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The DFD to RAAM currently operates out of 21 clinics across Ontario providing services throughout the province by 8 organizations. There are other jurisdictions in Canada also implementing this solution.
Individuals 16+ looking for support for substance use concerns (alcohol, opioid, stimulant, cannabis, benzodiazepine, other)
Individuals with substance use health needs that also have co-occurring mental health needs
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Canada continues to face a substance use health crisis with high rates of morbidity, mortality, emergency department visits and hospitalizations. In Ontario, rural, remote and northern communities are disproportionately affected by the negative impacts of the substance use health crisis, yet continue to have access to fewer services. Vast geographical distances, lack of transportation options and low numbers of health human resources have led to decreased equitable access to evidence-based substance use treatment across the province.
A collaborative of publicly funded Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) Clinics came together to co-create the Digital Front Door (DFD), allowing clients to virtually “walk-in” to a RAAM clinic for immediate access to care wherever they need it.
The DFD was designed to overcome barriers for rural/remote areas, and intentionally increase services to rural and Northern communities underserviced by in-person RAAM clinics. Our partnership model [including people with lived and living expertise (PWLLE)] was crucial to the launch and growth of the program, now operating in 21 clinics across Ontario.
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