NorWest Community Health Centres - Thunder Bay Office - Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic

Application

No referral required
Call or drop in for more information

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals 16 years of age and older who are looking to make changes in their substance use

Fees

None

Contacts

Tonya Muchano - RAAM Clinic Coordinator
807-626-7864

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

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