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Out-patient assessment and counselling services specific to problem gamblers. Service is flexible and confidential and is available at various locations throughout the Niagara Region. Counselling for family members/significant others is also available.

Non-profit and charitable counselling, support and referral service for women-identified individuals experiencing addiction or affected by the addiction of another.

WARM provides individual support and support groups where people with similar shared experiences can relate to one another and receive support. WARM also offers education al tools and coping strategies to help contribute to healthy individuals, families and communities.

All WARM groups are influenced by a feminist, trauma informed, harm reduction model, utilizing tools from CBT and DBT. WARM provides the opportunity for participants to stay at home and maintain families and employment while accessing counselling and support.

Personal Support Recovery Programs: Individual Support, Women's Support Groups, Workshops, Information and Referrals, Educational Resource Sharing Library

A free and confidential harm reduction program that offers sterile injection and disposal supplies to people who inject drugs.

The following services are available:

• needles and syringes in various sizes
• sharps containers
• ties, filters, alcohol swabs, sterile spoons
• condoms, lubricant, dental dams
• information on safer sex, safer injection
• non-judgemental supportive counselling and referrals
• nursing services in the office and in the van providing HIV, Hepatitis and STI testing, pregnancy tests, vaccines and minor wound care
• Hep C outreach worker is available for support, information and referrals
• Addictions counselor is available in the StreetWorks van
• Beyond the N.O.D. Niagara Overdose Diversion Program
• Opioid Overdose Prevention training and Naloxone (Narcan) distribution
• Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS)
  • A safe place to get information about how to be safe, get connected and use substances supervised by harm reduction staff. Paramedics are onsite to provide immediate intervention in the event of an overdose.
  • Also offer naloxone training, basic wound care and referrals to social programming and treatment

COVID-19: Groups are currently run virtually. Not all groups are run ongoing.

CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT: A 6 week workshop for people who live with an chronic or ongoing pain who want to learn ways to better live with their pain and improve their quality of life.

GENDER QUEST: A support group for adults in any stage of gender transition, including those questioning their gender, modeled after Sherbourne Health Centre's Gender Journeys group.

HOT TOPICS IN HEALTH: A monthly drop-in session that provides information on different Hot Topics in health as chosen by our clients. Topics could range from health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes to healthy behaviours such as sleep and mindfulness.

QUIT SMOKING GROUP: A smoking cessation program that helps people develop a personal quit plan, deal with any barriers or challenges related to quitting and access 6 months worth of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (eg. patch, gum, lozenges and inhalers). * limited access currently to COVID-19*

TAKE CHARGE! CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT: A 6 week workshop for people who live with an ongoing health problem who need help identifying coping strategies, setting goals, managing stress, making healthier lifestyle choices, working with their healthcare team and living life to the fullest.

TRANS/GENDER-QUESTIONING YOUTH GROUP: A monthly social support group for gender diverse youth aged 14-19 years. Provides an opportunity to meet other trans and gender questioning youth for discussion, movies, guest speakers and snacks.

Additional groups are available to clients. For more information, call or visit.

COVID-19: Building is closed to the public but service is still accessible by phone.

Confidential health information relating to public health issues including

• Beach safety
• Dental health
• Outreach nursing
• Pregnancy and parenting
• Tobacco hotline
• Vaccines
• Vectorborne Diseases (West Nile Virus & Lyme Disease)

Enforces the smoking by-laws and Smoke Free Ontario Act within the Niagara Region. Available to report offences. The hotline also is a service to smokers who want information or who want to quit. Information can also be obtained on second hand smoke issues and the law.

A program that creates opportunities for community members to learn about healthy lifestyles and participate in active living activities. Provides the urban Aboriginal community with hands on experience through:

• interactive workshops
• healthy nutrition information
• cooking classes
• fitness training
• smoking cessation support
• sport and recreational activities

Also focuses on youth leadership by encouraging and supporting youth to promote healthy lifestyles amongst their peers and to be healthy living leaders in their community. The program will prepare youth for leadership roles through training, mentoring and community event involvement.

Non-profit and charitable counselling, support and referral service for women-identified individuals experiencing addiction or affected by the addiction of another.

WARM provides individual support and support groups where people with similar shared experiences can relate to one another and receive support. WARM also offers education al tools and coping strategies to help contribute to healthy individuals, families and communities.

All WARM groups are influenced by a feminist, trauma informed, harm reduction model, utilizing tools from CBT and DBT. WARM provides the opportunity for participants to stay at home and maintain families and employment while accessing counselling and support.

Personal Support Recovery Programs: Individual Support, Women's Support Groups, Workshops, Information and Referrals, Educational Resource Sharing Library

Provides primary healthcare to the residents of Niagara Falls along with health promotion programs and community development services. Registered patients have access to family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a dietitian and social workers. There is also a Health Promotion team that provides community programs and outreach support. Open to the community. NOT A WALK-IN CLINIC.

Services include:

• Primary Health Care Services
• Dental Services
• Counselling
• Dietitian
• Health Promotion Programming (Free, available to everyone)
• Outreach support (for clients)
• COPD Care
• Birth Certificate Clinic - Friday afternoons
• Smoking cessation support for clients
• LGBTQ2+ support and groups
• Occupational Therapy
• Kinesiologist

See website or social media for a full list of programs.

Provides a number of programs to the community:

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR), AED AND FIRST AID TRAINING: Contracts to provide CPR and First Aid Training services to organizations. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.

HEALTHY HEART SCHOOLS' PROGRAM: Primary prevention program provides grade nine students with information about their individual heart health profiles to guide them toward making responsible decisions (in partnership with Niagara Region Public Health, the various local school boards, Brock University, and Sick Kids History Childhood Obesity Research Team). Within a five day teaching block, the program provides measurements of fitness, height, weight, blood pressure, total cholesterol and CPR training. Provides the opportunity to present information on reducing the risk factors of heart disease to every person in the Niagara Region at least once in their lives. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 111.

CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Corporate health services provide employers with the education and tools to create a healthy and energetic work culture.

PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION (PAD) PROGRAM: A team with background in pre-hospital care provides quality assurance in maintaining PAD programs. Provides defibrillation training and advocates for timely access to defibrillation throughout Niagara. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.

HEALTHY DAILY LIVING PROGRAM (HDL):

• Prevent and reduce future risk of heart disease
• Manage diabetes better
• Reduce risk of more heart problems for people who have had angina, a heart attack, by-pass surgery, heart failure or a history of heart disease
• Improve good cholesterol
• Change lifestyle choices
• Offers a variety of workshops as well as risk reduction services such as: clinical assessment for risk of heart disease, intervention to help quit smoking, lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and blood sugars
• Fitness: reviewing personal risk score and fitness to choose an activity plan based on one's cardiovascular risk level (fee charged)

DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM: Provides stress and echos, holter monitoring, loops and blood pressure monitors by physician referral only. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 104.

SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM: Offers an on-site smoking cessation program. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.

COOKING FOR A HEALTHIER YOU: Provides cooking classes at a location determined by the group/organization/corporation. The cost will cover tastings of food prepared and hand outs. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 118.

HeartCORE: Furnished with MedX circuit training equipment. Weekly circuit style workouts are completed in less than 15 minutes and are performed with slow, controlled movements. An energy coach provides one-on-one attention, ensuring proper technique and safe, effective progression of the exercises.The program is suitable for most people as it offers individualized instruction, resistance loads that are geared toward age and initial fitness level, plus the weekly sessions encourage adequate recovery time. Weekly exercise sessions will increase muscle strength, flexibility, bone health and much more. Additional health benefits include better insulin sensitivity and lower cholesterol. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 109.

CYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION: School Bike Rodeos, Bike Safety Instructors, new to you bike program. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 108.

Partnerships within the Heart Niagara office inclide: Epilepsy Niagara, Family Counselling Centre (Tue) and Community Tax Clinics.

Non-profit and charitable counselling, support and referral service for women-identified individuals experiencing addiction or affected by the addiction of another.

WARM provides individual support and support groups where people with similar shared experiences can relate to one another and receive support. WARM also offers education al tools and coping strategies to help contribute to healthy individuals, families and communities.

All WARM groups are influenced by a feminist, trauma informed, harm reduction model, utilizing tools from CBT and DBT. WARM provides the opportunity for participants to stay at home and maintain families and employment while accessing counselling and support.

Personal Support Recovery Programs: Individual Support, Women's Support Groups, Workshops, Information and Referrals, Educational Resource Sharing Library

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
  
• health education programs
  
• family and child health
  
• dental health
  
• sexual health
  
• injury prevention
  
• environmental health
  
• physical activity
  
• public health standards enforcement

Clinic providing holistic medical treatment for individuals with drug or alcohol use

Services provided:

• medical treatment for mental health and substance use, withdrawal and cravings
• assessment of substance use concerns and treatment planning
• education on overdose prevention and naloxone
• connection to community supports and treatment programs
• Indigenous mental health and addictions counselling and traditional healing
• help to navigate the mental health and addictions system

In this model, an Addiction Physician, Addiction Counsellor, and Mental Health Social Worker work together to provide coordinated care to patients with substance use concerns, including:

• alcohol
• benzodiazepine
• cocaine
• methamphetamine
• opioids

Partnership of the Aboriginal Health Center, St. Leonard's Community Services, Brant Community Healthcare System and Canadian Mental Health Association

Addiction Program - assessment and outpatient counselling for people of all ages experiencing issues with alcohol, drug use and gambling. Mental health and peer support also available. Assistance is available to family and friends. Additionally, counsellors are available through the guidance offices of high schools. Community education is a major component of this program

Adult Mental Health Program - community-based, client-focused services to adults with mental illnesses or with concurrent disorders (mental illness and addictions) including assessment, consultation, treatment, education, support, and advocacy. It is an interdisciplinary staff (physicians, nurses, social workers, with support from addiction counsellors and peer support as required)

Specialized Geriatric Services - provides non-emergency clinical assessment, consultation, treatment and education to older adults, their families, and service providers who are, or know of, someone who is experiencing mental health issues combined with age-related difficulties

Offers Opioid Substitution Therapy (ex. methadone treatment) for opioid addiction as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and counselling to those addicted to street and prescription drugs.

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

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

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

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

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

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