University Health Network - Ossington Men's Withdrawal Management Centre

The Ossington Men’s Withdrawal Management Centre, operated by University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, provides medically supervised withdrawal management services for adult men experiencing acute intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids. As part of UHN’s Mental Health and Addictions program, the centre offers evidence-based detoxification in a safe clinical environment.

Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management

The centre specializes in outpatient and short-term medical detox services, providing assessment, monitoring, and clinical support to men through the acute stages of withdrawal. The gender-specific model ensures a focused, supportive setting for men who may not require full inpatient residential admission but need structured medical oversight to detox safely.

Pathway to Further Treatment

Withdrawal management is the first step in the recovery continuum. The Ossington Centre connects clients with referrals to longer-term addiction treatment programs, community supports, and mental health services within the UHN network and across Toronto’s broader healthcare system.

Part of UHN’s Addictions Continuum

University Health Network is one of Canada’s leading academic health science centres, and the Ossington Men’s Withdrawal Management Centre reflects UHN’s commitment to providing evidence-informed, compassionate addictions care integrated with broader mental health and primary care services.