Community-Based Services

Island Health delivers community-based services for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health and substance use concerns. Services and programs focus on treatment, recovery and support.

Mental Health and Substance Use teams also connect people with appropriate community agencies. 

Island Health services are accessed by contacting your local Mental Health and Substance Use team.

Services

General Information on Community-Based Services

Referral Required?
Not required

News & Events

Fateh Care Charity and Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees win 2025 mental health and substance use awards

Fateh Care Charity and Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees win 2025 mental health and substance use awards

Island Health is recognizing the founder of a charity and a local counselling group for their exceptional efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

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Senior holding hands with infant

Saanich “Gramma-to-be” redefines happy hour

Saanich resident Teri Kerr asked herself one question “who do I want to be as a Gramma?”, which set off a series of healthy habits she never imagined she would take up. 

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image of Beth Haywood, peer coordinator

Connection is cornerstone for peer coordinator Beth in her substance use recovery journey

For Beth Haywood, connection was more than support—it was survival. Now six years sober and a peer coordinator with Island Health, she credits the life-changing relationships she made along the way as the cornerstone of  her recovery. 

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