Dual Diagnosis Support Groups
Provides an online listing of support groups for men and women who need support with their dual diagnosis; an emotional or psychiatric illness and chemical dependency. Twelve Steps of recovery and Twelve Traditions are used for knowledge and wisdom. See website for available groups in your area.
Mobile Health Outreach
Provides outreach harm reduction services to the Cowichan Lake, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo and Parksville areas. Services include harm reduction supplies, HIV testing, safer sex and drug use supplies, referral, overdose prevention, and health information.
Child and Youth Mental Health
Provides a child and youth mental health consultant to work with youth, families and communities in providing a health assessment, create a treatment plan, and to increase protective factors, reduce risk factors, and build capacity to support the mental health of children and youth using cultural and holistic approaches. Also provides referrals to other mental health services within the community.
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.
Child and Youth Mental Health Clinics
Free mental health clinics for children and youth in locations across B.C.
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.
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.
Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Clinics in BC
Find opioid agonist treatment (OAT) clinics accepting new patients in your area.
FamilySmart
Free programs that help B.C. families and caregivers who are parenting children and youth facing mental health challenges.
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.