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Overdose Prevention and Response - Island Health

Island Health

Provides an online listing of overdose prevention service sites for the Island Health area, as well as overdose information and resources.

Addiction Recovery Program

BC Housing

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.

Available B.C. wide

First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day

Free access to primary and mental health care closer to home for First Nations people who have limited or no access to doctors. 

Available B.C. wide

Child and Youth Mental Health Clinics

Free mental health clinics for children and youth in locations across B.C. 

Available B.C. wide

Naloxone Information and Support

Learn how to use naloxone to help stop an overdose and save lives. Pick up a free naloxone kit at a location near you. 

Available B.C. wide

Overdose Prevention Sites Listings (Toward the Heart)

Locations where people can safely use drugs under supervision of staff trained in emergency response. Services are free.

Available B.C. wide

Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Clinics in BC

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

Available B.C. wide

FamilySmart

Free programs that help B.C. families and caregivers who are parenting children and youth facing mental health challenges.

Available B.C. wide

Drug Checking Sites (BCCSU)

The drug supply in B.C. is extremely toxic. Use free drug checking services at supervised consumption and overdose prevention sites.

Available B.C. wide

RCMP Victim Services

RCMP in BC

Provides support to victims, witnesses, family members and others who have been impacted by crime and trauma.

Services include emotional support, police requested crisis response, home and personal safety/security planning, legal and criminal justice system assistance, referrals and connection to other resources and agencies such as counselling, support groups, and social services.

Showing 71 - 80 of 531 Resources

Overdose Prevention and Response - Island Health

Island Health

Provides an online listing of overdose prevention service sites for the Island Health area, as well as overdose information and resources.

Addiction Recovery Program

BC Housing

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.

Available B.C. wide

First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day

Free access to primary and mental health care closer to home for First Nations people who have limited or no access to doctors. 

Available B.C. wide

Child and Youth Mental Health Clinics

Free mental health clinics for children and youth in locations across B.C. 

Available B.C. wide

Naloxone Information and Support

Learn how to use naloxone to help stop an overdose and save lives. Pick up a free naloxone kit at a location near you. 

Available B.C. wide

Overdose Prevention Sites Listings (Toward the Heart)

Locations where people can safely use drugs under supervision of staff trained in emergency response. Services are free.

Available B.C. wide

Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Clinics in BC

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

Available B.C. wide

FamilySmart

Free programs that help B.C. families and caregivers who are parenting children and youth facing mental health challenges.

Available B.C. wide

Drug Checking Sites (BCCSU)

The drug supply in B.C. is extremely toxic. Use free drug checking services at supervised consumption and overdose prevention sites.

Available B.C. wide

RCMP Victim Services

RCMP in BC

Provides support to victims, witnesses, family members and others who have been impacted by crime and trauma.

Services include emotional support, police requested crisis response, home and personal safety/security planning, legal and criminal justice system assistance, referrals and connection to other resources and agencies such as counselling, support groups, and social services.

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