Substance Use Health

Mental Health and Addictions Treatment (MHAT) Hub

About the MHAT Hub

Located at 430 Cannon Street East, our hub provides holistic, low-barrier access to care for Hamilton’s most vulnerable populations. We meet people where they are—offering everything from drop-in supports to intensive, bed-based addictions treatment and supportive recovery services.

Our program follows a voluntary, abstinence-based model rooted in the 5 Stages of Change: Engagement, Contemplation, Preparation, Community Residential Treatment, Therapeutic Recovery Maintenance, providing tailored support throughout each step of the recovery journey. As clients progress, they can access a full continuum of care including:

What We Offer

Primary care and specialty health services

Mental health and addiction care, counseling, and supports

Case management, employment, life skills and social reintegration, social assistance

Specialized support for Black, Indigenous, and Francophone populations

Wrap-around supports like laundry, shower, food, collective kitchens, ID, and many more

Needle drop-off

Bed-based intensive addiction treatment and supportive recovery services

Placement to transition shelter beds and supportive housing units

Our Impact & Short-Term Outcomes

Improved physical and mental health outcomes

Increased access to addiction treatment and recovery support

Increased stability and progress in recovery

Enhanced life skills and community reintegration

Increased culturally safe care for marginalized populations

What We Offer

Our program follows a voluntary, abstinence-based model rooted in the 5 Stages of Change: Engagement, Contemplation, Preparation, Community Residential Treatment, Therapeutic Recovery Maintenance, providing tailored support throughout each step of the recovery journey. As clients progress, they can access a full continuum of care including:

Primary care and specialty health services
Mental health and addiction care, counseling, and supports
Case management, employment, life skills and social reintegration, social assistance
Specialized support for Black, Indigenous, and Francophone populations
Wrap-around supports like laundry, shower, food, collective kitchens, ID, and many more
Needle drop-off
Bed-based intensive addiction treatment and supportive recovery services
Placement to transition shelter beds and supportive housing units

Whether you are still contemplating your journey, ready to begin intensive addiction treatment or in therapeutic recovery maintenance, the MHAT Hub offers holistic, compassionate, and culturally safe support every step of the way to maintain stability in all aspects of your health and wellness.