Searching for Addiction Treatment

• Methadone or Suboxone drug substitution treatment

• methadone maintenance treatment
• Hepatitis C programs

• consultation for human service providers
• satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
• group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese

• computer access
• job search and employment counselling
• assistance in accessing services

• community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
• settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support

• Methadone or Suboxone drug substitution treatment

• in-person and virtual support available by appointment

• Commissioner of Oaths
• computers, internet access, fax, photocopier
• income tax clinic
• Metro Voice Mail -- persons without telephones receive private phone number to retrieve messages from any touch-tone phone

• mobile outreach in Scarborough and North York to support individuals experiencing homelessness and sleeping outdoors
• provides wellness checks, basic needs supplies, community referrals, informal counselling, support with accessing shelter and assistance finding and obtaining housing

• distribution of safer sex tools, community referrals and informal case management
• access to sexual health testing appointments

• information and referral, orientation, housing referrals
• one to one gambling counselling and workshops
• translation and interpretation
• documentation, form filling
• outreach, social development program, educational workshops
• career mentoring

• employment counselling, resume preparation, job search techniques
• assistance obtaining certification of education and/or trade documents

• assists with prescriptions for non-addictive medications to lessen cravings and/or withdrawal symptoms, peer support, case management and nursing services
• clinic takes in-person and virtual appointments; can take walk-ins subject to availability
• run in partnership with Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO)

• outpatient program including assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• day program including medical, nutritional and mental health care; academic program

Smoking cessation program available to recipients of Ontario Drug Benefits (ODB) * eligible people can visit pharmacists within their community * pharmacists create a smoking cessation plan with the patient * pharmacists coordinate access to smoking cessation aids

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• physical exams and Pap smears
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• management and self-management of chronic diseases
• pre and post-natal care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients

• Cold Flu and COVID Clinic

• ​no emergency services

• capacity 92
• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
• pet friendly environment

• walk-in counselling
• care navigation
• psychiatric consultation
• access to primary care
• peer support group
• Black youth programs
• newcomer support
• 2SLGBTQ+ support
• employment, housing and education support

• 6-10 week individualized programs
• supportive housing program (capacity 27)
• trauma informed care and strength-based perspective
• spiritual care

• information and referral, housing and legal assistance
• translation and interpretation
• escort to appointments
• counselling for students, individuals and families, liaising with Children's Aid Society
• youth counselling and parenting sessions
• orientation
• Community Connections Mentorship Program -- community support through volunteer befriending, help adapting to community life skills, conversation circles to practice English
• credential assessment - referral to World Education Services (WES)

• referral and assistance with shelter, attendance at inquiry, employment, social, welfare and legal services
• social and cultural activities
• Ontario Community Participation -- volunteer placement program for Ontario Works recipients

• services for Syrian newcomers or sponsor groups
• support to facilitate the settlement process
• workshops on cultural safety and sensitivity
• GAR (government assisted refugees) Support Teams composed of settlement counsellors and volunteers

• delivered one on one and in a group setting, both online and in-person
• self assessment, writing resumes and cover letters, job search techniques, researching the job market and networking

• settlement program encouraging civic participation and integration through a focus on recreation, sport, and mentorship

• assistance with applications

• culturally appropriate prevention, education and treatment with outreach and public education to community groups
• individual or group counselling for gamblers or those affected by gambling

• counselling and referral for victims of family violence

• geriatric care
• maternal and newborn care
• palliative care
• pediatrics

• comprehensive geriatric assessment including memory
• education on chronic disease self-management
• teaching about dementia and behavioural care
• advance care planning
• referral to community supports
• access to personal support and home safety assessments
• de-prescribing and medication adjustment
• initiation of treatment for dementia

• barrier-free access to medical treatment and same-day counselling for alcohol, opioid, or other drug-related addictions
• no appointment or referral required; clinic is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am-11 am
• clinic is located in the Crockford Pavillion, Room G 721

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• routine physical exams and PAPs
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• on-going management of chronic diseases and the development of self-management skills
• pre and post-natal care, and well-baby care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients and surrounding community

• no emergency services

• prevention and control of asthma and chronic lung disease
• tobacco cessation and prevention
• public education
• special events, annual campaigns
• fundraising
• volunteer opportunities

• adult addiction assessment and treatment including gambling addiction
• Transitional Age Youth Substance Use Program

• medications to prevent or reduce cravings or withdrawal symptoms
• nursing services; access to case management; peer support
• appointments Mon 9 am-4 pm, Wed 9 am-3 pm, call 905-841-7007 ext 322
• walk-in available Wed 12 noon-2 pm, subject to availability

• Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) -- intensive follow-up treatment in the community for adults with mental illness
• child, adolescent, adult outpatient mental health programs
• Partial Hospitalization Program - intensive mental health day program

• individual, family, group and short term counselling
• substance use treatment
• sexual assault harm reduction treatment for offenders (limited capacity)
• school-based prevention and consultation
• skill development
• after school groups
• summer work experience opportunities
• preparation for independence
• youth and family involved in service planning and decisions
• consultation for parents, schools, agencies, communities

• day/school support services
• respite/residential care

• outreach to secondary schools
• day school support service, in collaboration with Toronto District School Board

• discrimination
• anger
• violence and abuse
• substance abuse

• Compass social group for LGBTQ youth 13-24 years, with or labelled with intellectual disabilities, includes workshops and recreational activities
• reachOUT Newcomer Network settlement services and community capacity building

• voluntary participation for youth in City of Toronto
• referral from Youth Justice Services for youth in City of Toronto, York-Simcoe area, Halton Region, Peel Region

• day program for adults with developmental disabilities includes life skills and self care, household management, budgeting skills
• residential program (capacity 5) includes supported living, 24 hour staff support, maximum stay up to 2 years

• access to other Griffin Centre services