Discovery offers free community-based counselling services and access to residential care and treatment for youth ages 13-19. We assist youth and/or their families to reduce the harms associated with substance use and related issues.
Discovery Youth and Family Substance Use Services are available to anyone in the community directly or indirectly impacted by substance use. This includes:
- Youth aged 13 to 19 who have concerns about alcohol or other drug use
- Families/caregivers who are concerned about a youth using alcohol or other drugs
- Any support person who is worried about a youth's use of alcohol or other drugs
- Youth who are affected by someone else's use of alcohol or other drugs
Our Commitment
Discovery Youth and Family Substance Use Services on Vancouver Island are committed to providing effective, integrated, strength-based community services that are accessible and accountable to youth and their supports. Youth, their families and relevant others will be offered services based on their own goals and can expect our services and staff to be:
- Welcoming
- Confidential
- Respectful
- Client Directed
- Non- Judgmental
- Supportive
- Informative
- Strength-Based
Concerned about the quality of care?
If you have any concerns about your service with the Discovery program, please speak to the Discovery Coordinator in your region:
If you are uncomfortable speaking with the Coordinator, or if you are unhappy about how your concerns were handled, you can talk to the Patient Care Quality Office at 1-877-977-5797 or email patientcarequalityoffice@viha.ca.
