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At the Stop Smoking Clinic, you will receive free, personalized support to help you quit

A health care professional will help you:
* assess your lifestyle
* understand why you smoke
* set a quit date
* choose the right method of quitting for you

One or more of several methods may be considered:
* nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, inhaler, lozenges)
* counselling support while on prescription medication, such as Zyban® or Champix®
* behaviour modification

The Stop Smoking Clinic offers free nicotine replacement therapy for eligible tobacco users

Clinic Locations:
* Burlington - Health@3350, 3350 Fairview Street
* Oakville - Health@232, 232 South Service Road East, Unit B

Locations temporarily closed, phone appointments available
* Acton - Health@372, 372 Queen Street (Sobey's Plaza)
* Milton - Health@217, Towne Square, 217 Main Street East

Support is also available through Health Connect Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or www.stoponthenet.ca

Days Ahead Program (Assessment, Treatment and Referral Services)

• full assessment of a youth's drug and/or alcohol use and its impact on relationships, education/ employment, legal, leisure, physical and emotional health


• counselling for the youth and his/her family


• services available for young people affected by someone else's substance use


• additional referrals as required to meet client needs


• community support and education


• available in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton

Know the D.E.A.L. Program (Drugs, Education, Alcohol and the Law)

• an Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills project funded by the United Way


• for youth identified by school personnel and/or caregivers


• individual assessment prior to the start of group; and exit interview upon completion


• a 4-session workshop informs and teaches skills that improve positive, healthy decision-making related to substance use


• parent support is provided throughout the program with referrals for further supports available


• available in Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton

Transitional Aged Youth Outreach Program (TAY)

• active outreach support to assist young adults, with or without mental health concerns, in overcoming homelessness, unemployment, and limited education to address their substance use


• flexible schedules to accommodate clients


• programs are also available for parents and caregivers


• call 905-875-8273 for more information

Community Justice Programs

• see here for more information

Triage Program

• consultations are available for concerned individuals to problem-solve specific situations


• anyone may call for this service, 905-639-6537 ext 0 or 905-875-8273

ADAPT has partnered with numerous local mental health and community agencies to bring a variety of special programs to those experiencing concurrent disorders

The Health & Hope Partnership

• offers individual, group, and family programs to individuals experiencing any combination of substance misuse, gambling and other mental health issues

The Phoenix Program

• Early Intervention Service for Psychosis, a clinical partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton Healthcare Services, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Halton ADAPT and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
• provides comprehensive clinical services for individuals in their first episode of psychosis
• eligible to individuals between the ages of 14 and 35 yrs who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis and who have received no previous treatment (or less than 6 months of treatment) for psychosis, and who live in the Region of Halton

Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program

• assists older individuals with mental health issues, and those who may have substance abuse concerns which require clinical services outside of an office setting
• please call Kate Rizzuto, 289-259-1269

Prioritizing Health through Acute Stabilization and Transition (PHAST) Partnership - Burlington

• a partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton ADAPT, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Halton Region Branch, Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK), and the Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT)
• provides rapid assessment and treatment services to patients aged 16 and older during a mental health crisis, and provides options for ongoing community based care (through ADAPT, CMHA, ROCK and the BFHT)

If you are unsure of which program is right for you, phone ADAPT's general intake line at 905-639-6537, ext. 0

ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers

Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)

• Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
• Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
• involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract

Youth Justice Program

• provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
• referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
• support is also provided to family members of the young person

Probation and Parole Program

• provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
• these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
• services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual

Drug Court Program

• the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
• expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
• participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
• once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker

Safe Beds

• a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
• referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
• Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
• if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services

Trained counsellors provide ongoing support to clients of all ages who are struggling with any of the following:

• gambling-related issues
• gaming
• excessive internet use
• shopping
• hyper-sexuality

Support services begin with a comprehensive assessment to explore the effect the problem area has on all aspects of one's life, followed by an individualized treatment plan, developed by the counsellor and the client

• gambling addiction treatment plan may include individual, group, couples/family counselling, as well as referrals to day treatments, residential treatments, or utilization of other community resources
• counselling services are also available to the significant others and family members affected by the problem behaviour of a loved one, regardless of whether or not the loved one is a client of ADAPT services

Problem Gambling Intensive Day Treatment Program

• offers a no-cost, 5-day intensive treatment program focused on gambling-specific issues
• through education and support, strive to assist clients in building a successful foundation for healthy, long-term lifestyle changes
• program is accessible at several locations in Ontario and runs Mon to Fri, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
• topics covered include: education about problem gambling and how it can become addictive, exploring thoughts that maintain problem gambling, coping with emotions, developing behaviours that support change, and relapse prevention
• for inquiries or referrals please contact the Problem Gambling Day Treatment Program at: 1-866-783-7073 or 905-691-2687

Assessment, Treatment and Referral Services

• provides counselling and support to adults 25 years and older who are concerned with their substance use
• counselling services and group support is also available to significant others and family members affected by the behavior of a loved one
• counsellors provide access to clinical support services with minimal wait times
• to book an appointment please contact main intake line at 905-639-6537 ext 0

Service/Treatment offered:

• Screening/Intake & Assessment
• Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN Q3, often needed to access residential services)
• Individual Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Internal/External referrals
• Referral to inpatient residential treatment and other appropriate services (detox etc.)
• Educational workshops and support for significant others, family members and friends concerned with a loved one's substance use

Family & Friends Programs

• gain the support and knowledge you seek by attending one of ADAPT's comprehensive workshops - individually designed with information specific to your concerns
• if additional support is required after attending one of the workshops, individual counselling services can be arranged
• the person you are concerned about does not need to be a client of ADAPT in order for you to access services
• all groups/workshops are free and completely confidential

Opioid Outreach & Treatment Services

• brings together a team of dedicated clinicians offering a wide range of services across Mississauga-Halton to those who are using opioids, and to their families/significant others
• individual counselling and support
• clinical nursing assessment and care
• peer support
• help to access additional treatment and support services
• education and support to cope with chronic pain
• support with stress and mental health issues
• information about Methadone and Suboxone treatment
• education and support for family members and friends concerned about a loved one's opioid use
• help with related issues such as: housing, finances/income, legal issues, work & school
• mobile outreach team can arrange to meet you in a safe location of your choice, or at ADAPT offices
• call the main intake line to book an appointment

Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH)

• program holds 14 subsidies in the Mississauga/Halton health region, and 17 in the Burlington health region
• a partnership between ADAPT, Summit Housing & Outreach Programs, and Support House
• program provides support and services to clients in recovery who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or inadequately housed
• each participant receives a full package of clinical/support services, as well as a housing subsidy
• housing subsidy is active for a period of 12-18 months, and is based on need
• provides intensive outreach services, with case managers who support clients in their recovery and the move to successful, independent living
• clients must be stable enough in their recovery and their mental health status, within the program's time- frame, to be considered for independent living
• each client receives individual support, as well as participating in 15 life skills courses that assist in their growth and attaining independence

For a full list of ADAPT services, see here

A combined methadone clinic and Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic that provides assessment, brief counseling, and medication-assisted treatment for a variety of substance use disorders including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, cannabis, smoking cessation, and benzodiazepine tapering guidance

Offers same day walk-in service, with immediate access to methadone and suboxone programs for opioid addiction, and medication-assisted treatment for addiction involving alcohol or other substances * provides both short-term stabilization and longer-term follow-up care * patients are also connected with addiction counselling and other supports to assist in their recovery

Services are covered by OHIP, and all patients are under the care of doctors with expertise in addiction medicine

Located within IDA Kerr Speers Pharmacy

An outpatient addiction medicine clinic that provides expert assessment, brief counseling, and medication-assisted treatment for a variety of substance use disorders including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, cannabis, smoking cessation, and benzodiazepine tapering guidance

Services are covered by OHIP, and all patients are under the care of doctors with expertise in addiction medicine

Offers same day walk-in service, with immediate access to methadone and suboxone programs for opioid addiction, and medication-assisted treatment for addiction involving alcohol or other substances * provides both short-term stabilization and longer-term follow-up care * patients are also connected with addiction counselling and other supports to assist in their recovery * patients are seen via phone or video call

Current patients are now seeing clinicians from home via phone or video call * clinic continues to accept new referrals and walk-in patients during regular clinic hours * all follow-up appointments can be done using virtual care (by phone or video call)


Located within Cornwall Pharmacy

Family health team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, nurses, nurse practitioner, social workers, a registered dietitian and a pharmacist * travel medicine consultation available (appointment required)

• mental health counselling
• nutrition counselling
• pharmacological counselling (including smoking cessation)
• diabetes clinic
• lung clinic
• memory clinic
• urgent care clinic
• healthy heart

Offers methadone and suboxone (buprenorphine) treatment * specialized in helping people who are addicted to painkillers (opiate drugs)

• counselling for those addicted to heroin or opiates such as morphine (MS-Contin), oxycodone (Percocet, Oxycontin, Oxyneo), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), and codeine (Tylenol 1-2-3-4), fentanyl (Duragesic)
• doctor's visits are covered by OHIP
• opioid substitution therapy: methadone and suboxone paid for by patient or drug insurance plan if applicable

Connex Ontario, 1-866-531-2600: provides information and system navigation about mental health, addictions, and problem gambling services in Ontario * live-answer, 24/7, free and confidential

Focuses on a model of harm reduction * harm reduction principles seek to engage individuals in therapy using a non-judgmental approach in an attempt to motivate individuals to a healthier life style

In addition to treating opioid addiction (painkillers such as codeine, morphine, oxycodone, heroin, fentanyl, etc.), the Centre also take steps to treat other addictive substances (nicotine, cocaine, alcohol, marijuana) as well as offering therapy to some of the medical consequences of addiction such as Hepatitis C and HIV care

Dispense naloxone kit * naloxone is an opioid antidote and can reverse the potentially fatal effects of an overdose

Provides individuals with rapid access to time-limited addiction care from any Halton Healthcare Services including three Emergency Departments and all inpatient units * clinic works in close partnership with Halton ADAPT

Services include:

• assessment of substance use disorders and review of treatment options
• medications for alcohol and/or opioid use disorders
• overdose prevention education and take-home Naloxone kits
• management of withdrawal symptoms
• counselling
• collaboration and referral to community partners

Services offered at this location include:

Baby's Best Beginnings

• for women with addictions who are pregnant or parenting children 0-6 years of age
• individual or group addiction treatment counselling
• pregnant women have priority access to a residential treatment bed at Hope Place Centres: Women's Residential Addiction Treatment in Milton (12 step and abstinence based)
• outreach counselling may be available to women in their homes and/or community

P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S Family Program

• provides individual and family and group counselling for people affected by another person's alcohol and/or drug use
• call 905-465-3324 ext 104 for more information

Staff at the Outpatient Centre in Oakville are available to make presentations about Hope Place Centres' services

Hope Place Centres also operates 2 residential treatment centres:

• Hope Place Centres: Men's Residential Addiction Treatment
  
• Hope Place Centres: Women's Residential Addiction Treatment

Low cost dental hygiene clinic providing oral health care to individuals of all ages * clients are required to commit to multiple appointments * restorative dental services such as fillings, dentures, crowns, implants, root canals, and extractions are not provided * a dentist is available during morning and afternoon appointments for consultation only

Services provided:

• teeth cleaning
• oral cancer screening
• periodontal and dental exam
• X-rays
• oral hygiene assessment, recommendation and instruction
• nutritional counselling
• smoking cessation
• desensitizing
• fluoride
• sealants
• whitening
• sport guards

Non-residential substance use treatment program, including assessment, individual and outreach counselling, crisis intervention and referral, harm reduction, educational workshops

• Harm reduction supplies (Peel Works Needle Exchange program)
• No emergency services

For other YMCA/YSAP locations in the Greater Toronto Area, see separate listings

At the Stop Smoking Clinic, you will receive free, personalized support to help you quit

A health care professional will help you:
* assess your lifestyle
* understand why you smoke
* set a quit date
* choose the right method of quitting for you

One or more of several methods may be considered:
* nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, inhaler, lozenges)
* counselling support while on prescription medication, such as Zyban® or Champix®
* behaviour modification

The Stop Smoking Clinic offers free nicotine replacement therapy for eligible tobacco users

Clinic Locations:
* Burlington - Health@3350, 3350 Fairview Street
* Oakville - Health@232, 232 South Service Road East, Unit B

Locations temporarily closed, phone appointments available
* Acton - Health@372, 372 Queen Street (Sobey's Plaza)
* Milton - Health@217, Towne Square, 217 Main Street East

Support is also available through Health Connect Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or www.stoponthenet.ca

Days Ahead Program (Assessment, Treatment and Referral Services)

• full assessment of a youth's drug and/or alcohol use and its impact on relationships, education/ employment, legal, leisure, physical and emotional health


• counselling for the youth and his/her family


• services available for young people affected by someone else's substance use


• additional referrals as required to meet client needs


• community support and education


• available in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton

Know the D.E.A.L. Program (Drugs, Education, Alcohol and the Law)

• an Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills project funded by the United Way


• for youth identified by school personnel and/or caregivers


• individual assessment prior to the start of group; and exit interview upon completion


• a 4-session workshop informs and teaches skills that improve positive, healthy decision-making related to substance use


• parent support is provided throughout the program with referrals for further supports available


• available in Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton

Transitional Aged Youth Outreach Program (TAY)

• active outreach support to assist young adults, with or without mental health concerns, in overcoming homelessness, unemployment, and limited education to address their substance use


• flexible schedules to accommodate clients


• programs are also available for parents and caregivers


• call 905-875-8273 for more information

Community Justice Programs

• see here for more information

Triage Program

• consultations are available for concerned individuals to problem-solve specific situations


• anyone may call for this service, 905-639-6537 ext 0 or 905-875-8273

ADAPT has partnered with numerous local mental health and community agencies to bring a variety of special programs to those experiencing concurrent disorders

The Health & Hope Partnership

• offers individual, group, and family programs to individuals experiencing any combination of substance misuse, gambling and other mental health issues

The Phoenix Program

• Early Intervention Service for Psychosis, a clinical partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton Healthcare Services, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Halton ADAPT and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
• provides comprehensive clinical services for individuals in their first episode of psychosis
• eligible to individuals between the ages of 14 and 35 yrs who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis and who have received no previous treatment (or less than 6 months of treatment) for psychosis, and who live in the Region of Halton

Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program

• assists older individuals with mental health issues, and those who may have substance abuse concerns which require clinical services outside of an office setting
• please call Kate Rizzuto, 289-259-1269

Prioritizing Health through Acute Stabilization and Transition (PHAST) Partnership - Burlington

• a partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton ADAPT, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Halton Region Branch, Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK), and the Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT)
• provides rapid assessment and treatment services to patients aged 16 and older during a mental health crisis, and provides options for ongoing community based care (through ADAPT, CMHA, ROCK and the BFHT)

If you are unsure of which program is right for you, phone ADAPT's general intake line at 905-639-6537, ext. 0

ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers

Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)

• Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
• Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
• involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract

Youth Justice Program

• provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
• referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
• support is also provided to family members of the young person

Probation and Parole Program

• provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
• these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
• services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual

Drug Court Program

• the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
• expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
• participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
• once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker

Safe Beds

• a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
• referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
• Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
• if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services

Trained counsellors provide ongoing support to clients of all ages who are struggling with any of the following:

• gambling-related issues
• gaming
• excessive internet use
• shopping
• hyper-sexuality

Support services begin with a comprehensive assessment to explore the effect the problem area has on all aspects of one's life, followed by an individualized treatment plan, developed by the counsellor and the client

• gambling addiction treatment plan may include individual, group, couples/family counselling, as well as referrals to day treatments, residential treatments, or utilization of other community resources
• counselling services are also available to the significant others and family members affected by the problem behaviour of a loved one, regardless of whether or not the loved one is a client of ADAPT services

Problem Gambling Intensive Day Treatment Program

• offers a no-cost, 5-day intensive treatment program focused on gambling-specific issues
• through education and support, strive to assist clients in building a successful foundation for healthy, long-term lifestyle changes
• program is accessible at several locations in Ontario and runs Mon to Fri, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
• topics covered include: education about problem gambling and how it can become addictive, exploring thoughts that maintain problem gambling, coping with emotions, developing behaviours that support change, and relapse prevention
• for inquiries or referrals please contact the Problem Gambling Day Treatment Program at: 1-866-783-7073 or 905-691-2687

Assessment, Treatment and Referral Services

• provides counselling and support to adults 25 years and older who are concerned with their substance use
• counselling services and group support is also available to significant others and family members affected by the behavior of a loved one
• counsellors provide access to clinical support services with minimal wait times
• to book an appointment please contact main intake line at 905-639-6537 ext 0

Service/Treatment offered:

• Screening/Intake & Assessment
• Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN Q3, often needed to access residential services)
• Individual Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Internal/External referrals
• Referral to inpatient residential treatment and other appropriate services (detox etc.)
• Educational workshops and support for significant others, family members and friends concerned with a loved one's substance use

Family & Friends Programs

• gain the support and knowledge you seek by attending one of ADAPT's comprehensive workshops - individually designed with information specific to your concerns
• if additional support is required after attending one of the workshops, individual counselling services can be arranged
• the person you are concerned about does not need to be a client of ADAPT in order for you to access services
• all groups/workshops are free and completely confidential

Opioid Outreach & Treatment Services

• brings together a team of dedicated clinicians offering a wide range of services across Mississauga-Halton to those who are using opioids, and to their families/significant others
• individual counselling and support
• clinical nursing assessment and care
• peer support
• help to access additional treatment and support services
• education and support to cope with chronic pain
• support with stress and mental health issues
• information about Methadone and Suboxone treatment
• education and support for family members and friends concerned about a loved one's opioid use
• help with related issues such as: housing, finances/income, legal issues, work & school
• mobile outreach team can arrange to meet you in a safe location of your choice, or at ADAPT offices
• call the main intake line to book an appointment

Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH)

• program holds 14 subsidies in the Mississauga/Halton health region, and 17 in the Burlington health region
• a partnership between ADAPT, Summit Housing & Outreach Programs, and Support House
• program provides support and services to clients in recovery who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or inadequately housed
• each participant receives a full package of clinical/support services, as well as a housing subsidy
• housing subsidy is active for a period of 12-18 months, and is based on need
• provides intensive outreach services, with case managers who support clients in their recovery and the move to successful, independent living
• clients must be stable enough in their recovery and their mental health status, within the program's time- frame, to be considered for independent living
• each client receives individual support, as well as participating in 15 life skills courses that assist in their growth and attaining independence

For a full list of ADAPT services, see here

Days Ahead Program (Assessment, Treatment and Referral Services)

• full assessment of a youth's drug and/or alcohol use and its impact on relationships, education/ employment, legal, leisure, physical and emotional health


• counselling for the youth and his/her family


• services available for young people affected by someone else's substance use


• additional referrals as required to meet client needs


• community support and education


• available in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton

Know the D.E.A.L. Program (Drugs, Education, Alcohol and the Law)

• an Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills project funded by the United Way


• for youth identified by school personnel and/or caregivers


• individual assessment prior to the start of group; and exit interview upon completion


• a 4-session workshop informs and teaches skills that improve positive, healthy decision-making related to substance use


• parent support is provided throughout the program with referrals for further supports available


• available in Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton

Transitional Aged Youth Outreach Program (TAY)

• active outreach support to assist young adults, with or without mental health concerns, in overcoming homelessness, unemployment, and limited education to address their substance use


• flexible schedules to accommodate clients


• programs are also available for parents and caregivers


• call 905-875-8273 for more information

Community Justice Programs

• see here for more information

Triage Program

• consultations are available for concerned individuals to problem-solve specific situations


• anyone may call for this service, 905-639-6537 ext 0 or 905-875-8273

ADAPT has partnered with numerous local mental health and community agencies to bring a variety of special programs to those experiencing concurrent disorders

The Health & Hope Partnership

• offers individual, group, and family programs to individuals experiencing any combination of substance misuse, gambling and other mental health issues

The Phoenix Program

• Early Intervention Service for Psychosis, a clinical partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton Healthcare Services, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Halton ADAPT and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
• provides comprehensive clinical services for individuals in their first episode of psychosis
• eligible to individuals between the ages of 14 and 35 yrs who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis and who have received no previous treatment (or less than 6 months of treatment) for psychosis, and who live in the Region of Halton

Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program

• assists older individuals with mental health issues, and those who may have substance abuse concerns which require clinical services outside of an office setting
• please call Kate Rizzuto, 289-259-1269

Prioritizing Health through Acute Stabilization and Transition (PHAST) Partnership - Burlington

• a partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton ADAPT, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Halton Region Branch, Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK), and the Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT)
• provides rapid assessment and treatment services to patients aged 16 and older during a mental health crisis, and provides options for ongoing community based care (through ADAPT, CMHA, ROCK and the BFHT)

If you are unsure of which program is right for you, phone ADAPT's general intake line at 905-639-6537, ext. 0

ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers

Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)

• Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
• Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
• involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract

Youth Justice Program

• provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
• referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
• support is also provided to family members of the young person

Probation and Parole Program

• provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
• these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
• services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual

Drug Court Program

• the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
• expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
• participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
• once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker

Safe Beds

• a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
• referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
• Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
• if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services

Trained counsellors provide ongoing support to clients of all ages who are struggling with any of the following:

• gambling-related issues
• gaming
• excessive internet use
• shopping
• hyper-sexuality

Support services begin with a comprehensive assessment to explore the effect the problem area has on all aspects of one's life, followed by an individualized treatment plan, developed by the counsellor and the client

• gambling addiction treatment plan may include individual, group, couples/family counselling, as well as referrals to day treatments, residential treatments, or utilization of other community resources
• counselling services are also available to the significant others and family members affected by the problem behaviour of a loved one, regardless of whether or not the loved one is a client of ADAPT services

Problem Gambling Intensive Day Treatment Program

• offers a no-cost, 5-day intensive treatment program focused on gambling-specific issues
• through education and support, strive to assist clients in building a successful foundation for healthy, long-term lifestyle changes
• program is accessible at several locations in Ontario and runs Mon to Fri, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
• topics covered include: education about problem gambling and how it can become addictive, exploring thoughts that maintain problem gambling, coping with emotions, developing behaviours that support change, and relapse prevention
• for inquiries or referrals please contact the Problem Gambling Day Treatment Program at: 1-866-783-7073 or 905-691-2687