Nanaimo — Island Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) service provider at a new location, which will complement and improve access to life-saving overdose prevention services in the Nanaimo region.
The ongoing dual public health emergencies (drug poisoning/overdose crisis and COVID-19 pandemic) have increased the need for life-saving OPS sites.
The Youth Intensive Case Management Team (YICMT) is for youth in community experiencing the most persistent and complex substance use with additional vulnerabilities.
Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is an evidenced-based treatment for opioid use disorder.
Island Health provides a network of counselling, prevention, residential care and treatment services across Vancouver Island for youth (ages 13-19) and their families.
Island Health provides a network of counselling, prevention, residential care and treatment services across Vancouver Island for youth (ages 13-19) and their families.
Substance use among youth is a reality. Excessive alcohol or drug use often leads to other complications.
Discovery offers free community-based counselling services and access to residential care and treatment for youth ages 13-19.