St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Site: Womankind Addiction Service Location

Service: Womankind Addiction Service

Record #: IMP0337
Last Full Update: 14 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-521-9591 x237, Treatment ; 905-521-9591 x234, Supportive Housing ; 905-521-9591 x240, Aftercare
Crisis Phone 905-545-9100, 24/7 Withdrawal Management/Telephone Support
E-Mail womankindinquiries@stjoes.ca
Website www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/addiction-services/womankind-addiction-service

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides a range of gender specific substance use programs, supporting women seeking change with their substance use. Operates a 26 bed facility located in west Hamilton that offers a safe, inclusive and caring place where all women, woman-identified individuals, transgender, and non-binary individuals, are welcomed and assisted by a specially trained team to assess and define next steps regarding their substance use and recovery. Part of the Shelter Health Network, Womankind Addiction Service was created in the amalgamation of Hamilton Women's Detox Centre and Mary Ellis House.

Hours Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Hamilton
Eligibility Women, woman-identified individuals, transgender, and non-binary individuals with substances uses issues age 16 and older.  Support provided to women under the age of 16 with informed consent.  Eligibility for 5 week treatment program and shelter beds require the individual to be 18 years or older. 
Application Self-referral
Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Hamilton
Address & Map
431 Whitney Ave
Hamilton, ON
Canada L8S 2H6

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