Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Site: Peterborough - 360 George St
Service: Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic
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.
Aims to prevent opioid overdoses and reduce ER visits and inpatient hospital stays This is an Out-of-Home Service |
Service Details
Public Comments | New clinic opened 5 Mar 2018 |
Hours | Hours: Mon 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm; Wed 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm; Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm |
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
Self referral and 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 | |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible - gender neutral washroom available; Elevator(s), unknown |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 705-749-9708 |
Fax | 705-748-3060 |
info@prhc.on.ca | |
Website | www.prhc.on.ca/healthcare-services/mental-health-addictions/rapid-access-addiction-medicine-clinic/ |
Mailing Address | 360 George St Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 2H6 |