Health Outreach Nurse - Okanagan
Provides safe and confidential screening, treatment and support services for individuals at risk for, or living with HIV. The health outreach team offer HIV and hepatitis information and education, prevention and harm reduction services, HIV and hepatitis screening and testing, counselling, and referrals to community resources, care and treatment.
Health Outreach Nurse - Thompson Cariboo
Provides safe and confidential screening, treatment and support services for individuals at risk for, or living with HIV. The health outreach team offer HIV and hepatitis information and education, prevention and harm reduction services, HIV and hepatitis screening and testing, counselling, and referrals to community resources, care and treatment.
Mental Health and Substance Use Support Line
Provides access to mental health and substance use services and resources for the Interior Health region. When calling the MHSU Access Line you will be connected to your nearest mental health and substance use centre.
Support is available for ongoing substance use issues, mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, paranoia, and psychosis, or if you're unsure you need support.
Addiction Recovery Program
Provides transitional housing units to people in recovery from problematic substance use. Offers support services to help manage individual's addictions needs in preparation for long-term housing as a sustainable option. The 18-month program ensures that affordable housing and support services are available to individuals in recovery once they have completed detox and support recovery programs. Offered in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health.
Overdose Prevention and Response - Vancouver Coastal Health
Provides an online listing of Take Home Naloxone sites for the Vancouver Coastal area, as well as information on overdose prevention, signs of overdose, and drug information.
Medical Assistance in Dying
Provides information and online resources for adults who would like to explore the option of assisted dying. Topics include eligibility, options for end-of-life care, and steps to receive medical assistance in dying.
Crisis Response
Provides 24-hour telephone help for youth and individuals with developmental disabilities in crisis. A trained staff member or volunteer is available to listen, provide information and support, in an anonymous and confidential manner.
Prince George AIDS Prevention Program
Provides street outreach and harm reduction supplies to members of the community in need. Program offers needle exchange, injection drug and crack cocaine use equipment, condoms and safer-sex items, access to testing and treatment, education, and referrals to other health agencies for drug detox, treatment or counselling.
Breast Cancer and Health Services
Provides integrated breast health services throughout the Island Health region in partnership with the BC Cancer Agency, family doctors, specialists, and other community organizations.
Services include cancer care, mammography services, counselling and support programs, outpatient physiotherapy, and practical support.
Car 67
Provides emergency response to crisis calls in Surrey, Tsawwassen, and Semiahmoo First Nations for mental health situations or crisis concerns.
A police officer and health care professional work together to provide on-site emotional and mental health assessments, crisis intervention and connect people to community services and supports.
For life-threatening mental health or substance use crises, call 9-1-1.