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Program:
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Thunder Bay - Vickers St S - Methadone Maintenance Program
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Address:
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White Cedar Health Centre 125 Vickers St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1J2
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Street Address:
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125 Vickers St S
Thunder Bay
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Location:
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Located at Vickers St S near Donald St E, in the White Cedar Health Centre
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-12:30 pm
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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 opiate dependence
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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