Intake Comox Valley - Referrals to MHSU

Intake - Screening and Referral Services

• Intake provides a timely, single point of assessment and access for individuals seeking help for Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services.

Learn more about resources, tools, self-tests, and education to help support you through wellness and recovery

Services Provided:

• Assessment
• Consultation and community resource information
• Connection of individuals with the most appropriate service MHSU team or community resource
• Connection to crisis services

Access Services:

• We accept referrals from self, family physicians and other health/social services professionals.
• Members of the public, community agencies or physicians can call for a consultation or fax a referral to make an appointment for an initial assessment (intake).
• Individuals who self-refer or who are referred for an Intake assessment will be offered the next available appointment time.  A cancellation list is maintained and we ask to be advised if a person will not be attending their scheduled appointment.  Individuals can request to be added to the cancellation list.
• Our drop in groups (Mental Health or Substance Use focused) are open to the public.  A schedule of current groups is available on site or by telephoning our reception at the number above.

Not sure if Mental Health & Substance Use is the right service for you?

Call to speak with an Intake Nurse who will be happy to answer your questions.