Homewood Health Centre

08/21/2026

Yesterday, members of Homewood Health Centre's Community Addiction Services team joined the Mount Forest community to recognize Drug Poisoning Awareness Day, remembering those who have been lost to drug toxicity and supporting continued action around prevention, compassion, and care.

This Thursday, the conversation continues in Guelph. Join community members and organizations at York Road Park for Drug Poisoning Awareness Day and the Pathways to Remembering memorial unveiling.

Thursday, August 27 | 12–1 p.m.
York Road Park, 85 York Rd., Guelph

All are welcome to attend.

Pictured: Abby Gardiner, Lyndsey Gilbert, Orisha Rotteveel and Stacey Quincey from the Community Addiction Services (CADS) team

08/18/2026

Substance use changes the brain in ways that can make stopping more difficult than many people realize.

Repeated substance use can affect the brain's reward system, contributing to cravings, changes in motivation, and continued use over time.

Substance use disorder is a complex mental health condition, not a lack of willpower. Understanding how it affects the brain can help reduce stigma and encourage people to seek support.

Learn more about substance use disorder and the treatment options available at Homewood Health Centre: https://homewoodhealthcentre.com/treatment-programs/addiction-medicine-program-substance-use-b/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial

08/05/2026

Recovery is about more than abstinence. It's about improving mental health, building coping skills, and creating a foundation for long-term wellbeing.

Results from Homewood Health Centre's Addiction Medicine Program show meaningful improvements across several areas of health and recovery. Patients reported reductions in depression symptoms (88%), substance cravings (86%), anxiety symptoms (80%), and trauma symptoms (77%) in our most recent report. In addition, 96% said the program met their needs and 94% would recommend it to others.

These outcomes reflect the impact of evidence-based care, interdisciplinary support, and a treatment environment designed to help people move forward with confidence. Swipe through to learn more about the outcomes achieved by patients in the Addiction Medicine Program.

07/30/2026

Mental health needs can evolve over time, and treatment plans often need to evolve with them.

The Nexus Program brings together intensive stabilization, ongoing assessment, and transition planning within one coordinated program for individuals with complex mental health needs.

By supporting both immediate clinical needs and longer-term treatment planning, the Nexus Program helps ensure care remains responsive to each individual's circumstances and goals.

Care that adapts to changing needs can help create a stronger foundation for what comes next.

Learn more about the Nexus Program: https://bit.ly/4xd7kLH

07/24/2026

Self-care isn't always what social media makes it out to be.

Sometimes it looks like setting boundaries. Asking for help. Going to therapy. Taking medication as prescribed. Resting without guilt.

This International Self-Care Day, remember that caring for yourself doesn't have to be perfect or polished. It just has to support what you need.

07/21/2026

Some individuals need more than treatment alone. They need care that adapts to their changing needs and supports them through each stage of recovery.

The Nexus Program at Homewood Health Centre brings together intensive inpatient stabilization, ongoing clinical assessment, and transition planning within one coordinated program for adults with complex mental health needs. By supporting individuals through periods of clinical instability and preparing them for the next stage of care, the program helps strengthen continuity across the recovery process.

📰 Learn more about how the Nexus Program is expanding access to coordinated mental health care: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/homewood-health-centre-launches-nexus-program-805223067.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1784650561

/CNW/ -- Homewood Health Centre, Canada's leading inpatient treatment facility for mental health, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring conditions, has launched...

07/07/2026

Behind every outcome is a person taking steps toward recovery.

Our most recent report, patients in Homewood Health Centre's Addiction Medicine Program reported meaningful improvements in mental health and wellbeing, including reductions in depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms, as well as substance cravings.

Just as importantly, 96% said the program met their needs and 94% would recommend it to others.

Measurement-based care helps us understand what's working, continuously improve our services, and ensures the care we provide is making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

06/29/2026

Homewood Health Centre was proud to participate this past weekend at the Good Games in Guelph, connecting with attendees and sharing resources that support mental health and well-being.

Community events like the Good Games help bring people together, encourage meaningful conversations, and promote the importance of mental health for everyone.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth. We enjoyed being part of such a positive community event.

06/27/2026

PTSD is not always visible, and it does not only affect first responders or military personnel.

In this video, former educator Adrienne Patterson shares her journey to discovering her diagnoses of PTSD, following workplace trauma and head injuries sustained while supporting vulnerable students in the education system.

On PTSD Awareness Day, we recognize the importance of early intervention, evidence-based care, and reducing stigma around trauma and recovery.

06/24/2026

The new Nexus program at Homewood Health Centre offers support for individuals with complex mental health needs and includes intensive stabilization, ongoing assessment and transition together in one coordinated program. The result is that individuals are better prepared for successful transition to what comes next whether that be a specialized inpatient program, outpatient care, community reintegration, or discharge home.

Care that connects the full picture can lead to more meaningful outcomes.

⭐ Learn more about the Nexus program: https://bit.ly/4w6AzPN

Nexus is a program designed to help when concerns are growing, options feel unclear, and “waiting to see” no longer feels safe.