Detox Centre

The CDDC operates a 1-800 crisis line 24/7. Persons are welcomed to call for services i.e., intake, support, admission, etc. Calls are screened as to appropriateness; clients are admitted if they fit criteria for admission to a withdrawal management centre. People who call can also be referred to other services depending on need.

During this first phase of withdrawal, clients are observed as per the Ontario Withdrawal Management Standards. Client symptoms are monitored by staff as to intensity/severity. Medical consultation occurs at the Falls Medical Clinic for each client admitted if necessary. Clients in need of immediate medical attention are brought to the Smooth Rock Falls Hospital. The average length of stay in the Crisis Withdrawal unit is 1.5 days depending on the severity of the withdrawal and drug of choice. The CDDC has four observation beds in this unit, i.e., two for men and two for women.

Once clients are mobile and no longer in need of constant observation, they are transferred to the regular withdrawal management beds (detox beds). After 24 hours in the unit, residents are expected to follow a routine which include programming, chores, leisure activities, rest periods, AA and NA meetings, etc. During admission in the Phase II WMS, clients who wish to pursue recovery will be seen for assessment and treatment planning by an addiction counsellor at North Cochrane Addiction Services Inc. Treatment plans and referrals are done in cooperation with the resident. The length of stay in the Phase II WMS is on average 5.7 days. The CDDC offers 4 beds for women and 6 beds for men.

Residents who are pursuing recovery and need a safe place to stay, pending admission to a residential and/or community treatment service, can remain in the RSS-Level 1. In order to access this unit, residents must be mobile and considered in need of very little supervision. Residents must have a treatment plan in place and usually have a discharge date. The length of stay in that unit varies depending on treatment availability across the Province. On average residents remain at least 10 days.

The CDDC provides comprehensive assessments for residents in collaboration with North Cochrane Addiction Services (NCAS). The purpose of the assessment is to identify problematic life areas, substance abuse issues and formulate a treatment plan with the resident for the purpose of pursuing recovery. The assessments are done with the use of the GAIN-Q3 (Global Appraisal of Individual Needs). Assessments occur when the resident is alert and able to participate in the process. The waiting period can be up to five (5) days depending on the availability of NCAS staff.

The CDDC receives funding for a safe bed initiative. One person is hired as a Case Manager to work with clients who have concurrent disorders i.e., alcohol/drugs and a mental health problem or alcohol/ drugs and legal problems. Case Management services are offered to those persons admitted in the program. Clients can continue to receive services even after they have been discharged from the residential setting.