The Royal Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders Program
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Offers a family program for spouse or significant other of alcohol or drug user * an evening treatment program, assessment and outpatient treatment program for concurrent disorders * support groups for specific populations * outpatient clinic * outreach and a school-based program for at-risk youth.    Program operates an Early Intervention Program (EIP) in collaborating area schools based on a train-the-trainer model. It is a healthy life style closed group program to which youth in affiliated schools can self-refer. They are accepted pending an initial screening assessment by the EIP staff and are expected to attend regularly. Sessions are held during school hours and supported by school administration. The target population is youth in affiliated schools who are at risk of developing problems with substance use. Access is through the participating schools.    The Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders Program provides many different services:  * Family Program, which focuses on family recovery (for spouse or significant other of alcohol or drug abuser).  * Evening Program, which is an outpatient treatment program based primarily on an educational model.  * Assessment, individualized therapy and follow-up for those with concurrent disorders (addiction and mental illness).  * Meadow Creek Addiction Treatment Centre, 21-day residential plus 5 days of day treatment. Also available on a day treatment basis.  * Assessment and Stabilization Unit.  * Early Intervention Program: 613-722-6521 ext 6122.  * Outpatient Assessment and Detoxification.  * Community Outreach for Concurrent Disordered Clients: 613-722-6521 ext 6130.  * Outpatient Clinic - designed to introduce clients to basic concepts about addiction through group discussion, lectures, videos and tapes.  * School-based program for at-risk youth (Early Intervention).
Waiting List	Eight-week wait for initial appointment. Four to eight weeks wait for treatment after an appointment. * May change at any time
Eligibility	The Family Program is for spouse or significant other. Self-referral or other.  For all programs except Early Intervention Program participants must be 18 or older.  For Early Intervention program: youth 12-18 years of age and their families.
Application	Referrals through 613-722-6521 ext 6508 and initial assessment is by an addiction physician.
Fees	Service - Covered by the Ontario Health Card
Languages of Service	English
Areas Served	Eastern Ontario
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-722-6521 ext 6508
Fax	613-798-2974
Website	www.theroyal.ca
Primary Contact	Intake Secretary
Alternate Contact	Pam Jackson, Director of Operations
Primary Executive	George Weber, President and Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-722-6521 ext 6389
Alternate Executive	Dr Melanie Willows, Clinical Director
Names
Alternate Name	Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Former Name	Royal Ottawa Hospital (2007)
Location & Accessibility
Address	1145 Carling Ave Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4
Intersection	Merivale Rd and Carling Ave
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Pay parking lot
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Addictions ; Adults ; Alcoholism ; Assessments ; Charitable status ; Counselling ; Day programs ; Drug addiction ; Families ; Free services ; Group therapy ; Hospitals ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health centres ; Mental health services ; Nonprofit organizations ; Psychotherapy ; Residential care ; Support groups ; Women ; Young adults ; Youth
Accreditation	Yes, by Accreditation Canada
Resources	Website
Established	1961
Elections	The Board of Trustees is appointed.
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119129179 RR0001