Nanaimo Mental Health & Substance Use

We provide a single access point for individuals seeking adult mental health and substance use services in Nanaimo and surrounding areas. 

Services provided

  • Screening and assessment
  • Referrals to the most appropriate service, team or community resource
  • Connection to mental health and substance use services such as counselling, group therapy, withdrawal management (detox) and information about community resources

How to access services

  • Start the self-referral process by booking an appointment with our intake assessment team. Call us at 250-739-5710
  • We accept walk-in referrals from individuals, clinicians, community agencies and health and social services professionals. 

Find additional information, resources and tools to support your well-being on our Mental Health and Substance Use Resources page.

Contact us

203-2000 Island Highway North
Nanaimo, BC 
V9S 5W3

250-739-5710 

Fax: 250-755-3310 

Hours of Operation
Intake

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Drop-in Crisis Counseling 

10 a.m. – 5:15 pm
Closed on statutory holidays