Withdrawal Management Services
For many people getting support in the process of withdrawing from substances is an important part of the recovery process. Support is available in Residential Withdrawal Management Services (RWMS),Community Withdrawal Management Services (CWMS), and Walk-in Support. No doctor's referral is required for any of these services and there is no cost to anyone who has a valid Ontario Health Card.
As part of our pre-admission process, we will speak with each client directly and assess for mental health issues and medical concerns. Everyone has different needs, and we identify and integrate collaborative supports in order to prepare for an individualized treatment plan specific to the withdrawal process. Discharge planning is an important part of the withdrawal process to help develop realistic and obtainable goals that will contribute to your recovery.
Residential Withdrawal Management Service (RWMS)
Residential Withdrawal Management Services (RWMS) is a recommended treatment option for people who struggle withdrawing from substances on their own and do not have a supportive environment. Clients must voluntarily agree to participate.
This service is available for both men and women age 16 and over who are safe to withdraw in a non-medical setting. Our Addiction Counsellors provide ongoing symptom monitoring and supportive counselling throughout the duration of every stay.
RWMS is often an entry point for treatment; however, it is also used for the purpose of relapse prevention and in situations where someone is in a crisis related to drugs and/or alcohol. Length of stay is determined by Provincial Criteria, but on average, is 4-5 days.
- 22-bed residential withdrawal management
- Voluntary
- Supportive, recovery-focused environment
- Acute withdrawal and relapse prevention support
- Medically supported (prescriber only available Monday-Friday 0900-1700)
- Collaborative treatment and discharge planning
- Access to on-site support groups
Contact: 905-440-7568 or 905-721-4747 ext. 31229 or 1-888-881-8878
Community Withdrawal Management Services (CWMS) offer an alternative to Residential Withdrawal Management Services for people with less severe withdrawal symptoms who have a supportive home environment. This service offers an alternative when it may be too disruptive to leave your home, when transportation to Residential Withdrawal Management poses a barrier and/or in situations where someone simply wants to maintain their privacy.
- Provision of community withdrawal management services (CWMS) for individuals who wish to withdraw from substances at home and have the social support to do so.
- Telephone calls from PASS Addiction Counsellor to provide professional support during withdrawal.
- Telephone calls arranged at agreed upon time, typically daily.
- Time limited service.
- Also offer system navigation.
Contact - Central Connect
- Call: 905-440-7534 (or toll-free at 1-833-392-7363)
- Fax: 905-440-7560
- Email: CentralConnectMHA@lh.ca
- Use the patient self referral form.
- Use the health care provider e-referral form.