As of March 21, 2025, MGH’s main entrance on Coxwell Avenue is closed as the next phase of our redevelopment project begins. Patients and visitors can use the new temporary main entrance on Sammon Avenue between Coxwell Avenue and Knight Street. View our campus map.
Michael Garron Hospital's (MGH) substance use and withdrawal management services operate from core foundations of trauma-informed, gender-transformative and anti-oppression philosophies. We offer a variety of programs to meet the individual needs of clients.
For clients that need immediate, low-barrier access to services, please see the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic webpage for more details.
For clients who are interested in outpatient substance use programming, please see Recovery Reimagined.
We operate two sites that offer withdrawal management services in East Toronto:
Individuals who identify as non-binary, two-spirit and trans are welcome at the site they feel most comfortable in.
These facilities provide compassionate and culturally competent spaces for healing and respite for individuals aged 16 and older who are in an acute state of intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol or other substances.
Both our Women’s Withdrawal Management Services and Men’s Withdrawal Management Services are open 24/7. They are open to individuals who self-refer or who are referred by a clinician or member of the community.
Our Women’s Withdrawal Management Services and Men’s Withdrawal Management Services are staffed by an interdisciplinary team of nurses, withdrawal management counsellors, social workers, a case manager from The Neighbourhood Group Community Services and others.
Many staff at the Women’s Withdrawal Management Services identify as women; many staff at the Men’s Withdrawal Management Services identify as men. This helps create a safe, welcoming space for clients.
Both sites offer a comprehensive range of services depending on client need. These services include:
Both sites offer the following amenities:
All services are BIPOC- and 2SLGBTQI+-friendly. A knowledgeable staff member with access to information for treatment-related resources will assist the client in moving forward with their treatment goals.
Referrals for the Women's and Men's Withdrawal Management Services are accepted every day from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. through Central Access for Addiction Services Toronto at 1-866-366-9513. Referrals may also come from MGH’s Stavro Emergency Department.
Breaking Free Provides 24/7 Recovery Support
Breaking Free is a free online support tool available to anyone living in Ontario. It is completely confidential and can be accessed 24/7 on any desktop, tablet or smartphone. It is available to help Ontarians aged 16 and older make changes to their substance use patterns.
The Breaking Free program helps individuals develop coping skills and access key resources. It is easy to use, safe, confidential and available in English and French.
Register for Breaking Free: breakingfreeonline.ca
** Please include Michael Garron Hospital's service code when you sign up. Use code: tehn21
