Evaluate substance-use patterns, consequences, withdrawal risk and the appropriate level of care.
By appointment
A Substance-Use Assessment evaluates alcohol and other drug use, associated consequences, withdrawal history, previous treatment, relapse patterns, medical and psychiatric concerns, psychosocial factors, readiness for change, strengths and recovery supports. The goal is to determine treatment needs and help identify the appropriate level of care.
Typical pathway
How this fits with other services: Feeds into Addiction Recovery Treatment, Medical & Recovery, Family Therapy, Relapse Prevention and Continuing Care.
Completing an assessment does not automatically qualify a patient for outpatient withdrawal management or addiction treatment. Higher-risk needs may require hospital, inpatient or specialist care.
A new patient can begin with the relevant assessment or Central Intake. The goal is to identify the appropriate service rather than requiring the patient to diagnose the problem independently.
No routine website or outpatient appointment should be presented as emergency hospital care. Acute medical or psychiatric emergencies require the appropriate emergency/hospital service.
Yes. The website should provide a 'Not sure which service I need' option that routes the visitor to Central Intake rather than forcing a clinical self-selection.
Start with Therapy House Central Intake. We can help identify the appropriate starting point based on your concerns and service needs — you do not need to diagnose yourself.
