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...

Provides specialized care for individuals ages 17 and up who are diagnosed with anorexia, bulimia, or other specified feeding or eating disorders. The tertiary inpatient program, 4 Northwest, provides multidisciplinary care for patients who are working towards...

Offers a continuum of care to individuals seeking help for substance use issues. Provides coordinated access to 14 detox beds, and 20 transitional care beds in the community. Outpatient services will be provided as clients wait to access inpatient support. Int...

Aims to address systemic gaps that exist for underserved and vulnerable communities across the Lower Mainland, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, children and youth, Indigenous, black, and people of colour populations, and individuals...

Youth-driven organization aims to reduce the stigma associated with HIV and hepatitis C on BC's children and youth, ages six to 29. Addresses underlying factors that shape how these viruses impact communities, and assists youth to make well-informed and safer ...

Provides short-term outpatient services to individuals who live with mental illness and/or substance use issues. Services include 72-hour response when indicated for short-term assessment, treatment, and crisis stabilization; psychiatric assessment; individual...

A group of seven mental health and substance use organizations in BC working together to help people improve their health and well-being. Through the website at www.heretohelp.bc.ca, they provide evidence-based information, self-management skills, systems navi...

Acute medical unit located near the St Paul's Hospital Emergency Department (ED) that provides seamless care for mental health and/or addictions patients upon their arrival at the ED. Specialists provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed care in a dignif...

A temporary stabilization clinic connecting patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders with treatments in order to stabilize the patient in the short term, and subsequently transfer them to a community care provider for ongoing monitoring, support ...

Provides care for low or moderate-risk patients during pregnancy and birth and for mother and baby for up to six weeks after birth; patients must be planning to deliver at St. Paul's Hospital. Services include prenatal care, management of labour and delivery, ...

Responsible for the training and clinical care guidance activities for all health care professionals in the province who are prescribing medications to treat opioid addiction including oral opioid agonist treatment (methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and slow-...

Operates programs and services to alleviate individual and collective vulnerability to HIV and AIDS, including support to individuals, public education, and community-based research. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society.

A 24-hour drop-in centre for youth age 25 and under who are homeless, at risk, or street involved. Services include shower and laundry facilities; clothing, shoes, and toiletries; harm reduction supplies and information; housing search assistance; information ...

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...

Provides a 16-week outpatient alcohol and drug treatment program for adults ages 18 and over. Offers one program stream for gay/bisexual/queer men, and a coed program stream for individuals of all orientations. Transgender people are welcome in the stream whic...

A 90-day supportive recovery program for individuals 19 years of age and over, self-identifying as men; 22 beds (18 single rooms, and two double rooms). Offers a holistic, client-centered program based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in a safe, supp...

Works with member organizations and individuals affected by HIV, hepatitis C, mental health, and problematic substance use to build capacity and skills for stronger communities in BC. Provides workplace and professional development training, leadership develop...

Provides support and liaison to Indigenous clients exiting the Vancouver Coastal Health withdrawal management services to assist with the transition from withdrawal towards a drug-free lifestyle. Services include help in developing and implementing a treatment...

Privately run medical clinic offers long-term stabilization on methadone, suboxone, and slow-releasing oral morphine for adults 19 and older who misuse heroin or other opiates. Clients also have access to counselling and referral to residential treatment. Fees...

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 specialty clinic that provides free primary health care and health information for residents ages 19 and up of the Downtown Eastside who do not have a primary physician, have challenges accessing traditional health care services, and have a mental health and...

Privately-run clinic provides an outpatient, multidisciplinary methadone or suboxone treatment program for people who misuse heroin. Patients of the clinic have access to in-house counselling services. Fees are $70/month; subsidies may be available. Following ...

Provides culturally appropriate core health competency training to service providers who work among immigrant and refugee communities to improve their knowledge of HIV and hepatitis C and enhance their ability to refer clients to health and social services. Pr...

Addresses the social and medical issues related to socio-economic deprivation facing women living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The Downtown Auxiliary Mobile Services (DAMS) program is a comprehensive harm reduction program for women with substance mi...

Medically monitored detoxification unit, located in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, for individuals 19 years and older who are experiencing acute withdrawal from substances. Provides eight-hour nursing care and a daily attending physician in order to ensure a s...