Wellness & Recovery Centre

202 clients finished their individualized treatment plans with 31 clients that are homeless discharged into stable housing.

33,000 outpatient visits with 80% of individuals on waitlist attending virtual treatment or in person electives.

Maintaining a relationship with clients is essential becuase it means more people will still be ready for care as it becomes available.

Brightshores Owen Sound Hospital has seen a significant decrease in substance abuse visits. These visits peaked have decreased by 30% to 337 visits/year.

Return visits for substance problems are down 30% on average at the other 11 hospital emergency departments in Grey and Bruce.

I had never been treated as a WHOLE person, with the chance to explore not only the physical, mental & emotional aspects of addiction, but also the spiritual. Through the integration of new concepts and the wisdom & support of the staff here, I was able to uncover & nurture a part of myself I didn’t even know I was missing. I truly believe that this first-of-its-kind program in Ontario has given me the chance to save my own life. Addiction & mental health are seriously scary and difficult undertakings for any of brave enough to try, but with this truly dedicated team of people who have faith in us, we can get our lives back and maybe even pass that hope on to others.

Owen Sound, Grey-Bruce hospitals see fewer drug-related visits since wellness centre opened

Transforming Mental Health and Addictions Care

Withdrawal Management

Staff provide assistance with voluntary withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs if you are under the influence, in withdrawal or otherwise in crisis directly related to these substances. This service is non-medical and is open 24/7. It often serves as an entry point to the substance use treatment system.

Relapse Prevention

This is approximately a 3-month inpatient program. All clients in this program will have an assigned care manager. Programing consists of core programming (daily group-based treatment focused on coping strategies and recovery) and elective programming (group therapy, individual therapy, rec and leisure, vocational and educational programming, family and peer programming).

Long Term Supportive Stabilization Treatment

This is approximately a 1-year inpatient program. All clients in this program will have an assigned care manager. Programming consists of core programming (daily group-based treatment focused on coping strategies and recovery) and elective programming (group therapy, individual therapy, rec and leisure, vocational and educational programming, family and peer programming).

 Staff aim to provide quick access to medically assisted, integrative, client-centered care when you are experiencing urgent addiction/substance use related problems. The hospital provides dual consultation with a doctor or nurse practitioner and a counsellor. You can access this service while involved in substance use, in relapse, or at any stage of recovery.

Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder

Group and individual support for recovery of stimulant use (cocaine, crack, crystal methamphetamine etc.)

Addiction Injection Clinic

Injection clinic specifically for administration of sublocade. This program is for individuals who are already clients of the RAAM clinics.

Mental Health Injection Clinic

Injection clinic for individuals receiving psychoactive long-acting injections.

Concurrent Disorders Psychiatry Clinic

Psychiatry clinic for those with both a mental illness and substance use issues. 

Clozapine Clinic

Medical support and laboratory monitoring for individuals prescribed clozapine. 

Mental Health Drop-in Clinic

Drop-in support for mental health concerns and connection to additional supports if needed.