A personal introduction
Discuss how an individual can connect with ART’s intake team through a clear, consent-based process.
A HUMAN FIRST STEP · TORONTO & ONTARIO
You don’t have
to figure this
out alone.
I’m Karl. After a long struggle with addiction and treatment centres across North America, something finally clicked. I’ve been clean for 15 years. If you’re wondering where to start, we can begin with a conversation.
Email KarlFor yourself or someone you love. No commitment to treatment.
15 years clean.Lived experience. A personal introduction when you choose.
ONE STEP AT A TIME
You don’t need all the answers
to begin a conversation.
Someone to listen.Space to ask questions.A clearer next step.
WHEREVER YOU ARE RIGHT NOW
Let’s start with
what you need.
There’s no single starting point. Choose the situation that feels closest to yours.
01 / FOR YOUI’m thinking
I’m worried
I support employees
I’m thinking
about treatment.
You may be ready to act, or just trying to understand the process. We can talk through your questions and how to connect with intake.
Talk about your next step02 / FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVEI’m worried
about someone.
It can be hard to know what to say or how to help. Start with a conversation about your concerns and available support.
Explore support for families03 / FOR YOUR PEOPLEI support employees
or union members.
Explore a personal point of contact to help someone connect with a professional treatment assessment.
Explore workplace referralsMEET KARL
Experience that starts
with understanding.
“I struggled for a long time. I went to many rehabs across North America. Finally, something clicked. I’ve been clean for 15 years.”
That is the experience I bring to our conversation. I can help you understand the intake process and offer a personal introduction to Addiction Rehab Toronto when you want one. You can ask questions without committing to treatment.
My role is navigation and connection. ART’s clinical and admissions team assesses treatment needs, explains options, and checks costs and coverage.
Connect with meA SIMPLE WAY FORWARD
Here’s what happens
when you reach out.
- 01
Start with an email.
Send an email request below. I’ll reply by email, and we can start with your questions. There’s no need to send your whole story.
- 02
Understand the ART referral option.
We can discuss how an introduction to ART works and prepare questions about care, cost, family support, and timing.
- 03
Make an introduction, with your permission.
If you want to explore ART, I connect you with its intake team. They handle assessment, program suitability, pricing, and insurance verification.
FOR FAMILIES & LOVED ONES
You deserve
support, too.
Helping someone you care about can bring difficult questions. You can seek information and support even while they are deciding what to do.
Talk about someone I loveHow do I show care without enabling?
How can I bring up treatment?
Where can our family find support?
A place to learn together
ART has shared a free online Family Enhancement Program covering questions like these. Ask about its current schedule and how to join.
Ask about family supportTHE TREATMENT CONNECTION
Introducing
Addiction Rehab Toronto.
ART is a private treatment centre in Etobicoke. Its team can explain the care available and assess whether a program is appropriate for you.
Explore ART’s websitePrograms ART describes
- Supervised detox and residential treatment
- Psychotherapy, counselling, and family care
- Virtual programming and ongoing aftercare
Questions about insurance?
ART states that it accepts private insurance and that its services are not covered by OHIP. Coverage depends on your plan. Ask intake to confirm eligibility, approval requirements, and any costs you would pay before making a commitment.
You are free to contact ART directly or explore other providers.
EMPLOYERS · UNIONS · MEMBER SUPPORT
Help your people
find a starting point.
For HR teams, benefits representatives, and union member-support teams exploring a route to treatment intake.
For employers & unionsPractical questions, answered by intake
Program availability, benefits verification, admission requirements, and treatment costs belong in the conversation with ART.
Respect for the individual
Start with a general inquiry. Please don’t send an employee’s or member’s medical information through this website.
BEFORE WE TALK
A few things
you might be wondering.
Do I need to be ready for treatment?
No. You can start by asking questions. A conversation with me does not commit you or your loved one to a program.
Can I reach out for someone else?
Yes. We can discuss your questions and how to connect with support. Please avoid sending someone else’s medical or insurance information. Any introduction or sharing of personal details needs appropriate consent.
Will my insurance pay for treatment?
That needs to be checked for your particular plan and the proposed program. ART’s intake team can help verify coverage. Acceptance of private insurance is not a promise of full coverage.
What if ART isn’t the right option?
You can explore other services. ConnexOntario provides free information about mental health and addiction services in Ontario, including options beyond private treatment.
Is this counselling or an emergency service?
This is a navigation and referral service, not clinical care or crisis support. If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. Do not wait for an email response.
Find a starting point Meet Karl
BEFORE YOU REACH OUT
Answers you can start with.
Getting started
Explore all resourcesWhat happens during a treatment intake?
Make the first conversation less unfamiliar, from your opening question to the next step.
Read the guideCosts & practicalitiesQuestions to ask about rehab costs and insurance
A short checklist to help you request a clear estimate and verify benefits before committing.
Read the guideFamilies & loved onesHow to start a conversation with someone you’re worried about
A gentle opening, room to listen, and support for yourself as well as the person you care about.
Read the guideA PERSON ON THE OTHER END
Start with
one email.
A question is enough. Request an email from Karl without opening an email app. You decide what to share when he replies.
Email only for now. This is not an immediate-response or emergency service. For immediate danger, call 911.
You don’t need to have it figured out.
The request asks only for your email address and, optionally, your first name.
Ask Karl to email meOr write an email yourselfYour request goes to Karl’s private inbox. It is not automatically sent to ART.
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