At Choices For Change we provide a personalized service that endeavours to meet your needs. People come to us with a range of problems and life experiences. No two situations are alike. For this reason, we sit with you one on one to get to know you and help you to identify what you want to change and how best to go about it.

We believe that no one willingly develops problems with alcohol or drug use. We are not here to judge you but to help you get more of what you want from your life.

Often, people make the decision to come to us after they have experienced some problems as a result of their use of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol or drug use can lead to a range of difficulties including the following:

• problems in relationships with family
• problems at work or school
• arguments/loss of friends
• feelings of embarrassment and shame
• feeling stuck in a rut
• legal trouble
• financial problems
• emotional health issues like depression and anxiety
• physical health problems including difficulty sleeping, poor appetite, high blood pressure, liver dysfunction etc.

We will help you to decide what you could do to improve your readiness for change, work with you to reduce problems caused by your use and help you to identify how you can achieve all of your personal goals.

Low Risk Drinking Guidelines

Low risk drinking can be described as use of alcohol at a level that does not create any life problems. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, a world renown research facility, suggests a weekly limit of 14 drinks for men and 9 drinks for women. They also suggest that to avoid problems it is best to drink no more than 2 standard drinks per day (1 standard drink = 12 oz. of 5% beer, 1.5 oz. of liquor or 5 oz. of 12% wine). If you are taking medication or have health problems, you may need to set a lower limit. Please consult your doctor if you are unsure what a safe limit would be for your health condition.

If you have noticed that over time you need to drink more to get the same effect, this may be a sign of a growing dependence on alcohol that could lead to problems.

What Our Clients Are Saying About Us:

“When I felt like there was no place for me to turn, your centre made me feel welcome from the minute I walked in.”

“My counsellor and I have developed into good friends and I value his comments, advice and opinions.”

“I am grateful that this service is available in the community. I feel safe to open up and be honest - I don’t know where I’d be without my weekly appointments!”

“I feel that the help I have received from your centre has been most beneficial to assist me with my everyday struggles and stress.”

“All and all, this program has helped me walk in the right direction in life - thanks!”