Turning Point - Richmond Men's

A 10-bed stabilization and transitional living residence for men and transgender individuals ages 19 and older with substance use issues. Provides supported recovery services that are client-centred and evidence-based, including expressive arts therapy, acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, recreation therapy, and nutritional planning. Three- to-five month program is designed to improve quality of life and promote healthy living practices; residents may be permitted to work for the last two or three weeks of their stay to assist the transition back to work and into the community. Clients should be medically stable and not be at risk of experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms at intake. Accepts individuals on opioid replacement therapy. Accepts referral from self or other; priority placement is for Richmond residents and those referred through Vancouver Coastal Health's Transitions Counselling program. Sliding scale fees range up to $250 per day. Intake is 9 am to 9 pm seven days a week; administration hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded as a Stabilization and Transitional Living Residence (STLR) by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and licensed by Community Care and Assisted Living.