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Program:
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Thunder Bay - Red River Rd - Methadone Maintenance Program
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Address:
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843 Red River Rd Unit 6
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 1K3
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Location:
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Located in the strip mall on Red River Rd near Clarkson St
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-3 pm * Sat-Sun 9 am-12 noon
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Service Description:
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An organization that helps improve the lives of individuals living with substance use disorders and lessen the impact on families and society
Offers a methadone maintenance program for opiate dependence based on an intensive outpatient model
Includes: - Initial intake screening procedure
- A signed treatment contract
- Focused medical examination
- Appropriate lab tests
- Initial as well as ongoing supervised urinalysis
- Weekly group and individual therapy
- Regular medical follow-ups and supervision
- Regular daily Methadone dosing
- Treatment of substance use related illness and/or diseases (such as Hepatitis C and HIV infection)
- After care program
- Partnered with The Maternity Centre to provide prenatal and antenatal care, education and support to mothers suffering addiction
Also offers onsite, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit: - Needle Exchange Program
- Naloxone Overdose Response Program - a lifesaving medication that can quickly restore the breathing of a person who has overdosed on heroin or prescription opioid pain medication
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Fees:
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Program - Individuals without coverage must pay a monthly cash payment ; None - Individuals covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP), a Status Card, or Ontario Disability Pension
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Application:
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- No referral required
- Call or drop in to set up an intake appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 18 years of age and older who are struggling with opiate use
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Area Served:
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Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay
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