Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * after hours appointments available
Last update: Apr 5, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Self or service provider referral * appointments are booked centrally through the Owen Sound office * Wait times can vary depending on a variety of factors (acuity of situation, number of referrals received, location and delivery format) * To get connected to the choices staff member nearest to your community, call our addictions team at 519-371-3642 ext 1100
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Youths, 20 years of age and under who:
are struggling with substance use issues or are concerned about someone else’s substance use
reside in the Grey Bruce area
willing to participate in program and engage with your counsellor
* Parents/ guardians who are impacted by substance use
Fees
Free
Executives
Scott McKay - Director of Client Services 519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org
Languages
English
Language Note
Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested
Area(s) Served
Bruce County and Grey County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Counselling support for youth who are concerned about their own or someone else’s substance use. Counsellors work directly with youth and their families at various high schools and office settings throughout Grey Bruce
Programs offered:
counselling for youth
assessment & referral
counselling for parents/caregivers
education and clinical consultation
connection and collaboration with other support services as needed
Outreach services to high
schools in Owen Sound, Chesley, Flesherton, Hanover, Kincardine, Lion's
Head, Meaford, Port Elgin, Walkerton and Wiarton * appointments can also be made at Owen Sound site or Hanover site at 425 10th St, Unit 8
Choices offers assessment, counselling and referral to young people up to the age of 20 and/or family members about concerns related to substance use or concurrent disorders. Appointments are offered in Owen Sound and at Grey Bruce high schools.