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Program: Medically Enhanced Coordinated Care for Addictions Program  
Organization: Lake of The Woods District Hospital
Morningstar Centre - Withdrawal Management Clinic
Phone Numbers: 807-468-5749
Crisis: 1-866-888-8988
Fax: 807-468-3363
Email: ask@lwdh.on.ca
Website: www.lwdh.on.ca
Address:
6 Matheson St S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1T5
Location:
  • Located at Matheson St S behind the Kenora City Hall
  • Closest intersection is at Matheson St S and McClellan Ave
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm


Morningstar Centre: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Richard Hoppe - Manager, Morningstar Centre
807-468-5749 * rhoppe@lwdh.on.ca
Service Description: Operates a 75-bed acute care facility and provides an array of services

  • Provides methadone treatment for opiate addiction withdrawal
  • Offers residential stabilization up to 7 days for initial treatment if required; coordinated with Morningstar Centre Withdrawal Management detoxification facility
  • Offers opiate withdrawal support
  • Provides comprehensive medical assessment
  • Provides psychosocial assessment
  • Offers multidisciplinary treatment planning
  • Provides counselling, support and case management
  • Provides referral services
  • Provides on-going treatment

  • Fees: None
    Application:
    • Intake assessment required

    • Complete physical examination and full complement of bloodwork required

    • Must be in good physical health

    • Clearance into program may take up to 2 months
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • Individuals 20 years of age and older

    • Must be physically dependent on at least one form of opiate (such as heroin, codeine, morphine, oxycontin)

    • Must have tried other possible treatments and have been unsuccessful
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, upon request
    Area Served:
    Kenora  
    See Also: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
    Housing for People with Addictions
    Opioid Agonist Therapy

    This information was last completely updated on May 14, 2025

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