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Assessment
and General Treatment Program
Offers a range of services including addiction assessment, referral and treatment.
As the first point of contact for people who come to the Centre for help with a problem
with alcohol or other drugs, Assessment and General Treatment aims to match addiction
treatment options with the needs of the client.
Assessment Service
Explores the client's presenting problems, history, strengths and perceived needs;
discusses services that may be appropriate for the client; and introduces the client
to available services. The interview also provides objective feedback to the client
about the relationship of his or her problems to the use of substances and engages
the client in treatment planning. Through these activities, it is hoped that the
client will become more committed to and prepared for treatment. Basic treatment
matching of clients by age, gender and other important characteristics is conducted.
Referral required. No.
Contact:  (416) 595-6128, (416) 535-8501 ext.
7064
Location: ARF site, 3rd floor, Donwood site
Brief Treatment Service
Provides brief interventions using a stepped model of increasing levels of intensity.
The service assists people to either abstain from substance use or moderate their
substance use to non-harmful levels. Treatment is offered in both group and individual
formats and may include relapse prevention, nutritional instruction and counselling,
stress management training and consultation.
Referral required: No.
Contact: Donwood site (416) 535-8501, ext.
7064.
ARF site (416) 535-8501, ext. 6128
Location: Donwood site, 2nd floor. ARF site, 3rd floor.
Day and Residential Service
A general addiction treatment service for adults age 18 and over with moderate
to severe dependency on alcohol and/or drugs. The year-long program begins with a
3-week intensive experience offered in either day or residential format. A multidisciplinary
staff offers psychoeducational, relapse prevention and group therapy sessions. The
focus is on problem identification, coping, skills development and maintaining a
healthy lifestyle within a harm reduction framework. Additionally, a distance residential
program is offered to residents of Ontario. Out-of-province clients are admitted
on a fee-for-service basis.
Referral required: No. A structured assessment with program staff
is required. Clients need to be medically and psychiatrically stable before beginning
the program.
Contact: (416) 535-8501, ext. 7062. Members
of the public may also attend an information session offered each Wednesday evening
at the Donwood site. No appointment is required.
Location: Donwood site
Metro Addiction Assessment Referral
Service (MAARS)
Assessment and referral service which serves the public directly, providing telephone
assessment, in person assessment, treatment service matching and referral for individuals.
Some case management is provided pending an individual's beginning with a treatment
service. Consultations are provided for social service professionals. Holistic treatment
options range from brief treatment consultation to highly intensive residential treatment.
Services include aftercare support, relapse prevention and relapse recovery. Education
and counselling are provided in stress management, coping strategies, nutrition,
leisure and recreation.
Referral required. No.
Contact: (416) 599-1448
Location: 175 College Street
Remedial Measures for Impaired
Drivers (Back on Track)
Provides assessment, education and treatment groups and follow-up interviews to
people who have been convicted of impaired driving after they have completed registration
and fee payments with the Program Management office. Primarily for clients living
in the Toronto area. The service through Addiction Programs should not be confused
with the provincial Program Management office, which manages program registrations
and services across the province.
Clients are to contact Addiction Program directly, after they are registered.
Contact: Program Management Office, 1-888-814-5831
or (416) 595-6593. Client should identify himself or herself as
a "Back on Track" client.
Location: Changes with each session. Details provided to client when they book
a session with Addiction Programs.
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