Aurora, ON — (March 28, 2024) — On Friday, MPP Michael Parsa took part in a virtual meeting with representatives from Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO), one of Ontario’s leading providers of addictions treatment services, to formally congratulate them on the work done as a result of receiving an $87,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from

Aurora, ON — (February 15, 2024) — This week marks the 3rd Annual Nonprofit Appreciation Week in Ontario, celebrating the 58,000 non-profit organizations and their nearly 850,000 team members across the province. Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is one organization being recognized this week for its exceptional work in the nonprofit sector. For the past

Who We Are: Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is a charitable, community-based addiction services organization with its main office located in Aurora, Ontario and provides programs and services in York Region, South Simcoe and some parts of Toronto. ASCO unites to offer hope and promote recovery through outstanding service and innovation. We take pride in

Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO), in partnership with Caritas School of Life and the Krasman Centre, with funding from Ontario’s Addictions Recovery Fund, is pleased to announce the pilot launch of a new withdrawal management centre in York Region. In addition to the six publicly funded withdrawal management beds, this centre will also work with a number of community

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Eastern York Region North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT) summer edition Staying Connected –is now available. This quarterly edition of Staying Connected will keep you informed of the latest news and initiatives from the OHT. Subscribe to the newsletter to keep updated on the latest happenings.

The Eastern York Region North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT) recently launched the Mental Health and Addictions Wellness Centre.  Through the centre, health care professionals deliver mental health and addictions services to individuals 12 years of age or older. *Services: The following virtual services are available: *Due to COVID-19, appointments are required for all services and will

Bottom Line What are prescription opioids?  When used appropriately, prescription opioids can be very effective in treating severe pain.  There are two types of opioid medications:  Unfortunately, these medications are also now some of the most commonly misused substances amongst Ontario youth.  What is fentanyl?  Fentanyl is a powerful prescription medication, 100 times stronger than

Expected teen behavior and signs of substance use disorder may look similar. Learn about the symptoms of teen substance use disorder and what to do next. Have you noticed your teen behaving differently for a period of time? Are they no longer hanging out with or talking with their friends? Have they made new friends