About DSYTC

Dave Smith Youth Treatment Center is a non-profit, and community-based agency that has been helping youth and families in Ontario for more than 25 years to overcome substance use and to achieve a healthier lifestyle. DSYTC is the only agency in Eastern Ontario that offers comprehensive assessments, 3-month live-in treatments, 3-month post-live-in continuing care, as well as family services.

Mission

To provide youth and families in need with integrated, evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment, delivered by competent professionals within a caring and compassionate environment.

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“I really do love my job. It’s not only about helping the clients – but also everyone around them. Addiction is not a one-person thing; it ripples out to everyone around that person.”

-Jenna

"Everything felt hopeless. It wasn’t until I got to the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre that things changed for me."

-Asha

"Without Dave Smith, I wouldn’t have a relationship with my daughter. Jess would be gone. I don’t think she would be alive today."

-Sabrina

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