Alcohol and drug support for youth

Youth & Family Substance Use Services

Island Health provides a network of counselling, prevention, residential care and treatment services across Vancouver Island for youth (ages 13-19) and their families.

For more information on youth and substance use, head to our health topics page, where you can find a comprehensive list of substances with general information about each one.

Discovery Youth & Family Substance Use Services
Alcohol and drug counselling for youth
Get free counselling for youth ages 13 to 19 and their families through the Discovery Youth program.
Access - Referrals to Youth & Family Substance Use Services
Alcohol and drug support for youth
Youth ages 13 to 19 and their families can get counselling, treatment, residential care and support related to alcohol and other drug use.
help therapy
Medication treatment for opioid use
Get medication and support to reduce opioid cravings, prevent withdrawal and lower the risk of overdose.
Youth Intensive Case Management Team
The Youth Intensive Case Management Team (YICMT) is for youth in community experiencing the most persistent and complex substance use with additional vulnerabilities.