Mental Health
Addiction Program
The Addiction Program, located at the Branson Site, provides service to patients who have problems with alcohol, street or prescription drugs, or addictive behaviours such as compulsive gambling ,and computer use
Individuals who are stable in methadone maintenance programs under supervision of a methadone physician are welcome into any part of the Addiction Program.
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At North York General Hospital's General Site (Leslie St.), a Registered Nurse with expertise in addiction provides consultation, assessment and referral for patients identified by staff in the medical, psychiatric, surgical, obstetric, family practice, Family Health Team and emergency department..
Adult Program
This is a 10-week abstinence-based outpatient program for individuals who choose total abstinence from all mood-altering substances as their goal. It includes intake assessment, group therapy with interpersonal group psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioural based relapse prevention, goal setting, stress management, addiction education. Individual therapy is offered as needed.
Continuing care (aftercare) is offered once a week to those who complete this program.
This open-ended program addresses the needs of individuals whose goals are to cut down or taper their use of substances or addictive behaviours. Individuals who take part in this outpatient program may choose to meet once or twice per week.
Outpatient chemical withdrawal medical management supervised by a physician and nurses is offered only to patients entering any of our treatment programs. Specific criteria must be met prior to treatment.
This program offers specialized, outpatient counselling to youth and young adults (ages 16-24) who are concerned about the impact of substance use in their life. Assessment, counselling and/or referral to appropriate services are available for individuals and their families.
Treatment options are flexible and include goals of both harm reduction and abstinence. Young people can achieve their treatment goals through a variety of treatment modalities including individual counselling, family/parenting support and psycho-educational and therapeutic groups.
Self referrals are accepted as well as referrals from physicians, mental health agencies and other community services. Call (416) 756-6642 or fax referrals to
(416) 756-6671.
This program offered by the Transitional Age Youth Program is available at no cost to family members of adolescents and young adults with substance use issues. Registration is required. Please contact Erika Rukin at (416) 635-2582 or Michelle Lavergne at (416) 635-2581 to register.
Specialized Programs
This program is offered to health professionals including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and veterinarians to address both personal and professional needs in recovery.
Women in Recovery
Family Education Programs
Smoking Cessation Reduction
Treatment is available in each part of the Addiction Program. The patient’s readiness for change, and individual goal is considered.
For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, please call the Intake Office at (416) 756-6642. Self-referrals are welcome, as are referrals from physicians or other health professionals.
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