Ontario faces significant challenges with substance use and addiction. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), approximately 10% of Ontario's population uses substances problematically, affecting hundreds of thousands of individuals and their families.
The Scale of the Crisis
Mental illness and substance use disorders account for 15% of Ontario's disease burden
Yet addiction services receive only 7% of health care funding
Young people aged 15-24 are at highest risk for substance use disorders
20% of people with mental illness have a co-occurring substance use disorder
Source: CAMH Mental Health Statistics, 2025
Treatment Options in Ontario
Ontario offers a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services, from publicly-funded programs through ConnexOntario to private residential facilities. Treatment approaches include:
Medical Services
• Medical detoxification
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Psychiatric support
• Dual diagnosis treatment
Therapeutic Programs
• Individual counseling
• Group therapy sessions
• Family support programs
• Aftercare and relapse prevention
Finding Help in Ontario
Whether you're in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, or anywhere across Ontario, professional help is available. Many centers accept OHIP, private insurance, or offer sliding-scale fees based on income. Don't let cost prevent you from getting help.
Get Help Now
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction in Ontario, help is available 24/7. Call our confidential helpline to speak with an addiction specialist and find treatment options near you.