Addiction Services Central Ontario Opens 6-Bed Withdrawal Management Center In York Region Of Ontario, Canada

Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO), in partnership with the Krasman Centre and Caritas School of Life, opened a pilot six-bed withdrawal management center in the York Region of Ontario, Canada. The center is located in Vaughn. In partnership with community leaders, the center will also offer addiction treatment drop-in programs, peer support, counseling, case management, harm reduction, and psychoeducation.

Funding for the pilot services until March 31, 2024, is from Ontario’s Addiction Recovery Fund, which was created in 2021. The funding enabled ASCO to partner with the Krasman Centre to provide peer support and Caritas School of . . .