Community Addictions Support Workers
Community Addictions Support Workers provide services in a safe community setting to men and women 16 years of age and over. Programs and Services include:
- Case Management – Ongoing monitoring and support along with planning and advocating for services required by individuals who are registered in the service by their Addictions Support Worker.
- Assessments – An Addictions Support Worker can administer government standardized drug/alcohol assessments required for admission to specific treatment programs.
- Treatment Planning – An individual's assessment results as well as their individual readiness for change are used to determine the best possible treatment options while taking into account potential barriers that may be encountered.
- Continuing Care – An Addictions Support Worker will identify, assist and facilitate appropriate ongoing care to clients who have successfully withdrawn and/or completed treatment for substance misuse.
Referrals can be made by self-referral or by community or health providers as well. As well, the Community Addictions Support Workers offer on-going telephone support and referrals to other appropriate services.
For information, please phone (705) 368-0083 ext. 254
Help is available.
Crisis Line (24/7)................... 1-877-841-1101
Warmline (6pm-12am).......... 1-866-856-9276
Drug and Alcohol.................. 1-800-565-8603
Native Youth Crisis............... 1-877-209-1266
Kids Help Phone.................. 1-800-668-6868