Organization Information
Alternate name | Programme pour toxicomanes souffrant de problèmes de santé mentale (TSTM) |
Description and Services
Description | Residential drug rehabilitation program for men and women, 18 years old and older, suffering from both mental illness (primarily schizophrenia) and substance abuse, treating the two disorders as well as their interaction Orientation * Introduction to the program structure during outpatient phase of four to six weeks Residential Phase * Approximately six months, depending on the individual’s needs * Community meetings and psycho-educational groups * Workshops * Socio-cultural and recreational activities * Development of social competencies Transition Phase * While still living in residence, participants spend six weeks developing an exit plan in preparation for reintegration into mainstream society Supervised Apartments * Participants live in the MICA Program's supervised apartment for a period of six months to one year and a half, depending on the individual's needs * Weekly support groups and community suppers * Individual counseling * Participants are active in society : volunteer work, education, employment Aftercare Follow-up * External support groups and individual counselling are available for an undetermined period of time, depending on the individual’s needs |
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website, Location
Mailing address | Head Office 865 Square Richmond Montréal, QC H3J 1V8 |
Office phone | Head Office 514-939-0202 Information and Admissions 514-935-3431 |
gabwilliams@hotmail.ca | |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PortageCanada Twitter: https://twitter.com/PortageCanada |
Website | www.portage.ca |
Contact Information
Primary executive | Antonio Maturo, Director |
Additional Information
Heading Web | Dependancies ; Mental Health ; Shelters |
Accessibility | Fully accessible |
Public transport | STM |
Languages | French ; English |
Areas served | Québec (Province) |
Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Men and Women suffering from both mental illness (primarily schizophrenia) and substance abuse |
Application | Voluntary * by phone |
Fees | Service - Women's accommodation 569 $ (9 places) ; Free - Men's accommodation (21 places) |