Defining the Organization

DEFINING THE ORGANIZATION

Celebrating 55 Years of Service 1967 - 2022
A Commitment to Recovery. A Commitment to Quality.

OUR MISSION

As a community-based not-for-profit charitable organization, Wayside House of Hamilton is committed to residential addiction treatment and supportive housing for males and transitional male youth by providing quality evidence-informed programming through integrated services and partnerships in the province of Ontario.

OUR VISION

To be the provider of choice for men’s substance-dependent abstinence-based services.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Honesty & Integrity
Responsibility & Accountability
Cooperation & Collaboration
Sustainability & Accessibility
Quality Improvement

OUR BELIEFS

We believe that recovery from substance dependency is possible and achievable.
We believe that every individual has a right to recovery.
We believe in developing and fostering a client-centric environment to empower individuals to take responsibility and accountability for their own recovery, needs, strengths and weaknesses, and goals.
We believe that confidentiality and trust are paramount in maintaining an environment where individuals can recover.
We believe that the care-path for every client should include the components of the social determinants of mental health and addiction: specifically, freedom from discrimination & violence, social inclusion, and access to economic resources

OUR VALUES

Integrity and accountability at every level of the organization and its’ interactions.
An ethical framework based on evidence-informed best practices.
Respect for diversity, embracing differences and ensuring a discrimination free environment.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

In support of Wayside House of Hamilton’s vision, mission, and values, we will consistently provide high quality services to enable men to recover and maintain abstinence from substance dependency. We are committed to continuous, long-term improvement so that we may consistently meet the needs of the individuals we serve. Our primary measure of service success is a positive outcome as indicated and determined by the clients we serve, whose best interest remains at the centre of all decisions made.

We believe that alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw or a moral failing but rather a chronic health condition which deserves to be treated with care, backed by evidence-informed treatment in a safe environment that fosters consistent, positive outcomes.

It is the philosophy of Wayside House of Hamilton that we will:

Embrace a culture of continuous improvement, critical thought, and innovation.
Empower the client to take ownership and responsibility for their program.
Employ best practices in our service delivery and ensure treatment of the highest quality.