In this latest episode of the Calltime Mental Health Podcast, Gregg Taylor sits down with the amazing Dr. Ray Baker, a specialist in addiction medicine and recovery coaching. Their conversation is full of hope, real stories, and practical advice for anyone facing addiction or supporting someone through it.

Recovery Coaches and Programs:

• Dr. Ray Baker

• • email: healthquest@shaw.ca

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-baker-6776951/

• Dr Bakers book Recovery Coaching Knowledge and Skills. If your goal is to become a Recovery Coach the material in this manual will serve as an excellent start for your new career

Provincial Mental Health and Addiction Phone Lines:

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous are a good start for many, even in small towns.

• Here to Help is BC’s mental health & substance use resource hub

• BC Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441. Provides free, confidential, multilingual information and referral services for people in B.C. in need of support with any kind of substance use issue, including alcohol or other drugs. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• BC Addiction Services.

Employee Assistance And Substance Use Programs

Your union or employer health benefit plans offer counselling, assessment and addiction treatment and support. Check your benefits here.

Credits:

Host / Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠Gregg Taylor⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠Michael Levett⁠⁠⁠

Engineer and Editor: ⁠⁠⁠Gaëtan Harris