Online explorations of social and cultural aspects of gambling, ideas and feelings about gambling, mechanics of gambling, impacts of gambling habits, and relationship with money and games. Includes reflections with reading and questions to ponder. Funded by Pr...

Support community for those suffering from video game addiction and their parents. Online resources include information, a forum, articles, stories, videos, a podcast, new hobby ideas, and and a directory of therapists specialized in treating video game addict...

GameSense Info Centres (GSIC) are interactive kiosks located on or near the gaming floor in all BC casinos and community gaming centres that provide information and resources to help make informed gambling decisions. Trained GameSense Advisors are also availab...

National 24/7 overdose prevention hotline provides confidential, nonjudgemental support for individuals whenever and wherever they use drugs. Connects anyone who is alone and using drugs with a peer who can quickly call for help if needed. The peer checks in p...

Privately run medical clinic which provides a supportive, multidisciplinary, outpatient opioid agonist treatment program for adults 19 and older who use heroin or other opioids. Offers long-term stabilization on methadone and suboxone, withdrawal management, a...

Offers short-term, in-home acute psychiatric care for adults with increased symptoms or distress related to mental illness and/or substance use, as an alternative to hospitalization. Designed to provide individuals who are currently experiencing a psychiatric ...

Supports individuals with substance use issues or concurrent mental health and substance use issues to stabilize their health and establish a path toward long-term improvements in functioning. Services include a daily drop-in group, psychoeducational sessions ...

Provides free, confidential information and education regarding sexuality and health to youth ages 12 to 24. Services include birth control, emergency contraception, pap tests, and pregnancy testing and counselling, as well as testing and treatment of sexually...

Regulates and monitors public facilities and those aspects of the environment that have a direct impact on public health. Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) ensure that public health standards are met in restaurants and food service locations, public food ha...

Aims to prevent car crashes, auto crime, and auto insurance fraud in BC. Delivers programs and campaigns on issues such as impaired driving, speeding, auto crime, fraud, and pedestrian and vehicle safety.

Develops Aboriginal strategies for HIV/AIDS reduction and prevention in BC. Networks with individuals, organizations, and communities, with the aim of improving health, wellness, and quality of life for Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS. Provides agencies...

Provides a range of health care and support services for adults ages 19 and up with addiction issues. Services include assessment, treatment, counselling, education, and referral to community resources. Supports clients who are enrolled in a methadone maintena...

A non-faith-based group of volunteers who patrol the Downtown Eastside on weeknights providing outreach after support services start closing for the day. Provides food items, harm reduction supplies, naloxone kits, toques, socks, gloves, scarves, jackets, ther...

Professional theatre company develops and produces original Canadian scripts relevant to children, youth, and young adults. Explores social and contemporary issues (such as abuse, bullying, racism, relationships, mental health, and the environment), with a foc...

Provides 56 units of supportive housing for women who have been impacted by violence and/or substance abuse. Services include accompaniment, activity groups, advocacy, emotional support, group support, an outreach team, and information and referral. Vancouver ...

A drop-in treatment centre for individuals struggling with illicit drug addiction and who have difficulty accessing mainstream services. Physicians and pharmacists provide opioid replacement therapy, with clients assessed and receiving treatment within hours o...

Pregnancy outreach program provides health and social service support to women in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside who are dealing with a current or recent history of substance abuse, and are pregnant or parenting infants/toddlers younger than 18 months. Helps ...

Provides affordable supportive housing units for veterans and men age 55 and older who are at risk of homelessness, and/or have mental health or addiction issues. Apply through the BC Housing Supportive Housing registry at Orange Hall (297 East Hastings, Vanco...

An integrated health centre provides free one-stop primary care, mental health and substance use services, harm reduction and addictions support, and specialized care to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Provides culturally-inclusive health care acknowledging the...

Provides 105 single-room occupancy units in the Downtown Eastside for people who are struggling with issues such as addiction or mental health that put them at risk of homelessness. 35 units are for residents in the Tamura House Tenancy Program which offers st...

Develops and implements addiction treatment services for Aboriginal individuals and families. The program offers a blend of mainstream and culturally relevant treatment options to reduce and prevent alcohol, drug, and problematic solvent use. Services include ...

Privately-run methadone maintenance and suboxone treatment program for individuals with opiate addiction. Fees apply. Office hours are 12 noon to 5 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 5 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9:30 am to 3 pm Fridays.

Provides individual and group addiction counselling to children, youth, adults, and families, mainly in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and Strathcona communities. Uses a client-centred, harm-reduction approach. Also offers preventive and early intervention prog...

Operates a drop-in clinical pharmacy specializing in comprehensive medication management and support of people with mental health and addiction issues. Also offers support programs for psychosis and hepatitis C; access to nurses and social workers; and informa...

Provides health care services on a first-come, first-served basis for residents of the Downtown Eastside and urban Indigenous people. Family physicians offer primary care medical services (except obstetrics). Nursing services are available seven days a week. S...