As a primary care provider, nurse practitioner, or community health worker, you may be the first clinician a patient confides in about substance use. Recognizing when to refer — and where — can make a critical difference in preventing overdose, stabilizing health, and improving long-term outcomes.
Arrow Medical makes referrals simple with walk-in access to evidence-based addiction care at our clinics in Toronto, Barrie, Bancroft, and Crystal Beach.
Signs That Signal a Need for Referral
Refer your patient to Arrow Medical if they are:
- Using opioids daily or nearly daily (prescribed or unregulated)
- Running out of prescription early
- At risk of overdose from fentanyl or contaminated supply
- Requesting help reducing or stopping use
- Experiencing withdrawal between doses or purchases
- Using alone, or in unstable housing
- Living with co-occurring conditions (e.g., hepatitis C, anxiety, chronic pain)
Patients don’t need to be ready for abstinence — they just need support. Arrow offers methadone, kadian, Suboxone, Sublocade, and safe supply programs without requiring complete cessation.
You Don’t Need to “Fix” It First
Many clinicians feel uncertain about how to help patients who aren’t “ready to quit.” At Arrow Medical, we meet people where they are — and keep the door open to recovery on their terms.
We provide:
- Same-day assessments
- Harm reduction strategies
- Medical stabilization
- Connection to health and social services
- No FHO negation as providers have their focused practice in addiction (CCFP (AM))
How to Refer to Arrow Medical
No forms or waitlists. Simply:
- Encourage your patient to walk into any Arrow clinic
- Or call us together during your appointment
- Or print our clinic details for them to take home
Don’t wait for a crisis to intervene. Early referral to addiction treatment can prevent overdose and improve engagement with care. Arrow Medical provides fast, low-barrier, evidence-based treatment across Ontario.
Walk-ins welcome at all locations, or call us today to discuss how we can support your patient.