.
What Is Crossing Bridges?
Crossing Bridges is a free and confidential virtual safe space where you can:
- Connect virtually with an Addictions Counsellor
- Get information about substance use and behavioural addiction
- Find substance use and addiction services and supports
Crossing Bridges provides support to young people aged 12-24 with both substance use addiction and behavioural addiction (e.g. gambling, gaming, sex, Internet or social media use, etc.).
Do I Have an Addiction?
Common signs of an addiction include:
- Using a substance or behaviour to cope
- Changes in your mood
- Experiencing physical withdrawal
- Continuing even when it’s causing harm
- Struggling to stop or cut back
- Hiding your use or behaviour
Need to Talk?
- Ask any questions you have about addictions or substance use
- Learn practical strategies and tips to manage addiction or substance use
Access free and confidential virtual counselling sessions in whatever way works best for you – phone, online with video, online with voice only.
What Have Others Experienced?
“[I like] getting to talk to the counsellor about what’s going on without any hiccups nor inconveniences. Also, it’s easier to re-schedule if anything ever comes up unexpectedly.”
“My counsellor is amazing, very helpful, and thoughtful with a very broad perspective that truly helps me view my situations with an open mind.”
“It’s positive that I can still have someone to talk to, even throughout COVID.”
“[I like that] I don’t have to travel to a location.”