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 recovery: http://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/family-addiction-help.html