ADAPT Halton

06/25/2025

Friends, meet Jessica - a Case Manager here at ADAPT, who specializes in Addictions Supportive Housing. She’s been with ADAPT a little over 3 years and after seeing family members struggle with addiction, wanted to immerse herself in the space to help others.

06/23/2025

The findings highlight the powerful role alcohol taxation can play in saving lives, reducing health inequities, and strengthening national economies.

Findings from major Lithuanian study offer important lessons for Canada as alcohol harms continue to rise

06/19/2025

It all started fifty years ago (in 1975) with the opening of our first office in Oakville. And we haven't looked back. It's our absolute honour to serve Halton Region day in and day out for the betterment of our community.

06/17/2025

We've been supporting programming around problem gambling for nearly 30 years & this service is only expanding given the current market conditions. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to our team.

More info here: https://haltonadapt.org/programs-services/problem-gambling-behavioural-addictions/

06/13/2025

Our services are 100% FREE (and hopefully, always will be) thanks to the gracious funding from the Ontario government, CAMH, United Way, and from private donors like you.

06/11/2025

ARBD affects a person's ability to carry out basic daily tasks.

How many units are in alcoholic drinks?
Pint of lower strength lager, beer or cider - 2 units
Pint of higher strength lager, beer or cider - 3 units
Small glass of wine (125ml) - 1.5 units
Large glass of wine (250ml) - 3 units
Single shot of spirits (25ml) - 1 unit

More info here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e551eqpgdo?_cldee=0ZLO0RDHANSQ_eg0FPVA6767DfVjCcb_TZydAebQUSTddN1Gk8PutC3Wv4_uP6ei&recipientid=contact-5e8fa980a6e4ef1193410022483d243c-2558faecb6b243e3bc8431d22ad51988&esid=530f94e6-073b-f011-b4cc-002248af8a19

06/09/2025

Our Concurrent Disorders programming is essential to help people achieve long-term recovery. And we thank all our community partners whom we rely on to help bring specialized programming to each individual case.

More info here: https://haltonadapt.org/programs-services/concurrent-disorders/

06/05/2025

The Adult Core team provides counselling and support to adults 25 years and older who are concerned with their substance use. Counselling services and group support is also available to significant others and family members affected by the u of a loved one. Our committed team of counsellors provide access to clinical support services with minimal wait times.

For more info, please visit: https://haltonadapt.org/programs-services/adult-programs/

06/03/2025

We're always 1 call away.
https://haltonadapt.org/contact-us/

05/29/2025

Another milestone in the 80s was the increased attention and investment of resources for Problem Gambling - a form of addiction that was historically de-prioritized and looked over in this field.

05/27/2025

Drug toxicity remains the leading cause of death among people experiencing homelessness in Toronto.
➡️ 2024: 54%
➡️ 2023: 56%
➡️ 2022: 53%

It's vital that we continue to invest in health and safety in shelter settings and street outreach to support those living outside.

News Release February 3, 2025 Toronto Public Health (TPH) is releasing data related to the deaths of people experiencing homelessness in an updated interactive dashboard. TPH has reported on this data since 2017, with this update incorporating data from the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (O...

05/23/2025

Our FREE Meditation & Mindfulness Group (live on Zoom) is expanding! Now available Mondays and Thursdays.

Save this info below to join in every week:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81294088723?pwd=a5FxwpPQ3FayFe9bisjBcW1w4sxc4J.1
Meeting ID: 812 9408 8723
Passcode: 736338

More info here: https://haltonadapt.org/programs-services/mindfulness/