Addiction Program

The Adult Addiction Program offers individual assessment, consultation and treatment with an Addiction Medicine Specialist for adults with an existing or new concern related to substance abuse, including gambling addiction. The assessment and treatment options aim to help patients reduce harm or become abstinent; treatment options can be tailored to the individual.

Referrals
Adult Mental Health Referral Form (eReferral/online)

Adult Metal Health Self-Referral Form (eReferral/online)

Self-referrals are welcome, as are referrals from physicians or other health professionals.

Please note that, we do not offer assessments for the Ministry of Transport, or other issues requiring legal reports.  

Youth Substance Use Program

The Transitional Aged Youth Substance Use Program provides specialized, outpatient counseling to youth and young adults between the ages of 16 to 24, who are concerned about the impact of their substance use on their lives. Assessment, counseling and/or referral to appropriate services are available for individuals and their families. The program aims to help patients reduce harm or become abstinent; treatment options can be tailored to the individual.

Referrals

Adult Mental Health Referral Form (eReferral/online)

Adult Metal Health Self-Referral Form (eReferral/online)

  • Self referrals
  • NP/Physicians referrals 
  • Mental health agencies referrals
  • Community services referrals

Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM)

The RAAM Clinic is the result of a partnership between Addiction Services Central Ontario and NYGH and clinics are also available at other hospitals in York Region, South Simcoe and Toronto.

Walk-in hours are Mondays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m only.

In-person and virtual appointments are also available Mondays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with appointments only). 

Self-Referral Interested individuals may call 905-841-7007 or 1-800-263-2288 ext. 322 to book an appointment.

MD/NP Referral please fax the referral and relevant patient notes to ASCO at 1-844-941-1983 Attn: NYGH RAAM.

Please call 1-800-263-2288 ext. 322 or 905-841-7007 to book an appointment and a team member will contact you within 24 - 48 hours.