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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4142 | Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Withdrawal Management 905-545-9100; Treatment Inquiries 905-521-9591 ext 237; Treatment Intake 905 521-9591 ext 238; Taking Steps and Aftercare groups 905 521-9591 ext 240 |
| Crisis Phone | 905-545-9100 |
| Fax | Withdrawal Management 905-545-6385; Treatment 905-528-7255 |
| Website | www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/addiction-services/womankind-addiction-service |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/stjosephshealthcarefoundation Twitter: twitter.com/STJOESHAMILTON YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/stjoesfoundation |
| Primary Contact | Kari Whitelaw, Clinical Supervisor; Phone: 905-521-9591 ext 232; Email: kwhitela@stjoes.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Laurel Whalen-Curran, Senior Addiction Counsellor; Phone: 905-521-9591 ext 238; Email: lwhalen@stjoes.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Kari Whitelaw |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Deborah McGrath, Acting Manager; Phone: 905-521-9591 ext 231 * 905-522-1155 ext 35154; Email: dmcgrath@stjoes.ca |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Offers a safe, caring atmosphere for women using substances, in crisis related to their substance use, at risk of relapsing, seeking treatment and housing options. * admissions are voluntary * referrals made locally, regionally, provincially * direct primary care support is provided for those who do not have a physician * direct hospital support provided for medical and psychiatric emergencies as the service is non-medical * safe supportive environment * telephone support available 24/7 * information and education sessions related to addiction * individual counselling for assessment and referral * 5-week treatment program * family education group * Taking Steps (pre-treatment group) and Aftercare program weekly * Womankind is part of the women's shelter system in Hamilton Withdrawal Management: * a non-medical crisis centre for women who are intoxicated or withdrawing from alcohol or other substances * offers a safe, caring atmosphere in which women can withdraw from substances and be referred to services and addiction treatment as appropriate * referrals are accepted from the women directly and other community professionals Treatment: * five week treatment program includes eight residential beds and four day spots * ADAT or GAIN and phone assessments are required to determine admission * call 905-521-9591 ext 237 for further details Aftercare and Taking Steps: * call 905-521-9591 ext 240 for further details Addiction Supportive Housing Program: * to make a referral call 905-521-9591 ext 234 The Red Book of Hamilton contains extensive information and listings for St. Joseph's Healthcare. |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Under 16 requires consent for withdrawal management * shelter bed access must be 18 and older * treatment program 18 and over |
| Application | Referral by self and others |
| Languages | English ; French - some French |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Hamilton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Whitney Ave and Main St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Addiction Treatment |
| Service Categories | Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment ~ Alcohol Use Disorder ~ Women ; Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment ~ Drug Use Disorders ~ Women ; Detoxification ~ Women ; Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities ~ Alcohol Use Disorder ~ Women ; Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities ~ Drug Use Disorders ~ Women ; Relapse Prevention Programs ~ Women |
