Evidence-based, personalized support for substance use disorders.
A scalable, cost-effective digital solution that can help people address problematic alcohol and substance use. Used by government health authorities, health service providers and employers to help improve treatment access and outcomes.

The impact of substance use disorder.
Substance use costs the Canadian economy $49 billion per year in lost productivity, healthcare and other costs.1
On average, 20 Canadians die each day from opioid-related overdoses; another 14 are hospitalized.2
Only 2% of Canadians have received professional help for substance use.3

Why Breaking Free?
Results
Extensive peer-reviewed research shows that Breaking Free helps reduce substance use and dependence which can improve mental health.
Accessible care
Treatment for 70+ substances available 24/7 in English and French via an online program complemented by a mobile app, with integrated tools and support to help manage triggers and reduce the possibility of relapse.
Flexible delivery that scales
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for large populations in self-managed programs, or integrated into existing treatment provision.
Powerful insights
The Outcomes Dashboard lets you see utilization, engagement, impact and program success at a glance, using anonymized data.
Program launch support
The Operational Toolkit gives you implementation and training resources and turnkey promotional materials that help to drive awareness and program usage.
- Proven results
Extensive peer-reviewed research shows that Breaking Free reduces substance use and dependence and improves mental health.
Stress
Relationships
Professional performance
Your overall mental wellbeing
How it works
- Step 1Quick enrollmentClients can quickly and easily create their Breaking Free account online.
- Step 2Personalized planFollowing assessment of their challenges and goals, clients receive actionable insights and a personalized treatment pathway.
- Step 3Accessible learningVoice-guided screens walk clients through engaging and interactive behaviour change techniques, built to support different learning styles.
- Step 4Real-time trackingClients set goals and monitor their progress on their personal dashboard, incentivized at every stage by recognition for their achievements.
- Step 5On demand mobile supportThe mobile app uses geolocation and calendar alerts to help clients manage high-risk situations and triggers in their community.
- Step 6Coping skill developmentClients learn positive coping skills and build motivation through 24/7 access to CBT, mindfulness and relapse prevention resources.
Supporting healthy communities.
Personalized and confidential wellness and recovery support program for alcohol and drugs.