Centre d'intervention et de prevention en toxicomanie de l'Outaouais

Centre d’intervention et de prévention en toxicomanie de l’Outaouais (CIPTO) is a community-based outpatient addiction service in Gatineau, Quebec, providing accessible harm reduction, prevention, and intervention services to individuals and communities across the Outaouais region. CIPTO supports individuals who are questioning their substance use or concerned about themselves or a loved one.

Outpatient Addiction Intervention and Prevention

CIPTO offers outpatient addiction counselling, group support, and psychoeducational programming for individuals dealing with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and opioid use disorders. Services are accessible, non-judgmental, and designed to meet individuals wherever they are in their relationship with substances.

Harm Reduction Approach

CIPTO operates from a harm reduction philosophy, providing practical tools and support that reduce the negative consequences of substance use even for individuals not yet ready for abstinence-focused treatment. This approach reflects CIPTO’s commitment to meeting community members at different stages of readiness and motivation for change.

Community-Based French-Language Services

As a francophone organization serving the Outaouais region, CIPTO provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services to French-speaking communities. The centre’s community-integrated model connects clients with health, social, and peer support resources across the Outaouais.