Community Response Team
Provides assessment and stabilization for clients experiencing an acute psychiatric emergency or mental health crisis.
Adult Substance Use Services Team
Provides information, education, support and treatment for people affected by or at risk of developing alcohol and other drug-related difficulties.
Services Provided
- screening and orientation
- assessment
- referral
- individual and group treatment - clients are served primarily through groups. A variety of groups are offered during the week and clients are assigned to them according to their treatment goals
- works closely with all other Mental Health and Addictions Services, other relevant VIHA services, probation, Child, Youth and Family Health and other community agencies
Adult Short Term Assessment and Treatment
The Adult Short Term Assessment and Treatment Team (ASTAT) provides service to adults with serious short-term mental health conditions.
4780 Roger St
Port Alberni, B.C.
V9Y 3Z2
250-731-1311
Fax: 250-731-1312
After office hours and weekends, contact WCGH Emergency Department 250-724-8814 or the 24-Hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888
If you are in a situation that involves immediate risk of harm to self or others, please call 911.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
