Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres - Northwestern Ontario - Fort Frances

Application

No referral required
Call or drop in to set up an intake appointment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals 18 years of age and older who are struggling with opiate use

Fees

Program - Individuals without coverage must pay a monthly cash payment ; None - Individuals covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP), a Status Card, or Ontario Disability Pension

Languages

English

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers a methadone maintenance program for opiate dependence based on an intensive outpatient model, over a 12-24 month period

Services include:

Initial intake screening procedure
A signed treatment contract
Focused medical examination
Appropriate lab tests
Initial as well as ongoing supervised urinalysis
Weekly group and individual therapy
Regular medical follow-ups and supervision
Regular daily Methadone dosing
Treatment of substance use related illness and/or diseases (such as Hepatitis C and HIV infection)
After care program

Also offers onsite, in partnership with the Northwestern Health Unit: