Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic

The Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic offers support to individuals requiring help with substance use disorders. The clinic provides care for addiction issues, including assessments, counselling and prescriptions for medications that may help with reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. 

The RAAM Clinic is staffed by a physician, social worker, registered nurse (RN) and a registered practical nurse (RPN).

Program Offerings

• Medication: Addiction to some substances, such as alcohol or opioids, can be treated with medications that help to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
• Counselling: The RAAM Clinic Team may refer you to counselling as part of your treatment. Counselling programs can include education on substances and health, group and individual therapy sessions, coping skills training, cognitive behavioural therapy and peer support groups. We work closely with Recovery Reimagined, an outpatient substance use recovery program housed at 985 Danforth Ave. 
• RAAM Recovery Skills Group: The Recovery Skills Group is a low-barrier addiction-focused group offered through Michael Garron Hospital’s Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. We help you build practical skills and protective mechanisms to support your recovery. All recovery goals are welcome, ranging from abstinence to harm reduction. We recognize that recovery is a dynamic, non-linear journey defined by you. Facilitated by an experienced Social Worker and Registered Nurse who specializes in addiction medicine. No appointment, referral, or ongoing commitment is required to attend our skills group. If you’re interested in the group, please connect with our RAAM Clinic during drop-in hours. Our current group programming runs on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Whether you are looking for ongoing tools or just want to drop in for a single session, our team is here to support you wherever you are in your recovery.

Referrals from primary care

We now accept eReferrals from primary care providers! Find us on the Ocean Healthmap. 

If you are a primary care provider and want to sign up for the Ocean eReferral Network, complete the online form or email @email. You may also fax a referral letter to 416-469-6221.

Make an Appointment

Please call to make an appointment and/or ask your healthcare provider to send in a referral. Our staff at the RAAM Clinic work closely with the Stavro Emergency Department, MGH's Withdrawal Management Services and community agencies to support clients dealing with substance use concerns.

Drop-in times are also available. New patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited.

Preparing for your visit

Please bring your health card and a list of medications you are taking to your appointment. For more information, please see the patient pamphlet here.