Withdrawal Management & Detox Services

Addictions / Substance Use

Provided by Island Health

Provide a range of medical and support services in safe environments that allow for the physical withdrawal from specific drugs and alcohol.
Withdrawal management may be achieved through inpatient services, day programs or in-home services. Services offered are dependent on the community in which clients live. The program consists of:
  • Withdrawal management (social detoxification)
  • Screening and assessment
  • Brief intervention
  • Addictions support
    Referral is required - contact your Local Mental Health and Substance Use team to start this process
Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Navigation Link Phone Number for Clients/Patients: This service link central access phone number will provide help for clients navigating Island Health services for substance use, harm reduction and mental health. People seeking these services can call 1-888-885-8824 to speak directly with a Service Link provider. (This is not a line for health professionals to initiate a referral).

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/index.php...

250-739-5710 (Nanaimo - Referral & Intake)

250-850-2620 (Campbell River - Referral & Intake)

250-331-8642 (Courtenay - Referral & Intake)

250-709-3040 (Duncan - Referral & Intake)

250-519-3485 (Victoria - Referral & Intake)

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral

Details: Clients can self refer but will require a physician, hospital or police referral. Clients can call their local Mental Health and Substance Use team (link above) to start their self-referral process.

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Availability

Service area: Island Health Area

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at multiple locations

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

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community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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  2. Last Name
  3. Email
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  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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