Recovery and Education for Adolescents Choosing Health (REACH)

What is this program?

Recovery and Education for Adolescents Choosing Health (REACH) is a day treatment program provided in partnership with the Toronto District School Board that offers clients the opportunity to earn secondary school credits while participating in treatment for addictions and concurrent disorders.

What does this program offer?

Group-based therapies:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Dialectical behavioural therapy
- Group based psychoeducation
Individual therapies:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Dialectical behavioural therapy
- Unstructured supportive individual therapy
- Medication support by Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
- Medical management
Peer support

Who is this program for?

13 – 20 years old

Toronto Central

How can I access this program?

In-person

Do I need a referral?

Self-referral Access CAMH, call 416-535-8501 press 2
Primary care referral (i.e. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner)
- Referral through Access CAMH: CAMH Referral Form
Hospital referral
Community/agency/school
- Referral through Access CAMH: CAMH Referral Form

Are there any people who aren’t the best fit for this program?

Active and/or untreated psychosis
Cognitive level at and below the moderate developmental and/or intellectual delay (if known from a cognitive assessment)

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