Ontario Programs for Families Affected by Addiction
Ella* is a volatile poly substance abuser (including opiates). Her mother, Ruth*, has custody of her 3 kids. While Ruth is looking for treatment programs for Ella, her biggest challenge would be convincing her daughter that treatment is the best thing for her. We provided resources for available treatment program and outpatient offices in her area (London, Ontario) that also deal with affected family members and loved ones. Outpatient Facilities with Family Programs Addiction Services of Thames Valley (ADSTV) 260-200 Queens Avenue London, ON N6A 1J3 Phone: (519) 673-3242 (ext. 222) E-Mail: intake@adstv.on.ca Description: assessment and outpatient counselling for youth and adults. Also has a program for family members, significant others, pregnant women and women with children up to 6 months of age. French available. Westover Treatment Centre – London 379 Dundas Street London, ON N6B 1V5 Phone: (519) 692-5110 E-Mail: homeoffice@westover-fdn.org Description: outpatient counselling for youth, adults and affected family members and significant others. These facilities offer both outpatient services and assessment services needed to apply for Canada’s only government-funded “affected family member” (Co-Dependency) Residential Treatment Program (offered by LHIN throughout Ontario), which also offers a specialized program for kids affected by substance use. This webpage also offers helpful information for family/friends of addicted loved ones needing treatment and...
Detox & Outpatient Facilities in Ontario for Opiate Addiction
Brampton-Mississauga is an area in Ontario that we receive calls regularly about opiate abuse. A sister, Amy, living in the area called for her 29-year-old brother, Will*, who uses 80 mg of Oxycontin regularly. Wanted to know where she could help him get into a facility for withdrawal. Will wanted to keep working and Amy wanted to know what outpatient programs were available to him. Because this is Will’s second relapse, we thought it might be a good idea for Will to have his drug and alcohol counsellor refer him to a residential program. He would be wait-listed for 6-12 weeks before he got into a program. We recommended the following facilities and resources for Will & Amy’s situation: Detox Units William Osler Health Centre – Withdrawal Management Centre 135 McLaughlin Road S Brampton, ON L6Y 2C8 Phone: (905) 456-3500 Fax: (905) 456-3522 Website: www.williamoslerhc.on.ca/patients-and-families/programs-services/mental-health-and-addictions Description: Staff is not medically trained so clients must be sufficiently stable prior to admission. Contact this program to determine suitability. The Credit Valley Hospital – Addictions and Concurrent Disorders Centre 2nd Floor 2200 Eglinton Avenue W Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1 Phone: (905) 813-4402 Description: Assessment and outpatient counselling for adults 19 and older, including intensive outpatient counselling and a program for adults who have completed residential treatment. GRIP Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program T.A. Patterson & Associates – Mississauga Public Library 301 Burnhamthorpe Road W Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Phone: (905) 546-0775 Description: 6-week psycho-educational group for adult males only. Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC) – East Mississauga 302-5170 Dixie Road Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3 Phone: (905) 629-1007 ext.22 E-Mail: admin@paarc.com Description: Assessment and outpatient counselling for youth and adults, including a program for...
3 Men Needing Opioid Addiction Treatment
One caller, Harold*, called in for himself looking for a specific program in the Niagara Region. It took us a few minutes to realize he had been told that this was going to be the best program and it was someone else’s recommendation for treatment. We, then, determined several factors that let us help him a better way than just giving him the information he had called in for. Harold wanted a program to help him deal with an addiction to Heroin. He was already on a Suboxone program and wanted OHIP options. We told him all the steps he needed to take and then explained what he needed to do. As usual, we sent him a follow-up email outlining all the information we discussed. That’s not all though… After giving Harold the resources he needed, he asked how we could help his brother who was also addicted to Heroin but was, instead, on a methadone maintenance program. We said his brother would have a harder time finding treatment because many programs don’t accept clients using methadone, but would send him another, separate email detailing options available to his brother. It didn’t end here though… Harold proceeded to ask about available treatment to a friend in his circle who was not yet on Suboxone or methadone and was still smoking heroin. This was the easier person to provide treatment options for as he was not on any anti-craving drugs. There are more options available for people using only Heroin and not Suboxone or Methadone. LOCATION: BRAMPTON, ONTARIO Harold DOC: Suboxone PERSON: 26-year-old male REQUEST: Harold is looking for OHIP options for opioid addiction treatment and programs teaching coping techniques. Harold also wanted to get off Suboxone, which we gave him detox options for. We also suggested Harold talk with his prescribing doctor about tapering off Suboxone before or after treatment. We provided a list of programs that accept methadone clients and told Harold to also call the Drug and Alcohol Helpline (1.800.565.8603) to get a list of residential programs that are within his LHIN (Unlike Methadone, Suboxone usually is permitted to be administered in treatment programs). We also gave Harold information for the nearest assessment office and a list of questions to ask in order to gather the information he needs before he gets assessed/referred to a opioid treatment program. Harold’s Brother DOC: Methadone Harold wanted information for programs that could help his brother get off Methadone and treat his opioid addiction. We told Harold that the same information we provided to him would also help het his brother into treatment. However, Harold’s brother will have a harder time because of Methadone is less accepted treatment programs than Suboxone. We suggested, if Harold’s brother didn’t want to be on Methadone, that he start working with his prescribing Doctor to start tapering. ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL OFFICE (for Harold and his brother) William Osler Health Centre – Addiction Counselling and Problem Gambling Clinics 301-118 Queen Street W Brampton, ON L6X 1A5 Phone: (905) 796-3005 Note: assessment and outpatient counselling for youth and adults. METHADONE PROGRAMS (for Harold’s brother) Cornwall Adult Support Recovery St. Denis Centre 339 Second St. East Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y8 Phone: (613)933-0418 (direct) Toll-Free: 1(800) 272-9236 ext.107 (Admission/referral) Fax: (613) 933-3825 E-Mail: annzeran@aseo-steo.org Website: http://www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/Directory/Program/1932 St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (30MG or less and tapering) Camillus Centre 3-9 Oakland Boulevard Elliot Lake, ON P5A 2T1 Phone: (705) 848-2652 Phone: (705) 848-2129 ext. 242 (intake) Website: www.sjgh.ca Guelph Adult Primary Treatment (30MG or less and tapering) Homewood Addiction and Mental Health Division 150 Delhi Street Guelph, ON N1E 6K9 Phone: (519) 824-1010 ext.2551 (Intake) Toll-Free:...
Opioid/Heroin Addiction Detox & Treatment
All of the stories we hear are sad in some way, but some are more heartbreaking than others… Laura lives in St. Catherine’s, Ontario, but her son, Andrew, currently resides in Alberta. Linda recently received news that Andrew is in an Edmonton hospital recovering from an assault (likely related to substance use). He has broken ribs and fractures to the face, as well as other injuries. Laura is looking for as many funded resources for Andrew as possible. We started off by giving her contact information for several Mental Health and Addiction offices. Over the phone, we also gave Laura contact information for several detox locations to call before she goes to Edmonton to pick Andrew up from the hospital. We also provided information for medical detoxes in Toronto if Laura decides to bring Andrew back to Ontario. These are the closest Mental Health and Addiction offices to Laura: Community Addiction Services of Niagara 401-60 James Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7E7 Phone: (905) 684-1183 ext. 221 E-Mail: mchudy@cas-n.ca City of Hamilton, Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Services 3rd Floor 21 Hunter Street E Hamilton, ON L8N 1M2 Phone: (905) 546-3606 E-Mail: adgs@hamilton.ca Suntrac Addiction Treatment Centre Mission Services of Hamilton, Inc. 106-293 Wellington Street N Hamilton, ON L8L 7W2 Phone: (905) 528-0389 E-Mail: suntrac@mission-services.com Wayside House of Hamilton 15 Charlton Avenue W Hamilton, ON L8P 2B8 Phone: (905) 528-8969 E-Mail: regan.anderson@gmail.coma This link will take you to a list of additional options (alphabetically organized by city) if the facilities above are unavailable: http://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/ON/Ontario-Outpatient-Alcohol-Drug-Rehab-Programs.html#govt DETOX/WITHDRAWAL SERVICES Andrew will most likely need to be sober prior to admission for any treatment program. Here is a link to the medical services of Ontario: http://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/ON/Ontario-Medical-Detox-Alcohol-Drug-Rehab-Programs.html There are only four locations offering medically supervised withdrawal: Two in Toronto, one in Ottawa, and the other in Sioux Lookout (near Kenora). This link will give you more options if the mens withdrawal unit in St. Catherine’s cannot assist you with his withdrawals. St. Catherine’s Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Niagara Health System Niagara Regional Men’s Withdrawal Management Service 10 Adams Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 2V8 Phone: (905) 682-7211 ext.1 Fax: (905) 682-4749 Website: www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/Directory/Program/6848 Andrew also has pending criminal charges and may need a program that allows clients to attend hearings. Here are links to CSC programs in Ontario that will accommodate hearings and programs that accept clients on methadone (which is possible since Andrew is a frequent relapse): http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/pblct/community/onte-eng.shtml RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT Here is a link to all the residential programs that offer treatment in Ontario: http://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/ON/Ontario-Residential-Alcohol-Drug-Rehab-Programs.html It is a mix of private, charitable, and government-funded programs organized alphabetically by city. We suggest scrolling through the list and highlighting programs that offer long-term treatment. Start with these ones first since you mentioned it would be better for Andrew to stay in treatment as long as possible. Take notes on the programs (create a list), then call and ask the questions provided in the link below. This will help you find a program that is low in cost and long-term. Write down when you called so that you know if you’ve called and left a message. If you do not hear back from the program, call back. When researching treatment programs, make sure to ask them all the questions necessary to ensure Andrew’s needs will be met. Here is a suggest list of questions to ask. METHADONE-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS If Andrew begins using methadone as part of his treatment, here is the list of programs that accept clients on methadone: (Note: This is a list of programs that deal with clients who are stabilized on methadone and or tapering) Cornwall Adult Support Recovery – Secular St. Denis Centre 339 Second St. East Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y8 Phone: (613)933-0418 (direct) Toll-Free: 1(800) 272-9236 ext.107 (Admission/referral) Fax: (613) 933-3825 E-Mail: annzeran@aseo-steo.org...
Family Looking for Treatment for son with Opioid Addiction
We connected over email with the family members of Liam*, a 32-year-old male addicted to opiates who is living in Milton, ON. Liam’s family was looking for private treatment that they would all share part of the cost for. They hoped this group effort in paying for Liam to get the help he needs would also allow him to by-pass the wait times people normally experience with public treatment. Liam’s parents were currently out of the country, so his siblings came to us to help them research the differences in private and public treatment options. Liam’s siblings also hoped to use this information to prove to their parents the importance and benefit of getting Liam into private treatment. Here are the resources we gave Liam’s siblings. The following information highlights two private treatment programs we spoke in depth about, followed by the public (OHIP) options available to Liam. PRIVATE TREATMENT PROGRAMS Sunshine Coast Health Centre 2174 Fleury Road Powell River, BC V8A 0H8 Phone: (604) 487-9010 Toll-free: 1(866) 487-9010 E-Mail: info@schc.ca A private residential program for men. Program lengths include 30, 42, 60, and 90 days (returning alumni have more flexible lengths of stay). Average costs are approximately $15,000 for 30 days (see SCHC’s fee schedule for more information on payment options). With this program you will be cared for nurses, a doctor, care aids, and qualified mental health professionals (Psychiatrist, PhD and MA level psychologists and counsellors). SCHC’s programs include medically-supervised detox, masters-level therapists, offsite and onsite recreation (including an indoor pool), psychiatric assessment, refresher courses (aftercare), online aftercare support, family and couples’ programs. Once a person completes a treatment program at SCHC, he will always be able to access services from them (via online meetings, social media, over the phone, etc.). Client care does not stop once they complete treatment. Life Science Addiction Treatment Centre 114 Rue Kimpton Rigaud, QC J0P 1P0 Phone: (450) 451-9995 Fax: (450) 451-9995 Website: www.life-science.ca E-Mail: info@life-science.ca Life Science charges $8,000 for 30 days (extensions up to 90 days are available). Life Science uses evidence-based and best practices models. This facility works with the client to design a treatment program that works best for him or her. Life Science will help with implementing proper coping strategies in regards to stress. Treatment takes place in a home-like environment located in a rural area of Quebec. It is also an English-speaking program. If necessary, in addition to seeing an addiction medicine doctor, Liam would see a psychiatrist for a mental health assessment. Life Science does not offer onsite detox, so Liam will have to be sober prior to admission (check with Life Science to see how long Liam must be sober for). We also felt it was important for Liam’s family members to access their own resources that will help through the addiction process as Liam works his way to recovery. Here are the links felt would be beneficial: This link will take you to helpful information about family/friends and treatment and recovery for addicted loved ones: http://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/family-addiction-help.html LOCAL, PUBLIC OPTIONS FOR LIAM First, here is a link to a blog that notes the differences in treatment programs available to Ontario residents: http://www.torontodetox.ca/ontario-residential-treatment-options-explained/ ASSESSMENT OFFICE NEAR MILTON Halton Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Assessment, Prevention and Treatment Services (ADAPT) 13-217 Main Street E Milton, ON L9T 1N9 (905) 693-4250 ext. 0 E-Mail: adapt@haltonadapt.org This office provides assessments and outpatient programs for youths and adults, including affected family members and significant others. DETOX Because Liam uses opiates, Milton detox might not be an option. You may need to see if you can get him into Humber River Regional, CAMH, or Royal...
