Community-Based Services

Island Health delivers community-based services for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health and substance use concerns. Services and programs focus on treatment, recovery and support.

Mental Health and Substance Use teams also connect people with appropriate community agencies. 

Island Health services are accessed by contacting your local Mental Health and Substance Use team.

Services

General Information on Community-Based Services

Referral Required?
Not required

News & Events

Dr. Hendri Eksteen

Virtual psychiatry service brings timely mental health care to rural communities

Island Health now offers Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry, giving adults in five rural hospitals evening and weekend access to psychiatric care via secure virtual consultations.

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Fateh Care Charity and Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees win 2025 mental health and substance use awards

Fateh Care Charity and Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees win 2025 mental health and substance use awards

Island Health is recognizing the founder of a charity and a local counselling group for their exceptional efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

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Senior holding hands with infant

Saanich “Gramma-to-be” redefines happy hour

Saanich resident Teri Kerr asked herself one question “who do I want to be as a Gramma?”, which set off a series of healthy habits she never imagined she would take up. 

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