Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue 8:30 am-7:30 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Multi-service addiction treatment centre.    Day Treatment Program: 2 year program for clients concerned about their substance use * pre-treatment withdraw * intensive treatment program with focus on education, group therapy, and life changes * individual and group support for brief interventions or post-treatment counselling    Problem Gambling Program: 2 year program that consists of an assessment * individual counselling * group counselling * bi-weekly support group * the intensive treatment program is provided for 12 weeks and includes educational sessions and group therapy    Sexual Abuse Support Program: group and individual counselling support to clients as they heal from the trauma of childhood abuse    Children's Program: children's drug abuse prevention program    Early Childhood Development Program: improves treatment and services for women with addictions that are pregnant or have young children up to six years of age * increase ancillary services available to these women such as childcare, life skills and parenting * referrals to health and social service programs    Health Promotion Program: encourages women to create healthy lifestyle changes by helping them take control of their lives * workshops to the public and health-care workers * outreach prevention services to high-risk women * programs offered include Women and Wellness    Parent-child Support Program: childcare for 2 half days per week while parents attend workshops, appointments and groups
Waiting List	Yes, varies according to program
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up    Women 18 years and older * Children's Program: children of ages 8 to 12 who have a parent or sibling in recovery
Application	Call to apply
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English ; French ; Substance Abuse, Problem Gambling Treatment Programs and Early Childhood Development Program are programs offered in both English and French * other programs listed offer services only in English
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-563-0363
TDD/TTY Phone	613-563-2995
Fax	613-565-2175
E-mail	info@amethyst-ottawa.org
Website	www.amethyst-ottawa.org
Primary Contact	Claire Lacelle, Intake Worker; Email: clairel@amethyst-ottawa.org
Primary Executive	Carol Wu, Coordinator; Phone: 613-563-0363 ext 227; Email: carolwu@amethyst-ottawa.org
Names
Alternate Name	Amethyst Womens Addiction Centre
Location & Accessibility
Address	488 Wilbrod St Ottawa, ON K1N 6M8
Intersection	Charlotte St and Laurier Ave E
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free occasional parking on the street
Accessibility	Partially Accessible - Main floor
Other Details
Subjects	Abuse ; Addictions ; Alcoholism ; Charitable status ; Counselling ; Day programs ; Drug addiction ; Free services ; Gambling ; Group therapy ; Lesbians ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parenting support ; Pregnancy ; Sexual assault ; Speakers bureaus ; Support groups ; Women ; Young adults ; Youth
Accreditation	No
Resources	Website
Established	1979
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial - Champlain Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106707953 RR0001 ; United Way