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    Fostering resilience in the young people we care about is crucial for their overall wellbeing. By modelling resilience ourselves and by teaching it as a skill, we can help give young people the tools they need to meet challenges.

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Recovery isn’t always a linear journey, but knowing where to go when you’re ready to take the first step can really help.  

BC is starting up a new way of providing addictions care called the Road to Recovery. This new approach helps people who are struggling with drug or alcohol problems get back on their feet. The first Road to Recovery opened in the Vancouver region in 2023 and offers various services like detox, treatment, recovery and aftercare, all accessed by calling Access Central. Road to Recovery provides easier and faster access to the services people need and supports them toward long-term recovery. Road to Recovery provides each client with a support system that delivers same-day care tailored to each person's unique needs. This can help people achieve their recovery goals.

How to access the new addiction care program in the Vancouver region

If you live in the Greater Vancouver region, you can now call Access Central Vancouver at 1-866-658-1221 for personalized same-day support. The Access Central line provides quick connections to a health care worker, such as a doctor or nurse, for assessment, so you can access the right service right away. You can call any day between 9 AM and 7:45 PM to talk to someone about options for treatment.  

Learn more about the Road to Recovery Model and Plans for Expansion Across BC

While Vancouver is the first place to use this new approach to addiction care, the Road to Recovery model will be rolled out across British Columbia. This will help everyone in the province who needs support to deal with their addiction get it. To find out more about the Road to Recovery approach and its expansion, visit Gov.bc.ca/BetterCare. 

Find Health Services Across BC

BC has lots of different access points to addictions care, which is good news—it means there’s no wrong place to start. You could speak to a doctor at a clinic, go to a hospital, or call 8-1-1 for advice from a nurse. Find the right services for you in your region.

Opioid Treatment Access Line

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Service Link

1-888-885-8824 

Virtual Care

1-800-314-0999

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1-866-658-1221 

Mental Health and Substance Use Support Line

310-MHSU 

Virtual Clinic

1-844-645-7811 

Virtual Doctor of the Day

1-855-344-3800 

 

Language should never be a barrier to getting the help you need. Read more about multi-language services available in BC. 

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Addictions Treatment and Recovery in BC

Recovery from addiction can look different for everyone. Learn about the variety of supports available in BC.

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Detox Referral Line - Access Central

Vancouver Coastal Health

Provides a detox and addiction housing referral line. Adults who require detoxification receive immediate screening by health care workers, who set up appointment times with the provider that most suits a client's needs.

Also provides housing information, screening, referral, and placement services for adult men and women who are dealing with substance use issues.

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Bed-Based Treatment and Recovery Services Listings (BCCSU)

Find treatment and supportive recovery services that are live-in or bed-based in a community near you. 

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Available B.C. wide

Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Clinics in BC

Find opioid agonist treatment (OAT) clinics accepting new patients in your area.

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Rapid Access Addiction Clinics (RAACs)

Rapid Access Addiction Clinics provide support for people who are ready to change how they're using substances.

 

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