A professional trained in both psychiatric and addictions services works in partnership with the client and the multidisciplinary team. Using an outpatient intensive case management and psychiatric team work approach, the majority of the program involvement will be in the community and in the client's home environment.

The program staff includes representation from the following disciplines: nursing, social work, psychology, and therapeutic recreation. An addictions specialist provides psychiatric management and the clinical guidance for the team. Occupational therapy, clinical dietary consultation, crisis intervention, chaplaincy and vocational rehabilitation services are also available.

The program provides comprehensive psychiatric and addictions assessment, referral and treatment services, professional consultation, individual and group therapy with respect to psychiatric and substance dependence issues, continuing care including psychiatric hospitalization if this is required, coordination of medical care and support systems, gender sensitive programs, riving and leisure skills training and Methadone maintenance.

The duration of treatment varies and is dependant upon the client's needs upon assessment at each stage of treatment. Generally, intensive treatment lasts from two to six months with less intensive follow-up lasting from one to two years.

Lakeview Clinic:

Lakeview Clinic is an outpatient program of the Northwestern Ontario Concurrent Disorders program that provides services to clients diagnosed with an opiate addiction and receive methadone maintenance therapy. The program offers case management support by a Registered Nurse along with counselling. Clients are active participants in their treatment and work with their case manager to develop treatment goals. Case managers help clients work towards their goals through helping clients accessing services in the community and advocacy. Clients are also able to access other programs within Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital.