Our program is a non-residential program, developed meet the needs of youth, aged 13 to 25, and their family members and friends who are struggling with substance use concerns. Services offered are provided from a harm reduction approach in a supportive, non judgmental manner. For referrals and information please call 416-234-1942. Our services include:
Assessment
We offer help in identifying your needs or goals around alcohol or substance use. Assessment can include the Eight Tools assessment required to facilitate referral to day or residential treatment programs.
Referrals
Help to locate other services or agencies that might be helpful.
Counselling
Harm reduction based individual and family counseling where you can find: information about drugs, someone to listen to you, assistance in getting connected to other programs, support in defining and achieving your goals.
Groups
We offer a variety of in-house groups which offer youth creative and unique ways to look at their substance use. Please call us for information on other groups being offered.
Parents Support Group
A one night a week, four week course that provides an opportunity to learn about: drugs and alcohol, adolescent behaviour, parenting styles, and communicating skills for negotiating with your teens. For more information
School, Parent Information Sessions
We offer presentations and workshops for educational, correctional, corporate, community, youth agencies and other interested organizations. If you’d like us to come and talk at your classroom or agency, please for our request form.
Adult Information Night
A one evening, two hour, seminar for parents and other adults who want to know more about substance abuse and its effects. Attend and gain an understanding of drugs, alcohol, and the ways they may affect the mind and body. We’ll talk about adolescent development and the factors that put some youth at a much higher risk to developing drug and alcohol problems than others. Learn the signs of drug use and what you can do to reduce the chances your teen will turn to drug or reduce the risk of dependency. Find out what parenting styles work and how to help your kids. For more information
