Withdrawal Management - CMHA Simcoe County

Community Withdrawal Management Services (CWMS)

CWMS is an outpatient program for individuals 16 and older seeking to withdraw from alcohol or drugs, including physician-directed tapering. It’s for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who prefer not to attend residential services.

The program lasts about 4 weeks, Monday to Friday, covering withdrawal planning, daily symptom monitoring for the initial 5-10 days, management strategies, and referrals to other supports if needed. CWMS is non-medical; those with specific health symptoms may be referred to other services. Medication support can be obtained from a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or community clinic, but isn’t required.

Goals, whether abstinence or harm reduction, are decided by the individual. For more info, contact CWMS staff at (705) 726-5033 ext. 319.

Mobile Withdrawal Management Services (MWMS)

MWMS is a collaborative program by CMHA SCB, CMHA Muskoka Parry Sound, and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, offering holistic support for alcohol or drug withdrawal without residential care.

Eligibility: 16+, safe place to stay, managed health symptoms, no complex withdrawal risks, available support person (18+), in County of Simcoe or District of Muskoka.

Support provided for 30 days, 7 days a week. Initial intake and assessment, followed by virtual medical assessment. Daily face-to-face and virtual support for acute withdrawal (approx. 5-10 days), with reduced contact over 30 days. Staff includes counsellor, nurse, and peer support worker. Nurse practitioner may provide supporting medications.

Self-refer: Call 705-721-9554.