Island Health operates or funds substance use treatment beds for adults to support withdrawal management (detox), treatment and supportive recovery. Subsidized treatment beds are available at the following sites:
Access to treatment beds
- Referral from a health care provider is required.
- Health care professionals must complete a standardized referral package with the client and email completed packages to treatmentcentres@islandhealth.ca.
- The regional triage committee reviews applications for eligibility and priority. Program staff confirm acceptance or declination with the referring health care professional.
Eligibility
Individuals must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Diagnosed Substance Use Disorder in the moderate to severe range.
- Willing to engage in abstinence-based residential treatment.
- Previously unsuccessful in maintaining abstinence with lower or other levels of care.
- Not experiencing psychotic symptoms, except in the context of intoxication or withdrawal.
- Reside within the Island Health region.
