Understanding Substance Abuse Disorders

Substance abuse disorders, involving the harmful use of drugs or alcohol, affect many in the Greater Ontario area, where economic stressors, social pressures, and cultural stigma can contribute to these challenges. These conditions often co-occur with mental health issues like anxiety or depression.

At Urgent Care Plus, our walk-in mental health clinic, staffed by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), offers same-day support for general behavioral health concerns. We provide rapid screenings, treatment recommendations, and referrals to appropriate external resources, including specialized substance use disorder programs, to help connect you with the right care.

Drug-Related Concerns

Concerns related to drug use, such as illicit or prescription drugs, can involve compulsive patterns that lead to physical, emotional, and social challenges. In the Inland Empire, where stressors like financial instability may play a role, symptoms like cravings or withdrawal can disrupt daily life and overlap with issues like anxiety.

Urgent Care Plus provides walk-in support for acute behavioral health distress through rapid screenings and treatment recommendations, helping stabilize mild symptoms for same-day release. If substance use concerns are identified, we'll refer you to external programs for specialized care. For severe symptoms, such as overdose risk, seek immediate medical evaluation at an emergency department.

Alcohol-Related Concerns

Concerns related to alcohol use can involve patterns that impair health, relationships, or responsibilities, often accompanied by tolerance, withdrawal, or binge episodes. In Ontario’s diverse communities, cultural and economic factors may contribute to these issues, which can co-occur with mental health challenges.

At Urgent Care Plus, our LCSW offers rapid screenings and treatment recommendations during walk-in visits to address mild behavioral health symptoms, with referrals to external resources for any identified mental health symptom concerns. For severe cases requiring medical detoxification or further intervention, we recommend an emergency department.

If you or a loved one are experiencing overwhelming symptoms related to mental health or substance use, don’t wait to seek help. Visit Urgent Care Plus in Ontario for immediate, walk-in behavioral health support. Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides rapid screenings and treatment recommendations to help stabilize symptoms and guide you to the right external care. Walk in today. No appointment needed, to take the first step toward feeling better.