St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine


Description

Short-term outpatient addiction clinic serving those with substance abuse issues. The purpose of the clinic is to provide quick access to care for addiction issues, including assessments, counselling, and prescriptions for medications that may help with lessening cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Services include:

  • Rapid assessment
  • Pharmacological treatment
  • One on one counselling
  • Referrals to community resources
Comments
Please note, this clinic does NOT prescribe any pain medication.
Eligibility
Individuals struggling with addiction.
Application Process
By appointment, self-refer by calling 905-522-1155 x35800 or filling out a referral form found on the website. 
Documents Required
Documents outlined in application form.
Office
905-522-1155 x35800
Web Site
http://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/rapid-access-addiction-medicine-raam-clinic
Languages
English
Fees
None Services are OHIP funded - fees apply for medications, some are covered under OW, ODSP, and private insurance
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Hamilton Public Library
Last Updated On
January 29, 2026
Last Verified On
January 27, 2026
Address
50 Charlton Ave E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 4A6

An academic and research healthcare organization. Provides acute inpatient and emergency care. Offers patients palliative care services, and a social work department which works with hospital patients and their families in adjusting to illness, personal, social, and family problems, finances, and discharge planning.


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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Walk-in hours: Wednesdays 8:30am - 11am
Service Area(s)
Hamilton