293 WellingtonSt N Branch
905-528-0389
Fax 905-528-9670
suntrac@mission-services.com

Taking Steps for Men will help participants identify and understand those behaviours and thoughts that trigger substance use and begin to examine and question their behaviours as they learn they no longer have to feel stuck, anxious, worried and powerless.

Conducted in a group setting, this contemplative program is intended to provide information about substance use and misuse, its effects and consequences.

This group will invite participants to examine personal substance use, consider options and make choices. It will introduce treatment options and encourage the development of personal strategies.

If further treatment is indicated, individual treatment planning and case management will be provided.

Some Topics Covered

During the 12 sessions individuals will examine:

• What is low-risk substance use?
• How much is too much?
• Drug use Continuum
• Stages of Change
• Identifying high risk situations
• Decisional Matrix and how to use it
• Effective communications strategies
• Building balance and structure

Eligibility and Cost

This group is open to men 19 years of age and older. Taking Steps for Men is a group provided free of charge. Participants may not attend the group while under the influence.

Details

-When
Groups occur at Suntrac Addiction Treatment Centre, 293 Wellington Street North, Suite 106, Monday evenings @ 6:00pm, Wednesday & Friday mornings @ 9:00am.  
Groups also occur at Mission Services Opportunity Centre, 325 James Street North, Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm.

The 12 sessions are ongoing and individuals may start at any session and attend as many as they would like.

-Location 
Our Suntrac location at 293 Wellington Street North Suite 106, is conveniently located just north of Barton St. on Wellington across from the Hamilton General Hospital. Suntrac is located close to parking and is directly on the Barton St. Bus Route.

Our 325 James Street North location is at the corner of James and Barton.