1. Ottawa Addictions Access and Referral Services

2. OAARS SARTO O ttawa A ddictions A ccess and R eferral S ervices d’ A ccès et R éférence en T oxicomanie d’ O ttawa

3. Who and where we are Official title: NAVIGATORS Bilingual team Work from harm reduction perspective considering not only the clients’ addictions needs but also: ▫Mental health ▫Housing ▫Primary care ▫Income support needs Located at OWMC with varied locations for walk-in clinics to be determined ▫1777 Montreal Road

4. What we do Screening for “fit-to-service” Provide information to potential clients and family members Brief/initial assessment to determine where the person should be referred to for appropriate service ▫Residential ▫Day ▫Community Referral planning to addictions services and other sectors ▫Not only in Ottawa, but other cities in the province too

5. Services we offer Walk-in clinics where we will provide information and conduct brief assessments Family information regarding addictions services and support services available to them in the community One-on-one services where appropriate (literacy or comprehension issues) Bridging

6. Bridging Supports Developed 3 community calendars ▫Addictions oriented ▫Health and well-being ▫Family supports Check-ins with clients and family members On-going contact with agencies for new programs and supports in the community

7. Meeting with Catherine and Linda Provided feedback to better service family members ▫Volunteers ▫Separate one-on-ones ▫Allowing family members to support client From Rollercoaster to Recovery Guide

8. Relationship building with you! How OAARS can collaborate with AMHNC On-going discussions Rotating staff member to attend meetings

9. Contact Us 613-241-5202 navigator1@mri.ca