St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Site: Womankind Addiction Service Location
Service: Womankind Addiction Service
Contact Information
Office Phone | 905-521-9591 x237, Treatment ; 905-521-9591 x234, Supportive Housing ; 905-521-9591 x240, Aftercare |
Crisis Phone | 905-545-9100, 24/7 Withdrawal Management/Telephone Support |
womankindinquiries@stjoes.ca | |
Website | www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/addiction-services/womankind-addiction-service |
Social Media | Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Provides a range of gender specific substance use programs, supporting women seeking change with their substance use. Operates a 26 bed facility located in west Hamilton that offers a safe, inclusive and caring place where all women, woman-identified individuals, transgender, and non-binary individuals, are welcomed and assisted by a specially trained team to assess and define next steps regarding their substance use and recovery. Part of the Shelter Health Network, Womankind Addiction Service was created in the amalgamation of Hamilton Women's Detox Centre and Mary Ellis House. |
Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served | Hamilton |
Eligibility | Women, woman-identified individuals, transgender, and non-binary individuals with substances uses issues age 16 and older. Support provided to women under the age of 16 with informed consent. Eligibility for 5 week treatment program and shelter beds require the individual to be 18 years or older. |
Application | Self-referral |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Site Information
Located In Community | Hamilton |
Address & Map | 431 Whitney Ave Hamilton, ON Canada L8S 2H6 |
Categories and Classification
InfoPod Main Headings | Mental Health & Addictions |
InfoPod Sub Headings | Addiction Counselling & Treatment |