Program: Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres - Northwestern Ontario - Fort Frances - Methadone Maintenance Program
Organization: Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres - Northwestern Ontario
Phone Numbers: 807-274-8305
Toll-Free: 1-877-937-2282
Fax: 807-274-3656
Email: info@canatc.ca
Website: www.oatc.ca/
Address:
404 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1H2
Location: Located at Scott St near Victoria Ave
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-3 pm * Tue, Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4:15 pm
Service Description: Offers a methadone maintenance program for opiate dependence based on an intensive outpatient model, over a 12-24 month period
Services include:
  • 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
Also offers onsite, in partnership with the Northwestern 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



Fees: 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
Application:
  • No referral required

  • Call or drop in to set up an intake appointment

Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 18 years of age and older who are struggling with opiate use
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
See Also: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Opioid Agonist Therapy
Last Updated: 6/17/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=196832

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