Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC)

Contact Information:

5170 Dixie Road, Suite 302 Main Office
Mississauga, ON, L4W 1E3
Canada
Phone: 905-629-1007
Fax: 905-629-8377
Geography served: 
Peel Region for some programs, Mississauga/Halton LHIN catchment area for others
Target population: 
  • 16 years and over, all programs accept people with concurrent disorders
  • Specialized program for people 55 years and older 

 

Services provided: 

CD specific programs

  • Housing and Support Peel (catchment area: Peel Region): Support provided for clients with a concurrent disorder to help them live independently and improve their quality of life. Intake is conducted through the lead agency, Supportive Housing in Peel.
  • Trillium Health Centre Partnership : Serving clients referred from the social work and psychiatric departments of Trillium Health Centre, provided on site. Clients are eligible to participate, when appropriate, in other PAARC programs.
  • Street Outreach Concurrent Disorders (catchment area: Peel Region): Outreach worker specializing in serving people with a concurrent disorder, serving those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

All other programs

  • Adult Program (primary catchment: Peel Region): The MOHLTC-approved standardized assessment tools are administered through this program. This program follows the principles of Ontario's Admission and Discharge Criteria to develop treatment plans, including referrals to other organizations where appropriate. Services include assessment, treatment planning, case management, counseling (group and individual). Services within this program include relapse prevention, guided self-change, follow-up, and aftercare. Services are tailored to meet the client's individual needs. Community treatment is provided at three fixed office locations (two in Mississauga and one in Bolton,) and throughout the community. We also serve people who are concerned with someone else's involvement with alcohol, drugs or harmful gambling.
  • Older Persons' Substance Use Program (55+ years) (primary catchment: Peel Region): The MOHLTC-approved standardized assessment tools are administered through this program where appropriate and possible. The assessment process and content is tailored to the client's abilities. In addition to the assessment tools, a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment explores the client's strengths and needs. Clients are visited in their own homes or other place of residence.
  • Older Person' Problem Gambling Program (55+ years) (primary catchment: Peel Region): The MOHLTC-approved standardized assessment tools are administered through this program where appropriate and possible. The assessment process and content is tailored to the client's abilities. In addition to the assessment tools, a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment explores the client's strengths and needs. Clients are visited in their own homes or other place of residence.
  • Community Withdrawal Management - Level 1 (primary catchment: M-H LHIN): This service provides non-medical support for individuals experiencing mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and/or other substances.
  • Methadone Case Management (methadone maintenance - primary catchment: Mississauga): The MOHLTC-approved standardized assessment tools are administered through this program. Services include assessment, treatment planning, case management, supportive counseling, referral and discharge planning. With client consent, the case management works closely with the client's methadone prescriber.
  • Education Group (primary catchment: Peel Region): To educate clients about general information about alcohol and drugs and their physical and psychological effects, over three sessions or in a one-day workshop. To provide an opportunity for clients to evaluate their own substance use and offer them alternatives to make informed decisions.
  • CHOICES Group (primary catchment: Peel Region): This program has been created for Punjabi speaking clients to provide participants with information to increase their awareness of the effects of drinking, to provide them with an opportunity to explore the impact(s) of drinking in their own lives and to help them make more informed choices by covering other topics.
  • Aftercare Program (primary catchment: N/A): Eligibility for the program is based on the client completing an inpatient or outpatient treatment program, being in the action or maintenance stage of change, and having a goal of abstinence with exception of prescribed medications, taken as prescribed and under the supervision of a doctor. Clients participate for one year, and then graduate to a client-run alumni group. Catchment area is not restricted: this group is for clients who are unable to attend the aftercare program where they attended treatment.
  • Ontario Works Addiction Services Initiative (primary catchment: Peel Region): Referred by an Ontario Works Employment Services Worker, this program is for clients for whom substance use is a barrier to seeking employment. Services are offered in both the Brampton and Mississauga Ontario Works offices.
  • Back on Track Remedial Measures Program for Impaired Drivers : This program is administered through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, for drivers who have been convicted of impaired driving. PAARC is the site provider for Peel Region. Clients are notified of the need to participate in this program by the Ministry of Transportation, and register with CAMH for this program. The program consists of three components: assessment, either education or treatment course, and follow-up. 

 

Language capabilities: 
  • Can vary by program, but includes: English, French, Punjabi (limited capacity)
  • Sign language interpreter provided for hearing impaired 
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    Organization description: 

    PAARC was established in the late1980s, as a program within the Region of Peel's Health Department. PAARC divested from the Region and became incorporated in 1993. We serve people who are concerned about their own or someone else's use of alcohol and/or drugs, or harmful gambling behavior. PAARC is a non-profit, community based agency, providing assessment, case management and counseling services. We offer a person-centred approach, and welcome all who need or want help. PAARC embraces the full spectrum of recovery, including harm reduction, and we work with individual clients together to develop treatment plans, provide referrals, or otherwise support clients towards meeting their goals.

    PAARC's services are free of charge to our clients. We are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, through the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network, and through our partners in the Central West Local Health Integration Network and the Region of Peel.

    PAARC's values include respecting all who are served by our agency, and we respect the privacy of our clients. PAARC adheres to all federal and provincial legislation applicable to our organization and its work.

    PAARC's workers are skilled, dedicated and highly ethical. We strive to maintain up to date knowledge about our field and the skills required to provide good quality care.PAARC is beginning the process of becoming accredited.

    Who can refer: 

    Anyone can refer. However, we encourage direct contact from the person who will be receiving service from us so that we can ensure that the person is attending voluntary, and to allow us an opportunity to be welcoming to the person to reduce their anxiety and to inform them about their first visit to PAARC. 
     

    How to access: 
  • Call our Clinical Intake Worker at 905-629-1007, extension 22 (or press '0' to reach our reception desk), OR
  • For Community Withdrawal Management, contact that program directly at 905-820-0505, extension 224
  • Referral forms for specific programs will soon be available on our website.
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