What is this program?
The Youth Addiction and Concurrent Disorders Service (YACDS) offers treatment to young people who have substance use challenges/concerns, with or without concurrent mental health concerns. The service works from a harm-reduction model and takes a flexible and individualized approach. Treatment plans are based on a comprehensive assessment, focused on identifying treatment needs and issues related to substance use and mental health. Youth can access services for 16 sessions or up to one year.
What does this program offer?
- Group-based therapies:
- Dialectical behavioural therapy
- Group-based psychoeducation
- Individual therapies:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Dialectical behavioural therapy
- Unstructured supportive individual therapy
- Peer support
Who is this program for?
13 – 24 years old
Toronto Region/GTA (must be able to travel to CAMH (Toronto))
How can I access this program?
In-person
Virtual
Do I need a referral?
- Self-referral
- Call: Access CAMH, 416-535-8501, press 2
- Primary care referral (i.e. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner)
- Referral through Access CAMH: CAMH Referral Form
- Referral from Doctor or Registered Nurse to access psychiatry
- Hospital referral
- Community/agency/school referral through Access CAMH
Are there any people who aren’t the best fit for this program?
While this program aims to help everyone, there are some that have needs this program doesn’t cover, including:
- Active and/or untreated psychosis
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment and/or intellectual delay
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Youth Addiction and Concurrent Disorders Service
