We’re Here to Help Addiction Services offices are located throughout Nova Scotia to help individuals, families and communities with problems created by the harmful use of alcohol, other drugs and gambling. We help sisters, brothers, moms, dads, husbands, wives, co-workers and friends achieve a safe and healthy lifestyle. If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, we’re here to help. You don’t have to figure it out alone. We are experienced counselors who can help you work through any issue you are facing, offering practical guidance and advice, with compassion and the utmost confidentiality. Take the first step by finding out more today. Our Prevention team has created some new materials to help raise awareness around issues of alcohol use, reduce misconceptions about its affects, as well as provide information about programs and resources available in your community. Check them out by clicking the icons on the sides of this page. NEWS AND VIEWS: Responding to Addiction Issues is an e-newsletter that illustrates the work we do to improve the health of our communities. For a copy, visit News and Views. To subscribe, email Addiction Services E-news Addiction Services is operated by the District Health Authority in your community. To find the Addiction Services office closest to you, click on the region of the map where you live. Or, if you are looking for the provincial Department of Health Promotion and Protection, visit http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp.