Bell Let’s Talk Day 2024

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Canadians come together and raise awareness about mental health issues. At GreeneStone Centre for Recovery, we recognize that breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction is essential in order for people to open up and ask for help.

Addiction is a complex disease that can happen to anyone, and impacts the people around them as well. Despite the idea that “everyone with addiction is homeless”, in Ontario, only 1 in 6 people who die of overdose are unhoused. Sadly: 21 people are dying from opioid overdose every day, and 1 in 2 Canadians aren’t getting the qualified help they need for their mental health. 

Substance use issues are often triggered or worsened by underlying mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety or PTSD, which can make it even more difficult to overcome. That is why it is so important to talk openly and honestly about addiction and mental health, so that no one feels ashamed to ask for support when they need it.

This year’s Let’s Talk theme and call to action is CHANGE:

C – Choose a mental health organization to learn about

H – Help a friend

A – Ask about mental health supports

N – Nurture your own well-being

G – Get involved

E – Engage in conversations

We live the value of creating change all year long. Our friendly and inclusive care teams are passionately dedicated to changing peoples’ lives for the better, and helping them reach their personal recovery goals, at any stage.

We promote CHANGE in our own way too, through:

C – Care and Compassion

H – Honouring people’s stories 

A – Always staying Accountable

N – Never passing judgment

G – Going above and beyond

E – Encouraging empathy and kindness

We believe that by working together with community partners, policy makers, health care providers, the people we care for and their loved ones, we can break down barriers to treatment and support, helping those struggling with addiction and mental health issues to lead happier, healthier and safer lives. 

This Bell Let’s Talk Day, make a commitment to CHANGE. Learn the facts, get informed about mental health supports, start conversations and reach out to help someone in need. If that someone is you, the first step to getting help can be the scariest.

We’re here for you when you’re ready.

About our Addiction Treatment Inpatient Program

Because substance use disorders affect every aspect of an individual’s life, our programs address the complex needs of the entire person and provide the tools needed for healing and recovery. Our team of experienced intake professionals assess each situation to determine the best options and level of care for our clients.

Our CARF-accredited inpatient addiction treatment program is 45 days long and has a high rate of success because clients receive long-term, individualized care. We also offer 30, 60 and 90-day stays, depending on each individual’s recovery needs. We want the experience at GreeneStone to be effective, motivating and positive to assist each of our clients in creating a strong foundation for sustained recovery.

Inpatient programs include:

-Psychiatric Assessment

-Individual Therapy

-Process Group Therapy

-Educational Sessions

-Special-focus groups

-Trauma Therapy (both individual and group sessions)

-Relapse prevention

-Recovery Coaching

-Sober Living Strategies

-Integrated Support for Co-occurring Disorders

-Wellness activities (fitness, yoga, tennis, basketball, volleyball, personal training, swimming and massage)

GreeneStone’s holistic treatment approach simultaneously addresses underlying and concurrent disorders so their recovery can be as comprehensive and effective as possible. Our team includes clinical and trauma therapists to meet the various needs of those we serve.

When you’re ready to get started, contact us.