CAST (Concurrent, Addictions, Specialized Treatment) Services –  Eastern Health 

Address: 657 Topsail Road, St. John’s, NL 

Mandate:

To provide integrated care for clients who are experiencing both mental health and addictions issues, known as concurrent disorders, where there is a significant impairment in functioning and/or a high level of distress.

Target Population:

Adults 18+ with concurrent disorders involving significant and severe mental health and substance use issues and/or gambling. These issues substantially interfere with or limit one or more major life activities (ex: school, employment, personal safety, and housing).

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

• Outpatient, community-based counseling services for individuals that have a high severity of both mental health and addictions needs. 
• Services may include individual, couple, family, and/or group therapy. 
• Recovery-focused goals for treatment may include: 
  • Increasing knowledge about concurrent disorders 
  • Taking a harm-reduction approach to substance use 
  • Receiving help for mental health issues 
  • Learning more adaptive ways of coping 
• Physicians and other health professional can fax or email a referral by contacting intake for adults. Individuals may call the Adult Central Intake line directly at (709) 752- 8888 for information and self-referral.