Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic

Type Of Service

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic

Program Description

Provides rapid access to quality care to individuals seeking help for their substance use concerns such as opioids, alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine. The clinical team consists of an addiction medicine physician and/or nurse practitioner, nurses, case managers, addictions counsellors and peer support. An Ontario Health Card may be required. Appointments are in person.
Clinicians and nurses create an individual treatment plan for treating individuals struggling with substance use.

They will:
- Assess individual in order to determine psychosocial and withdrawal/craving medical needs;
- Explore options, including the use of safe, effective medication that will help to address withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
- Explore options and strategies, and provide resources to help minimize the risks of intoxication;
- Engage in referral process for psycho social support such as counselling, detox, inpatient and outpatient treatment.

Access Information

Referrals are accepted from all sources, including self-referrals.
To access this service, please contact the Intake Department.

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 18 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Regional Municipality of York; Locations: North York; South Simcoe County
• Not Accessible
• Languages: English
• Virtual Service: No

Location

Addiction Services Central Ontario - North York Community Clinic

Program Website

Website

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Address

2 Champagne Drive

North York

Operated By

Addiction Services Central Ontario

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Hours

Main Hours: Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Walk-ins accepted before 1100, subject to availability.

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 905-841-7007 ext. 322

Toll Free: 800-263-2288 ext. 322