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Works in partnership with NorWest Community Health Centres, People Advocating for Change through Empowerment (PACE), Thunder Bay Counselling, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy

Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic

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200 Anemki Pl
Fort William First Nation
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807-626-8478
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Application

Self-referral or referral through a health care provider

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals 16 years of age and older experiencing substance use issues and seeking access to medical addiction care, counselling or support

Fees

None

Contacts

Ken Miller - RAAM Clinic Coordinator
kmiller@norwestchc.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services

RAAM clinics are offering in-person, telephone and video appointments. Masks required for in-person service.
Allows individuals experiencing problematic substance use disorders to receive counselling, appropriate addiction medications, and connections to community treatment programs
Services available include:
  • Assessment of problematic 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 problematic alcohol and cannabis use, and opioid use disorders
  • Education on overdose prevention and use of naloxone
  • Referral to community supports and treatment programs
Last Updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit