Community Bed-Based Treatment & Recovery

Island Health offers community bed-based treatment and recovery services to support individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health and substance use concerns. 

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.

Programs and services

General Information on Community Bed-Based Treatment & Recovery

Referral Required?
Not required

News & Events

Youth Harm Reduction Award Winner

Making a difference: Mill Bay teen wins 2025 Youth Harm Reduction Award

Island Health has recognized Kalla Shields for her efforts to promote harm reduction awareness and training at Frances Kelsey Secondary School in Mill Bay.

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Dr. Hendri Eksteen

Virtual psychiatry service brings timely mental health care to rural communities

Island Health now offers Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry, giving adults in five rural hospitals evening and weekend access to psychiatric care via secure virtual consultations.

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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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