Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Site: Peterborough - 159 King St
Service: Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET0232 | Last Modified: 29 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 29 Jul 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides expedited treatment for patients addicted to alcohol or opioids. Care model is designed to start therapy immediately and then connect patients with an appropriate ongoing care provider. Staffed by physicians and registered nurses. Services include: * same-day counselling, addiction medication and prescription therapies * access to both short- and long-term treatments * referral to additional supports and resources in the community Aims to prevent opioid overdoses and reduce ER visits and inpatient hospital stays * In an emergency, go directly to your nearest Emergency Department * |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | New clinic opened 5 Mar 2018 |
| Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri 8 am-12 noon * last appointment at 11 am |
| Areas Served | Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | People with alcohol or opioid addictions * Resident of Haliburton County, Northumberland County, Peterborough City & County or City of Kawartha Lakes |
| Application | Walk in * no appointment or referral necessary * referrals welcome from doctors, nurses, social workers, addiction counselors or other service providers |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | George St and King St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - gender neutral washroom available |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-749-9708 |
| Fax | 705-748-3060 |
| info@prhc.on.ca | |
| Website | www.prhc.on.ca/cms/rapid-access-addiction-medicine-clinic-raam |