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

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Spreading the supports: Island Health grant to help expansion of youth suicide prevention program

A youth suicide prevention program that has supported thousands of young people in Greater Victoria is expanding to more school districts on Vancouver Island, thanks in part to an Island Health Community Wellness Grant Program.

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Adults experiencing mental health challenges benefit from Island Health’s Bridging Care Program

People with acute and severe mental health challenges, which are significantly impacting their day to day lives, are receiving the care and supports they need to improve their quality of life through Island Health’s Bridging Care Program.

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International Overdose Awareness Day: Confronting stigma, embracing community

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to prevent toxic drug poisonings, and remember, without stigma, those who have died.

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