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Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic

Type Of Service

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic

Program Description

A non-urgent walk-in clinic for patients with a history of alcohol or drug use who are motivated to get help. It is designed for patients who are seeking substance use treatment for the first time, or those who have recently returned to use and are not connected with any substance use treatment service. The only medications that are prescribed are those that treat withdrawal or reduce cravings for the substance used.

Services Offered at the Clinic:
- Assessment of substance use concerns and review of treatment options
- Brief individual counseling and psychotherapy
- Management of acute alcohol and opioid withdrawal
- Outpatient tapering of patients on opioids or benzodiazepines
- Medication-assisted treatment of alcohol, opioid and cannabis use disorders
- Education on overdose prevention and use of naloxone
- Referral to community supports and treatment programs

Access Information

Referrals are accepted from all sources. Please call to schedule an appointment. The first appointment is held in person. Follow up appointments my be virtual. Walk-ins are welcome during clinic hours.

Additional Information

  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
  • Age: 18 and up
  • Catchment: Ontario Health Regions: Toronto
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English, Interpretation Services
  • Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Program Website

Website


Address

2075 Bayview Avenue

Toronto

Operated By

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre


Hours

Main Hours: Monday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Addiction Recovery Group Hours: 1. Orientation Session - must be completed before joining an addiction recovery group. First Wednesday of every month, 1600-1700. 2. Skills Building for Recovery Group - Every second, third and fourth Wednesday of every month, 1600-1700 3. Smoking Cessation Group (4-weeks) - Thursday, 1400-1600


Referral Contact Information

Phone: 416-953-2475