The C.A.R.E. Program is a trauma-informed intensive outpatient addiction support program for women. It provides structured, evidence-based therapeutic support while allowing participants to continue living at home and maintaining daily responsibilities.

The C.A.R.E. Program is designed for women who are experiencing challenges with substance use and want support without entering residential treatment. It is well suited for women who are parents, caregivers, or balancing work and family responsibilities.

No. Participants do not need to be in crisis or complete detox to join the program. The C.A.R.E. Program supports women at many stages of change, including those seeking early or preventative support.

No. The C.A.R.E. Program is not a residential rehab program. It is an intensive outpatient program (IOP), meaning participants attend structured daytime sessions and return home each day.

The C.A.R.E. Program is:

• Trauma-informed

• Facilitated by trained counsellors

• Evidence-based

• Designed around real-life responsibilities

• Focused on dignity, safety, and sustainable change

• In person in York Region

The program is offered through The Mental Health Studio in Newmarket and serves women in York Region and surrounding areas.

The program runs for three months and is delivered in rotating four-week cohorts within an intensive outpatient format.