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Freedom From Addiction is proud to launch
our newest program -
The Freedom From Addiction
Frontline Support Program.
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Mandeep Sandhu
Executive Vice President – RP , CCAC, CCS-AC
"Many of our family members are Frontline Workers that have been affected by the Pandemic. To help someone in need that truly deserves a second chance at life is one of the reasons we implemented this program - they’ve been there for us and we want to be there for them"
With this program, Freedom From Addiction aims to raise awareness around mental health in the frontline worker community throughout the pandemic, highlight accessibility issues for those looking at addiction and mental health treatment in Ontario, and continue to support our most indispensable workers moving forward.
- Raise Awareness Around Mental Health
- Provide More Accessible Addiction Services
- Support COVID-19 Essential Workers, especially those without health insurance coverage
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Mandeep Sandhu
Executive Vice President – RP , CCAC, CCS-AC
“It’s no secret within the rehabilitation community that many frontline workers suffer from mental health issues and concurrent addictions, especially amongst first responders. Due to the nature of their job plus the stress of having to work through a pandemic, we understand that suffering from these issues can be very debilitating and even harder to seek help for it”
Accessible Care At
Zero Cost
This program will provide up to 40 days of in-patient addiction recovery treatment including medical detox plus lifetime after-care support & family programs for twenty frontline workers. Our Frontline Support Program is targeted at essential workers in Ontario who may not have access to affordable care or addiction treatment through other means.
Why Access To Care Is Difficult
Long Waiting Lists
There are significant waiting lists for provincially funded beds - sometimes up to 6 months to 1 year, deepening the severity of mental health and addiction issues.
Perceived Stigma
There is significant stigma surrounding not being fit for a frontline job through accessing mental health and addiction services.
Concurrent Disorders
Most addiction treatment centres in Ontario are not equipped to deal with complex dual disorders and addictions.
Minimal Private Health Coverage
Private insurance/health coverage does not always cover addiction treatment centres. If they do, there are only a few businesses they cover, all of which have extensive waiting lists.
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Mandeep Sandhu
Executive Vice President – RP , CCAC, CCS-AC
“The perceived stigma, lack of coverage and long wait times prevent many frontline workers from getting help. Through our new Frontline Support Program we hope to raise awareness around these issues and most importantly provide much needed treatment to frontline workers who need it most.”
Who Qualifies As a
Frontline Worker?
Workers who have continued to perform duties in an essential service as defined by the Government of Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic are eligible for our free addiction and rehab program. These services have been critical to the continued operations and support of Ontario’s infrastructure that are imperative to the health, safety, security, and economic well- being of our province and country. This includes frontline workers in the following sectors:
Safety
Water
Food
Health
Energy and Utilities
Information & Communication Technologies
Manufacturing
Finance
Transportation
Government
How We Can Help
Freedom From Addiction specializes in a wide range of addiction, Rehab, and Mental health services. As a recognized leader in Addiction rehabilitation, we care about providing our clients with quality services that will make a difference. We have helped thousands of individuals overcome their addictions and get their life back on track, and we can help you too.
Professional Medical Detox Services
Comprehensive Programs for Co-Occurring Disorders
A Personalized Approach to Addiction Treatment
Call us now: 1-888-241-3391
