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At Addiction Services Central Ontario, counsellors and clients journey together to create new understanding and awareness about substance use and gambling that will support change.

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Our RAAM clinics provide rapid access to quality care to individuals seeking help for their substance use concerns such as opioids, alcohol, cannabis and cocaine.

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ASCO Unveils 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The refreshed plan outlines priorities to develop our team, drive system leadership and advance clinical and operational excellence.

Engaging with the ASCO community was fundamental to the development of a refreshed Strategic Plan. Through a combination of focus groups, interviews, and surveys, ASCO engaged over 165 individuals, exploring what they believe ASCO should prioritize in the years ahead to enable sustainable success.

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ASCO Unveils 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The refreshed plan outlines priorities to develop our team, drive system leadership and advance clinical and operational excellence. Aurora, ON — (May 23, 2024) — Today marks a significant milestone as Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) proudly unveils its new strategic plan Offering Hope and Promoting Well-Being: Strategic Plan 2024-2027. The three-year plan aims to

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$87,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant helps foster partnerships with the Addiction Services Central Ontario in York Region-South Simcoe

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

Addiction, Community

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Ontario Government Recognizes ASCO During Annual Nonprofit Appreciation Week

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

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Why Work for ASCO?

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

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The York Region Withdrawal Management Centre

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

Addiction, Substance Use

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Health811 – Connecting to care made easy

Get connected to health care 24/7. Access safe, high-quality care and avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room. This service is an easy way to get connected to care you or your loved ones need, but it does not replace your other touch point with your health care provider. In a medical emergency call 911

Community, Health & Wellness

The Eastern York Region North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT) summer edition newsletter – Staying Connected is now available

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.

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Supports for individuals accessing mental health and addiction services in Markham, Thornhill, Stouffville and North Durham communities.

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

Addiction, Mental Health

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Prescription Opioids: What Parents & Caregivers Need to Know

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

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What We Do

For more than 40 years, Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) has been a leading government funded treatment provider for substance use, problem gambling and mental illness.

We place clients at the centre of their treatment —exploring their short and long-term goals with a respectful and understanding approach that meets their needs.

Who We Help

For more than 40 years, Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) has been a leading government funded treatment provider for substance use, problem gambling and mental illness.

We place clients at the centre of their treatment —exploring their short and long-term goals with a respectful and understanding approach that meets their needs.

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Group Therapies

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Supports

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Community Impact for 2020/21

More than 25,400 visits by clients in the last fiscal year.

We helped 373 people look for affordable housing.

300 individuals received counselling for problem gambling.

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