Government of Northwest Territories: Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery

About

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery pages are a central directory of territory-wide supports, including helplines (811), online supports, community-based supports, and facility-based addictions treatment.

Coverage

• Northwest Territories (Canada)

Who it’s for

• NWT residents seeking mental wellness or substance use / addiction recovery supports
• People supporting someone else who needs help

Contact

• Website: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/mental-wellness-and-addictions-recovery
• Phone (GNWT HSS): 867-767-9061
• Email: mha@gov.nt.ca

Notes

• The GNWT site advises: Call 911 if you need immediate help.
• For 24/7 nurse support related to mental wellness and addictions recovery, see 811 under Help Lines.

Sources

• GNWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/mental-wellness-and-addictions-recovery
• GNWT Help Lines (includes 811): https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/mental-wellness-and-addictions-recovery/help-lines
• GNWT Facility-Based Addictions Treatment: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/mental-wellness-and-addictions-recovery/facility-based-addictions-treatment

Last compiled/checked: December 23, 2025