Supports the RCMP in delivering the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) keep'n it REAL (kiR) program to BC school children in Grades 5 and 6. The program empowers children with the critical thinking and life skills necessary to become safe and responsible c...

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...

Offers an addiction prevention program to New Westminster School Board students. Prevention worker offers workshops in classrooms.

Provides central intake services for mental health and substance use services, which provide a range of health care and support services for children, youth, adults, and older adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. Services include assessment, ...

Perspectives Adult Substance Use Services provides free individual and group counselling services to people who are affected, either directly or indirectly, by substance use (alcohol and other drugs). Also provides support to individuals concerned about the su...

Offers therapeutic counselling and life skills programs to youth ages 15 to 25 who are experiencing severe anxiety, depression, and addiction issues resulting from childhood trauma and abuse; family counselling is also available. Programs are designed to empow...

Coordinates referrals and connection to Fraser Health substance use residential treatment services. Referrals from outside of Fraser Health are accepted from withdrawal management facilities; substance use counsellors/concurrent disorder therapists working in ...

Licensed residential treatment centre for 30 adult women and five female youth ages 15 to 18 recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. Minimum 90 day stay. Holistic approach based on the 12-step model of recovery; includes information and education, individ...

A 10-bed, residential program for males ages 14 to 18 and 19 to 25 who are experiencing problematic substance use. Minimum program length is 90 days, and long-term stays are up to 18 months. Utilizes a structured social model, which includes individual and gro...

Provides a drop-in resource centre with one-stop services for youth 12 to 21 years of age. Services include an emergency food bank, showers, and laundry. Youth workers provide support services including information and referral on shelter, income assistance, l...

Provides free in-office and outpatient services to youth and adults who are experiencing problems related to drug and/or alcohol misuse, as well as health promotion initiatives to prevent substance misuse. Counselling for adults and youth ages 12 to 18 support...

Provides services for children, youth, adults, and their families who are affected by eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related conditions (not including obesity). Service involves multidisciplinary assessment and treatment interv...

Offers assessment, individual and family counselling, prevention, education, and treatment referrals for youth and adults using substances. The Substance Use Education Group is an eight-week drop-in group for adults who have substance use issues or who are bei...

Offers a stabilization and transitional living home to male youth and young adults ages 19 to 24 who have current or recent mild to moderate substance use issues. Provides a holistic approach to help residents overcome barriers prior to transitioning into appr...

Provides a range of community support services, including individualized case management, conversational English classes, and employment support services. The Youth Development Program provides mentorship by pairing children and youth with supportive adult rol...

One-stop centre for youth and families to access a drop-in resource room for support, food, laundry, and showers, as well as programming for social, health, education, housing, substance use, employment, and life skills services. Services include addiction cou...

Inpatient program provides 24-hour medical supervision and support for adults ages 19 and up who want to withdraw and stabilize from the physical effects of alcohol and other substances; also available for youth ages 14 to 18. Services include medical manageme...

Provides a non-smoking, temporary environment for people to safely sober up, with a maximum stay of 23 hours; 20 male beds, four female beds, and one flexible room separate from the mainstream client population are available. Serves individuals who are age 16 ...

Provides outreach and individual counselling for youth ages 13 to 24 (primary focus is on youth ages 13 to 18) who would like to change their relationship with alcohol and drugs. Staff provide support based on individual goals and needs; support may include he...

Provides services to youth, adults, and their families who are dealing with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and binge eating disorder. Services may include assessment, individual and family therapy, group therapy, ...

Four-month addiction treatment program for BC male youth ages 12 to 18 on probation. Participants reside in a PLEA family care home with caregivers trained in detox, stabilization, and support recovery. At a separate facility, they receive day, evening, and we...

Offers an intensive 60-bed residential treatment program for men 19 years of age and older, who are managing substance misuse. Also offers four withdrawal and treatment beds for men ages 18 to 24. Program is either 28 or 49 days, with extensions based on clini...

Aims to stop youth and young adults from starting to smoke, protect people from exposure to second-hand smoke, and help smokers to quit through the BC Smoking Cessation Program and QuitNow (www.quitnow.ca). In regional health authorities, tobacco reduction coo...

A legal agreement between youth and Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is available for youth ages 16 to 18 who cannot return home to their family for reasons of safety, and youth who have no parent or guardian willing to take responsibility fo...

Provides a medically safe residential program for clients ages 15 and older who are detoxing from drugs and alcohol, including methadone. Services include assessment, withdrawal management, and crisis intervention counselling. Average length of stay is five da...