About
About Our Clinic
At Halton & Mississauga RAAM Clinic, our dedicated team strives to provide the most comprehensive, accessible, timely, and individualized patient care available in the addiction treatment field. We are passionate about helping our patients get their lives back and reach their recovery goals.
Our clinic has a friendly, compassionate and non-judgmental approach, with a dedicated desire to support our patients throughout their journey of recovery. We truly understand the disease of addiction, and take a harm-reduction approach by meeting people where they are
About RAAM Clinics
RAAM stands for “Rapid Access Addiction Medicine”. RAAM Clinics were first established in 2015 as part of the META
Although some RAAM Clinics provide time-limited care, Halton & Mississauga RAAM Clinic also offers the option of longer-term follow-up care to all of our patients where appropriate. Services include assessment, medication treatment, brief
Our Team
Our Clinical Team is lead by an experienced and certified Addiction Medicine Physician, supported by six highly-trained clinicians (five Physician Assistants, and a Registered Nurse), who together deliver the latest evidence-based medical approaches in addiction treatment across the full range of substance use disorders. Every patient is under the care of a medical doctor. Overall Clinic operations are managed by an experienced Clinic Manager with a background in addiction counselling, and supported by a team of five outstanding Clinic Coordinators, who work hard to keep the clinic running smoothly and efficiently while maintaining a friendly and welcoming entry point to our services.
Dr. Darren J. Holub, MD, BSc, FRCPC, FASAM, DABAM, CCSAM
Addiction Medicine Physician and Medical Director
Dr. Darren Holub was initially trained in biochemistry, he obtained his medical degree from the University of Toronto in 2001, and completed his psychiatry residency through McMaster University. Through his experiences, Dr. Holub developed a keen interest in the field of addiction, along with a strong passion, empathy, and desire to serve those individuals and families affected by this devastating disease. For ten years he served as the Lead Psychiatrist of the Concurrent Disorders Program (combined mental health and substance use disorders) at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. He has taught medical students and residents, and has trained staff and consulted at ADAPT and CMHA in Halton. He was board certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine in
Nino Parunashvili, BScPA, CCPA
Physician Assistant
Nino obtained her Physician Assistant Degree from the
Lana Phemister, BSc (Hon), BHSc (PA), CCPA
Physician Assistant
Lana completed the Physician Assistant Education Program at McMaster University. She is a member and Certificant of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA). Prior to becoming a PA, she studied Psychology at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Lana’s interest in the field of addiction medicine stems from her background in psychology, as well as from witnessing the prevalence of the disease in our communities – from growing up in Toronto to living in a small town on the East Coast. Her great sense of humour and empathy make her a valuable addition to our clinical team.
Satinder Sandhu, BHSc (PA), CCPA
Lead Physician Assistant
Satinder obtained his Physician Assistant Degree from McMaster University. Prior to attending McMaster, Satinder studied psychology at York University which laid the foundation for his interest in addiction medicine. Prior to joining the Halton and Mississauga RAAM Clinic, Satinder worked in general surgery.
Lauren Venturato, BSc (Hon), MSc, BHSc (PA), CCPA
Physician Assistant
Lauren completed the Physician Assistant Education Program at McMaster University. She is a member and certificant of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA). Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Lauren competed a Bachelor of Science at McMaster University in Life Science with a minor in Psychology. She then went on to complete a Master of Science in Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, and later worked in clinical trials in surgical oncology and urology. Lauren is passionate about bringing evidence based and compassionate care to all patients.
Matt McAllister, BSc (Hon), BHSc (PA), CCPA
Physician Assistant
Matt completed his Physician Assistant training at McMaster University. Prior to this, he studied Biology and Physiology at McMaster. After completing his undergraduate education, Matt worked for two years in University recruitment and admissions, travelling the province to speak to high school students about post-secondary opportunities. During PA school, he developed a passion for addiction medicine during his clerkship rotations in complex general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. In his spare time, you can find him officiating football at the local and provincial levels.
Devon Miller-Scott, BA (Hon)
Clinic & HR Manager
Devon holds dual positions as Clinic and HR Manager at the Halton & Mississauga RAAM Clinic. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from McMaster University, and has twelve years’ experience working in the addiction field in administrative and counselling roles, along with previous work in criminal justice. Her positivity and friendly nature make every patient feel welcome and valued, and her organizational skills and substantial experience strongly benefit our clinic’s operations.
Emily Stitsky, BA (Hon)
Clinic Coordinator
Emily earned her Honours Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Toronto with a major in Criminology and a double minor in French language and Ethics. During university, she served as the events coordinator for an opioid use awareness group, and coordinated naloxone training sessions for students across multiple universities in Ontario. She is currently hoping to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work. Emily is passionate about mental health, and is excited to learn and grow in the field.
Evita Jayathilake
Clinic Coordinator
Evita began her career in health care in 2018 as an optometric/ophthalmic technician, and through experience discovered her passion for addiction medicine. She gained over two years of addiction experience working in Hamilton, Ontario, where she continues to support homeless individuals in the community. Evita is hoping to pursue her nursing degree through McMaster University in the future.
Noor-Kiran Dhillon, BSc
Clinic Coordinator
Noor-Kiran graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from York University, where she developed a solid understanding of human movement, physical activity, and health promotion. Her passion for enhancing patient outcomes drives her diverse skill set. She is committed to the clinic’s mission of delivering outstanding patient care and dedicated to empowering individuals to live healthier, more active lives.
Waleed Riaz, BSc (Hon), MACP
IT Consultant
Waleed earned his Bachelor’s Degree with Double Majors in Biology for Health Sciences and Psychology from University of Toronto, and completed his Master’s Degree in the field of Counselling Psychology. Waleed has been entrusted with various roles in the healthcare industry, including residential counselling, neurofeedback training, and implementation of Health Information System (HIS) in hospitals.
Louisa Holub, BASc, MEng
Executive Director and President of Dove Medical Services
Louisa is the President and Co-Founder of Dove Medical Services, the parent company which operates Halton & Mississauga RAAM Clinic, and Executive Director of the clinic. An engineer by training, Louisa worked in the fast-paced software industry as a User Experience Designer/Researcher, Team Lead, and Project Manager for multi-national high-tech companies prior to entering the medical field. She has a passion for helping others, and is committed to creating clinic environments and processes that optimize care and make patients feel comfortable and valued.
Locations
Halton & Mississauga RAAM Clinic offers 11 convenient locations across Halton Region, Mississauga, Hamilton, and Toronto, and continues to expand to better serve our population. Each location has free parking nearby. We also offer virtual care options. Note that all locations function seamlessly as one clinic, so patients are welcome to attend whichever is most convenient at the time.
Oakville Head Office
1540 Cornwall Rd, Unit 102
Oakville, ON L6J 7W5
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Oakville – Kerr & Speers
496 Kerr St
Oakville, ON L6K 7W5
(Located within Kerr Speers Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Oakville – Cornwall
1525 Cornwall Rd, Unit 18
Oakville, ON L6J 0B2
(Located within Cornwall Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Burlington
678 Guelph Line, Unit 3
Burlington, ON L7R 3M8
(Located at Remedy’sRx Progressive Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Milton
400 Main St E, Unit 112
Milton, ON L9T 4X5
(Located within Milton Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Georgetown
120 Guelph St
Georgetown, ON L7G 4A4
(Located within PharmaEssence Drug Mart)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Acton
21 Main St N
Acton, ON L7J 1V9
(Located within Pharmasave Acton Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Mississauga Head Office
325 Central Parkway West, Unit 30,
Mississauga, ON L5B 3X9
(Located beside IDA Unicare Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Mississauga – Clarkson
2213 Bostock Crescent
Mississauga, ON L5J 3S8
(Located within Earthy Apothecary Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Additional
Locations
Toronto – Oakwood
1751 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON M6E 2H7
(Located within Northcliffe Guardian Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Hamilton
685 Main St E
Hamilton, ON L8M 1K4
(Located within McKnight’s Pharmacy)
Phone: 1-888-388-7226
Email: reception@dovemedical.ca
Opening Hours
Monday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Clinics are closed on all Statutory Holidays.
We continue to expand to better serve the addiction treatment needs of our population, and additional Halton & Mississauga RAAM Clinic locations are expected in the future – please stay tuned for updates.
Getting Started
As a RAAM Clinic, we offer rapid, low-barrier access to care for individuals who want help now. Patients can call us directly at 1-888-388-7226 to to book an appointment, in person or virtually. Walk-in patients are welcome during our clinic hours (new patients should present one hour before closing), and appointments may also be booked in advance. Referrals are also accepted from any source (such as health care providers, hospitals, counselors, case managers), and a referral form is available here.
Please visit the Addiction Treatment section to learn more about getting started with our various treatment programs.
If you are a Health Care Provider or Agency interested in referring a patient, please visit the Referrals page for our fax number and access to our referral form.
Head Office: 1540 Cornwall Rd, Unit 102
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 7W5