Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Site: Peterborough - 360 George St

Service: Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic

Record #: PET0232
Last Modified: 24 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 28 Jun 2024

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

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
360 George St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 2H6
Physical Access Fully Accessible - gender neutral washroom available; Elevator(s), unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-749-9708
Fax 705-748-3060
E-Mail 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

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