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Thunder Bay - Frederica St W - Methadone Maintenance Program

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218 Frederica St W
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3W2
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807-500-1315
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Toll-Free: 1-877-937-2282
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Fax: 807-577-3675
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info@canatc.ca
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www.oatc.ca/
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Mon-Fri 7:30 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-12 noon

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

Description of Services:

Offers a methadone maintenance program for opiate dependence based on an intensive outpatient model

Includes:
  • 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 Thunder Bay District Health Unit:
  • Needle Exchange Program
  • Naloxone Overdose Response Program - a lifesaving medication that can quickly restore the breathing of a person who has overdosed on heroin or prescription opioid pain medication
Last updated: Jun 24, 2024: Suggest an edit
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