Addiction Services for York Region Information

Our Vision Addiction Services for York Region takes pride in its passion for client service. Each day presents new opportunities to demonstrate leadership and expertise in addictions to the community. Strengthened by our own ongoing work with incredible partners, we continue to evolve as innovators and educators, and as a workplace of choice. Our Mission We are a non-profit agency that supports change in the lives of individuals, their families and communities related to substance use and gambling. Our Philosophy We understand that substance abuse and problem gambling are the result of personal lifestyle issues and coping strategies. We also recognize the detrimental effects of addictions on the emotional, mental and physical health of individuals, their families and friends. We promote a safe and supportive environment that supports diversity and is sensitive to culture, ethnicity, gender, age, abilities, religion and sexual orientation. We consider our clients’ preferences, needs and circumstances, while working with them and their support system to create a personalized counselling program. Who Can We Help? We use a harm-reduction approach to addiction treatment. This means that we equally support those who wish to decrease their substance use or gambling as we do those who wish to quit entirely.