Homewood Health Centre

Contact Information:

32 First Avenue, Upper Level

Orangeville, ON, L9W 1H8

Canada

Phone: 519-942-2361

Fax: 519-942-4680

Phone: 1-800-661-4249

Website:

http://www.homewood.org [1]

Geography served:

All of Dufferin County including the communities of Orangeville, Shelburne and Grand Valley

Target population:

16 and older that are experiencing addiction issues including people with CD's as well as family members or significant others that have been affected are seen at our First Avenue office.

The 3 secondary/high schools within Dufferin County have weekly attendance during the school year by an Addiction Therapist to see any students (no age restriction) enrolled at their school. Related presentations and workshops are also available to students within these schools.

Services provided:

CADS Initial Assessment and Treatment Planning (16+ years; Dufferin County): This program follows the principles of Ontario's Admission and Discharge Criteria to develop treatment plans, including referrals to other organizations where appropriate. CD clients are welcome and involved in their plan of care and treatment.
CADS Choices for Change (16+ years; Dufferin County): Group for precontemplators and people who are mandated to participate in some form of addiction services.
CADS Substance Abuse Adult Program (16+ years; Dufferin County): As part of the Homewood Addiction Division, Homewood Community Addiction Services (CADS) provides community outpatient addiction counselling for individual and families struggling with addiction issues.
CADS Substance Abuse Family Member Program (16+ years; Dufferin County): As above.
CADS Substance Abuse Youth Program (Dufferin County): As above (at either office or school locations).

Language capabilities:

English

Organization description:

Homewood Community Addiction Services (CADS) was established in 1986 as a community out-patient program that provides a wide range of services for individuals struggling with addiction issues related to alcohol, drugs and gambling. CADS is part of the Homewood Addiction Division, which offers a seamless integrated delivery system. Programs and services are offered for all populations, and cover a continuum of care, from health promotion activities to assessment and outpatient counseling, to residential treatment. CADS is client-focused and works closely with the community to provide quality programming and services.

Who can refer:

Referrals can be made by anyone. Many clients are self-referred or may be referred by physicians, health care workers or service providers, self-help, employers, family members, schools and the legal system.

How to access:

Call one of the phone numbers listed above to speak with Intake/Reception Monday to Fridays 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed for statutory holidays and weekends).