How to Become an Addiction Treatment Patient
We aim to make your first visit straightforward and respectful. The process is designed to assess your needs
efficiently while ensuring privacy, safety, and clinical accuracy throughout your appointment.
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have valid photo identification, including a valid OHIP number
- Opioid use disorder evidence must be present as per DSM-V criteria
- Agree to follow program policies & procedures
- Give full consent prior to starting medication assisted treatment (to be agreed upon and signed by the patient)
- A urine sample will be obtained periodically to assess for recent drug use
Why Patients Choose Barrie Central
Experienced Doctors & Nurses
Qualified RPN's and doctors will assist in your treatment.
Professional & Friendly Staff
Qualified RPN's and doctors will assist in your treatment.
Reduced Wait Times
New patient intakes for opioid addiction treatment (OAT) are seen by the nurse followed by physicians on the same day that they start.
Psychiatry Referral Services
Professional psychiatry services can be arranged locally or virtually through CAMH and OTN.
Medical Walk-in Clinic
This exclusive service is available in select Road to Recovery Health Clinics.
Children's Aid Services Support
Assistance and support with child protection if necessary.
Your First Appointment
at Barrie Central
We aim to make your first visit straightforward and respectful. The process
is designed to assess your needs efficiently while ensuring privacy, safety,
and clinical accuracy throughout your appointment.
- Registration and intake with our care team
- Medical evaluation by qualified professionals
- Discussion of appropriate treatment pathways
- Scheduling of next steps or follow-up appointments
What You Can Expect From Our Clinic
Professionalism
We have an efficient & pleasant group of
health care professionals.
Skill
We possess skills that exceed the
standard of care.
Empathy
Your concerns are our
concerns.
Trust
You can trust that your concerns
are private, will be heard, understood &
addressed.
Community
We are more than a medical clinic,
involved in the communities we
serve.
Virtual Care
Prompt Help, Anywhere
You are Valued
Road to Recovery is an outpatient opioid detoxification center, with locations across Ontario.
- Confidential care
- Same-day support
- Personalized treatment