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Addictions Response Services (ARS) is here to provide Kahnawa’kehró:non with compassionate support and resources to address substance use and addiction challenges. We are located at the Family Services Building.

About Us

Our ARS team uses an approach that is built on kindness, respect and collaboration. We understand that every journey is unique, and we commend those beginning their path toward healing and wellness. We walk alongside you, offering guidance and support tailored to your needs and choices. Recovery is a personal journey, and we are here to support you and your family at every stage of the process.

What We Offer 

Our services are designed to meet clients wherever they are in their journey. Whether you are exploring recovery for the first time, working to maintain abstinence or recovering from continued use, we offer comprehensive, personalized care and treatment plans to help you achieve your goals. We offer outpatient addiction services allowing individuals to receive care while maintaining daily responsibilities such as work, school, or family commitments.

Our multidisciplinary team works together from a range of expertise to provide:

Individualized treatment plans

These are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. 

Support at every stage

This spans from initial treatment to early recovery, ongoing treatment, and after care.

A trauma-informed approach

This recognizes personal, familial and community history that shapes individual experiences. 

Addictions treatment initiatives

After meeting with a counsellor and completing an assessment, community members may be referred to addiction treatment programs based on their needs. This could include inpatient care, intensive or semi-intensive outpatient programs, or specialized services

While we strive to provide as many resources as possible, some needs may require referrals to specialized services, such as withdrawal management programs, treatment centres, family support services, or shelters. When needed, we work to ensure these transitions are seamless and supportive.

The range of services we provide to clients include the following:

  • Addictions screening & assessments
  • Individual counselling & support
  • Family support & interventions
  • Referrals to treatment centres, as well as both inpatient and outpatient intensive programs
  • Referrals to withdrawal management programs
  • Referral to psychiatric and other specialized services
  • Individual and group aftercare services
  • Consultations and referrals to mental health services
  • Psycho-educational groups
  • Needs-based support groups
  • Out-Patient Recovery Group – providing ongoing support, counselling, and resources for individuals overcoming addiction and maintaining sobriety beyond residential treatment.

Collaboration and Support

We work with countless departments and organizations outside of the community to ensure our clients receive the most comprehensive support possible. By fostering partnerships and building bridges to essential services, we’re here to support every step of the recovery journey. 

Within KSCS, we collaborate with other teams to provide harm reduction education, group programs, and psychological support tailored to the needs of our clients. 

Beyond our community, we partner with external resources to connect individuals to withdrawal management programs, treatment centres, family support services, and shelters. 

Commitment to the Community

We work closely with the mental health team to ensure that each client receives a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs, goals, and choices. Our client-centred approach means that we listen, respect, and empower individuals to take the lead in their healing journey. We provide resources and support without pressure, recognizing that recovery is deeply personal and looks different for everyone. We stand with community members at every stage of their journey, offering guidance and understanding no matter where they are. 

We also acknowledge the lasting impacts of intergenerational trauma faced by Indigenous peoples. These challenges can manifest through mental health or addiction struggles. We strive to create a safe space where community members can seek healing and improve their wellbeing.  

Contact Us

To learn more about Addictions Response Services or to access our programs, please call 1-450-632-6880 and ask to speak with Intake Services, or fill out our Intake Services contact form linked below.

Explore Additional Resources

Youth Substance Addiction Committee (YSAC)
YSAC is a network of 10 treatment centres across Canada, providing addictions and mental health services to First Nations youth and families. 

Onen’tó:kon Healing Lodge
Onen’to:kon Healing Lodge is a residential facility serving Indigenous men and women with drug and or alcohol addictions.  

Wanaki
Wanaki is a treatment facility for all First Nations and Inuit adults seeking to heal from alcohol and substance addiction.

Mawiomi Treatment Services
Mawiomi Treatment Center Inc. is a treatment centre located in the First Nation Mi’qmaq territory of Gesgapegiag.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-help organization offering peer-led support for those recovering from alcohol addiction.

Crisis Contact

If you are in crisis please contact one of the following numbers.

Mon-Fri - 8:30AM - 4:30PM
450-632-6880

After Hours & Weekends
450-632-6505

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