Community Resources
NABS has curated a number of online resources, both regional and national.
Please take a look at the list below, or get in touch with more specific needs.
The NABS-BEC Impact Report is released each year to highlight the support that the charity provides to the industry community, along with the people and companies that support the cause.
This archive starts with the 2024 Report-the first year of NABS-BEC’s new service offering focusing on Short-term financial aid, career coaching/workshops and Wellness resources.
Impact Report 2025 Impact Report 2024NATIONAL
Suicide Crisis Helpline: DIAL 988
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Addiction Counselling: Drug Rehab Centres of Canada
Credit Counselling: Credit Counselling Canada is the national association of non-profit credit counselling services offered provincially, regionally and locally across Canada
Children’s Support: Kids Help Phone: Serving children across Canada
Free online crisis and emotional support chat service available to youth under 30 across Canada:
ONTARIO
Mental Health
Dial 211 or visit 211ontario.ca
ConnexOntario Helpline: Provides free and confidential advice to Ontario residents regarding addiction issues
Addiction Counselling: Drug Rehab Centre of Canada
Gambling: Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
Legal: Pro Bono Ontario (Non-Profit)
WEST
Mental Health
Crisis Line Association of BC: 310-6789
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Helpline (includes information about problem gambling
BC Problem Gambling information and referral service
Manitoba Gambling Helpline
Saskatchewan problem gambling helpline
Legal Resources
Legal Help BC (legalhelpbc.ca) provides free legal advice to all BC residents. 1-855-875-8867
QUÉBEC
Mental Health: Info Sante 811
Dial '811'