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$31,000 OTF Grant Enhances Safety in the Community

Aurora, ON — (October 25, 2024) —  On Friday, MPP Michael Parsa attended the Addiction Services Central Ontario’s (ASCO) Annual General Meeting to formally congratulate the group on receiving a $31,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) this summer. The grant will be used to make some needed upgrades to the building that
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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
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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
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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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Well(nest) Service Provides Day & Evening Treatment

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What is Addiction? An Information Guide by CAMH

People use alcohol and other drugs for many reasons. Some use these substances to help them to relax, to feel more lively, to feel less inhibited or to feel pleasure. Some find the effects of substances make it seem easier to cope with problems. Some use substances for religious reasons or to fit in with
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