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Program:
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Young Adult Substance Use Program
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Phone Numbers:
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Referrals: 905-522-1155 ext 36499
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Address:
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100 West 5th St
Hamilton, ON
L8N 3K7
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Map
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Intersection:
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West 5th St and Fennell Ave W
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Executives:
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Catherine McCarron, RSW - Manager
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
905-522-1155 ext 34388 * jmackill@mcmaster.ca
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Service Description:
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Treatment and support services for young adults with substance use issues, and their loved ones * focus is on reducing negative impact of substance use on young people's lives, improving mental health and well-being, and increasing engagement in substance-free activities * program offers two separate streams
Young Adult Stream - 12-week treatment program for young adults wishing to make changes to their substance use * includes individual sessions, group programming, and optional time-limited consultations with a nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, or psychologist
Loved Ones Education Group - 8-session group for parents and other supporters of young adults with substance use issues * participants learn to change the way they interact with child or loved one to foster positive relationships and recovery
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Young Adult Stream: Call or send through Dovetale * accepts self-referrals and medical referrals * referrals can be made by a healthcare professional through CONNECT MHAP
Loved Ones Education Group: Visit website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Young adults 17-25 years who are looking to make changes to their substance use, and their loved ones, who are not in immediate crisis
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