Several factors must be considered to answer this question. The cost of a stay varies according to the length of treatment and the program chosen. Covered costs vary according to their source of income. Recipients of last-resort financial assistance, employment insurance, private salary insurance may have therapy costs covered in-whole or in-part. In addition, some therapy centres offer specific programs for workers whose costs are covered by the employer.
Some centres offer services specifically for women, including programs for mothers and their children. Other organizations offer programs for women, cohabiting with men. At any time, it is possible to inquire about the availability of programs specifically for women or select “women only” in our search engine.
Yes, services were developed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. Resources offering emergency accommodation services have rooms reserved specifically for people from the LGBTQ+ community. When applying for services, simply ask if services for the LGBTQ+ community are available.
The various therapy centres offer programs of different durations. Programs can last 5 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, or other durations. The length of therapy is determined according to the person’s needs, life situation and available programs in treatment centres. Decision will be made upon request for services, based on a personalized evaluation. Everyone applying for services is free to choose the program of their choice.
Naloxone is medication that acts as an antidote to opioids. It is used to temporarily reverse the effects of an overdose. Naloxone is available and can be found, free of charge (either in injectable form or as an inhaler) in all pharmacies across Quebec, or in selected community organizations. The latter are listed in our Naloxone section. To prevent overdose, test with fentanyl test strips, always carry naloxone with you, do not use alone, and lower your dose to test for effects.
The public health and social services network is responsible for providing support services to family and friends. The first step is getting information. Our search engine allows you to look for support services offered to family and friends of someone suffering from addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling).
It’s always difficult to talk about the consumption habits (drugs, alcohol, gambling) or the high-risk behaviours, if any, of a loved one. However, family and friends are an important support system for someone who might need help. Focusing our concern for the person, listening without judgment, having an open dialogue, emphasizing the positive traits and strengths of the person are important points. Trouvetoncentre.com can help you find the appropriate resource or therapy centre, whether you are looking for information, treatment, or support.
Absolutely. It is possible to break the cycle of addiction (drug addiction, alcoholism, gambling). However, the recovery process from an addiction (drugs) can include relapse periods. Help from loved ones, therapy groups, and support groups is an important asset in recovery. Each person evolves at their own pace.
Not necessarily. Some centres will demand abstinence (sobriety) during therapy, but other organizations working with the harm reduction approach might not require abstinence to access their services.
Your attorney will usually assist you in finding a centre through the process and will recommend facilities that are adapted to your situation and needs. There are also liaison officers from different therapy centres who are available in the courthouses to offer their resource’s services. In addition, some resources offer transportation from the detention facility to their own. Usually, a social reintegration component is included around the end of therapy to help people re-enter the community.
Whether it is to obtain drug-use equipment (at all Injection Equipment Access Centres), or gain access to a supervised injection site, it is not necessary to provide your name or a health insurance card. Materials and services are always free of charge and there is no maximum amount of material allowed per visit.
Several organizations offer STBBI screening services outside the regular clinics of the public health and social services network. Learn about a resource in your area using our search engine.
If you suspect that your teen is using or is experiencing a problem related to his/her consumption (drugs or alcohol), physical signs (dilated pupils, red or glassy eyes, etc.), behavioural changes (irritability, aggressivity, isolation, etc.), changes in his/her habits (drop in school grades, loss of interest in his/her activities, returns home later than usual, etc.) could be observed. Resources are available to provide specialized services for teens, as well as services to parents of teens who use. From relevant documentation to support groups for parents of teens, you will find the right organization to meet your needs. Use our search engine to look for services offered to family and friends of those who use.
Addiction (drug addiction) prevention organizations are present throughout Quebec and can offer prevention workshops in schools. Our search engine can help you find a prevention organization.