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Empowering recovery and renewal at Wayside House of Hamilton

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Our live-in treatment program is designed to meet the unique needs and challenges of every healing journey.

Core Program

Live-In Treatment

A comprehensive, live-in program consisting of group sessions, one-on-one case management and individualized recovery modules. Groups are built around Helping Men Recover, a psychoeducational program that examines the effects of addiction and the lifelong process of recovery.

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Our supplementary programs offer specialized care for live-in enrollees in need of extra support.

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Supportive Housing

Private market subsidized rental units for graduates of our live-in program whom we determine are in significant need of ongoing intensive recovery support and programming.

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Continuing Care

Part of our “Forever Aftercare” promise, all live-in program graduates are invited to weekly in-person and virtual recovery groups facilitated by our Peer Support staff.

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Family Support

Family members and loved ones are invited to participate in the recovery journey via specialized education materials and collaborative treatment and transition planning sessions.

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Our multidisciplinary Hep C team provides comprehensive care to anyone living with or at risk of acquiring Hep C

Core Program

Hep C Program

From outreach and testing to treatment and case management, our Hep C team offers wraparound care irrespective of age, gender, housing or addiction status. Our service extends across Hamilton through partnerships with community agencies such as shelters, drop-in centres and withdrawal management services.

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Admissions Process

Referrals to Wayside House are made through qualified social service agencies in your home community.

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Educational Resources

Explore our collection of informational materials related to addiction, recovery, relapse prevention and more.

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From Our Community to Yours

“Wayside has given me countless life skills and a place to practice them, including assertive communication skills, reading, cooking and baking skills and emotional stability while recovering from addiction. I wouldn’t be sober today without this safe environment to learn and grow.”

– Client

“Coming to Wayside is the greatest opportunity that I have been given and the single most important decision I have ever made. The comrades and fellowship at Wayside is incredible and the empathy, understanding and wisdom that I have been given here have been life-changing.”

– Client

“The community Wayside have built is next to none. Showing love and compassion to each and every one that walks in the door. 18 months have passed, and my life is full of optimism. Thank you Wayside for helping and guiding me to see my true potential.”

– Client

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Certifications & Funding

Wayside House of Hamilton is funded by the Ministry of Health and the generous support of our community partners. We are a proud member of Addictions & Mental Health Ontario, an integrated system of 150 service providers across the province. We have been accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation since 2016, a designation that signifies our commitment to compassionate, quality service.