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Program:
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Rapid Access Addictions Medical (RAAM) Clinic Windsor-Essex
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Address:
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Erie St Clair Clinic
1574 Lincoln Rd
Windsor, ON
N8Y 2J4
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Map
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Intersection:
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Lincoln Rd and Essex Terminal Rail
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8:30am-5pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-5pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-5pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-5pm | |
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Service Description:
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A day medical facility based upon the harm reduction model * provides priority management to people living with addiction-related issues
Services include:
- medical assistance in withdrawal from alcohol and opiates
- home withdrawal management by the Sinclair method for alcohol
- opiate replacement therapy
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overdose prevention kits provided to patients
- pain management
- works with the ministry of transportation to support drivers to get their suspended driver license back
- stop smoking program.
- Hepatologist and specialized Hep c nurse to walk patients through the treatment, including finding coverage
- personal drug testing (alcohol or other drugs) if client's needed help there are services available with the MD.
- supports students and residents from universities and colleges who are seeking to learn more about addiction and mental health by hosting them during their clinical preceptorship
Clinic staff also provides independent drug testing for the public, including employers, through an affiliated company * My tester drug testing and Methadone treatment available
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Fees:
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Medical services are funded by OHIP - Personal requests will be self pay
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Application:
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Call * fast track is available from emergency room referral * intakes are open to all in need
Valid OHIP card required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with alcohol and opiate addiction issues
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Languages:
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English * Arabic * Hindi * Spanish
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