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Program:
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Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic
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Address:
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525 Simpson St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3J6
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Location:
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- Located at Simpson St in the S ward of Thunder Bay in the Simpson-Ogden area
- Closest intersection is at Simpson St and Heron St
- Situated near the SASI Water Depot
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Service Description:
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Operates as a community-based organization offering primary health care and health promotion programs in areas within the district
Allows individuals experiencing substance abuse issues to receive counselling, appropriate addiction medications, and connections to community treatment programs
Services available include:- Assessment of substance use concerns and review of treatment options
- Brief intervention counseling and psychotherapy
- Management of acute alcohol and opioid withdrawal
- Outpatient tapering for patients on opioids or benzodiazepines
- Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol, opioid and cannabis use disorders
- Education on overdose prevention and use of naloxone
- Referral to community supports and treatment programs
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Application:
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- No referral required
- Call or drop in for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 16 years of age and older who are looking to make changes in their substance use
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