Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 519-436-9258. Chatham-Kent. 24hrs: 1-866-242-
8811 ... Addiction Services are now part of Ontario. Works in Chatham-Kent.
Alcohol/Addiction Chatham-Kent Mental Health & Addiction Program (MHAP) Chatham-Kent Health Alliance 80 Grand Ave. W., Chatham Youth Addiction Services: 519-436-2599 Adult Addiction Services: 519-351-6144
Addiction Assistance Line Available 24hrs a day, 7 days per week 1-800-721-3232
Needle Exchange Program 177 King St. E., Chatham Tuesday 5-7pm & Friday 3-6pm 519-380-4186
Counselling Services Family Services Kent Women’s Centre
519-354-6221
Office: 519-351-9144 Crisis Line: 519-354-6360
If substance use is
preventing you from working,
we can help you get the
support you need. Addiction Services are now part of Ontario Works in Chatham-Kent. If substance use is standing in the way of your finding, getting or keeping a job, we can help. We can make it easy for you to arrange treatment through Chatham-Kent Addiction Program (CKAP) and provide the support you need while you deal with your substance use.
Geing Started It isn’t easy to overcome a substance use problem. Other serious challenges like health and social difficulties, family problems, financial issues can get in the way. We can assist you and link you to community resources.
What you can expect from Ontario Works You will be referred to CKAP where they will complete an assessment and work with you to develop a treatment plan. You may be transferred to an Ontario Works Intensive Case Manager who will help support you during your recovery. They will help you develop a plan which may include treatment activities, employment activities such as workshops and training. You may be provided additional financial support to complete these activities. If you are not sure if substance use is a barrier for you, an Ontario Works Intensive Case Manager can help you identify how substance use is affecting your life, and whether you are ready to make changes. The assessment will help identify your options.
Talk to your caseworker or employment resource worker for more information. For More Information about the Ontario Works
Addictions Services Program call
Your Responsibilites We recognize that success in overcoming a substance use problem does not come overnight. You will need to take responsibility for your future by: • taking an active part in your treatment. • working with your counsellor to solve problems. • accessing all the available services in your community.
There are many ways that we can help! Dealing with a drug or alcohol dependency may be difficult. Ontario Works offers help to remove some of the barriers that you may face during treatment. Transportation expenses To your treatment program and other support services.
Moving expenses To assist in securing stable housing.
Childcare Help with childcare costs while you are involved in treatment.
Shelter assistance To cover your housing costs should you need residential treatment.
