Older Adult Mental Health Program

Condition Specific Support, Mental Health - Senior, and Services for Seniors

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

Program offers specialized services for adults 65 years and older with mental illness, substance use, dementia, behavior issues related to dementia, and physical and functional decline
The Older Adult Substance Use Program team consists of five counsellors and one Addictions Medicine Physician. The team works within a client-centered, trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework using a bio-psycho-social-environmental-spiritual model. Clients are seen throughout the city of Vancouver.

The counsellors meet clients in their homes (this includes care facilities and shelters), in office, by phone, and virtually. Services provided include assessment, counselling, referral, case management that supports client recovery, support groups, and psycho-educational groups.

Program provides:
  • Specialized assessment and consultation
  • Facility liaison consultation
  • Treatment/case management
  • Education

The rehabilitation program offers:
  • Individual occupational therapy assessments
  • Psychosocial day program
  • Peer support, and group programs

Eligibility:
  • A resident of Vancouver
  • Aged 65+
  • Wanting to make changes to their substance use
  • Agreeable to seeing a counsellor related to their problematic substance use (which may include alcohol, drugs or prescription medication).

Please connect with a/your family physician for a referral. They simply need to approve of your request, or referrals from the community and facilities.

604-873-6733

Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...

#200, 4088 Cambie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 2X8

604-885-6101 (Sechelt)

Toredo Square Business Centre - #107, 5710 Teredo Street, Sechelt, British Columbia, V0N 3A0

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

778-894-3200

Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...

38075 2nd Avenue, Squamish, British Columbia, V8B 0A2

Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

604-204-1111 (Richmond Central Intake)

Toll Free: 604-675-3975 (Richmond Mental Health)

#210, 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1Z9

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM

604-485-3300 (Powell River)

Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...

In Powell River Hospital - #3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, British Columbia

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Service is available in English.

Interpreter available upon request.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • ​Referrals from the community and facilities are accepted with the family physician’s approval.
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Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Bowen Island, Gibsons, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Pender Harbour, Powell River, Richmond, Sechelt, Squamish, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Mental Health - Senior
Services for Seniors
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided in a group in-person

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