Substance use treatment beds for adults

Substance use treatment beds for adults
Island Health operates or funds a range of services for substance use detox, treatment and supportive recovery. As part of this continuum of services, new subsidized adult treatment beds are available at the following sites:

Access to treatment beds  
A referral from a health care professional is required to access publicly funded treatment beds. This includes medical staff, contractor, independent community practitioner or community support team member. Health care professionals must complete a standardized referral package with the client and then email completed packages to treatmentcentres@islandhealth.ca. Island Health’s Regional Triage Committee reviews the referral applications for eligibility and priority. Program staff confirm acceptance or declination with the referring health care professional.

Eligibility
Eligible clients:

  • Meet the criteria for a Substance Use Disorder in the moderate to severe range
  • Want to engage in abstinence-based residential treatment
  • Have been unsuccessful in maintaining abstinence with lower or other levels of care 
  • Are not experiencing psychotic symptoms, except in the context of intoxication or withdrawal
  • Reside within the geographic area serviced by Island Health

General Information on Substance use treatment beds for adults

Referral Required?
Required
How to Get Referral

Health care professionals must complete a standardized referral package.

Contact Us

Visit Referrals to Mental Health & Substance Use Services for local contacts in your area.

Locations

Ladysmith Community Health Centre

Ladysmith Community Health Centre

1111-4th Avenue
PO Box 10
Ladysmith, B.C. 
V9G 1A1

250-739-5777

North Island Hospital Comox Valley

North Island Hospital Comox Valley

101 Lerwick Rd
Courtenay, B.C. 
V9N 0B9

250-331-5900

port alice health centre

Port Alice Health Centre

1090 Marine Dr
Port Alice, BC
V0N 2N0

250-284-3555

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