Youth Addictions

Located in Ottawa, the DSYTC is a non-profit, residential and community-based agency that is dedicated to helping youth (13-21) and families across Ontario overcome substance abuse and related mental health and other issues. Programs and services include: * Comprehensive assessment (GAIN-3 & GAIN-I); * 3-month residential treatment (gender separated); * 3-month post-residential continuing care (relapse risk reduction and service linkage); * Family services (education, support, therapy); * Academic programming (M.F. McHugh); * Psychiatric support and assessment (consulting psychiatrist). Clinically validated interventions are delivered by addiction therapists in a one-to-one client-centred setting while addiction counsellors deliver care within a group therapy modality. All programs and services are subject to continuous quality improvement measures. A professional referral is not required and there are no formal fees required to access DSYTC programs and services.