Description (Service) |
Assessment, Treatment and Referral Services
- provides counselling and support to adults 25 years and older who are concerned with their substance use
- counselling services and group support is also available to significant others and family members affected by the behavior of a loved one
- counsellors provide access to clinical support services with minimal wait times
- to book an appointment please contact main intake line at 905-639-6537 ext 0
Service/Treatment offered:
- Screening/Intake & Assessment
- Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN Q3, often needed to access residential services)
- Individual Counselling
- Group Counselling
- Internal/External referrals
- Referral to inpatient residential treatment and other appropriate services (detox etc.)
- Educational workshops and support for significant others, family members and friends concerned with a loved one’s substance use
Family & Friends Programs
- gain the support and knowledge you seek by attending one of ADAPT's comprehensive workshops – individually designed with information specific to your concerns
- if additional support is required after attending one of the workshops, individual counselling services can be arranged
- the person you are concerned about does not need to be a client of ADAPT in order for you to access services
- all groups/workshops are free and completely confidential
Opioid Outreach & Treatment Services
- brings together a team of dedicated clinicians offering a wide range of services across Mississauga-Halton to those who are using opioids, and to their families/significant others
- individual counselling and support
- clinical nursing assessment and care
- peer support
- help to access additional treatment and support services
- education and support to cope with chronic pain
- support with stress and mental health issues
- information about Methadone and Suboxone treatment
- education and support for family members and friends concerned about a loved one’s opioid use
- help with related issues such as: housing, finances/income, legal issues, work & school
- mobile outreach team can arrange to meet you in a safe location of your choice, or at ADAPT offices
- call the main intake line to book an appointment
Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH)
- program holds 14 subsidies in the Mississauga/Halton health region, and 17 in the Burlington health region
- a partnership between ADAPT, Summit Housing & Outreach Programs, and Support House
- program provides support and services to clients in recovery who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or inadequately housed
- each participant receives a full package of clinical/support services, as well as a housing subsidy
- housing subsidy is active for a period of 12-18 months, and is based on need
- provides intensive outreach services, with case managers who support clients in their recovery and the move to successful, independent living
- clients must be stable enough in their recovery and their mental health status, within the program’s time- frame, to be considered for independent living
- each client receives individual support, as well as participating in 15 life skills courses that assist in their growth and attaining independence
For a full list of ADAPT services, see here |