Resources: Addiction
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One Stop Talk
 

Free Youth Counselling

When life’s got you down, One Stop Talk is here for you.

https://onestoptalk.ca/

If you’re 17 and under, you can instantly connect with a therapist and develop a plan together to move forward and feel better.

- Counseling, Virtual, Youth
Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA
 

CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.

*To Access Services:

Please see referral forms.  Patient must initiate contact to access services by call-in or walk-in; no appointments required.

Addictions Services

CMHA-CT offers Outpatient Concurrent and Addictions Services for client struggling with Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling. 

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

Behavioural Supports Ontario

  • (see referenced resources)

Case Management & Community Support

  • Referrals welcome. Individuals referred are contacted within a two week period by the intake worker to schedule an intake and to come in to sign consent forms for release of information. Clients who do not have a psychiatric diagnosis or with no history of psychiatric difficulties are encouraged to come in on a crisis intervention basis or brief service. If there is a waiting list, clients are contacted on a weekly to bi-weekly basis for a follow up and encouraged to utilize crisis intervention if in need.

Concurrent Disorders

Consumer Survivor*

Court Diversion

Developmental Disabilities Service

  • (see referenced resources)

Regional Early Intervention in  Psychosis

Housing Services

Justice Support Services

  • (See referenced resources)

Postpartum Mood Disorder **This service is temporarily available at CMHA as they are filling in the gaps in the community for PPMD.  This program was offered through the Health Unit.  This is currently being sorted by both agencies. Please indicate on the referral request for PPMD Services.**

Primary Care

Senior’s Mental Health Program 

  • This program is a consultation service that is offered in the Timiskaming area.  The Seniors' Mental Health team consists of two Geriatric Psychiatrists and nurse clinicians who are committed to meet the needs of the elderly.  Following an in-depth assessment, a consultation report with recommendations as well as a follow-up plan is forwarded to your family physician.  Your care will continue to be coordinated by your family physician in order to maintain a high quality of life in the least restrictive environment.
  • The referrals to the program MUST be made through your family physician or your nurse practitioner.  This is not an emergency service.
  • Client Criteria:
    • Seniors (65yrs or older) with complex mental health needs, or younger than 65 who have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia.
    • Mental Health Problems: complicated by age-related medical illness/functional needs.
    • Must be medically stable; not in medical crisis
    • Must reside in the community: living at home, supportive housing, or in a facility based environment such as long-term or chronic care.

Social Recreation

  • Intrepid Place (Timmins)
  • Rendez-Vous Place ( New Liskeard)

Harm Reduction: Provides sterile safer injection and safer inhalation supplies Also offer safe disposal of used equipment and additional education resources for safer use.

- Adult, Counseling, Family Support, French Services, Geriatric, Harm Reduction, Harm Reduction, Outpatient / Community, Psychiatric, Support Group
Jubilee Centre
 

Substance abuse & concurrent disorders treatment centre that offers many programs and services with a strong focus on concurrent disorders. All programs are 16+.

28 day program (with possible extensions as needed). It is mostly self-referral, but agency, or peer referrals can help. Daily programing includes meditation,  physical health work, CBT/DBT, healing circles based around PTSD healing and, dealing with trauma, aboriginal teachings, a once a week one on one with a personal counsellor. Food is very good. Free Funding. Residents are asked to do basic cleaning and upkeep. Three in person meetings a week, with access to Zoom. Clients can then register to a longer term treatment centre if they need it. They have a dedicated doctor and medical team, and deal with methadone, suboxone, and sublocade, as well as physical and mental health issues. Med are dispensed by staff 3X per day. Residents attend a store for snacks, and cigarettes (allowed) 2X a week. They will not release a resident with no place to go.

They also have a safe bed side, for emergency detox, homeless coupled wih SUDS, and justice beds available. A nurse is on staff there 24/7. And yu basically sleep, eat, watch TV and try to feel better, with the goal of transferring over to the other side . General stays here are 2 weeks, but can be 6 weeks or even longer. They are CO-ED, with around 12 in house treatment beds. They have counsellors trained in dealing with dual diagnosis.

- Residential Treatement
Camillus Center
 

The Camillus Centre is an accredited 40 bed, coed facility offering residential treatment services for Chemical Dependency and Co-Dependency to adults ages 17 and up. Wait time can be up to 4 months.

Co-Dependency Program:

Residential program for males and females age 18 years and older who are affected by another person who has a substance abuse issue (either ongoing or in recovery), but who do not have one themselves.  It is to be noted this program is offered to individual family members, rather than whole family units.

Treatment topics include:

  • Family of origin issues
  • Resentment
  • Shame & Guilt,
  • Care-taking and Enabling behaviors
  • Assertiveness
  • Self-Esteem and Self Worth
  • Relationship issues

How to Apply: Call to book and appointment by phone or in-person. Applicant's admission information will be assessed by a team to ensure the participant is physically, emotionally and psychologically able to participate actively in all phases of the program. No medical required, but may require pre-treatment documentation from psychiatrist or doctor. Camillus admission form or organisation's admission forms are accepted.

May be covered by OHIP, work benefits or private insurance.

 

Two Chemical Dependency Programs are offered:

Young Adults Group: For males only, ages 17 to 24. Clients attend sessions with the adult community, but group and educational sessions are geared toward the specific issues facing young men.

Adults Group: For males and females,

Clients attend lectures, videos, discussions, group counselling and 12 Step meetings. Issues and problems are addressed in light of personal experience and feedback.

The process of recovery is initiated and nurtured in a warm and supportive atmosphere. These programs are 3 weeks of residential instruction preceded by a week of pre-treatment with Withdrawal Management Services (WMS). An additional week of formal WMS treatment is also available.

How to Apply:

  • Call intake secretary for appointment (ext. 312 , or ext 310 for after hours)
  • Completion of Application form 
  • Completion of Standardized Residential Assessment Tools (GAIN Q3-MI ON or ADAT) 
  • Intake Assessment ( An intake worker will perform an assessment in person or via the phone and may offer a treatment date.)

 

Stage 2 Recovery Program: 12- Day residential program for men and women ages 18 years and up who:

  • Have previously completed a residential drug and alcohol program 
  • Are struggling to maintain a contented lifestyle
  • Have had a minimum of 2 months clean and sober (consecutively)
  • Are able to arrive for treatment clean and sober, 1 month off all substances (alcohol, drugs and non-approved prescription medications)
  • Have been able to achieve lengthy sobriety through 12 Step involvement, counseling or own efforts, but who are requiring additional knowledge and assistance with enhancing their recovery.

Treatment Topics Include: Triggers to Relapse, Identifying High Risk Situations, Unhealthy Behaviors, Coping Mechanisms, Anger Management In Sobriety, Use of Leisure Time in Sobriety, Understanding the Relapse Process.

How to apply: Call to book and appointment by phone or in-person. Applicant's admission information will be assessed by a team to ensure the participant is physically, emotionally and psychologically able to participate actively in all phases of the program. May require pre-treatment documentation from psychiatrist or doctor. Camillus admission form or organisation's admission forms are accepted.

May be covered by OHIP, work benefits or private insurance.

- Inpatient, Residential Treatement
Breton House Sault Ste Marie
 

Residential facility that offers six to eight beds for women 19 years of age or older, who are wanting to make changes to their substance use. Residents can expect to take part in groups in Breton House and out in the community, as well as attend 12 Step meetings. Smoke free and zero-tolerance for alcohol or other drugs, and there is zero-tolerance for violent threats or actions towards residents or staff and residents are expected to refrain from illegal activity.

Complete and fax assessment and once received, it will be reviewed by staff, and they will contact you at the contact number provided. An initial interview will be done over the phone, or in person, to assess your needs and gather more information and complete the intake process.

Key Points:

Mood altering medications are accepted on a case by case basis, and can be discussed with staff during the initial intake process.

Any residents on methadone/suboxone, must be on a stable dose. Breton House can discuss further information regarding methadone/suboxone during the initial intake process.

Requires a minimum commitment for three months and can stay for up to one year.

Assigned a primary counsellor also be put on a buddy system for two weeks upon admission.

Residents are expected to participate in 12 Step meetings, groups at Breton House, and groups in the community. Residents are assigned therapeutic duties, and are expected to complete them as required.

  • Women’s Issues groups
  • Meditation
  • Life Skills
  • Health education
  • Art therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Daily walks

 

Referrals:

Applicant must call to initiate intake process.  A counsellor will get back to the client to set up either a phone intake appointment for those out-of-town, or a face-to-face intake for those in the Sault Ste. Marie area. This appointment is to complete the intake procedure. It can take from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

All applicants to the program must be assessed using standardized assessment screening tools (ex. ADAT). Clients referred from out-of-town are asked to arrange for an assessment in their own community to be forwarded to Breton House.

Interview:

When the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) is available, they will interview clients using this option. All women admitted to thr programs must have addiction specific issues in order to meet their admission criteria. They do accept clients who have co-occurring mental health issues but addiction must be the primary issue. Breton House offers both pre and post treatment services.

Admission to their community based counselling service (out-patient) is limited and available to local women only.

- Inpatient, Residential Treatement
Health Sciences North
 

The NEO Kids & Family Program provides care for families and children from 20 weeks gestation to 17 years of age. The program offers a number of services including outpatient services, acute hospital care, and care in the home and community.

Crisis Intervention Services

  • Crisis Line
  • Mobile Crisis Team
  • Free for those of all ages living or visiting in the Sudbury & Manitoulin Districts,  no appointment

Look For Crisis Line Below

NEO Kids & Family Program:

  • Children's Treatment Centre (motor and communication impairments)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) (no referral necessary)
  • Pediatric 12-bed unit

Call NEO Kids (see number below)

Child, Adolescent and Family Services:

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program (CAMHP) 705.523.7100 ext. 8012 (Ramsey)
  • Regional Eating Disorders Program (REDP) 705.523.4988 ext4211
  • Perinatal Mental Health Program (Print/ Complete Ediburgh Scale and bring to appointment) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242
  • Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPI) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242

Transitional Services:

  • Short Term Crisis Safe Bed Program View contact under locations below
  • Transitional Outpatient Service (TOPS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4291

Addictions Care:

  • Outpatient Addictions and Gambling Service (OAGS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4211
  • Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) View contact under locations below

Counselling and Treatment Services:

  • Mood and Anxiety Program (MAP) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242

Psychosocial Rehabilitation:

  • POSITIVE STEPS (chizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder) 705.523.4988 ext. 4377
  • Community Treatment Order (CTO) 705.523.4988 ext 4377
  • Assertive Community Treatment Teams 705.523.4988 ext 4282 or ext 4283

Developmental Services:

  • Developmental Clinical Services (DCS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4256
  • Specialized Residential Beds 705.523.4988 ext. 4320

Senior's Mental Health Services:

  • Seniors Mental Health Outreach Program (SMHOP) 705.523.4988  ext 4291    
  • Behavioural Support Ontario (BSO) 705.523.4988 ext. 4130
- Helpline, Inpatient, Outpatient / Community