SLMHC celebrates official grand opening of Sioux Lookout RAAM Clinic

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) celebrated the official grand opening of the Sioux Lookout Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) Clinic on April 7.

Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance, SLMHC President and CEO Dean Osmond, and SLMHC Chief of Mental Health and Addictions Dr. Justin Bell welcomed the new RAAM Clinic, recognizing the importance of its services. During the ceremony, SLMHC staff pledged their commitment to the provision of care to persons with addictions and substance use disorders.

The Sioux Lookout RAAM Clinic offers addictions services for people interested in getting help with substance use. We believe in eliminating barriers to access for anyone seeking addictions-related support. No appointments are necessary, and anyone can drop by for help during clinic hours. The clinic focuses on short-term support for addictions, returning people to their primary care provider once stabilized.

RAAM team includes nurses, doctors and counselors skilled in helping people with addictions and mental health issues. RAAM services include:

• Assessment of substance use disorders
• Addiction counseling
• Medication for alcohol and opioid addiction
• Case management including assistance with housing, finances, and ID
• Education on overdose prevention and use of naloxone
• Harm reduction supplies including clean needles and pipes
• Referral to community supports and treatment programs
• Peer support

All individuals are welcome regardless of age race or gender. Service providers are able to make referrals to our team, but are not necessary. Anyone is welcome to drop in with no appointment or referral during any of our clinic hours.

For more information on clinic hours, location, contact information and services, please visit: www.slmhc.on.ca/raam