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Withdrawal Management

Community Withdrawal Management Services (CWMS)

CWMS aims to help people 16 and older who want help to stop or cut back on their alcohol or drug use. It is for people who expect mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms and don’t want, or need to, go to a live-in withdrawal program (detox). This includes people who are slowly reducing certain medications under a doctor’s plan (tapering).

You may be able to participate if you:

  • Live in Simcoe County
  • Have manageable health symptoms (no serious withdrawal risks – seizure history, stroke, heart problems)

The program lasts about 4 weeks and runs Monday to Friday. It includes:

  • A plan to help you through withdrawal
  • Daily check-ins for the first 5–10 days
  • Tips to manage symptoms of withdrawal
  • Referrals to other supports if needed

 CWMS is not a medical program; if you have serious health symptoms, you may be referred to other services.

If you want to use medication during withdrawal, you can talk to your family doctor, nurse practitioner, or a community clinic—but it’s not required.

 

NOTE: in person supports for CWMS are in Barrie only at this time; however, you may be supported virtually in other communities.

 

Refer to our MWMS program for alternate withdrawal management options.

 

For more information or to get connected, call:
📞 705-726-5033 ext. 319

 

Mobile Withdrawal Management Services (MWMS)

MWMS is a team effort by CMHA Simcoe County Branch, CMHA Muskoka Parry Sound, and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin.

MWMS aims to help people 16 and older who want help to stop or cut back on alcohol or drugs. It’s for people who expect mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms and don’t want, or need to, go to a live-in withdrawal program (detox)

You may be able to participate if you:

  • Have a safe place to stay
  • Have a support person who is 18 or older
  • Live in County of Simcoe or District of Muskoka
  • Have manageable health symptoms (no serious withdrawal risks – seizure history, stroke, heart problems)

The program lasts 30 days, 7 days a week. It includes:

  • A medical assessment
  • A plan to help you through withdrawal
  • Daily in home visits and virtual contacts daily for the first 5-10 days (less for the rest of the time)
  • Tips to manage symptoms of withdrawal
  • Referrals to other supports if needed
  • Access to Peer Support Group

The team includes a counsellor, nurse, and peer support worker. A nurse practitioner may also give medications to help

NOTE: If the medical assessment determines the risk is too high to withdraw in the community, the team will still provide support after you have completed the riskiest part of your withdrawal in a live-in program (ie. detox). We can also work with your doctor or Nurse Practitioner if they are willing to support you in the community.

Refer to our CWMS program for alternate withdrawal management options

For more information or to get connected

📞 Call 705-721-9554 (Central Referral through Mamaway)