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Services at ASCO are available to individuals 12 years of age or older who identify with concerns related to substance use and problem gambling. Our services are available to residents of York Region, North York, and South Simcoe.

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ASCO's programs focus on you and your recovery. Using a holistic approach, we work with you to develop a support system and to create a personalized treatment plan based on your goals, needs and circumstances.

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Rapid Access Addiction Medicine

Our RAAM clinics provide rapid access to quality care to individuals seeking help for their substance use concerns such as opioids, alcohol, cannabis and cocaine.

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ASCO Unveils 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The refreshed plan outlines priorities to develop our team, drive system leadership and advance clinical and operational excellence.

Engaging with the ASCO community was fundamental to the development of a refreshed Strategic Plan. Through a combination of focus groups, interviews, and surveys, ASCO engaged over 165 individuals, exploring what they believe ASCO should prioritize in the years ahead to enable sustainable success.

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First-of-its-Kind Mobile Addiction Medicine Clinic Now Available inYork Region and South Simcoe

Aurora, ON — (January 27, 2025) — In a pivotal move for addiction care, Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) celebrates the launch of its Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (M-RAAM) clinic, designed to provide barrier-free, street-side treatment and supports for individuals affected by addictions. ASCO marked the launch of this initiative with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Addiction, Community, Substance Use

$31,000 OTF Grant Enhances Safety in the Community

Aurora, ON — (October 25, 2024) — On Friday, MPP Michael Parsa attended the Addiction Services Central Ontario’s (ASCO) Annual General Meeting to formally congratulate the group on receiving a $31,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) this summer. The grant will be used to make some needed upgrades to the building that

Addiction, Community, Industry

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ASCO Unveils 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The refreshed plan outlines priorities to develop our team, drive system leadership and advance clinical and operational excellence. Aurora, ON — (May 23, 2024) — Today marks a significant milestone as Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) proudly unveils its new strategic plan Offering Hope and Promoting Well-Being: Strategic Plan 2024-2027. The three-year plan aims to

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$87,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant helps foster partnerships with the Addiction Services Central Ontario in York Region-South Simcoe

Aurora, ON — (March 28, 2024) — On Friday, MPP Michael Parsa took part in a virtual meeting with representatives from Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO), one of Ontario’s leading providers of addictions treatment services, to formally congratulate them on the work done as a result of receiving an $87,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from

Addiction, Community

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Ontario Government Recognizes ASCO During Annual Nonprofit Appreciation Week

Aurora, ON — (February 15, 2024) — This week marks the 3rd Annual Nonprofit Appreciation Week in Ontario, celebrating the 58,000 non-profit organizations and their nearly 850,000 team members across the province. Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is one organization being recognized this week for its exceptional work in the nonprofit sector. For the past

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Why Work for ASCO?

Who We Are: Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is a charitable, community-based addiction services organization with its main office located in Aurora, Ontario and provides programs and services in York Region, South Simcoe and some parts of Toronto. ASCO unites to offer hope and promote recovery through outstanding service and innovation. We take pride in

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The York Region Withdrawal Management Centre

Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO), in partnership with Caritas School of Life and the Krasman Centre, with funding from Ontario’s Addictions Recovery Fund, is pleased to announce the pilot launch of a new withdrawal management centre in York Region. In addition to the six publicly funded withdrawal management beds, this centre will also work with a number of community

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Health811 – Connecting to care made easy

Get connected to health care 24/7. Access safe, high-quality care and avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room. This service is an easy way to get connected to care you or your loved ones need, but it does not replace your other touch point with your health care provider. In a medical emergency call 911

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The Eastern York Region North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT) summer edition newsletter – Staying Connected is now available

Eastern York Region North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT) summer edition Staying Connected –is now available. This quarterly edition of Staying Connected will keep you informed of the latest news and initiatives from the OHT. Subscribe to the newsletter to keep updated on the latest happenings.

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What We Do

For more than 40 years, Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) has been a leading government funded treatment provider for substance use, problem gambling and mental illness.

We place clients at the centre of their treatment —exploring their short and long-term goals with a respectful and understanding approach that meets their needs.

Who We Help

For more than 40 years, Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) has been a leading government funded treatment provider for substance use, problem gambling and mental illness.

We place clients at the centre of their treatment —exploring their short and long-term goals with a respectful and understanding approach that meets their needs.

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Programs

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Group Therapies

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Supports

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Community Impact for 2020/21

More than 25,400 visits by clients in the last fiscal year.

We helped 373 people look for affordable housing.

300 individuals received counselling for problem gambling.

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Help us support those who need us most. Your donation will help us to deliver and improve vital programs and services that support individuals in our community experiencing addiction concerns.

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