Community Addiction Services of Niagara

Q. What does it mean that ADTC and NADAS have merged?

A. It means the two organizations are now one. NADAS and ADTC are now run by one Board of Directors, with a new name, Community Addiction Services of Niagara.

Q. Will the same services be offered?

A. Yes! The services and how they are offered will remain the same. From a service perspective it is business as usual.

Q. Will there be a new location?

A. Not just now. There is a search for space ongoing to have a common home for the services. However, we are also committed to maintaining all our satellite offices across the Niagara Region.

Q. What about phone numbers, will they change?

A. Not just now. ADTC and NADAS will keep their current phone numbers including the separate gambling services phone number. When we are in one location there may be a number change.

Q. Will I keep the same Counsellor?

A. Yes ! The merger will not affect service or how it is delivered.

Q.  What happens to my file and the consents I signed?

A. Your file remains with the new agency, secure, confidential. All your consents are still valid, as they have been written and signed. After April 1st the new agency name will be on new documentation.

Q. Why has this merger happened?

A. The merger creates a more effective, efficient service. The merger has been done to provide a higher quality service to you by bringing together clinical experience and programming to create a more flexible, adaptable service.

Q. What if I still have questions?

A. Ask your counselor or anyone at the new agency, Community Addiction Services of Niagara, for clarification.