St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Site: Womankind Addiction Service Location
Service: Womankind Addiction Service
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Record #:
IMP0337
Last Full Update:
14 Mar 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-521-9591 x237, Treatment ; 905-521-9591 x234, Supportive Housing ; 905-521-9591 x240, Aftercare |
| Crisis Phone | 905-545-9100, 24/7 Withdrawal Management/Telephone Support |
| womankindinquiries@stjoes.ca | |
| Website | www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/addiction-services/womankind-addiction-service |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Provides a range of gender specific substance use programs, supporting women seeking change with their substance use. Operates a 26 bed facility located in west Hamilton that offers a safe, inclusive and caring place where all women, woman-identified individuals, transgender, and non-binary individuals, are welcomed and assisted by a specially trained team to assess and define next steps regarding their substance use and recovery. Part of the Shelter Health Network, Womankind Addiction Service was created in the amalgamation of Hamilton Women's Detox Centre and Mary Ellis House. |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | Women, woman-identified individuals, transgender, and non-binary individuals with substances uses issues age 16 and older. Support provided to women under the age of 16 with informed consent. Eligibility for 5 week treatment program and shelter beds require the individual to be 18 years or older. |
| Application | Self-referral |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Hamilton |
| Address & Map | 431 Whitney Ave Hamilton, ON Canada L8S 2H6 |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Addiction Treatment |
| Service Categories | Detoxification ~ Women ; Relapse Prevention Programs ~ Women ; Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities ~ Women ; Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs ~ Women ; Substance Use Disorder Hotlines ~ Women |
