Young Adult Substance Use Program (YA-SUP)
The Young Adult Stream revolves around a 12-week structure, and includes:
Seven individual sessions including:
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Intake assessment (2 hours)
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​1 week feedback session (1 hour)
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Check-ins (1 hour) at weeks 2-, 3-, 4-, 8-, and -12 weeks​​
Consultations time-limited with a Nurse Practitioner may be offered to help clarify diagnoses, recommend medications, and conduct additional testing. YA-SUP is not intended for those only requiring access to consults.
Group Programming including:
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Planning for the weekend art group: focus on relapse prevention and planning for substance free alternatives
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills focus on the mind-drug connect and relapse prevention
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Emotion Regulation Skills based on Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
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Other Groups Coming Soon
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Young adults can continue accessing groups even after individual sessions are completed.
905-522-1155 ext. 36499
“You define your goals. We are here to meet you where you are at and support you in reaching your goals.”
A program designed to meet the unique needs of young adults (17-25 years of age)
(905) 522-1155, Ext.36499
The program offers both individual counselling sessions, daily drop-in group programming, and consultations with specialists to optimize patient outcomes
Our mission is to provide young adults with the support and skills to:
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Reduce the negative impacts of substance use on young adults' lives. This can be abstinence, reduced use, or using harm reduction strategies.
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Improve mental health and wellbeing by considering the whole-person.
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Increase substance-free activities to create a pleasurable life that aligns with their goals.
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We value:
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Providing young adult centered care
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Creating a safe(r) space
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Considering the whole person
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Collaboration with young adults and community providers
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Using evidence-based practices and contributing to evidence
New Virtual Booster Group
Planning for the Weekend Group
The Planning for the Weekend Group is a drop-in group and is
open to ALL YASUP clients - current and past AND anyone ages 17-25
looking to work on substance use goals. This group offers you a safe space to continue to work on skills around recovery and mental wellness goals!
When: Thursdays
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm
https://stjosham.zoom.us/j/66276266533?pwd=DG6z8BdjWNVsaEve6FIkUvzlbelAhg.1
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Meeting ID: 662 7626 6533
Password: 202900
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Some topics covered in group will be:
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Values and Goals
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Triggers and Coping skills
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Social situations and refusal skills
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Safer partying 101
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Mindfulness
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Substance use and emotions
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Distress tolerance/ Crisis survival skills
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& much more!
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No registration required
Youth Services in Hamilton
Loved Ones Education Group
Detailed Program Overview
YA-SUP Pamphlets
COAST 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE (905-972-8338)