British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory 2009 Residential Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services
Table of Contents Why This Directory?...3 The Provision of Publicly Funded Services in BC...3 Main Referral Phone Lines in BC...3 Brief Descriptions of Available Services in BC...4 Changes to Directory listings...4 Map of British Columbia with Regional Health Authority Boundaries...5 Map of with Community Health Area Boundaries...6 Outpatient Services...7 Government or Contracted Agencies...7 Private Practice Therapists...35 TABLE OF CONTENTS Medical Services... 63 Mutual Support Meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon, etc.)... 75 Residential Services... 91 Adult...92 Youth... 101 Native... 104 Family Intervention Services...107 Service Provider New Listing or Update Form...111 Residential Services page 91 Medical Services page 63 Private Practice Therapists page 35 Mutual Support Groups page 75 Sunshine Coast Health Center 1
2009 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory is a public service publication produced by Sunshine Coast Health Center. Jack Hirose and Associates Inc. provides seminars/conferences for mental health and education professionals and offers effective and stimulating training opportunities that respond to the ever changing needs of counsellors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, medical doctors, teachers and mental health professionals. Jack Hirose and Associates strives to provide proven training methods that focus on practical interventions and increased skill development. Course instructors are recognized in their respective fields as world class presenters and are carefully selected based on their knowledge and ability to present course material in an engaging and stimulating manner. For a complete listing of upcoming workshops focusing on mental health, education and personal growth visit <www.jackhirose.com> or phone toll free at 1.800.456.5424 Sunshine Coast Health Center is Canada s leader in men s treatment for drug and alcohol problems. We are committed to assisting men and their families by offering intensive, effective treatment and recovery services. As a fully licensed private facility, we offer a complete range of services including medical detox, therapy, lectures, exercise, nutrition, a program for families, and follow-up. Our high staff-to-client ratio and intimate setting allows for individual counselling and a program tailored to the unique needs of our clients. This publication is also available on the Sunshine Coast Health Center web site at: <www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca> Sources of Data Listing information provided in this directory was obtained by direct correspondence (telephone, e-mail, direct mail), print (brochures, yellow page directories, professional directories) and online (government, professional association, corporate, and online directory websites) resources. Disclaimer This guide is intended to provide you, the clinician, with information on addiction and concurrent mental health/addiction services in British Columbia. Readers should be aware that this publication is not intended and should not be construed to be legal advice. Sunshine Coast Health Center is not responsible for any problem that may develop from the use or misuse of the information provided in this guide. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained within this directory, there is no guarantee or warranty associated with said information or services. Copyright 2008 by Sunshine Coast Health Centre (2005) Ltd., Powell River, British Columbia V8A 4Z2 All rights reserved. This publication or any part thereof may not be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission of Sunshine Coast Health Center. Additional copies of this guide are available from: Sunshine Coast Health Center, Toll-free number: 1.866.487.9050 2 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Why This Directory? Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. Henry Ford It has long been recognized that addiction and mental health issues are often chronic in nature. Therefore, successful long-term outcomes are enhanced when individuals have access to a continuum of services. This directory has been designed to fill a need for a current, comprehensive, and easy-to-use listing of mental health & addiction service providers in British Columbia. More than just a listing of government services, the Alcohol & Drug Services Directory recognizes the vital contribution made by private treatment providers and mutual support groups across the province. Sunshine Coast Health Center is proud to be your partner in this vital work and welcomes your comments, suggestions, and updates. The Provision of Publicly Funded Mental Health & Addiction Services in British Columbia Publicly funded mental health and addiction services in BC are either direct services of the provincial government, the federal government, or contracted agencies that are wholly- or partially-funded by the government. Typically, adults with addiction or concurrent mental/ health addictions are referred to Mental Health & Addictions which is a Ministry of Health program. Youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues are referred to Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) which is a service of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Youth with addictions, depending on the community, are often referred to contracted agencies funded by Mental Health & Addictions. Native adults and youth are typically referred to National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (NNADAP) funded by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Contracted agencies provide services in many communities across British Columbia regardless of age (youth or adult) or disorder (addiction, mental health, addictions). Many of these programs offer services for substanceaffected family members in addition to the individual. Furthermore, NNADAP programs may also accept non-native Canadians, particularly in smaller, isolated communities. Introduction The integration of mental health and addiction services has been an ongoing initiative for the provincial government of British Columbia. Programs included in this section often cross-refer individuals with concurrent mental health/addiction issues depending on the primary diagnosis and availability of services. In other words, agencies typically have an open-door policy that allows for admission, assessment and, eventually, referral to other government programs for treatment. Please note that programs that are exclusively mental health and do not treat concurrent mental health/ addiction issues are not included in this listing. Finally, individuals requiring services are recommended to call ahead as intake hours for new clients may vary. Service Boundaries by Age Typically, youth services are for ages 13 to 18, however, some youth programs also serve young adults up to 24 years of age. Adult services in British Columbia are for ages 19 and older. In certain communities, adults 55 and older have their own programs. Service Boundaries by Geography The responsibility of delivering adult mental health and addiction services and youth addiction services in British Columbia are administered on a geographic basis by five Regional Health Authorities: Island Health Authority (VIHA), Coastal Health Authority (VCHA), Interior Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, and Fraser Health Authority (see map page 5). Due to its large population base, adult mental health and addiction services and youth addiction services in and Richmond are administered on a geographic basis by seven Community Health Areas: City Centre, Mid-East, Northeast, Westside, Midtown, South Van, and Richmond (see map page 6). Main Referral Phone Lines for Publicly Funded Mental Health or Addiction Services in British Columbia For referrals to publicly funded alcohol and drug services in BC call the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service at phone (604) 660-9382 ( and the Lower Mainland) or toll-free 1(800) 663-1441 (rest of the province). Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sunshine Coast Health Center 3 INTRODUCTION
2009 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory For referrals to publicly funded problem gambling services in BC call the Problem Gambling Help Line toll-free 1(888) 795-6111. For referrals to publicly funded mental health services in BC call the BC Mental Health Services Line at phone (604) 669-7600 ( and the Lower Mainland) or toll-free 1(800) 661-2121. Alternatively, visit the website at <www.heretohelp.bc.ca>. This service is administered by BC Partners for Mental Health & Addictions. Hours are 9:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (leave a voicemail after hours). Please note that this directory lists addiction programs specific to drugs and alcohol only although some eating disorder services provided by government mental health agencies are also listed. To locate a private or publicly funded gambling, sex, eating disorder or alcohol and drug service program anywhere in Canada visit <www.canadadrugrehab. ca>. Brief Descriptions of Alcohol and Drug Services Available in British Columbia The right program for individuals with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues depends on the needs of the individual. Detoxification (detox): a medical service designed to stabilize individuals who have consumed moodaltering substances to excess. Sudden cessation of alcohol or drugs in people who have consumed on a regular basis can lead to withdrawal. Since withdrawal can result in potentially life-threatening medical complications, around the clock monitoring by trained personnel is recommended. The length of stay in detox varies but is typically less than three days. Longer stays in detox may be required if opioids or alcohol are involved or if there are other medical conditions. During detox, little or no counselling is provided to the client. Outpatient treatment: a counselling service offered once or twice a week with, typically, one to three hours per session. Number of sessions may vary depending on the client s progress. Outpatient therapy can be one-on-one or in groups. A form of outpatient treatment called continuing care or aftercare is often utilized following completion of residential treatment. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) typically provide outpatient counselling as part of their service package. Day treatment: a type of outpatient counselling service typically offered 3 to 8 hours per day, several days (or nights) per week for several weeks. Day treatment is an alternative to residential treatment since the client returns home after treatment. Day treatment is also an alternative to standard outpatient treatment since it is more intensive and of shorter duration. Residential (or inpatient) treatment: sometimes referred to as primary treatment, this service is necessary when substance use has progressed to dependence. Residential programs provide around the clock supervision, group and individual therapy, education, meals, and accommodation. Facilities that provide residential treatment may also provide detoxification services. Sober (or transitional) living: a less-intensive residential service that is typically a minimum of 60 days in duration but can last as long as two years. Sober living is provided to clients who have completed residential treatment but require a greater level of support than what is available at home. The amount of time allocated to actual therapy, level of supervision, and qualifications of staff varies but is generally less than residential treatment. Clients may or may not be permitted to work while in sober living. Mutual support groups: peer-run groups provided at no or little cost to participants. Better known mutual support groups include Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Al-Anon/Alateen. Changes to Directory Listings or New Submissions Service providers who wish to submit updated or new listings are asked to complete the form at the back of this directory and fax the completed form to (604) 295-0651 (no cover letter is required). Alternatively, practitioners can send the same information, via email, to info@sunshinecoasthealthcentre.com. 4 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Map MAP OF BC HEALTH AUTHORITIES British Columbia Health Authorities Atlin 1 Interior 2 Fraser 3 Coastal 4 Island 5 Northern Dease Lake 5 - Northern Source: BC Stats, July 2008 Stewart Fort St. John Dawson Creek Masset Prince Rupert Smithers Terrace Prince George Queen Charlotte City 3 Coastal Quesnel Williams Lake 1 - Interior Golden Kamloops Whistler 4 - Island! Courtenay Port Alberni Nanaimo Merritt 2 Fraser Duncan Victoria Chilliwack Revelstoke Vernon Kelowna Kimberley Penticton Osoyoos Coastal Health Authority Castlegar Nelson Trail Cranbrook Fernie Grand Forks Sunshine Coast Health Center 5
2009 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Community Health Areas Georgia Blanca 1 16th Ave 4 5 Dunbar Alma McDonald 25th Ave 41st Ave Granville Oak Main 2 Terminal Broadway Clark Nanaimo 3 Boundary Marine 57th Ave Main 6 Boundary Sea Island 1 City Centre 2 Downtown Eastside 3 North East 4 Westside 5 Midtown 6 South 7 Richmond No.2 Road 7 Westminster Hwy No.6 Road Source: Coastal Health January 2005 6 Sunshine Coast Health Center
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2009 100 Mile House...9 150 Mile House...9 Abbotsford...9 Agassiz...9 Ainsworth Hot Springs...9 Aldergrove...9 Alert Bay... 10 Alexis Creek... 10 Anahim Lake... 10 Anmore... 10 Armstrong... 10 Ashcroft... 10 Atlin... 10 Barriere... 10 Beacon Hill... 10 Beaverdell... 10 Belcarra... 10 Bella Bella... 10 Bella Coola... 10 Black Creek... 10 Blue River... 10 Boston Bar... 10 Bowen Island... 10 Brentwood Bay... 10 Brisco... 10 Burnaby... 10 Burns Lake... 11 Burton... 11 Cache Creek... 11 Cadboro Bay... 11 Campbell River... 11 Canoe... 11 Castlegar... 11 Cawston... 12 Celista... 12 Central Saanich... 12 Chase... 12 Chehelis... 12 Chemainus... 12 Cherryville... 12 Chetwynd... 12 Chilliwack... 12 Christina Lake... 12 Clearwater... 12 Clinton... 12 Cloverdale... 12 Cobble Hill... 12 Coldstream... 12 Colwood... 12 Comox / Courtenay... 12 Coombs... 13 Coquitlam... 13 Cowichan Bay... 13 Cranbrook... 13 Crawford Bay... 13 Crescent Spur... 13 Creston... 13 Crofton... 13 Cultus Lake... 13 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Cumberland... 13 Davis Bay... 13 Dawson Creek... 13 Dease Lake... 13 Deep Cove... 13 Delta... 13 Denman Island... 14 Deroche... 14 Duncan... 14 Egmont... 14 Elkford... 14 Enderby... 14 Errington... 14 Esquimalt... 14 Fairmont Hot Springs... 14 Fanny Bay... 14 Fernie... 14 Field... 14 Fleetwood... 14 Fort Fraser... 14 Fort Langley... 15 Fort Nelson... 15 Fort St. James... 15 Fort St. John... 15 Fort Steele... 15 Fraser Lake... 15 Fruitvale... 15 Gabriola Island... 15 Galiano Island... 15 Ganges... 15 Garibaldi Highlands... 15 Gibsons... 15 Gold River... 15 Golden... 15 Grand Forks... 16 Granisle... 16 Greenwood... 16 Haney... 16 Harrison Hot Springs... 16 Harrison Mills... 16 Hatzic... 16 Hazelton... 16 Hedley... 16 Highlands... 16 Hixon... 16 Hope... 16 Hornby Island... 16 Horsefly... 16 Houston... 16 Hudson s Hope... 17 Inveremere... 17 Kaleden... 17 Kamloops... 17 Kaslo... 17 Kelowna... 17 Kelsey Bay... 18 Kent... 18 Keremeos... 18 Kimberley... 18 Kitimat... 18 Ladner... 18 Ladysmith... 18 Lake Country... 18 Lake Cowichan... 18 Lake Errock... 18 Lakelse Lake... 18 Langford... 18 Langley... 18 Lantzville... 19 Lavington... 19 Lazo... 19 Lillooet... 19 Logan Lake... 19 Lone Butte... 19 Lumby... 19 Lytton... 19 Mackenzie... 19 Malahat... 19 Mansons Landing... 19 Maple Bay... 19 Maple Ridge... 19 Masset... 20 Mayne Island... 20 McBride... 20 Meadow Creek... 20 Merritt... 20 Merville... 20 Metchosin... 20 Midway... 20 Mill Bay... 20 Milner... 20 Mission... 20 Monte Creek... 20 Mount Currie... 20 Mount Lehman... 20 Mount Waddington... 20 Nakusp... 20 Nanaimo... 21 Nanoose Bay... 21 Naramata... 21 Nelson... 21 New Denver... 21 New Hazelton... 21 New Westminster... 21 Nimpo Lake... 22 North Cowichan... 22 North Delta... 22 North Saanich... 22 North... 22 Oak Bay... 22 Ocean Falls... 22 Okanagan Falls... 22 Oliver... 22 Osoyoos... 23 Oyama... 23 Panorama... 23 Parksville... 23 Parson... 23 Peachland... 23 Pemberton... 23 Pender Harbour... 23 Pender Island... 23 Penticton... 23 Pitt Meadows... 23 Port Alberni... 24 Port Alice... 24 Port Coquitlam... 24 Port Edward... 24 Port Hardy... 24 Port McNeill... 24 Port Moody... 24 Port Renfrew... 25 Powell River... 25 Prince George... 25 Prince Rupert... 25 Princeton... 25 Quadra Island... 25 Qualicum Beach... 25 Quathiaski Cove... 25 Queen Charlotte City... 25 Quesnel... 25 Radium Hot Springs... 25 Revelstoke... 25 Richmond... 26 Roberts Creek... 26 Rosedale... 26 Rossland... 26 Royston... 26 Saanich... 26 Saanichton... 26 Salmo... 26 Salmon Arm... 26 Salt Spring Island... 26 Sandspit... 26 Sardis... 26 Saturna Island... 26 Savona... 26 Sayward... 26 Scotch Creek... 26 Sechelt... 26 Shawnigan Lake... 27 Sicamous... 27 Sidney... 27 Silverton... 27 Skookumchuck... 27 Slocan Park... 27 Smithers... 27 Sooke... 27 Sorrento... 27 South Delta... 27 Spallumcheen... 27 Sparwood... 27 Squamish... 27 Stewart... 27 Summerland... 27 Surrey... 27 Tahsis... 28 8 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Telegraph Cove... 28 Telkwa... 28 Terrace... 28 ThornHill... 28 Tlell... 28 Tofino... 28 Trail... 28 Tsawwassen... 28 Tumbler Ridge... 28 Ucluelet... 28 Uplands... 29 Valemount... 29... 29 Vanderhoof... 31 Vernon... 32 Victoria... 32 View Royal... 32 Wasa... 32 Wells... 32 West... 32 Westbank... 32 Whistler... 32 White Rock... 32 Whonnock... 33 Williams Lake... 33 Windermere... 33 Winfield... 33 Yarrow... 33 Glossary of Acronyms CYMH Child and Youth Mental Health Services are provided to youth and MCFD Ministry of Children and Family Development NNADAP National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program VCHA Coastal Health Authority VIHA Island Health Authority 100 Mile House for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact South Cariboo Health Centre <www.southcariboohealth. com> located at 555 South Cedar Avenue, phone (250) 395-7676. There is no concurrent disorder therapist in 100 Mile House so clients who have concurrent mental health/addiction issues are referred to a mental health counsellor. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (open noon hour). For youth with addiction issues see South Cariboo Health Centre above. South Cariboo has a part-time youth counsellor. addiction issues, depending on the primary disorder, contact either South Cariboo or CYMH 100 Mile House. CYMH 100 Mile House is located at 160 Cedar Ave., phone (250) 395-5633. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). 150 Mile House see Williams Lake. ABBOTSFORD Abbotsford Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues contact Abbotsford Addiction Centre <www. abbotsfordcommunityservices. com> located at 2420 Montrose Avenue, phone (604) 850-5106. Services are available in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. Orientation is mandatory and is held every Thursday at 4:30 pm. Hours vary so call before visiting. For seniors ages 55 and older with alcohol or prescription drug issues contact Abbotsford Addiction Centre - Seniors Liaison Program. See above for contact information. For youth under 24 years of age with addiction issues contact Impact Society located at 33328 Walsh Avenue, phone (604) 853-1766. Impact Society also serves Mission. Call to make an appointment or attend an orientation every Monday at 4 pm. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For adults with addiction issues the Salvation Army Centre of Hope <www.careandshare.ca> provides assessment and referral (with some counseling). Centre of Hope Government Outpatient Services emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Agassiz for adults or youth with addiction issues only contact Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (ACHS) <www.agassizharrison.org> located at #5-7086 Cheam Ave, phone (604) 796-2585 or toll-free 1(888) 748-5777. ACHS provides services for both individuals and substance-affected families. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). GOVERNMENT For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Mental Health Hope & Agassiz located at 7243 Pioneer Avenue, phone (604) 793-7164. Hours are 8:30 to 4 pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Counsellor is in Hope Monday and Tuesday. For after hours please call toll-free 1(877) 820-7444. addiction issues contact Hope/ Agassiz/Boston Bar CYMH located OUTPATIENT at 833 3 rd Avenue in Hope, phone (604) 869-4900. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 that are in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues call the SERVICES is located at 34081 Gladys Avenue, phone (604) 852-9305. Office hours are 8:30 to 4 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For Natives with addiction issues who are also in trouble with the law should contact Native Courtworker and Counselling Assn. of BC <www.nccabc.ca> located at 203-9380 College Street, phone (604) 792-5535. Counselling services are designed to help Aboriginals better understand the court process. Also serves Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Abbotsford Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Abbotsford Mental Health Centre located at 11-32700 George Ferguson Way, phone (604) 870-7800. Clients may self-refer but should first have their addiction stabilized (see Abbotsford Addiction Centre above) and then get assessed by a case manager at the Mental Health Centre. The Case Manager will then refer the individual to the in-house concurrent disorder therapist. Abbotsford located at 2 nd Floor 2828 Cruikshank St., phone (604) 870-5880. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 who are in the early stages of psychosis that may be caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, toll-free 1(866) 870-7847. After receiving a call, EPI typically sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Please note this is NOT an Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program at 1(866) 870-7847. After receiving a call, EPI sends a person to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Ainsworth Hot Springs see Kaslo. Aldergrove see Langley. Sunshine Coast Health Center 9
2009 Alert Bay see Port Hardy or Port McNeill. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Alexis Creek see Williams Lake. Anahim Lake for adults or youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Anahim Lake Mental Health and Addiction Services located at Hudson Road, 1 Ulkatcho Reserve, phone (250) 742-3587. For adults and youth with addiction issues only contact Ulkatcho First Nations (250) 742-3260. Services are available for both Natives and Non-Natives. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Also see Williams Lake. Anmore see Port Moody, Coquitlam, or Port Coquitlam. Armstrong see Vernon. Ashcroft for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Ashcroft Mental Health & Addictions located at Ashcroft General Hospital on 700 Elm Street, phone (250) 453-1950. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). For youth addiction only see Ashcroft Mental Health & Addictions above. Due to the scarcity of resources in Ashcroft, youth with addiction only issues are also recommended to call CYMH Ashcroft (see below). Ashcroft located at 611 Railway Avenue, phone (250) 453-2109. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Atlin for adults and youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Big Water Society <www. bigwatersociety.org> located at 2 nd and Pearl, phone (250) 651-2189. Big Water has a community counsellor, Rick Newberry, MSW, with 13 years experience as a psychotherapist with expertise that includes treating emotional, physical, sexual, and residential school trauma. Rick also provides treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse and addiction issues, and abusive relationships. For Native adults or youth with addiction issues contact the NNADAP Program contact in Atlin, Ed Anderson, at phone (250) 651-7938. For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues that need medical attention, assessments and referrals contact Atlin Health Centre located at the Atlin Outpost Hospital on Third Street, phone (250) 651-7677. Barriere for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Barriere Health Centre located at 4537 Barriere Town Road, phone (250) 672-9731. The counsellor here also takes referrals from the schools. Also serves Clearwater. Hours are 9:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday (closed Friday). Please call ahead to book an appointment. Youth with addiction issues only are referred to Barriere Health Centre (see above). Clearwater located at 660 Park Drive, phone (250) 674-6810. CYMH Clearwater has a counsellor that has a satellite office in Barriere. For after hours call Kamloops Mental Health & Addictions, phone (250) 377-0088. Beacon Hill see Victoria. Beaverdell see Kelowna. Belcarra see Port Moody, Coquitlam, or Port Coquitlam. Bella Bella for youth or adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Heiltsuk Health Services <www.heiltsukhealth.com> located at 212 Wabalisla Street, phone (250) 957-2308. Heiltsuk also provides general counselling services on issues such as sexual abuse and family violence. Hours are 8 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues addiction issues there is also Heiltsuk Kaxla Child & Family Services located at Heiltsuk Nation reserve, phone (250) 957-4325. Hours are 8 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). For youth with mental heath addiction issues see CYMH Bella Coola. Bella Coola For adults and youth with addiction issues contact the Alcohol & Drug Program with the Bella Coola Community Support Society, phone (250) 799-5523. Judith is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday while Allison is available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Bella Coola Mental Health Services located out of the Bella Coola General Hospital located at 1025 Elcho Street, phone (250) 799-5311. Please ask for Carole Clark. Carol can also refer individuals with addiction or mental health issues to a visiting psychiatrist who comes in four times a year. There is also videoconferencing time with the same psychiatrist and 3 different psychologists every week. Hours are flexible but are generally 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Bella Coola located at 636 Cliff Street, phone (250) 799-5395. A youth counsellor provides outreach support Bella Coola from North every third week. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour) Monday to Friday. issues contact Bella Coola Mental Health Services (see above). For Native adults and youth with addiction issues contact Numawta Alcohol & Drug Services which is part of Nuxalk Health & Wellness located at the Nuxalk Reserve, phone (250) 799-5525 or (250) 799-5809. Numawta has 2 adult counsellors and 3 youth workers. Counselling approach is a nativebased holistic wellness model. Natives and Non-Natives are welcome. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Black Creek see Campbell River or Courtenay/Comox. Blue River see Valemount. Boston Bar for adults and youth with addiction issues contact Hope & Area Transition Society <www.hopetransition.org> located at Unit H 895 3 rd Avenue in Hope, phone (604) 869-5111. For individuals in Boston Bar that need to see a counsellor in Hope, Hope & Area Transition Society will pay for their bus ticket. Hope & Area also has a school-based counsellor. Hours are 8:30 to 3 PM Monday to Friday. addiction issues contact Hope/ Agassiz/Boston Bar CYMH located at 833 3 rd Avenue in Hope, phone (604) 869-4900. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For other addiction services see Hope. Bowen Island see North /West. Brentwood Bay (Central Saanich) see Victoria. Brisco see Invermere. BURNABY Burnaby Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues only there is Burnaby Addictions located at 3935 Kincaid Street, phone (604) 10 Sunshine Coast Health Center
453-1910. Please call to make an appointment. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For adults with addiction issues there is also Burnaby Addiction Services <www.fsgv.ca> located at 206-5050 Kingsway, phone (604) 638-3134 or (604) 638-3135. This outpatient program is a contracted agency operated by Family Services of Greater and offers individual, group, couple, and family counselling. For adults 55 or older with alcohol or prescription drug issues contact Senior Well Aware Program (SWAP) <www.swapbc.ca> located at 209-800 McBride Boulevard, phone (604) 524-8994. Office hours are 8:30 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Serves Burnaby and New Westminster. For youth (12 to 24 years of age) with addiction issues only contact Odyssey <www.bgc-gv.bc.ca> located at 518 South Howard Avenue, phone (604) 299-6377. Also provides services for families. Odyssey is a program run by Boys & Girls Club of Greater but funded by the Fraser Health Authority. Office hours are 9 to 6 pm Monday to Friday but individual appointments are available in the evenings. Burnaby Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Burnaby Mental Health located at 3935 Kincaid Street, phone (604) 453-1930. There are 3 mental health centres in Burnaby: Burnaby Central Mental Health Centre, 3935 Kincaid St., phone (604) 453-1957 Burnaby North Mental Health Centre- 206-3900 East Hastings St., phone (604) 949-7730 Burnaby South Mental Health Centre 320-7155 Kingsway, phone (604) 777-6870 Please note that the adult concurrent mental health therapist works out of the Burnaby Central office, phone (604) 453-1916. However, referrals can be made from Burnaby North and Burnaby South. Hours are 8:30 to 4: 30 pm Monday to Friday. South and North locations are closed noon hour while Central stays open. Burnaby located near Metrotown Mall at 240 4680 Kingsway, phone (604) 660-5900. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). For youth with concurrent addiction and mental health issues there is also the CYMH Youth Day Treatment program for the North Fraser region located at 644 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, phone (604) 933-2533. This program is 5 hours a day, 4 days a week for an open-ended duration. A referral is required from CYMH and the client must have a psychiatric diagnosis. Serves all communities in the North Fraser area. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 who are in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health, addiction issues contact the Fraser North Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program at (604) 777-8386. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person would then refer them on to another service if it is not psychosis or arrange to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Burns Lake for adults with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Omineca Mental Health & Addictions in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-5994. Omineca-based clinicians visit Burns Lake 3 times a week and meet clients at the Lakes District Hospital and Health Center. Hours of operation in Vanderhoof Government Outpatient Services (250) 830-6500. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open lunch hour). For Native adults and youth with addiction issues, contact Laichwiltach Family Life Society located at 441 4th Avenue, phone (250) 286-3430 or toll-free 1(877) 777-8222. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Canoe see Salmon Arm. Castlegar for adults with GOVERNMENT addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Castlegar Mental Health & Addictions located at 707 10th Street, phone (250) 304-1846. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour) Adults with addiction issues can also access day treatment at Castlegar Mental Health & Addictions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For more information on day treatment, contact Alan Friend, phone (250) 304-1215. OUTPATIENT While Castlegar Mental Health and Addictions is primarily for adults, youth with eating disorders can access services here. For youth 13 to 18 with addiction issues contact Freedom Quest <www.freedomquestonline.ca> located at 349 Columbia Avenue, SERVICES are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour) Monday to Friday. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Lakes District Counselling and Support Services located at 870 Highway 16 West, phone (250) 692-7577. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour) Monday to Friday. For Native adults or youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Carrier Sekani Family Services which operates out of Southside Health & Wellness Centre <www. southsidewellness.ca> located at 2003 Wellness Way, phone (250) 694-3270. Currently, Denise Ferguson is the mental health therapist and addiction counsellor at Southside. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). For members of the Fort Babine, Tachet, or Woyenne Nations with addiction issues contact Lake Babine Nation located at 225 Sus Avenue, phone (250) 692-4700. Burton see Nakusp. Cache Creek see Kamloops. Cadboro Bay - see Victoria. Campbell River for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Campbell River Addiction & Adult Mental Health Services located at # 207-1040 Shoppers Row, phone (250) 850-5800. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only contact John Howard Society of North Island <www.jhsni. bc.ca> located at 201-140 A 10 th Avenue, phone (250) 286-0611. John Howard Society also offers family counselling. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Campbell River located at 215 1180 Ironwood Road, phone phone (250) 304-2676 or tollfree 1(877) 304-2676. Freedom Quest offers both day treatment and individual counselling. Other outpatient programs include a FASD program for families, a probation mandated program for youth (called YSAM ) and a peer support program for parents who are impacted by their youth s substance abuse (called the Family Program ). Hours are 8:30 to 1:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Castlegar located at 555 Columbia Avenue, phone (250) 365-8575. CYMH Castlegar hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Sunshine Coast Health Center 11
2009 addiction issues there is also Freedom Quest which has a youth concurrent disorder therapist. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Cawston see Keremeos. Celista see Chase or Salmon Arm. Central Saanich - see Victoria. Chase for adults with addiction addiction issues contact Chase & District Primary Health Care Services located at 825 Thompson Road, phone (250) 679-3312. There is a separate counsellor for mental health. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:00 pm but the addiction counsellor is not in Mondays. For youth with addiction issues contact the Raven Program in Kamloops, phone (250) 374-4634. Under special circumstances, the addiction counsellor at Chase & District Primary Health Care Services will see youth (see above). Kamloops, phone (250) 371-3648. issues there is usually a youth counsellor at Chase & District Primary Health Care Services but as of October/08 that position is temporarily vacant. Chehelis see Chilliwack. Chemainus (North Cowichan) for adult addiction or mental health services see Duncan. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health issues contact Community Options Society (COS) <www.coscowichan. ca> located at 110 Craig Street in Duncan, phone (250) 748-0232. Substance-affected family members may also access services at COS. Also serves Chemainus, Mill Bay and communities south of Ladysmith. Hours are 9 to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday (closed noon hour Tuesdays and Thursdays) and 9 to 2 pm Friday. Youth with mental health issues should contact Island Health Authority at the same phone number and address as COS listed above. Cherryville see also Lumby and Vernon. Chetwynd for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Chetwynd Mental Health and Addictions located on 5500 Hospital Road, phone (250) 788-7211. Hours of operation are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed 12 noon to 12:30 pm). For youth with addiction issues only see Chetwynd Mental Health and Addictions (see above). For Native adults and youth with addiction issues only contact Tansi Friendship Centre located at 5301 South Access Road, phone (250) 788-2996. Counselling is available for both Natives and Non-Natives and is based on a holistic wellness concept. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Chetwynd located at 4744 52 nd St., phone (250) 788-2298. CHILLIWACK Chilliwack Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues only contact Chilliwack Addiction Prevention Services (CAPS) <www.pcrs.ca> located at 45904 Victoria Avenue, phone (604) 795-5994. CAPS also provides services for families and a referral service to other programs. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM (closed noon hour). For youth that are attending Chilliwack schools, CAPS offers a school-based prevention program, phone (604) 795-5994 or (604) 798-1702. Chilliwack Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Chilliwack Mental Health Centre located at 45470 Menholm Rd, phone (604) 702-4860. There is a concurrent disorder therapist working at this location. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). For youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Chilliwack located at 8978 School St., phone (250) 702-2311. Please note that CAPS typically provides concurrent mental health/ addiction services for youth but as of October 2008 that counselling position is currently vacant. See above for contact information. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 that are in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program at 1(866) 870-7847. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI clinician then refers the client on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. For Natives with addiction issues who are also in trouble with the law should contact Native Courtworker and Counselling Assn. of BC <www.nccabc.ca> located at 203-9380 College Street, phone (604) 792-5535. Counselling services are designed to help Aboriginals better understand the court process. Also serves Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Christina Lake see Grand Forks. Clearwater for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Yellowhead Community Services (YCS) <www.yellowheadcs.ca> at 612 Park Drive, phone (250) 674-2600. YCS also provides support for families impacted by addiction or mental health. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only contact YCS listed above. Clearwater located at 660 Park Drive, phone (250) 674-6810. Clinton see 100 Mile House. Cloverdale see Surrey. Cobble Hill see Duncan. Coldstream see Vernon. Colwood see Victoria. Comox / Courtenay For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Comox Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services located at 941C England Avenue in Comox, phone (250) 338-9777. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only contact John Howard Society of North Island <www.jhsni. bc.ca> located at 1455 Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay, phone (250) 338-7341. John Howard provides alcohol and drug counselling, assessment, group therapy, and family counselling. John Howard also provides early intervention/ prevention school-based counselling for School District #71. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Courtenay located at 2455 Mansfield Drive in Courtenay, 12 Sunshine Coast Health Center
phone (250) 334-5820. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open during noon hour). Coombs see Parksville. Coquitlam for adults and youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact SHARE Family and Community Services <www. sharesociety.ca> located at 200-25 King Edward Street, phone (604) 937-6969 (for youth) and (604) 936-3900 (for adults). Services are also available for families. Clients must reside in Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, or Port Moody. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Thursday (open noon hour) and Friday 9 am to 3 pm (closed noon hour). Please call ahead to set an appointment. For adults with mental health addiction issues there is also Tri- Cities Mental Health Centre located at 1-2232 Elgin Ave, phone (604) 777-8400. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (closed noon hour) while Thursday hours are 8:30 to 8:00 pm (closed noon hour). Tri- Cities located at Suite 300 3003 St. John s Street in Port Moody, phone (604) 469-7600. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open during noon hour). Youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues can also contact SHARE (see above). addiction issues there is also the CYMH Youth Day Treatment program for the North Fraser region located at 644 Poirier St., phone (604) 933-2533. This program is 5 hours a day, 4 days a week. A referral is required from CYMH and must have a psychiatric diagnosis. Serves all communities in the North Fraser area. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Fraser North Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, phone (604) 777-8386. After receiving a call, EPI sends a person to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers the client on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Maple Ridge. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Cowichan Bay see Duncan. Cranbrook for adults or youth with addiction issues contact East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) <www. ekass.com> located at 202-1617 Baker Street, phone (250) 489-4344. EKASS offers outpatient counselling, day programs, support groups, home detox, methadone, and prevention programs. See the website for intake procedures. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM (closed noon hour). For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Cranbrook Mental Health Centre (Interior Health) located at 20 23 rd Ave. South, phone (250) 420-2210. There is also an eating disorder program for youth at this location. Hours are 8 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Cranbrook located at 201-1212 2 nd Street N, phone (250) 426-1514. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Please note that EKASS does provide concurrent mental health/ addiction issues but may work in conjunction with Cranbrook Mental Government Outpatient Services 782-4410 or toll-free 1(888) 592-2711. Hours are 8:30 to 5 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hr). For youth with addiction issues only contact Dawson Creek Mental Health & Addictions. Dawson Creek located at 205 1508 102 GOVERNMENT nd, phone (250) 784-2342. For Native adults and youth with addiction issues, contact the Nawican Friendship Centre <www. nawican.com> located at 1320 102 OUTPATIENT nd Avenue, phone (250) 782-5202. Nawican is primarily concerned with meeting the health and social service needs of the 70% of BC s aboriginal peoples that live in urban and off reserve communities. However, Nawican services are available to Native and Non-Native citizens of the South Peace River district. Nawican has an addiction counsellor (Adam Laboucan). Hours are 9 to 5 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Dease Lake for adults or youth with addiction or mental health issues contact Marge Fraser at TNES, phone (250) 771-3991. Marge provides an informal referral service for Dease Lake residents. Deep Cove see North. SERVICES Health Centre (for adults) or CYMH Cranbrook (for youth). Crawford Bay see Creston, Nelson, or Kaslo. Crescent Spur see Prince George. Creston for adults with addiction issues only contact the Creston Valley Alcohol & Drug Counselling Program located at 138 10 th Ave. N, phone (250) 428-3553. Hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 4:00 pm. Evening appointments are available upon request. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Creston Mental Health located at 243 16 th Avenue North (located near the visitor parking lot by the Creston General Hospital), phone (250) 428-8734. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed during noon hour). For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact the Creston & District Community Resource Centre Society (CDCRCS) located at 223 16 th Avenue North, phone (250) 428-5547. Please note that the youth addiction counsellor at CDCRCS is contracted with East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) <www. ekass.com> but works out of the CDCRCS office. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Crofton (North Cowichan) see Duncan. Cultus Lake see Chilliwack or Abbotsford. Cumberland see Comox or Courtenay. Davis Bay see Sechelt. Dawson Creek for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Dawson Creek Mental Health and Addictions located at 1017 103 rd Avenue, phone (250) DELTA Delta Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues contact Deltassist Family and Community Services <www.deltassist.com> located at 9097 Scott Road in Delta, phone (604) 594-3455. For residents of South Delta, Deltassist has a second location called South Delta Counselling Services located at #13-1835 56th Street. Please call and ask for an intake worker first before visiting either location. Hours are 9:00 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open during noon hour). Sunshine Coast Health Center 13
2009 For youth 12 to 18 with addiction issues there is Community Services Delta/Richmond located at 301-11861 88 th Avenue, phone (604) 591-9262. This program is a service of Boys and Girls Club and offers short-term solution-focused counseling. Boys and Girls Club also has a program called Take It Easy which is group work that gives youth a chance to talk about drugs, alcohol and other issues. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory For immigrants (adult or youth) in Surrey or Delta with addiction issues contact DiverseCity (formerly Delta Immigrant Services) <www. sdiss.org> located at 1107-7330 137 th Street, phone (604) 597-0205 ext. 1375. DiverseCity provides counseling and community prevention in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish. Please note that the addiction counsellor works Thursday. Please call ahead to set an appointment. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open during noon hour). Delta Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Delta Mental Health Centre - North at 129-6345 120th St, phone (604) 592-3700 or Delta Mental Health Centre - South at 15-1835 56 St, phone (604) 948-7010. Delta Mental Health Centre does not work with youth except for eating disorders. Delta located at 5000 Bridge St., phone (604) 501-3237. For adults or youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues there is also Deltassist Family Services but individuals must first be stabilized. See contact information above. addiction issues there is also a day treatment program called the Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP) located at 13750 96 th Avenue, phone (604) 585-5660. ADTP is offered four days a week up to four months. Mornings are for school work while afternoons are for therapy. This program is for youth living in Delta, Langley, Surrey, and White Rock. Intake is continuous but a referral from a physician, psychiatrist, or government counselor is required. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages of psychosis that may be caused by addiction, mental health addiction issues contact the Fraser South Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program at (604) 538-4278. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person would then refer clients on to another service if it is not psychosis or arrange to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Delta, Langley, Surrey, and White Rock. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Denman Island see Comox/ Courtenay. Deroche see Mission or Chilliwack. Duncan for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues there is Duncan Mental Health & Addictions which has an intake line that provides a single point of entry for all adult mental health and addiction services in the Cowichan Valley. Intake is located at 3088 Gibbins Road, phone (250) 709-3040. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Alternatively, adults with addiction issues only (no mental health issues) can contact Adult Addiction Services (part of Mental Health & Addiction Services) located at 71 Government Street, phone (250) 737-2007. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Community Options Society <www.coscowichan.ca> located at 110 Craig Street, (250) 748-0232. VIHA also has 2 youth addiction workers operating out of the same address. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9 to 5:00 pm and Friday 9 to 2 pm. COS also serves Chemainus, Mill Bay and communities south of Ladysmith. Youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues can also contact CYMH Duncan located at Suite A 161 Fourth St., phone (250) 715-2725. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Egmont see Sechelt. Elkford see Sparwood or Fernie. Enderby for adults and youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Enderby Community Health located at 707 3 rd Avenue, phone (250) 838-2450. Both CYMH and Interior Health have representatives here working with both mental health and addiction issues. Hours are 8:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Please note that, depending on the day of the week, adult intake enquiries may first need to call Salmon Arm Alcohol & Drug Services, phone (250) 833-4100 (for mental health) or (250) 833-4103 (for addiction issues). addiction issues there is also CYMH Salmon Arm located at 550 Lakeshore Drive NE, phone (250) 832-1719. Errington see Parksville. Esquimalt see Victoria. Fairmont Hot Springs see Invermere. Fanny Bay see Comox / Courtenay. Fernie for adults or youth with addiction issues contact East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) Elk Valley <www. ekass.com> located at 802 Second Avenue, phone (250) 423-4423 or toll-free 1(800) 644-6144. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM (closed during noon hour). For adults with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Community Mental Health at Fernie District (or Elk Valley) Hospital located at 1501 5 th Avenue, phone (250) 423-4453 ext. 281. Please note that Community Mental Health is a satellite office for the Sparwood Health Unit located at 570 Pine Avenue in Sparwood, phone (250) 425-2064. Fernie located at 341 2 nd Avenue, phone (250) 423-5311. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Please note that, depending on the greater need, youth with concurrent mental health/ addiction issues may either see EKASS or CYMH. Field see Golden. Fleetwood see Surrey. Fort Fraser - for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Vanderhoof Alcohol & Drug Services located at 192 W. Stewart St. in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-2107. A counsellor from Vanderhoof visits Fort Fraser every Wednesday, however, individuals can also choose to set an appointment in Vanderhoof. Call first to schedule an appointment. For youth with addiction issues only contact Vanderhoof Alcohol & Drugs Services (see above). For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 3299 Hospital Road in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-5994. Three Vanderhoof-based 14 Sunshine Coast Health Center
clinicians provide outreach to outlying communities including Fort Fraser. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). Please call to set an appointment. addiction issues contact Nechako Valley Community Services Society located at 157 W. Victoria St. in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-9205. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Fort Langley see Langley. Fort Nelson - for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Community Mental Health & Addictions located at the Fort Nelson Hospital, 5315 Liard Street, phone (250) 774-8105. Hours are 8:30 to 5 pm (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only (no mental health issues) see Community Mental Health & Addictions above. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Fort Nelson Health Unit located at 5217 Airport Drive, phone (250) 774-7092. Fort Nelson Health Unit does not serve youth. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). Fort Nelson located at 5020 Airport Drive, phone (250) 774-6185. For Native adults (18 and older) with addiction issues only contact Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society located at 5012 49 Avenue, phone (250) 774-2993. This group also works with substance-affected family members and is open to both Natives and Non-Natives. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). Fort St. James - For adults and youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Fort Alcohol & Drug Services Society located at 140 Stewart Drive, phone (250) 996-8411. Services are also available for substance-affected family members. Hours are 8 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed 12 noon to 12:30 pm). For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 3299 Hospital Road in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-5994. Three Vanderhoof-based clinicians provide outreach to outlying communities including Fort St. James. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). Please call to set an appointment. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Nechako Valley Community Services Society <www.investnorthernbc.com> located at Sitka Building, 349 Stewart Drive in Fort St. James, phone (250) 996-7645. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). addiction issues please note that the position for youth mental health worker at Nechako Valley Community Services is currently vacant (Oct 2008). For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues there is also a school-based counsellor. Call Fort St. James Secondary at (250) 996-7126. Fort St. John - for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Mental Health & Addiction Services located at Suite 300-9900 100 th Avenue, (250) 262-5269 (for addiction issues) and (250) 263-6080 (for mental health). Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only (no mental health issues) see Mental Health & Addiction Services, phone (250) 262-5269. For youth with concurrent mental Government Outpatient Services Galiano Island for adults and youth with addiction issues Salt Spring Island Community Services <www. saltspringcommunityservices.ca> provides services on Galiano Island, phone (250) 537-9971 or pager (250) 537-8091. The counsellor has office space on Galiano Island and other community locations. For adults with mental health addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section. GOVERNMENT addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section. Also see Victoria. Ganges see Salt Spring Island. Garibaldi Highlands see Squamish. Gibsons for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see Sechelt. OUTPATIENT For youth with addiction issues see Sechelt. Gibsons located at 206 938 Gibsons Way, phone (604) 886-5525. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm SERVICES health/addiction issues contact CYMH St. John located at 10123 102 nd Ave., phone (250) 787-3344. Fort Steele see Cranbrook. Fraser Lake - for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Vanderhoof Alcohol & Drug Services, phone (250) 567-2107. A counsellor from Vanderhoof visits the Fraser Lake Clinic every Wednesday, however, individuals can also choose to set an appointment in Vanderhoof at 192 W. Stewart St. Call first to schedule an appointment. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 3299 Hospital Road in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-5994. Three Vanderhoof-based clinicians provide outreach to outlying communities including Fraser Lake. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). Please call to set an appointment. For youth with addiction issues only see Vanderhoof Alcohol & Drug Services above. The counsellor from Vanderhoof Alcohol & Drug Services also visits the local high school Wednesday mornings but youth may also schedule an appointment at the Fraser Lake Clinic, phone (250) 567-2107. or concurrent mental illness/ addiction issues contact Nechako Valley Community Services Society <www.investnorthernbc. com> located at 157 W. Victoria St. in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-9205. Vanderhoof-based counsellors visit Fraser Lake 2 days a week. Please call Vanderhoof to set an appointment and for the Fraser Lake address. Office hours in Vanderhoof are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Fruitvale see Salmo. Gabriola Island see Nanaimo or Mayne Island. Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Gold River see Campbell River. Golden for adults with addiction issues contact Golden Family Center (GFC) <www. goldenfamilycenter.bc.ca> located at 421 9 Avenue North, phone (250) 344-2000. Other services include services for substanceaffected family members, screening, assessment, and family of origin work for adult children of alcoholics and relationships. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 PM (closed noon hour). Youth with addiction issues only are referred to GFC. Sunshine Coast Health Center 15
2009 For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Golden Mental Health located at 907 9 th Avenue South, phone (250) 344-7555. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Adults with mental health or concurrent mental health/ addiction counselling can also see GFC. Depending on the greater need, youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues may either see GFC or CYMH Golden. CYMH Golden is located at 1104-9 th St., phone (250) 344-7774. GFC also provides school-based addiction counselling and addiction prevention work. Grand Forks for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Boundary Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 7474 3rd Street, phone (250) 442-0330. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed noon hour). This program only treats adults. Youth with addiction issues only should contact Freedom Quest <www.freedomquestonline.ca>, phone (250) 442-7979 or tollfree 1(877) 304-2676. Freedom Quest offers both day treatment and individual counselling. Other outpatient programs include a FASD program for families, a probation mandated program for youth (called YSAM ) and a peer support program for parents who are impacted by their youth s substance abuse (called the Family Program ). Freedom Quest in Grand Forks is located in the same building as CYMH Grand Forks (see below). Youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues are referred to CYMH Grand Forks located at 486B 72 nd Avenue, phone (250) 442-4378. Hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 (closed noon hour). Granisle - for adults and youth with addiction issues or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Lakes District Counselling and Support Services located in Burns Lake at 870 Highway 16 West, phone (250) 692-7577. Residents of Granisle do not have a counsellor that provides outreach from Burns Lake but can receive services at Burns Lake. Please call ahead to set an appointment. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour) Monday to Friday. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-5994. Three Vanderhoofbased clinicians provide outreach to outlying communities including Granisle. Appointments in Granisle are held at the Granisle Community Health Centre located at #1 Hagen Street. Please call to set an appointment. addiction issues contact Nechako Valley Community Services Society in Vanderhoof, phone (250) 567-9205. An outreach worker from Vanderhoof schedules appointments at the Granisle Community Health Centre located at #1 Hagen Street. Please call Vanderhoof to set an appointment. Greenwood see Grand Forks. Haney see Maple Ridge. Harrison Hot Springs for adults and youth with addiction issues contact Agassiz-Harrison Community Services <www. agassiz-harrison.org> located at #5-7086 Cheam Ave in Agassiz, phone (604) 796-2585 or toll-free 1(888) 748-5777. Hours are 9:00 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For adults and youth with addiction issues only there is also Hope & Area Transition Society <www.hopetransition.org> located at Unit H 895 3 rd Avenue in Hope, phone (604) 869-5111. Hours are 8:30 to 3 PM Monday to Friday. For adults with mental health addiction issues see Agassiz. addiction issues first contact CYMH Hope, phone (604) 869-4900. An outreach worker will visit the client in Agassiz at Agassiz-Harrison Community Services. Harrison Mills see Harrison Hot Springs. Hatzic see Mission. Hazelton - for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Northern Health Mental Health and Addictions located at #70-2510 Highway 62, phone (250) 842-5144. After hours call the Wrinch Memorial Hospital at (250) 842-5211. Hours are 8:00 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only contact Mental Health and Addictions (see above). Hazelton located at 2210 West Highway 62, phone (250) 842-7624. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Hedley see Keremeos. Highlands see Victoria. Hixon see Quesnel. Hope for adults and youth with addiction issues contact Hope & Area Transition Society <www. hopetransition.org> located at Unit H 895 3 rd Avenue, phone (604) 869-5111. Hope & Area also has a school-based counsellor. Hours are 8:30 AM to 3 PM Monday to Friday. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Hope Adult Mental Health located at 1275A 7th Ave, phone (604) 860-7733 or 860-7750. Hours are 8:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). addiction issues contact Hope/ Agassiz/Boston Bar CYMH located at 833 3 rd Avenue in Hope, phone (604) 869-4900. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues call the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program toll-free 1(866) 870-7847. After receiving a call, EPI sends a person to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person refers clients on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Natives with addiction issues who are also in trouble with the law should contact Native Courtworker and Counselling Assn. of BC <www.nccabc.ca> located at 203-9380 College Street, phone (604) 792-5535. Counselling services are designed to help Aboriginals better understand the court process. Also serves Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Hornby Island see Comox / Courtenay. Horsefly see Williams Lake. Houston For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Mental Health & Addiction Services operating out of the Houston Health Centre located at 3202 14 th St., phone (250) 845-5964. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only see Mental Health & Addiction Services above. 16 Sunshine Coast Health Center
For adults and youth with addiction issues there is also Houston Community Services located at 3429 10 th Street, phone (250) 845-3484. Hours are 9 to 4 pm Monday to Thursday. Smithers located at 2 nd Floor, 2793 Alfred Avenue, phone (250) 847-7727. Hudson s Hope for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see Fort St. John. For youth with addiction issues only see Fort St. John. addiction issues see Chetwynd. Invermere For adults and youth with addiction issues contact East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) <www.ekass. com> located at 625 Fourth Street, phone (250) 342-3868 or (250) 342-4242. EKASS offers a number of programs including outpatient counselling, day programs, support groups, couples and family support, and prevention programs. See the website for intake procedures. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM (closed noon hour). For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Interior Mental Health and Addictions located at 850 10 th Avenue (at the back of Invermere Hospital), phone (250) 342-2363. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm. Invermere located at 625 4 th Street, phone (250) 342-4367. Kaleden see Penticton. KAMLOOPS Kamloops Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults with addiction issues contact Kamloops Mental Health and Addiction Services located at 519 Columbia Street, phone (250) 851-7450 (after hours 250-377- 0088). Most of the counselling services are group as opposed to individual. Intake hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM (open during noon hour). For adults with addiction issues there is a day treatment program provided at the Cornerstone Resource Centre located at 100-540 Seymour Street. To access this service contact Kamloops Mental Health and Addiction Services or visit them during intake hours. For youth with addiction issues only, contact the Raven Program or the Osprey Program (courtmandated youth) which is located at 922 3 rd Avenue, phone (250) 374-4634. For youth ages 13 to 25 with addiction issues only there is also Axis Family Resources <www. axisfamilyresources.com> located at 651 Victoria Street, phone (250) 851-2947 or toll-free 1(877) 392-1003. Axis has the 1 st Step mobile treatment program that provides day, evening, and/or weekend treatment provided in communities throughout the Thompson Cariboo Health Region at various times and locations throughout the year. The 1 st Step program utilizes a harm reduction approach and offers individualized treatment facilitated by a professional counselor and skilled youth worker. For Native adults with addiction issues contact White Buffalo located at 211-750 Cottonwood Avenue, phone (250) 554-1176. White Buffalo is designed primarily for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit but also accepts Non-Natives. Program is based on the holistic wellness medicine wheel model. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Government Outpatient Services phone (250) 505-2395 or tollfree 1(877) 304-2676. Freedom Quest offers both day treatment and individual counselling. Other outpatient programs include a FASD program for families, a probation mandated program for youth (called YSAM ) and a peer support program for parents who are impacted by their youth s substance abuse (called the Family Program ). GOVERNMENT Kaslo which operates out of the same office as North Kootenay Lake Community Services (NKLCS) <nklscc.org>. NKLCS is located at 336 B Avenue, phone (250) 353-7691. Open Wednesdays 8:30 to 4:30 PM. KELOWNA Kelowna Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues contact Kelowna Alcohol & Drug Services located at OUTPATIENT #100-540 Groves Avenue, phone (250) 870-5777. Hours are: Mon, Tues and Fri 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour) Wed, Thurs 8:30 to 8 pm (open noon hour) New Clients Drop-In Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 1:15 to 4 pm New Clients Drop-In Wed 9 to 11:30 am SERVICES For Native adults with addiction issues there is also the Interior Indian Friendship Centre located at 125 Palm Street, phone (250) 376-1296. Services are available to both Native and Non-Native individuals. Kamloops Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Kamloops Mental Health and Addiction Services (see contact information above). Two case managers specialize in adult concurrent disorders and several counsellors can treat both mild to moderate concurrent mental health/ addiction. Most of the counselling services are group as opposed to individual while case management services are primarily individual and must have mental illness as a pre-requisite. Kamloops located at 210 1165 Battle Street, phone (250) 371-3648. Youth in need of early psychosis intervention or that have disordered eating issues can also access services at Kamloops Mental Health and Addiction Services. Kaslo for adults with addiction addiction issues contact North Kootenay Lake Community Services (NKLCS) <nklscc.org> located at 336 B Avenue, phone (250) 353-7691. Open Wednesdays 8:30 to 4:30 PM. For adults with addiction issues addiction issues contact also Kaslo Mental Health & Addictions located at 673 A Avenue, phone (250) 353-2291. Please note that NKLCS and Kaslo Mental Health & Addictions shares counselling resources so appointments may be scheduled at either location. For youth 13 to 18 with addiction issues contact Freedom Quest <www.freedomquestonline.ca>, Kelowna Alcohol & Drug services also work with youth in alternative (private, faith-based, etc.) school or out of school. Two outreach workers work with this population and their phone numbers are (250) 215-3113 or (250) 215-4446. Services can also be accessed through the main phone number provided above. For youth ages 12 to 18 in mainstream schools in Kelowna and Westbank, there is ARC Programs Ltd. <www.arcprograms. com> which offers the Changes Program located at 513 Bernard Avenue, phone (250) 763-2977. ARC Programs provide a range of Sunshine Coast Health Center 17
2009 alcohol and drug services including early intervention and outpatient treatment. Early intervention services are offered in schools located in School District #23 for kids identified as being at-risk of problematic substance use. Services include assessment, referral and brief intervention. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Kelowna Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Kelowna Mental Health located at 1340 Ellis Street, phone (250) 868-7788. Hours are 8:00 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Adults requiring a referral to concurrent mental health/ addiction services can also be assessed at Kelowna Alcohol & Drug Services (see above for contact information). Kelowna located at 204 260 Harvey, phone (250) 861-7301. Kelsey Bay see Campbell River. Kent see Harrison Hot Springs. Keremeos for adults with addiction issues only contact Keremeos Alcohol & Drug Services located on 700-3 rd Street, phone (250) 499-3049. Keremeos Alcohol & Drug Services also provides services to Oliver, Osoyoos, and Princeton. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4 pm. For adults and youth with addiction issues there is also Pathways located at 996 Main Street in Penticton, phone (250) 492-0400. Some group work is available. Pathways also provides mainstream school-based prevention work in the Penticton area. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 (closed noon to 1 pm). For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues see Keremeos Alcohol & Drug Services (see above). For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Keremeos Health Centre which is also located at 700-3 rd Street, phone (250) 499-3029. Hours are 8 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Lower Similkameen Community Services Society located at Room A508A 700 3 rd Street, phone (250) 499-2352 ext. 3. Hours are 8:00 to 12 pm Monday to Friday. For youth in schools with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues CYMH also has school-based counsellors as part of the CYMH School Program, phone (250) 487-4422. Kimberley for adults and youth with addiction issues contact East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) <www.ekass. com> located out of Cranbrook, phone (250) 489-4344. Counsellors from Cranbrook schedule appointments a few days a week at the Kimberley Family Centre. Please call ahead to book an appointment. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Kimberley Health Centre located at 260 4 th Avenue, phone (250) 427-2215. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Intake workers see new clients Thursday afternoons. Please call ahead to set an appointment. Cranbrook, phone (250) or toll-free 1(800) 661-6131. A counsellor from Cranbrook will meet the client at the Kimberley Family Centre. Kitimat - for adults with addiction addiction issues contact Kitimat Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 920 Lahakas Boulevard Drive, phone (250) 632-3181 ext. 2. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only see Kitimat Mental Health & Addiction Services above. Kitimat located at 795 S. Lahakas Boulevard, phone (250) 632-7256. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open during lunch hour). Ladner see Delta. Ladysmith for adults with addiction issues contact the Adult Addiction Services Team in Nanaimo, phone (250) 760-0200. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Discovery Youth and Family Services located at 1111 4 th Avenue, phone (250) 739-5788 ext. 54806. Discovery is headquartered out of Nanaimo but has a local youth therapist in Ladysmith. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nanaimo, phone (250) 741-3600. CYMH Nanaimo has a therapist in Ladysmith but intakes are coordinated through Nanaimo. Lake Country for youth in alternative (private, faith-based, etc.) school or out of school youth in Lake Country contact Kelowna Alcohol & Drug Services. Two outreach workers work with this population and their phone numbers are (250) 215-3113 or (250) 215-4446. Services can also be accessed through the office in Kelowna located at #100-540 Groves Avenue, phone (250) 870-5777. Kelowna, phone (250) 861-7301. Lake Cowichan see Duncan. Lake Errock see Agassiz or Mission. Lakelse Lake see Terrace. Langford see Victoria. LANGLEY Langley Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues there is Langley Family Services <www.lcss.ca> which has Langley Community Services Alcohol & Drug Program located at 5339 207 th Street, phone (604) 534-7230 ext. 1110. Also serves Fort Langley and Aldergrove. Hours are 8:30 to 8:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues there is also a school-based prevention program located at 26850 29 th Avenue, phone (604) 856-2521. Langley Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Langley Mental Health Centre located at 305-20300 Fraser Highway, phone (604) 514-7940. Clients will first need to see a case worker for assessment. If appropriate, client with both mental health and addiction issues will then be referred on to the adult concurrent disorder therapist. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday and 8:30 to 7:30 pm Wednesday and Thursday. Adults with concurrent mental health/addiction issues Langley Mental Health also have the Psychiatric Outpatient Program located at the Marion Ward Pavilion, 22051 Fraser Highway, phone (604) 533-6493. A referral is required from Langley Mental Health (see above). For youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact 18 Sunshine Coast Health Center
CYMH Langley located at #120 20434 64 th Avenue, phone (604) 514-2711. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 who are in the early stages of psychosis that may be caused by addiction, mental health addiction issues contact the Fraser South Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, phone (604) 538-4278. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, EPI staff person then refers to another service if it is not psychosis or arrange to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. For youth 13 to 18 who have concurrent mental health/ addiction issues there is also the Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP) located at 13750 96 th Avenue, phone (604) 585-5660. ADTP is offered four days a week up to four months. Mornings are for school work while afternoons are for therapy. This program is for youth living in Delta, Langley, Surrey, and White Rock. Intake is continuous but a referral from a physician, psychiatrist, or government counselor is required. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Lantzville see Parksville or Nanaimo. Lavington see Vernon. Lazo see Comox / Courtenay. Lillooet for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Lillooet Mental Health & Addiction Services located at the Lillooet Hospital, 951 Murray Street, phone (250) 256-4233 (main number) or (250) 256-1319 (for addiction) or (250) 256-1343 (for mental health). Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For youth with addiction issues contact Lillooet Mental Health & Addictions (see above). Lillooet located at 514 Main St., phone (250) 256-2710. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For Native adults and youth with addiction issues contact Lillooet Friendship Centre located at 357 Main Street, phone (250) 256-4146. This program is available to both Native and Non-Native individuals. Logan Lake for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Mental Health & Addictions located out of the Logan Lake Health Centre at #5 Beryl Drive, phone (250) 523-9414 ext. 1. Hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 4 pm. For youth with addiction issues only contact Axis Family Resources 1 st Step Program, phone (250) 320-4056. 1 st Step is an outreach program based out of Kamloops. addiction issues a youth counsellor comes from CYMH Kamloops and sets appointments to meet clients at the Logan Lake Health Centre every second Friday. For more information call CYMH Kamloops, phone (250) 371-3648. Lone Butte see 100 Mile House. Lumby for youth and adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Whitevalley Community Resource Centre located at 2114 Shuswap Avenue, phone (250) 547-8866. Program is available to Natives and non-natives. Counselling services are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 9 to 4:00 pm. Also serves the community of Cherryville. See also Vernon. Lytton for adult and youth with addiction issues contact Lytton Government Outpatient Services group. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Maple Ridge Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre located at 500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, phone (604) 476-7165. A concurrent disorder therapist is available but clients must first GOVERNMENT be referred by the in-house case worker. Clients can self-refer to this program. Please call to set an appointment. Ridge Meadows located at 22323 119 OUTPATIENT th Avenue, phone (604) 466-7300. For youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues there is also the CYMH Youth Day Treatment program for the North Fraser region located at 644 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, phone (604) 933-2533. This program is 5 hours a day, 4 days a week for an open-ended duration. A referral is required from CYMH and the client must have a psychiatric diagnosis. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages SERVICES Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 844 Main Street, phone (250) 455-2216. Hours are Tuesdays 8:30 to 4:30 pm. See also Lillooet Mental Health & Addiction Services (see above). addiction issues see CYMH Lillooet. Mackenzie for adults or youth with addiction issues contact Mackenzie Counselling Services located at 220 Mackenzie Boulevard, phone (250) 997-6595. Hours are 9 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed Monday & Friday during the noon hour). For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Mackenzie Mental Health & Addictions located at the Mackenzie hospital, 45 Centennial Drive, (250) 997-3263 ext. 256. Please note a referral from a physician is required. Hours are 8:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Adults with mental health or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues can also contact Mackenzie Counselling Services (see above). addiction issues contact Mackenzie Counselling Services (has the Mackenzie contract for MCFD). Malahat see Victoria. Mansons Landing see Campbell River. Maple Bay see Duncan. MAPLE RIDGE Maple Ridge Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment For adults and youth with addiction issues contact Alouette Addiction Services <www. alouetteaddictions.org> located on 22477 Lougheed Highway, phone (604) 467-5179. Also serves families and has support groups including a dual diagnosis support of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Fraser North Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, phone (604) 777-8386. After receiving a call, EPI sends a person to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Sunshine Coast Health Center 19
2009 Masset - For adults with addiction addiction issues contact Northern Health Mental Heath & Addictions located at 1545 Main Street, phone (250) 626-3918. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory For youth with addiction issues only, there is currently no youth addiction counsellor. In the interim, adult counsellors at Northern Health Mental Health & Addictions are covering until the vacancy is filled. office in Masset. Please contact Queen Charlotte City CYMH located at 214 Oceanview Drive, Queen Charlotte City phone (250) 559-4403. Mayne Island for adults and youth with addiction issues Salt Spring Island Community Services <www. saltspringcommunityservices.ca> provides services on Mayne Island, phone (250) 537-9971 or pager (250) 537-8091. The counsellor has office space on Mayne Island and other community locations. For adults with mental health addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section. addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section. Also see Victoria. McBride for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Robson Valley Mental Health and Addictions located at the Community Health Centre (next to the hospital), 1126 5 th Avenue, phone (250) 569-2251 ext. 238 or 242. Addiction counsellors are available Mondays and Wednesdays and every second Friday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays counsellors are in Valemount (see below). Hours are 8:30 to 4:10 pm. For youth with addiction issues only see Robson Valley Mental Health and Addictions. McBride Robson Valley Home Support Society located at 942 3 rd Avenue, phone (250) 569-2266. This office also works with substance-affected families of youth. Staff here divides their time between McBride and Valemount. See also Valemount. Meadow Creek - see Kaslo. Merritt for adults with addiction addiction issues contact Merritt Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 3451 Voght Street, phone (250) 378-3401. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only, ask for Jim Laidlaw at CYMH Merritt (see below). Merritt located at 2180 Coutlee Avenue, phone (250) 378-1476. For Native adults and youth with addiction issues only there is Conayt Friendship Centre located at 1999 Garcia Street, phone (250) 378-5107. Conayt works primarily with Inuit, Metis, and First Nations but will accept Non-Native individuals. Hours are 8:30 to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Merville see Merville. Metchosin see Victoria. Midway see Grand Forks. Mill Bay see Duncan. Milner see Langley. MISSION Mission Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment For adult and youth with addiction issues contact Fraser House located at 33063 4 th Avenue, phone (604) 826-6810. Fraser House offers a 10-day intensive outpatient treatment program for at-risk youth. Priority for all programs is given to Mission residents. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For individuals less than 24 years of age with addiction issues contact Impact Society located at 33328 Walsh Avenue in Abbotsford, phone (604) 853-1766. Also services Mission. Call to make an appointment or attend an orientation 4 pm Mondays (excluding holidays). addiction issues Mission Community Services Society has the Youth Services Program which offers youth and family counseling as well as a day program. Counselling may not be addiction-specific but is low or no cost. A referral from MCFD may be required. Youth Services Program is located at 33179 2 nd Avenue, phone (604) 826-3634. For Natives with addiction issues contact Mission Indian Friendship Center <www.mifcs.bc.ca> located at 33150 First Avenue, phone (604) 826-1281 or toll-free 1(888) 826-4056. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For Natives with addiction issues who are also in trouble with the law should contact Native Courtworker and Counselling Assn. of BC <www.nccabc.ca> located at 203-9380 College Street, phone (604) 792-5535. Counselling services are designed to help Aboriginals better understand the court process. Also serves Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Mission Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Mission Mental Health Centre located at 101-33070 5th Avenue, phone (604) 814-5600. A concurrent disorder therapist is available but first requires a referral from the in-house case worker. For youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Mission located at 201 7364 Horne St., phone (604) 820-4300. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 who are in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health, or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program toll-free 1(866) 870-7847. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers clients on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Monte Creek see Kamloops. Mount Currie see Pemberton. Mount Lehman see Abbotsford. Mount Waddington see Port Hardy. Nakusp for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Arrow & Slocan Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 97 1st Avenue Northeast, phone (250) 265-5253. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (open noon hour). 20 Sunshine Coast Health Center
For youth 13 to 18 years of age with addiction issues contact Freedom Quest <www. freedomquestonline.ca>, phone (250) 265-3318 or toll-free 1(877) 304-2676. Freedom Quest offers both day treatment and individual counselling. Other outpatient programs include a FASD program for families, a probation mandated program for youth (called YSAM ) and a peer support program for parents who are impacted by their youth s substance abuse (called the Family Program ). Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services located at 205 6 th Avenue NW, phone (250) 265-3674. NANAIMO Nanaimo Alcohol & Drug Services For adults with addiction issues contact the Adult Addiction Services Team located at 3151 Barons Road, phone (250) 760-0200. Services include screening, assessment, referral, individual and group treatment. Walk-up intake for adult addiction issues is Monday to Friday 1 to 3 PM. Patients must arrive before 1 PM or risk being asked to come back the following business day. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed 12:00 to 12:45 pm). For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Discovery Youth and Family Addiction Services located at 206-96 Cavan St., phone (250) 739-5790. Hours are 8:30 to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For adults and youth in crisis due to addiction issues contact Mental Health & Addictions Walkin Counselling Clinic at Brooks Landing. This service is located at 203-2000 Island Highway North (Brooks Landing Mall), phone (250) 739-5710 ext. 1. This is for short-term counselling (up to 5 sessions), withdrawal management support, and crisis counselling. Provides referral to other addiction programs particularly Adult Addiction Services on Barons Road (see above). Hours are 10 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday. Nanaimo Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Nanaimo located at 101-488 Albert St., phone (250) 741-3600. Discovery Youth and Family Services also provides youth concurrent mental health/ addiction counselling. See above for contact information. For adults and youth in crisis due to mental health issues contact Mental Health & Addictions Walkin Counselling Clinic at Brooks Landing. This is for short-term counselling (up to 5 sessions), withdrawal management support, and crisis counselling. Provides referral to other mental health programs. Hours are 10 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday. See above for contact information. Nanoose Bay see Nanaimo or Parksville. Naramata see Penticton. Nelson for adults with addiction addiction issues contact Nelson Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 2nd Floor 333 Victoria Street, phone (250) 505-7248. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed noon hour). For youth 13 to 18 with addiction issues contact Freedom Quest <www.freedomquestonline.ca> located at 608B Lake St., phone (250) 352-3783 or toll-free 1(877) 304-2676. Freedom Quest offers both day treatment and individual counselling. Other outpatient programs include a FASD program for families, a probation mandated program for youth (called YSAM ) and a peer support program for parents who are impacted by their youth s substance abuse (called the Family Program ). Government Outpatient Services above for contact information and hours of operation). For youth with addiction issues there is also a day treatment program available through Day, Evening, Weekend Youth Program (DEWY) <www.pcrs.ca> located at 102-332 Columbia Street, phone (604) 523-5652. DEWY provides individual and group therapy as part of the day program which runs 35 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks. For street youth with addiction GOVERNMENT issues contact Protect Our Children (POC) Society <www. protectourchildren.ca> located at 2-203 129 East Columbia Street, phone (604) 777-2967. POC provides assessments, counseling, and aftercare support. For seniors 55 years or older with alcohol or prescription drug issues, contact Senior Well Aware Program (SWAP) <www.swapbc. ca> located at 209-800 McBride Boulevard, phone (604) 662-7927 ( number). Office hours are 8:30 to 5 pm Monday to OUTPATIENT Friday. Serves Burnaby and New Westminster. New Westminster Counselling Centre provides outpatient counseling and is staffed with counselors in training with direct supervision from UBC faculty. Counselling is not addiction-specific but is a free service. Location is 821 Eighth SERVICES Nelson located at 566 Stanley St., phone (250) 354-6480. A second CYMH office with a youth counsellor is available at CYMH Nelson Community Services Centre located at 201 518 Lake St., phone (250) 352-3504. New Denver for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact New Denver Mental Health & Addiction Services at the Slocan Lakes Community Health Centre, phone (250) 358-7823. Services are available every Thursday. For services on other business days contact the Nakusp office of Arrow & Slocan Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services, phone (250) 265-5253. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Michael Garvey at the Freedom Quest satellite office in Nakusp, phone (250) 265-3674 ext. 209. addiction issues contact Arrow & Slocan Lakes & Community Services in Nakusp, phone (250) 265-3674. An outreach from Nakusp provides outreach services to New Denver every Monday. New Hazelton see Hazelton. NEW WESTMINSTER New Westminster Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults with addiction issues there is Fraserside Community Services Society <www.fraserside. bc.ca> located at 519 7 th Street, phone (604) 522-3722. Fraserside offers Perspectives Addiction Services (phone ext. 101). Hours are xxxx For youth (12 to 24) with addiction issues there is Perspectives Youth & Family Outreach Services (phone ext. 108) which is for children, adolescents, and families, including parent consultation (see Street. Open September to June. For more information call (604) 525-6651. New Westminster School Board School District 40 <www.sd40. bc.ca> has the School-based Prevention Program for students and their parents which offers workshops in classrooms and the community. Phone (604) 517-5927 for more information. New Westminster Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact New Westminster Mental Health Centre Sunshine Coast Health Center 21
2009 located at 2nd Floor 403 Sixth Street, phone (604) 777-6800. An adult concurrent disorder therapist is available at the New Westminster Mental Health Centre but first requires a referral from an in-house case worker. Individual and group therapy for concurrent mental health/addiction issues is available. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory New Westminster located at 201-1065 Columbia St., phone (604) 990-9495. addiction issues there is also the CYMH Youth Day Treatment program for the North Fraser region located at 644 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, phone (604) 933-2533. This program is 5 hours a day, 4 days a week for an open-ended duration. A referral is required from CYMH and the client must have a psychiatric diagnosis. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Fraser North Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, phone (604) 777-8386. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers clients on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Nimpo Lake see Anahim Lake. North Cowichan see Duncan. North Delta see Delta. North Saanich see Victoria. 22 Sunshine Coast Health Center NORTH VANCOUVER North Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues contact West Coast Alternatives Society (aka Alternatives Society) <www. alternatives-society.ca> located at 117-3721 Delbrook Avenue, phone (604) 984-0255. Besides the counselling component, Alternatives also has a youth and adult art therapy program. For children impacted by addiction issues Alternatives has the Kids First Program which is based on play therapy. Alternatives also has some mutual support groups. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM but clients can have later appointments. For adults and youth with addiction issues there is a day program at Stepping Stones located at West Community Health Centre, 2 nd Floor 990 22 nd Street in West, phone (604) 904-6180 (switchboard) or (604) 904-6182 (for the Intake Social Worker). Stepping Stones has the North Shore Adult and Seniors Addiction Day Program which is The Stepping Stones program which is 8-weeks in duration, 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. This program is designed for adults and seniors who are in early recovery or aiming for abstinence. Serves the North Shore and Coast Garibaldi but will occassionally take clients from other communities. Office hours are 8:30 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. For Native adults and youth with addiction issues contact So-Sah- Latch Health and Family Centre, located at 422 West Esplanade, phone (604) 985-7826. So-Sah- Latch Health provides drug and alcohol counseling to members of the Squamish Nation. North Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services Adults For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact North Shore Assessment & Treatment Services located at 500-145 West 17 th Street, phone (604) 904-3577. North Shore Assessment & Treatment Services is a division of VCHA. Individuals must be stabilized (not in psychosis), otherwise should see Community Psychiatric Services (see below). North Shore Assessment & Treatment has a full team of mental health professionals. For adults who are actively psychotic or have concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact VCHA Community Psychiatric Services located at 1350 Saint Andrews Avenue, phone (604) 983-6020. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For adults with mental health issues only contact the North and West branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) which offers brief counseling services (up to four sessions, one hour maximum, $10 per session) in collaboration with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. This service is limited to North Shore residents. Youth For youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the North Shore Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction Network (NETWORK), phone (604) 984-3770. NETWORK is comprised of a coordinated continuum of services and is funded by the MCFD and VCHA. Services include MCFD s Child and Youth Mental Health program (CYMH), the Child and Adolescent program, Youth Concurrent Disorders program, Child and Youth Addiction Day Program and the Child and Youth Mental Health Hospital Liaision program. addiction issues there is North Shore CYMH which offers 4 programs, 2 of which have an addiction component: (1) Jump Start is an substance abuse day program for youth ages 13 to 24. North Shore kids who have been kicked out of school for substance abuse are recommended to enrol in Jump Start. This program is also Also facilitates parent support groups, family counselling, and referrals to other programs. Jump Start is located at 148 East 15 th Street, North, phone (604) 984-3770. (2) Youth Concurrent Disorders Program is for youth with coexisting addiction and mental illness (3) Therapeutic Day Program is for students who are struggling with regular schooling. It is not addiction or mental health therapy-focused per se but rather focused on school curriculum. (4) Child and Adolescent Program is for kids who have a mental illness. Individual and group counselling services are provided. To access one of these programs call (604) 984-3770. North Addiction Prevention Programs The North Shore Crystal Meth Task Force <www. crystalmethnorthshore.com> educates retailers on ingredients in the manufacture of crystal meth and raises awareness among youth and families about the dangers of crystal meth. For more information call (604) 982-6384. Oak Bay see Victoria. Ocean Falls see Bella Coola. Okanagan Falls see Penticton or Oliver. Oliver for adults and youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction services contact Desert Sun Counselling & Resource Centre located at 35649 97 th Street, phone (250) 498-2538. Youths require a referral but adults may self-refer. Hours of operation are Monday to Thursday 1 to 5 pm. For adults and youth with addiction issues contact Pathways located at 996 Main Street in Penticton, phone (250) 492-0400.
Some group work is available. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 (closed noon hour). For adults and youth with addiction issues there is also an Interior Health-funded addiction counsellor, Stuart Johnston, who works in both Oliver and Osoyoos. Stuart can be reached directly at (250) 485-8708. For adults and youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues there is an Interior Health-funded therapist, Paul Edwards, who works in both Oliver and Osoyoos. Paul can be reached directly at (250) 485-7165. Penticton located at 351-740 Carmi Avenue, phone (250) 487-4422. Osoyoos for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Osoyoos Mental Health & Addictions located at 8701 Main Street, phone (250) 495-6543. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4 PM (closed noon hour). For adults and youth requiring addiction services there is also an Interior Health-funded addiction counsellor, Stuart Johnston, who works in both Oliver and Osoyoos. Stuart can be reached directly at (250) 485-8708. For adults and youth requiring mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction services there is also an Interior Healthfunded therapist, Paul Edwards, who works in both Oliver and Osoyoos. Paul can be reached directly at (250) 485-7165. For adults and youth with addiction issues contact Pathways located at 996 Main Street in Penticton, phone (250) 492-0400. Some group work is available. Pathways also provides some school-based prevention work in the Penticton area. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 (closed noon hour). Penticton located at 351 740 Carmi Avenue, phone (250) 487-4422. For youth in Osoyoos schools with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues CYMH Penticton also has the School Program. Oyama see Vernon or Kelowna. Panorama see Invermere. Parksville For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Mental Health & Addictions located at 249 West Hirst Avenue, phone (250) 248-8300. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Discovery Youth and Family Services in Nanaimo, phone (250) 739-5790. Alternatively, contact the local Parksville youth therapist located at 155 Weld Street, phone (250) 927-2956. Hours are 8:30 to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For adults 55 and older contact the Seniors Mental Health team located at 124 McCarter Street, phone (250) 954-3251. Also provides referral to other addiction services. Outpatient detox is provided with the support of nurses and physicians. Parksville located at 124 McCarter St., phone (250) 954-4737. Parson see Golden. Peachland - for youth in alternative (private, faith-based, etc.) school or out of school youth contact Kelowna Alcohol & Drug Services located at #100-540 Groves Avenue in Kelowna, phone (250) 870-5777. Two outreach workers work with this population and their phone numbers are (250) 215-3113 or (250) 215-4446. For other addiction or mental health services see Kelowna. Government Outpatient Services addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section. Penticton for adults or youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Penticton Mental Health and Addictions - Penticton Alcohol & Drug Services, located at 740 Carmi Avenue, phone (250) 770-3555. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 to 4:30 PM. For adults and youth with addiction issues there is also GOVERNMENT Pathways located at 996 Main Street, phone (250) 492-0400. Some group work is available. Pathways also provides some school-based prevention work in the Penticton area. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 (closed noon hour). Penticton located at 351 740 Carmi Avenue, phone (250) 487-4422. CYMH Penticton also provides school counselling in OUTPATIENT outlying communities such as Keremeos and Summerland. Pitt Meadows for adults and youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Alouette Addiction Services <www.alouetteaddictions. org> located on 22477 Lougheed Highway, phone (604) 467-5179. SERVICES Pemberton for adults and seniors with addiction addiction issues contact Pemberton Health Centre located at 1403 Portage Road, phone (604) 894-6939. Currently, the addiction counsellor position in Pemberton is vacant. For adult women with addiction addiction issues contact Sea to Sky Community Services located at 1357 Aster St., phone (604) 894-6101. This program also makes referrals to other programs. For youth with addiction issues only contact Sea-to-Sky Community Services in Squamish, phone (604) 892-5796 or toll-free 1(877) 892-2022. Sea-to-Sky has a masters level addiction therapist that works with youth. Sea to Sky Community Services also offers a school-based addiction prevention program for schools in Pemberton. Pemberton located at 205 1366 Aster St., phone (604) 894-2091. For adults in crisis with addiction issues addiction issues contact the Crisis Response Team, phone (604) 892-6365 or toll free 1(866) 892-6365. Pender Harbour see Sechelt. Pender Island for adults and youth with addiction issues Salt Spring Island Community Services <www. saltspringcommunityservices.ca> provides services on Pender Island, phone (250) 537-9971 or pager (250) 537-8091. The counsellor has office space on Pender Island and other community locations. For adults with mental health addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section. Includes support groups. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). addiction issues contact the CYMH Youth Day Treatment program for the North Fraser region located at 644 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, phone (604) 933-2533. This program is 5 hours a day, 4 days a week for an open-ended duration. A referral is required from CYMH and the client must have a psychiatric diagnosis. Serves all communities in the North Fraser area. Maple Ridge located at 22323 119 th Sunshine Coast Health Center 23
2009 Avenue in Maple Ridge, phone (604) -7300. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Port Alberni For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Port Alberni Mental Health & Addictions located at 4780 Roger Street, phone (250) 724-3554. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Please call first to schedule an intake. For adults in crisis with addiction or mental health issues contact the Community Response Team. A team of nurses is available to help clients in need of stabilization from alcohol or drugs. See Port Alberni Mental Health & Addictions for contact information. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Alberni Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Services (A.D.A.P.S.) located at 4259 6 th Avenue, phone (250) 724-6166. Port Alberni located at 4000 Stamp Avenue, phone (250) 720-2650. Call first since the therapists are located in a separate building. Port Alice see Port Hardy or Port McNeill. PORT COQUITLAM Port Coquitlam Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues, contact SHARE Family and Community Services <www.sharesociety.ca> located at 200-25 King Edward Street in Coquitlam, phone (604) 936-3900. For adults, youth, and their families, counselling, planning, education, referral and prevention services are provided. Port Coquitlam Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Tri-Cities Mental Health Centre located at 1-2232 Elgin Avenue, phone (604) 777-8400. An adult concurrent disorder therapist is available but clients will first need to be assessed by an in-house case worker. Self-referrals accepted. Serves Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. addiction issues contact the CYMH Youth Day Treatment program for the North Fraser region located at 644 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, phone (604) 933-2533. This program is 5 hours a day, 4 days a week for an open-ended duration. A referral is required from CYMH and the client must have a psychiatric diagnosis. Serves all communities in the North Fraser area. Tri- Cities located at Suite 300 3003 St. John s Street in Port Moody, phone (604) 469-7600. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Fraser North Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, phone (604) 777-8386. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers the client on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Maple Ridge. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Port Edward see Prince Rupert. Port Hardy for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Port Hardy Mental Health & Addiction Services <www.viha. ca/mhas/> located at 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue, phone (250) 949-8611. Provides services for Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Port Alice, Alert Bay, and Zeballos. For youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Youth and Family Addiction Services located 7305 Market Street, phone (250) 949-7331. Youth and Family Addiction Services works with youth 13 to 19, and in some situations, young adults. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Port Hardy located at 7115 Market St., phone (250) 949-8011. CYMH Port Hardy serves the same population as Youth and Family Addiction Services (and often collaborate) but serve only up to 18 years of age. There is a 24 hour crisis line for people with addiction issues, phone (250) 949-6033. Port McNeill for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Port McNeill Mental Health & Addiction Services <www.viha.ca/ mhas/> located at 2750 Kingcome Place, phone (250) 956-3644. For youth with addiction issues contact Peter Carter of Youth & Family Addiction Services, phone (250) 230-3513. Port Hardy, phone (250) 949-8011. There is a 24 hour crisis line for people with addiction issues, phone (250) 949-6033. Port Moody for adults and youth with addiction issues contact SHARE Family and Community Services <www.sharesociety. ca> located at 2615 Clarke St. 2 nd Floor in Port Moody, phone (604) 936-3900 or at 200-25 King Edward Street in Coquitlam, phone (604) 540-9161. Orientations are held on Wednesdays at 6 pm. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Tri-Cities Mental Health Centre located at 1-2232 Elgin Ave, phone (604) 777-8400. Tri-Cities located at 300 3003 St. Johns St. in Port Moody, phone (604) 469-7600. CYMH also has the North Fraser Eating Disorders program located in the same office. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). addiction issues there is also the CYMH Youth Day Treatment program for the North Fraser region located at 644 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, phone (604) 933-2533. This program is 5 hours a day, 4 days a week for an open-ended duration. A referral is required from CYMH and the client must have a psychiatric diagnosis. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Fraser North Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, phone (604) 777-8386. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers clients on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Maple Ridge. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. 24 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Port Renfrew see Victoria. Powell River - for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Powell River Mental Health & Addiction Services located at the Powell River General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Ave., 3rd Floor, phone (604) 485-3300. Youth with addiction issues only are directed to Powell River Mental Health & Addiction Services. Ask for Susan Hill. Powell River located at 202-7373 Duncan Street, phone (604) 485-3090 or (604) 485-3722. PRINCE GEORGE Prince George Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults with addiction issues only contact Adult Community Addiction Services located at 1350 B Alward Street, phone (250) 649-7200. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed 12 noon to 12:30 pm). For youth with addiction issues addiction issues contact Youth Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 1350 Alward Street, phone (250) 649-7660. For Native adults or youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Native Healing Centre which is part of the Friendship Center located at 1600 3 rd Avenue, phone (250) 564-3568. Programs are open to both Natives and Non-Natives and is based on a holistic wellness model. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Thursday hours are 8:30 to 12 noon. Prince George Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact the Community Response Unit (CRU) located at 201 1705 3 rd Avenue, phone (250) 565-2668. The Community Response Unit (CRU) acts as the primary point of entry for all adult community mental health and addiction services and provides support to the hospital emergency department in assessing/stabilizing/identifying appropriate services for those who present at Emergency with mental health and addiction issues concerns. Please note that this service provides short-term counselling services only. Adults that require longer-term mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction counselling will then be referred to the Community Outreach Assertive Services Team (COAST) located at 1444 Edmonton Street, phone (250) 565-7472. Hours are 8 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Please note that CRU often refers to COAST. Prince George located at 1040 3 rd Avenue, phone (250) 614-2660. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). addiction issues there is also Intersect Youth & Family Services Society <www.intersect.bc.ca/> located at 1294 3 rd Avenue, phone (250) 562-6639. Hours of operation are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Prince Rupert for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Prince Rupert Mental Health & Addictions located at 300-3 rd Avenue, phone (250) 624-7510. Youth (over 14 years of age) with addiction issues only can access services at Prince Rupert Mental Health & Addictions. Prince Rupert located at 580 309 2 nd Ave. W, phone (250) 624-7594. Government Outpatient Services Queen Charlotte City For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Queen Charlotte Mental Health & Addictions located at 302 2 GOVERNMENT nd Avenue, phone (250) 559-8765. For youth with addiction issues see Queen Charlotte Mental Health & Addictions. Queen Charlotte Islands located at 214 Oceanview Drive, Queen Charlotte City, phone (250) 559-4403. Quesnel - for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Quesnel Addiction Services located at GR Baker Memorial Hospital, 543 Front Street, phone (250) 992-5189. Addiction services are provided through Quesnel Alcohol & Drug Services. Hours are Monday to Friday 8 to 4 pm (closed noon hour). OUTPATIENT For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Adult Mental Health located at 627 Walkem Street, phone (250) 983-6828. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues SERVICES For Native adults and youth with addiction issues only contact Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert <www. friendshiphouse.ca> located at 744 Fraser Street, phone (250) 627-1717 extension 34. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9 to 5 pm. Friendship House follows a Native-based approach to addiction but Non-Natives are also welcome. For Native adults and youth with addiction issues only three is also Northwest Band Family Counselling located at #4-101 1 st Avenue East, (250) 627-8435 or toll-free 1(866) 627-8434. Northwest Band Family Counselling is open to Natives and Non-Natives but has a Native approach. Northwest Band also works with couples and families. Princeton For adult and youth with addiction issues contact Princeton/Keremeos Alcohol & Drug Services located at 98 Ridgewood Drive, phone (250) 295-4449 (message only) or (250) 499-3049. The numbers provided are Keremeos-based and the counsellor for this program is based out of Keremeos. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 to 4 pm. For youth with addiction issues only contact Princeton/Keremeos Alcohol & Drug Services. addiction issues there is CYMH Penticton which provides a youth counsellor to Princeton. For more information phone (250) 487-4422. CYMH Pentiction also offers a school-based mental health program for youth in the Princeton school district. For more information on the CYMH School Program call (250) 487-4422. Quadra Island see Campbell River. Qualicum Beach see Parksville. Quathiaski Cove see Campbell River. only contact Quesnel Addiction Services (see above). Quesnel located at 163 Kinchant St., phone (250) 992-4267. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Radium Hot Springs see Invermere. Revelstoke for adults (including elderly) with addiction addiction issues contact Revelstoke Mental Health & Addictions located Sunshine Coast Health Center 25
2009 at 1200 Newlands Road, Queen Victoria Hospital, phone (250) 814-2241. The addiction program here is known as Revelstoke Alcohol & Drug Services. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM (closed noon hour). British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory For adults and youth with addiction issues or concurrent mental health/addiction issues there is also Community Connections <www.communityconnections.ca> located at 314 2 nd Street East, phone (250) 837-2920 (ext. 31). Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm. Youth with addiction issues only are also referred to Revelstoke Alcohol & Drug Services (see above). Revelstoke located at 210 Garden Avenue, phone (250) 837-7612. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour) Monday to Friday. RICHMOND Richmond Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults with addiction issues contact Richmond Addiction Services (RAS) <www. richmondaddictions.ca> located at #170 5720 Minoru Boulevard, phone (604) 270-9220. RAS includes a gambling program. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth 12 to 25 with addiction issues contact Ubuntu Youth Counselling. This service treats addiction issues of all kinds including gambling, gaming, and internet addiction. Services are available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. See RAS above for address, phone number, and office hours. For youth (12 to 24), adults and seniors with concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Center for Concurrent Disorders - Community Mental Health Services located at 255 East 12 th Avenue, phone (604) 255-9843 or for seniors (604) 687-7927. Serves and Richmond residents. New clients are asked to call and attend the Wednesday 3 pm info session. For youth 13 to 24 with addiction issues there is also a day treatment program at Watari Youth Day Treatment Program <www.atari. org> located at 251A East 11 th Avenue in, phone (604) 438-3755. Open to residents of Richmond and. Hours are and 9:00 to 2:00 pm Monday and 9:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Friday (open noon hour). Richmond Concurrent Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Richmond VCHA Child & Adolescent Program located at 200-6100 Bowling Green Road (near Minoru Park), phone (604) 207-2511. CYMH also has a school-based program for Richmond students called CYMH School Program located at 6468 Blundell Road, phone (604) 718-4056. Students work with psychiatrists and therapists and there is also support for their families. For adults or youth in crisis from addiction or mental health issues contact CHIMO Crisis Services <www.chimocrisis.com>, phone (604) 279-7070. Roberts Creek see Sechelt or Gibsons. Rosedale see Chilliwack. Rossland see Trail. Royston see Comox / Courtenay. Saanich see Victoria. Saanichton (Central Saanich) see Victoria. Salmo for adults with addiction addiction issues contact Salmo Community Resource Society located at 311 Railway Avenue, phone (250) 357-2277. Hours of operation are Monday to Thursday 9 to 4 pm (closed noon hour). For youth 13 to 18 with addiction issues contact Freedom Quest <www.freedomquestonline. ca>, phone (250) 364-0082, (250) 304-8303 or toll-free 1(877) 304-2676. Freedom Quest offers both day treatment and individual counselling. Other outpatient programs include a FASD program for families, a probation mandated program for youth (called YSAM ) and a peer support program for parents who are impacted by their youth s substance abuse (called the Family Program ). at Salmo Community Resource Society (see above for contact information and hours of operation). Salmon Arm for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Salmon Arm Alcohol & Drug Services located at 431 Hudson Avenue NE, phone (250) 833-4103. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:30 PM (closed 11:45 to 12:45 pm). For youth with addiction issues addiction issues Salmon Arm Alcohol & Drug Services has a fulltime youth counsellor. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Salmon Arm Mental Health located at 851 16 th Street NE, phone (250) 833-4100. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:30 pm (open noon hour). Salmon Arm located at 550 Lakeshore Drive NE, phone (250) 832-1719. For youth with behavioural problems or parenting conflicts but not necessarily mental health or addiction issues contact the Family Resource Centre at phone (250) 832-2170. Salt Spring Island for adults and youth with addiction addiction issues contact Adult and Family Addictions Services - Salt Spring Island Community Services Society <www. saltspringcommunityservices.ca> located at 268 Fulford-Ganges Road, phone (250) 537-9971. This service also offers programming for substance-affected youth and family members. Office hours are 9:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Addiction services are available Monday/ Tuesday/Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm on Salt Spring Island and Thursday/ Friday 8:00 to 1:00 pm on Galiano, Mayne, Pender & Saturna Island. Sandspit see Masset or Queen Charlotte City. Sardis see Chilliwack. Saturna Island for adults and youth with addiction issues Salt Spring Island Community Services <www. saltspringcommunityservices.ca> provides services on Saturna Island, phone (250) 537-9971 or pager (250) 537-8091. The counsellor has office space on Saturna Island and other community locations. For adults with mental health addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section. addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section. Also see Victoria. Savona see Kamloops. Sayward see Campbell River. Scotch Creek see Chase or Salmon Arm. Sechelt for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addictions contact Addiction and Home Detox 26 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Program located at 5544 Sunshine Coast Highway at St. Mary s Hospital in Sechelt, phone (604) 885-8678. Addiction and Home Detox is part of Sunshine Coast Mental & Addictions. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). For adults with mental health addiction services contact Sunshine Coast Mental Health & Addictions located at 5542 Sunshine Coast Highway at St. Mary s Hospital in Sechelt, phone (604) 885-6101. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (open noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only contact the Addiction and Home Detox Program in Sechelt (contact info above). Sechelt located at 5498 Wharf Avenue, phone (604) 740-8900. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed during noon hour). Shawnigan Lake see Duncan. Sicamous Most mental health and addiction agencies in Salmon Arm provide outreach support to Sicamous one day a week. For example, a counsellor from Salmon Arm Alcohol & Drug Services visits Sicamous every Tuesday. For more information contact the appropriate Salmon Arm agency directly. Appointments are typically scheduled for Eagle Valley Family Resource Centre located at 1214 Shuswap Avenue in Sicamous, phone (250) 836-3440. Sidney see Victoria. Silverton see New Denver. Skookumchuck (Kootenay) see Kimberley. Slocan Park for youth 13 to 18 with addiction issues contact Freedom Quest <www. freedomquestonline.ca> located at W.E. Graham Community Services Society (see address below). Contact the main office for Freedom Quest, phone (250) 304-2676 or toll-free 1(877) 304-2676. Freedom Quest offers both day treatment and individual counselling. Other outpatient programs include a FASD program for families, a probation mandated program for youth (called YSAM ) and a peer support program for parents who are impacted by their youth s substance abuse (called the Family Program ). For youth with addiction issues W.E. Graham Community Services Society provides school-based services for youth. Their office is located at 915 Harold St., phone (250) 355-2484. For additional addiction or mental health services see Nelson. Smithers for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Smithers Mental Health and Addictions located at 3793 Alfred Avenue, phone (250) 847-6405. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addiction issues only see Smithers Mental Health and Addictions above. Smithers located at 2 nd Floor 3793 Alfred Avenue, phone (250) 847-7727. Sooke see Victoria. Sorrento see Chase. South Delta see Delta. Spallumcheen see Vernon. Sparwood - for adults or youth with addiction issues contact Addiction Services in Fernie, toll-free phone 1(800) 644-6144. Youth with addictions are met at school while adult appointments are scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays at Sparwood Health Unit. Also serves Fernie, Elkford, and Sparwood. Government Outpatient Services Pemberton. For more information call (604) 892-5796 or toll-free 1(877) 892-2022. Stewart for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Stewart Mental Health & Addictions, phone (250) 636-2103. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Terrace Mental Health & Addictions. The Terrace office provides an outreach service to Stewart and can be GOVERNMENT reached at phone (250) 631-4202. For youth with addiction issues contact Northwest Addiction Services <www.tdcss.ca> in Terrace, phone (250) 638-8117. For youth with mental or concurrent mental health/ addiction services contact CYMH Terrace, phone (250) 638-2330. Depending on need, an outreach worker from Terrace visits Stewart to meet clients. Summerland see Penticton. OUTPATIENT SURREY Surrey Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/ addiction issues contact Surrey Mental Health & Addictions SERVICES For adults with mental health addiction issues contact the Sparwood Health Unit located at 570 Pine Avenue, phone (250) 425-2064 or toll-free 1(800) 661-0329. Hours are Monday to Friday 8 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). Fernie located at 341 2 nd Avenue in Fernie, phone (250) 423-5311. Squamish for adults and youth with addiction issues contact Sea to Sky Community Services <www.communityservices.bc.ca> phone (604) 892-5796 or toll-free 1(877) 892-2022. Serves residents of Squamish, Britannia Beach, and Furry Creek. For adults with addiction issues who live in other communities such as Whistler and Pemberton contact the Crisis Response Team, phone (604) 892-6365 or toll free 1(866) 892-6365. For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Sea to Sky Mental Health & Addictions located at 38075 Second Avenue, phone (604) 892-6365. Squamish located at 1100 Hunter Place, phone (604) 892-1400. For adults or youth with addiction or mental health issues that also require employment counseling contact Sea to Sky Community Services (see contact information above). A referral is required from Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance (toll-free 1-866- 866-0800). For Squamish First Nation members with addiction issues contact Squamish First Nation located at 100 Billy Road, phone (604) 892-5975. Sea to Sky Community Services offers a school-based addiction prevention program for schools in Squamish, Whistler, and located at #1100 13401 108th Street, phone (604) 953-4900. For concurrent mental illness/ addiction there is a concurrent disorder specialist but a referral is first required from an in-house case worker. Intake hours are 1:30 pm to 3 pm Monday to Friday (if you want to see a therapist). Regular office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For youth 13 to 18 with addiction issues contact ASTRA Outreach <www.pcrs.ca> which has both the Guildford Youth Resource Centre and the Newton Youth Resource Centre. The Guildford program is located at 205-14727 108 th Avenue, phone (604) 587-8100. Sunshine Coast Health Center 27
2009 The Newton Youth Resource Centre is located at 114-13479 76 th Avenue, phone (604) 592-6200. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory For Native adults with addiction issues that are also involved with the criminal justice system, contact Surrey Alcohol and Drug Services Office and ask for the Surrey branch of the Native Coworker and Counselling Association of BC <nccabc.ca>. Their address is 13639-108 th Avenue. For more information call (604) 588-8430. For immigrants in Surrey or Delta with drug or alcohol problems contact DiverseCity (formerly Delta Immigrant Services) <www.sdiss. org> located at 1107-7330 137 th Street, phone (604) 597-0205. DiverseCity provides counseling and community prevention in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Surrey Concurrent Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Treatment For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Surrey Mental Health & Addictions (see contact information above). In Surrey, CYMH is responsible for working with adolescents struggling with mental health addiction issues. CYMH has the following locations in Surrey: Delta North 200 11861 88 th Avenue phone (604) 501-3237 Surrey Guildford - #8 15355 102 A Ave. phone (604) 586-2685 Surrey Newton 2 nd fl. 13630 72 nd Ave. ph (604) 501-3122 Surrey North 201 13680 105A Ave. ph (604) 951-5844 South Surrey/White Rock 15455 Vine Ave. phone (604) 542-3900 For youth 13 to 18 with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues there is a day program called the Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP) located at 13750 96 th Avenue, phone (604) 585-5660. ADTP is offered four days a week up to four months. Mornings are for school work while afternoons are for therapy. This program is for youth living in Delta, Langley, Surrey, and White Rock. Intake is continuous but a referral from a physician, psychiatrist, or government counselor is required. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages of psychosis caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues call the Fraser South Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, phone (604) 538-4278. After receiving a call, an EPI clinician will visit the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person would then refer the client to another service if it is not psychosis or arrange to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Delta, Langley, Surrey, and White Rock. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. For women who have been sexually abused or have worked in the sex trade and have problems with drugs and/or alcohol, Servants Anonymous Society (SAS) <www.sasurrey.ca> has several programs including Changing Patterns, a 15-week outpatient program for women that covers building life skills, anger management, addiction issues, fitness, etc. There is also a weekly Relapse Prevention program. Serves the entire lower mainland. For more information contact the ASK Learning Centre located at 7400 132 nd Street, phone (604) 590-2304. Tahsis see Campbell River. Telegraph Cove see Port Hard or Port McNeill. Telkwa see Smithers. Terrace For adults and youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Northwest Addiction Services <www.tdcss.ca> located at the Al Marland Building 2 nd floor, 3219 Eby St., phone (250) 638-8117. Northwest also works with substance-affected family members. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Open until 8 pm on Wednesday (open for lunch). For adults with mental health only addiction issues contact Terrace Mental Health & Addictions located at 3412 Kalum Street, phone (250) 631-4202. For Native adults with addiction issues only contact Kitselas Village located at 2225 Gitaus Road, phone (250) 635-5084. Hours are 8:30 to 4 pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) and 8:30 to 2 pm (Thursdays). Kitselas Village is a NNADAP program and accepts both Natives and Non-Natives. Kitselas also has AA Group Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. For Native adults or youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Northwest Band Social Workers Association located at 1581 Kulspai Crescent, phone (250) 638-0744. Approach is holistic and nativebased and both Natives and Non-Natives are welcome. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Terrace located at 400-4545 Lazelle Ave., phone (250) 638-2330. ThornHill see Terrace. Tlell see Queen Charlotte City. Tofino see Ucluelet. Trail for adults with addiction addiction issues contact Trail Mental Health & Addiction Services located at Suite 3 1500 Columbia Avenue, phone (250) 364-6262. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed noon hour). For youth 13 to 18 with addiction issues contact Freedom Quest <www.freedomquestonline.ca> located at 200 1504 Cedar Ave., phone (250) 364-0082 or tollfree 1(877) 304-2676. Freedom Quest offers both day treatment and individual counselling. Other outpatient programs include a FASD program for families, a probation mandated program for youth (called YSAM ) and a peer support program for parents who are impacted by their youth s substance abuse (called the Family Program ). Trail located at 278 1051 Farwell St., phone (250) 364-0540. Tsawwassen see Delta. Tumbler Ridge - For adults or youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Tumbler Ridge Mental Health & Addictions located at 220 Front Street, phone (250) 242-5505. This office has a child/youth counsellor as well as a women s counsellor. Hours are 8:30 to 5 pm (closed noon to 12:30 pm). addiction issues there is outreach services provided by CYMH Chetwynd every Wednesday. To book an appointment contact Tumbler Ridge Mental Health & Addictions above. Ucluelet for adults with addiction or mental health/ addiction issues contact West Coast Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 101-1801 Bay Street, phone (250) 726-1282. Counsellors can assist clients with referrals to other rehabilitation programs on Island and the Lower Mainland. Also provides support and education to family members of clients with addiction issues. Hours are 8:30 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For youth with addictions contact CYMH Port Alberni, phone (250) 720-2650. Please note that as of October 2008 there is no youth addiction counsellor for Ucluelet or 28 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Tofino but CYMH Port Alberni is an inter-rim provider. Port Alberni, phone (250) 720-2650. CYMH Port Alberni has clinicians that visit the communities of Tofino and Ucluelet every Tuesday. Uplands see Victoria. Valemount - For adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Valemount Mental Health & Addictions located at the Valemount Health Centre, 1445 5 th Avenue, phone (250) 566-9898 or (250) 566-9138 ext. 235. Counsellors in Valemount are available Tuesdays and Thursdays. Alternatively, adults can access Robson Valley Mental Health & Addictions in McBride at 1126 5 th Avenue, phone (250) 569-2251 ext. 238 or 242. Addiction counsellors are available in McBride on Mondays and Wednesdays and every second Friday. Hours are 8:30 to 4:10 pm. For youth with addiction issues only see the Valemount Health Centre above. McBride Robson Valley Home Support Society located at 99 Gorse St., phone (250) 566-9107. This office also works with substanceaffected families of youth. Staff at CYMH McBride divide their time between McBride and Valemount. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday (closed noon hour). VANCOUVER Referral Services for Outpatient Addiction or Mental Health Services Addictions Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Line Phone: (604) 875-6381 Note: refers callers to treatment services, detox and outpatient counselling for youth and adults in their community/region. Narcotics Anonymous Phone: (604) 873-1018. Note: has a help line for the entire Lower Mainland and has a referral service to NA meetings. Operators are individuals in recovery and not counsellors, therapists or medical professionals. Health Contact Centre 1 st Floor Roosevelt Hotel 166 East Hastings Street, Phone: (604) 658-1224 Note: a referral service for addiction and other social services for residents of the Downtown Eastside. Open 12:30 pm to 5:30 am daily (closed 12:30 am to 1:30 am). Health Contract Centre is a community resource for s Downtown East Side. Mental Health BC Mental Health Information Line www.heretohelp.bc.ca Toll-free: 1(800) 661-2121 Note: A referral service for mental health programs throughout BC. Open 9:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Child and Youth Mental Health Referral Line Phone: (604) 709-4111 Note: a central intake number for -based mental health services for children and youth ages 5 to 18. Older Adult Community Mental Health Referral Line Phone: (604) 714-3765 Note: a single point of entry for specialized services for people over 65 Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services Direct Services For residents of with addiction issues there is community health centres directly funded by VCHA that offer health care, addiction, and mental health services including methadone maintenance, needle exchange, support groups, and counselling. Government Outpatient Services Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services Contracted Agencies, Non-profits or Charities The following programs are provided by agencies contracted by the provincial government, nonprofits, or charities. Adult Outpatient For adults with addiction issues who have experienced early childhood trauma contact Bountyfull Counselling Society <www.bountyfullhouse.org> GOVERNMENT located at 530 Heatley Avenue, phone (604) 255-6626. Individuals can self-refer for a 2.5-hour individual counselling session. Program is not a concurrent mental health/addiction program per se. Hours are 9 to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Clients appointments are set 9:30 to noon. Sliding fee scale. For adult women with addiction issues living on the Downtown East Side contact Drug and Alcohol Meeting Support for Women (DAMS) located at 412 East Cordova Street (Lifeskills Building), OUTPATIENT phone (604) 687-5454 (office) or (604) 729-8267 or (778) 319-3267 (for outreach). Hours are flexible. Please call to set an appointment or, alternatively, to meet off-site. Please note that staff who work at DAMS are volunteers and are not trained clinicians. For adults 55 years or older with SERVICES Some of the community health centres are staffed with physicians to provide primary health care treatment as well (see map on page 6 for corresponding Community Health Area): 1. Three Bridges (Business District, Yaletown) 301-1290 Hornby St. Phone: (604) 714-3480 2. Downtown (East Side) 569 Powell St. Phone: (604) 255-3151 Note: Provides counseling and medical services. Hours are 8:30 am to 8:30 pm daily. 2. North (East ) 202-1651 Commercial Drive Phone: (604) 215-3990 2. Pender (Downtown East Side) 59 W. Pender St. Phone: (604) 669-9181 2. Sheway (Downtown East Side) 533 E. Hastings St. Phone: (604) 216-1699 Note: Sheway provides assistance and counseling to pregnant women in the Downtown Eastside. Support can continue up to 18 months after child birth. Drop-in hours are 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday. 3. Evergreen 3425 Crowley Drive Phone: (604) 707-3620 Note: just off Joyce and East 34 th Ave. 4. Pacific Spirit 2110 West 43 rd Ave. Phone: (604) 267-3970 Note: covers areas west of Oak St. excluding downtown and South (see map). 5. Raven Song 2450 Ontario St. Phone: (604) 709-6400 Note: also includes the Bridge Clinic which provides services for immigrants. 6. South 6405 Knight St. Phone: (604) 321-6151 alcohol or prescription drug issues contact Senior Well Aware Program (SWAP) <www.swapbc.ca> located at 212-309 West Cordova Street, phone (604) 662-7927. Self-referrals are accepted. Office hours are 8:30 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Youth Outpatient For youth with addiction issues contact Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) located at 691 East Broadway, phone (604) 709-5723. For youth with addiction issues contact Covenant House <www. covenanthousebc.org> located at 575 Drake Street, phone (604) 685-7474 or toll-free 1(877) 685-7474. Covenant House has a program called Community Support Service Sunshine Coast Health Center 29
2009 which provides outpatient services including counseling to runaway, homeless, and street-involved youth. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory For homeless or at-risk youth ages 24 and under who are pre- or postdetox contact Directions Youth Services Centre <www.fsgv.ca> located at 1134 Burrard Street, phone (604) 633-1472 or toll-free 1(866) 249-6884. Open Tuesday to Saturday. For street-involved youth or foster kids with addiction issues contact Nexus Substance Misuse Outreach Program located at 550 Cambie Street, phone (604) 660-5216. Provides assessment, counseling, and referral. For youth 16 to 19 with addiction issues who are street youth or with foster families contact Youth Services Intake located at 550 Cambie Street, phone (604) 660-9376 or (604) 660-4927 (after hours). For street youth the minimum age is 12 years of age. A referral service to other programs is also provided. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For youth 12 to 24 with addiction issues contact Odyssey II located at 2875 Saint George Street, phone (604) 879-8853. Hours are 10:30 to 7:00 pm Monday to Friday. For youth (16 and older) and street youth (12 and older) with addiction issues contact Youth Services Intake located at 550 Cambie Street, phone (604) 660-9376 or 660-4927 (after hours). A referral service to other programs is also provided. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For youth with addiction issues living in the Downtown East Side/Strathcona are contact Watari Youth and Family Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service <www.watari.org> located at 301-877 East Hastings Street, phone (604) 254-6995. Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services Adult Concurrent Mental Health Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact the Center for Concurrent Disorders - Community Mental Health Services located at 255 East 12 th Avenue, phone (604) 255-9843 or (604) 687-7927 (for seniors). This program is outpatient programming for individuals who present with both a chemical dependency disorder and serious psychiatric illness. New clients are asked to call and attend the Wednesday 3 pm info session. Serves and Richmond residents. A referral is required. Hours are 8:15 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Youth Concurrent Mental Health/ Addiction Services addiction issues CYMH now has the Central Intake Referral Line located at 302-2425 Quebec Street, phone (604) 709-4111. This service will direct callers to the closest CYMH office. Central Intake may also direct callers to specialized services such as the Concurrent Disorders Program or the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) program (see below). CYMH offices are located as follows: Northeast 2610 Victoria Drive Kitsilano 400 1212 W. Broadway Midtown 3 rd Floor 2450 Ontario St. South 220-1200 W. 73 rd. Avenue Strathcona 3455 Kaslo Street West End 1555 Robson St. West Side see Kitsilano For youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Centre for Concurrent Disorders (see above for contact information). For youth 12 to 24 with concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the BC Children s Hospital - Provincial Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Program <www. bcchildrens.ca> located at C4-4480 Oak Street, phone (604) 875-2010. This program provides outpatient psychiatric consultations and assessments. A referral from a physician is required. For individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 in the early stages of psychosis that may be caused by addiction, mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Richmond/ Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program located at 207 2250 Commercial Drive, phone (604) 225-2211. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, a referral is made to another service if it is not psychosis or, if there is a diagnosis of psychosis, to schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist. Please note this service is NOT for strictly drug-induced psychosis, nor is it an emergency service. Emergencies should call Richmond/ Emergency Services at (604) 874-7307, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. CYMH also has additional specialized services for youth with mental issues such as parenting groups for substance-affected family members, adolescent outreach, vocational services, well being, etc. For more information call the Central Intake Referral Line, phone (604) 709-4111. Day Treatment for Addiction or Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Issues Day treatment is an alternative to residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation since participants can attend while still living at home. It is also an alternative to regular outpatient treatment since treatment has a shorter duration but is more intensive (typically 4 to 8 hours per session). Adult Day Treatment For adult women with addiction addiction issues contact the Aurora Centre <aurora.bcwomens. ca> located at 5 th Floor 4500 Oak Street (part of BC Children & Women s Hospital), phone (604) 875-2595 (day treatment line) or (604) 875-2032 (main reception). Aurora has an introductory 2 week day program and an intensive 5 week day program. No charge for day programs. Self-referrals are accepted only for the 2 week day program. Please note that any mental health symptoms need to be stabilized before admission. Hours are 9:30 to 12 noon (2 week program) and 9:00 to 1:00 pm (5 week program) Monday to Thursday. Office hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (open noon hour). For adults with addiction issues contact the Day Treatment Program <www.fsgv.ca> which is co-ed group therapy offered by Family Services of Greater and located at 200-1638 East Broadway, phone (604) 638-3390. For adult women with addiction issues contact the Women s DEW Program <www.fsgv.ca> at the same location and runs daily for three to five weeks during the day. Clients can be on a methadone maintenance therapy program. Child care funding is provided. No fee for service. For adults with addiction issues contact Daytox located at 377 East 2 nd Avenue, tollfree 1(866) 658-1221 (Access Central). Daytox is a 6-week day treatment program for adults living in. Clients work out their individualized program in consultation with staff. New clients need to call to book an appointment for an orientation. Located in the same building as Detox. Also has a program for people whose only addiction is nicotine. Youth Day Treatment For youth 13 to 24 with addiction issues contact Watari Youth Day Treatment Program <www.watari. org> located at 251A East 11 th Avenue, phone (604) 438-3755. 30 Sunshine Coast Health Center
This program is 6 weeks in duration and is available to residents of Richmond and. Native Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Services in Native Adult For Native adults with addiction issues contact Aboriginal Wellness Program located at 255 East 12 th Avenue, phone (604) 875-6601. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For Native adults with addictions contact Hey-Way -Noqu Healing Circle for Addictions Society located at 401-1638 East Broadway, phone (604) 874-1831. This program provides individual and group addiction and mental health counseling for Metis and First Nations. For Native adults 18 and older with addiction issues contact Native Health Society (VNHS) which has the Positive Outlook Program located at 449 East Hastings Street, phone (604) 254-9060. This program is offered in group modules for 8 to 10 participants over a four week span up to six months. Open to Native and non-native residents of communities throughout the lower mainland. For Native adults with addiction issues contact Musqueam Outpatient Treatment located at 6735 Salish Drive, phone (604) 263-3261. This program provides assessment, referral, and outpatient counselling for Musqueam band members. For Native adults with addiction issues who are also involved in the criminal justice system contact the Native Courtworker and Counselling Assn. of BC <www. nccabc.ca> located at 50 Powell Street, phone (604) 687-0281 or toll-free 1(877) 771-9444. This program provides counseling to Aboriginal people who are involved in the criminal justice system and have an addiction. The Alcohol and Drug Program offers counseling and referral to referred clients while the Aboriginal Detox Follow-Up helps clients to plan for additional treatment or community reintegration following discharge from detox. Native Youth For Native youth 13 to 21 with addiction issues contact Urban Native Youth Association <www. unya.bc.ca> located at 1640 East Hastings Street, phone (604) 254-7732. Also has a day program called Aries Project located at 1607 East Hastings, phone (604) 255-1326. For Native youth with addiction issues contact Musqueam Outpatient Treatment (see Native adult section above for contact information). For Native youth with addiction issues contact Hey-Way -Noqu Healing Circle (see Native adult section above for contact information). Vocational Services for Individuals with Addiction or Mental Health Issues For adults with addiction issues contact Gastown Vocational Services <www.gvsonline.ca> located at Suite #405 375 Water Street, phone (604) 683-6047. This program provides vocational and career planning services, assessment, work readiness skill training programs, work experience placements, and supportive employment services to individuals with mental health disabilities. Clients with addictions must be stabilized (in recovery). For adults with addiction issues that are seeking employment contact Hope Bridge Services <www.hopebridgeservices. org> phone (604) 879-9770. Participants of this program should be stabilized (in recovery) and offers both group and individual counseling. Accepts self-referrals from anyone living in the Lower Mainland. Clients must be currently unemployed or under-employed (working 19 hours a week or less) to qualify. Office hours are 8 to 5 Government Outpatient Services Also has a phone counseling service (604) 822-3700. Open September to April. UBC Psychology Clinic UBC Community Services 2136 West Mall, Phone: (604) 822-3005 Note: offers outpatient counseling services for mental illness and addiction. Not addiction-specific but fees are based on a sliding scale. Drop-In Centres GOVERNMENT Drop-in centres are available for adults and youth and provide counselling, hot meals, clothing and referrals to other programs. Please note that counselling may not be addiction- or mental health-specific and staff may or may be volunteers as opposed to trained clinicians. Adult Drop-In Centres Drop-In Centre 607 E. Hastings St., Phone: (604) 255-7199 OUTPATIENT Note: is open to men and women, Bible studies, referrals to shelters, and one-on-one counseling. Open Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 9 AM. Women s Drop-In Centre 601 East Hastings, Phone: (604) 253-3735 Note: for women and provides counseling as well as referrals, SERVICES pm Monday to Friday. Please call for the address. Correctional Services for Individuals with Addiction or Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Issues For adult offenders with addiction issues contact Drug Treatment Court located at 209B- 1200 West Pender (court) or 1141 Melville (office), phone (604) 775-0144. Drug Treatment Court is a special court within the legal system that emphasizes treating rather than incarcerating nonviolent offenders with addictions to cocaine, heroin, or other opiates. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. For Native adults with addiction issues who are also involved in the criminal justice system contact the Native Courtworker and Counselling Assn. of BC <www. nccabc.ca> (see Native Outpatient Programs above for contact information). General Counselling Services The following services are not addiction- or mental healthspecific but are offered as low cost or on a sliding scale for those requiring general counselling services. Erickson Life Development Centre 2021 Columbia Street, Phone: (604) 879-5600 local 22 Note: offers solution-focused coaching and neurolinguistic programming. Coaching is provided by interns at Erickson College. No cost. Coaching is not addiction-specific. Speakeasy Peer Counselling University of British Columbia Main Concourse (North Side) Student Union Building 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Phone: (604) 822-3777 Note: outpatient peer-led (nonprofessional) counseling for substance abuse and other issues (not addiction-focused). Open to students, staff, and local residents. hot meals, and clothing. Hours are Monday to Friday 3 PM to 6:30 PM. Youth Drop-In Centres Youth Drop-In Centre 1075 Seymour St., Phone: (604) 688-7587 Note: Is a youth drop-in centre for ages 13 to 25. Includes daily meals, free clothing, counseling, etc. Hours of operation are Monday & Friday 1:30 to 7 PM, Wednesday 3 PM to 7 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Vanderhoof For adults or youth with addiction issues only contact Vanderhoof Alcohol & Drug Services located at 192 W. Stewart St., phone (250) 567-2107. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Sunshine Coast Health Center 31
2009 Friday. Please note that hours can be adjusted for clients if necessary. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory For adults with mental health addiction issues contact Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services located at 3299 Hospital Road, phone (250) 567-5994. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). addiction issues contact Nechako Valley Community Services Society located at 157 W. Victoria St., phone (250) 567-9205. For Native adults or youth with addiction issues there is a day treatment program at Carrier Sekani Family Services <www. csfs.org> which offers week-long camps for members of Carrier Sekani only. This program is available May to October and workshops in various communities from November to April. For more information call (250) 567-2900 ext. 107 or toll free 1(866) 567-2333. Vernon for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Vernon Mental Health & Addictions Vernon Alcohol & Drug Services located at 1440-14th Avenue, phone (250) 549-5737. Office hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:30 PM. Intake hours for addiction issues are 1:15 to 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday. For mental health issues there is a telephone intake process which is open 9:15 to 10:30 am Monday to Friday (ask for the Intake Worker). For youth with addiction issues only see Vernon Alcohol & Drug Services above. Vernon located at 3007 35 th Avenue, phone (250) 558-2775. For street youth with addiction issues contact North Okanagan Youth & Family Services (NOYFSS) <www.noyfss.org> located at 3100 32 nd Avenue, phone (250) 545-3572. NOYFSS has a street outreach nurse who provides family counselling, needle exchange, vitamins, harm reduction strategies, pregnancy testing, first aid, and some alcohol/ drug counselling. Vernon Family Resource Centre Society for the North Okanagan provides children and youth counselling for sexual abuse intervention, parenting support, grief and loss as well as family therapy. They are located at 201-3402 27 th Avenue. Youth with mental health issues are typically referred back to CYMH Vernon. VICTORIA Victoria Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults with addiction issues contact Adult Addiction Community Treatment Services <www.viha.ca/mhas/> at the Victoria Clinic located on the 2 nd floor of 1250 Quadra Street, phone (250) 727-3544. Services are also available to substance-affected adult family members. Requires an appointment so please call ahead. For adults with addiction issues there is also Pacific Centre Family Services located at 103-2849 Peatt Road, phone (250) 478-8357. Pacific Centre provides individual therapy only (no group) and requires an appointment so call ahead. For seniors 55 and older with alcohol or prescription drug issues contact Victoria Innovative Seniors Treatment Approach (VISTA) <www.viha.ca/mhas/> located at 2828 Nanaimo Street, phone (250) 953-3966. These problems may occur along with late-onset mental health problems. VISTA provides outreach services to seniors as well as consultative services, educational workshops and group counselling. For youth (12 to 19) with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Discovery Youth & Family Addiction Services located at the Esquimalt Health Unit, 530 Fraser Street, 2 nd floor, phone (250) 721-2669. This program also provides support for substance-affected youth and families. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). For Native adults and youth with addiction issues contact the Victoria Native Friendship Centre located on 231 Regina Avenue, phone (250) 384-3211. Victoria Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services Victoria. CYMH has the following locations in Victoria: Saanich 1 201-4478 W. Saanich Road phone (250) 952-5073 Victoria 2 302 2955 Jutland Road phone (250) 356-1123 West Shore 2 nd fl. 345 Wale Road phone (250) 391-2223 (1) Note: also has a program for youth with suicidal ideation or attempted self harm. This program is for any youth in Victoria (no catchment). (2) Note: also has the South Island Eating Disorders clinic, phone (250) 387-0000. View Royal see Victoria. Wasa see Cranbrook. Wells see Quesnel. West see North. Westbank see Kelowna. Whistler for adults or youth with addiction issues contact the Crisis Response Team, phone (604) 892-6365 or toll free 1(866) 892-6365. The nearest outpatient program is located in Squamish and typically serves residents of that community. For youth or adults with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Sea to Sky Mental Health & Addiction Services located at #202-4380 Lorimer Road, phone (604) 932-3202. For youth in school, contact Sea to Sky Community Services, phone (604) 892-5796 or toll-free 1(877) 892-2022. Sea to Sky offers a school-based addiction prevention program for students in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. WHITE ROCK White Rock Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Services For adults and youth with addiction issues contact Peace Arch Community Services (PACS) <www.pacsbc.com> located at 882 Maple Street, phone (604) 538-2522. PACS also provides services for substance-affected family members as well as assessment and referrals to other programs. White Rock Concurrent Mental Health/Addiction Services For adults with mental health addiction issues contact White Rock/South Surrey Mental Health & Addictions located at Peace Arch Hospital, Russell Unit, 15521 Russell Ave, phone (604) 541-6844. White Rock located at 2 nd Floor 15521 Russell Avenue, phone (604) 538-4278. For youth 13 to 18 who have both concurrent mental health/ addiction issues there is the Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP) located at 13750 96 th Avenue, phone (604) 585-5660. ADTP is offered four days a week up to four months. Mornings are for school work while afternoons are for therapy. This program is for youth living in Delta, Langley, Surrey, and White Rock. Intake is continuous but a referral from a physician, psychiatrist, or government counselor is required. 32 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Government Outpatient Services GOVERNMENT OUTPATIENT SERVICES Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For youth 13 and 30 who are in the early stages of psychosis resulting from addiction, mental health, or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact the Fraser South Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program at (604) 538-4278. After receiving a call, EPI sends a clinician to the home of the person with possible psychosis, usually within a few days. After an initial visit, the EPI staff person then refers the client on to another service if it is not psychosis or arranges to have the individual see a psychiatrist if it is psychosis. Serves Delta, Langley, Surrey, and White Rock. Please note this is NOT an emergency service. Emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. addiction counselling for First Nations only. Jubilee Care Canadian Mental Health offers parents & teen counselling but is not mental health or addiction specific. Jubilee is located at 51 4 th Avenue South, phone (250) 398-8220. Windermere see Invermere. Winfield see Kelowna. Yarrow see Chilliwack. Whonnock see Maple Ridge. Williams Lake for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Williams Lake Mental Health & Addictions located at 487 Borland Street, phone (250) 392-1483. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM (closed noon hour). After hours call Gateway Crisis Stabilization Program, phone (250) 392-8261. For youth with addiction issues see Williams Lake Mental Health & Addictions above. Williams Lake located at 2 nd Floor 280C North Mackenzie Avenue, phone (250) 398-4963. Youth 13 to 25 with addiction addiction issues can also contact Axis Family Resources <www. axisfamilyresources.com> located at 321 North 2 nd Avenue, phone (250) 392-1000. For Natives with addiction issues contact Three Corners Health Services Society located at 150 First N, phone (250) 398-9814. Three Corners provides outpatient Sunshine Coast Health Center 33
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2009 100 Mile House...36 Abbotsford...36 Agassiz...37 Bowen Island...37 Burnaby...37 Campbell River...38 Chilliwack...38 Coquitlam...38 Courtenay/Comox...39 Cowichan Bay...39 Dawson Creek...39 Delta...39 Duncan...39 Enderby...40 Fort St. James...40 Fort St. John...40 Gibsons...40 Houston...40 Kamloops...40 Kelowna...41 Kitimat...41 Ladysmith...41 Langley...41 Lillooet...42 Lytton...43 Mackenzie...43 Maple Ridge...43 Merritt...43 Mission...43 Nanaimo...43 Nelson...44 New Westminster...44 North...45 Parksville...47 Port Alberni...47 Port Coquitlam...47 Port Moody...48 Powell River...48 Prince George...48 Prince Rupert...48 Qualicum Beach...48 Quesnel...48 Richmond...49 Roberts Creek...49 Saanichton...49 Salt Spring Island...49 Sechelt...49 Silverton...50 Sooke...50 Squamish...50 Surrey...50 Terrace...51 Tofino...51 Tsawwassen...51 Ucluelet...51...51 Vernon...58 Victoria...58 West...60 White Rock...60 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory SOURCES OF DATA Contact and descriptive information for the fee-for service practitioners listed in this section have been obtained by both print and online sources. Whenever possible, data was obtained directly from practitioner websites. If practitioner websites were not available then practitioners were contacted directly by email or telephone correspondence. CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION Fee-for-service practitioners included in this listing have indicated, through their listings on various professional certification websites, that their practice accepts individuals with alcohol and drug issues. Other criteria such as amount of direct addiction treatment experience, level of formal chemical dependency training, or the effectiveness of their preferred clinical approaches and techniques has not been considered. Readers are recommended to contact practitioners directly for further information. CHANGES TO LISTINGS If addresses are not provided in practitioner listings it is at the request of the practitioner. Postal codes, PO boxes and email addresses have intentionally been excluded. Practitioners who wish to submit updated or new listings are asked to complete the form at the back of this directory and fax the completed form to (604) 295-0651 (no cover letter is required). Alternatively, practitioners can send the same information, via email, to info@ sunshinecoasthealthcentre.com. 100 MILE HOUSE Debruyn, Martin RPN, RCC 100 Mile House Phone: (250) 395-1034 Note: Since 1973, Martin has worked in the field of addictions, primarily with First Nations, but also does a lot of work with individuals (including war veterans) struggling with PTSD. Martin does not associate with any programs per se but focuses on individual and their families, particularly those families that have come through the First Nations residential school system. Martin also serves Canim Lake, Canoe Creek, and Dog Creek. ABBOTSFORD Dawson, Kym Ph.D., R.Psych. Mental health Consulting <www.mentalhealthconsulting. ca/page4.cfm> Abbotsford Cell: (604) 798-1794 Note: Dr. Dawson s areas of interests include stress, trauma, substance abuse and other addictions, gender, reproduction, adoption issues, and building healthy work teams. Kym works with both individuals and couples and was a substance abuse counselor at Phoenix Centre from 1996 to 1998. Fromson, Rosemary MPCP, RPC, CHT, ICADC Advice Counselling (or Illuminating Counselling Services) <www.advicecounselling.com> 2479 McCallum Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 302-9648 Note: Rosemary is internationally certified as an addiction counsellor but also works with clients dealing with trauma, grief and loss, chronic illness, and family violence. Rosemary works with individuals, couples, and families and utilizes thought field therapy (TFT), emotional freedom technique (EFT), dream therapy, and hypnotherapy. Goldsmith, Susan Ph.D. Dr. Goldsmith & Associates 2955 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 504-5444 Groenewold, Frank Ph.D., RCC <www.drfrank.ca> 2663 James Street, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 852-4818 Note: Frank has more than 23 years of experience as a counsellor. He was a school counsellor for 11 years, working with children from age 5 to 14 for a variety of personal, family, or school issues. He has been in private practice for the past 13 years serving a population of clients ranging in age from 4 to 80. Henry, Paul RSW Oakhill Counselling and Mediation Services <www.oakhill.ca> 2663 James Street, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 850-3774 Holloway, Cliff MTS-C, RCC Daystar Counselling <www.daystarcounselling.com> Suite 102 2890 Garden St., Abbotsford Phone: (604) 855-6677 Cell: (604) 807-1690 Note: Cliff is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years experience helping individuals, couples and families. Cliff s passion is to help people who are struggling with trauma, anxiety depression, addiction, marital and relationship problems. Jenkinson, John RCC Life-Link Counselling Group <www.lifelinkcounselling.com> 102 2890 Garden Street, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 768-7959 Note: John offers a wide range of individual and family counselling options for those struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, anger, trauma, addictions, abuse, fear, relational conflicts, life stage transitions, self-esteem, and spiritual issues. Kane, Josie RCC Abbotsford Phone: (778) 808-7701 LaRoy, Robert BA, MA Irene Peterson & Associates <www.abbotsfordcounselling.ca> 10-2151 McCallum Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 859-1462 Note: Bob does individual, couple, or family counselling, deals with depression and anxiety disorders and collaborates with clients on strategies for change across the life span. 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perspective, and is trained in EMDR. Marshall, Angela M.Ed., ICADC, CCC Abbotsford Phone: (604) 309-9053 Note: Angela specializes in addictions, eating disorders, trauma, youth, and First Nations members. Besides her private practice, Angela works with the Fraser House Society and Sto:lo Nation. Murray, Edward M.Div., Psy.D., RCC Daybreak Counselling Services <www.daybreakcounselling.ca> 2639 Daybreak Lane, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 855-6426 Note: Edward works with adults, couples, teens, and families with a full range of counseling and psychotherapy including alcoholism, drug addiction, and other disorders. Phillips-Hing, Martin R.Psych., Ph.D. <www.psychologist1.com/index. html> Oakhill Counselling and Mediation Services <www.oakhill.ca> 2663 James Street, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 850-3774 Note: Martin provides clinical supervision and consultation to a government outpatient feefor-service counselling team, a government-funded addictions program, and to two child and adolescent residential treatment facilities working with at-risk families referred by the Ministry of Children and Families. Previous addiction work includes working with youth and their families in a number of settings as well as with adults in the workplace. Reimer, Will Ph.D. 34546 Quarry Avenue, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 852-0061 AGASSIZ Bartel, Martin RCC, RMFT 5937 Cutler Road, Agassiz Phone: (604) 302-9332 Note: Martin has expertise in addiction, mental health work, couple & marital therapy, and works with adolescents. Martin also facilitates trauma work (abuse counseling) with men. Martin also works out of Chilliwack. BOWEN ISLAND Elliott, Doug RCC Rethink Counselling Services <www.rethink-counselling.com> Seabreeze Building, Government Road, Snug Cove Phone: (604) 803-2600 Note: Doug works in the field of addiction and recovery and has received specialized training in CBT, individual and group psychotherapy, human sexuality, family systems, narrative, SFBT, alcohol and drug abuse (both youth and adult), marital therapy, mood disorders, anger management, and the interpretation of dreams. BURNABY Brunke, Mark MA, RCC 3761 Triumph Street, Burnaby Phone: (604) 298-5939 Note: Mark treats substance abuse and has experience working with both outpatient and residential treatment. Mark is currently working with companies and their employees in an EAP capacity. In terms of recovery from addictions, Mark focuses on relapse prevention rather than family of origin issues. Chiu, Joanne M.C., RCC The Shanti Counselling Centre <www.shanti-centre.com> 104 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby Phone: (604) 773-3100 Note: Joanne has worked extensively in the areas of addictions, disordered eating, and self-esteem. Duplassie, Danielle RCC The Shanti Counselling Centre <www.shanti-centre.com> 304-3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby Phone: (604) 773-3100 Note: Life problems that clients often discuss with Danielle include relationship conflict, sexual orientation, problem gambling, alcohol and drug dependency, stress, and anger management. Hilton, Doug RCC Burnaby Phone: (778) 988-2540 Note: Doug has specialized training and experience working with individuals of all ages, couples and families. Doug s counselling approach is primarily Adlerian and Gestalt. Doug has worked in numerous addiction settings for both substance abuse and gambling. Doug has used EMDR since 2003, clinical hypnosis since 2001, and numerous mind-body therapies. Doug uses EFT for ongoing relief from cravings. Please call Doug to get his address. Kikkert, Rhea RCC Kikkert & Associates Counselling Services 273 9600 Cameron Street, Burnaby Phone: (604) 420-0060 Macartney, Barbara RCC #405-5270 Oakmount Crescent, Burnaby Phone: (604) 430-3880 Lower Mainland Assessment and Referral Service (LMARS) <www.lmars.com> Mission Phone: (604) 437-4776 Toll-free: 1(800) 910-8555 Note: LMARS has masters-level therapists that work with addiction addiction issues. Jim Stabler, MSW, is a specialist in CBT. Helen Peters, MA, is a specialist in couples, family, and parenting. Linda McDonald, MSW, is an addiction specialist with expertise in family of origin work, second stage recovery, and sexual abuse. LMARS serves Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Mission, Maple Ridge, Burnaby, and. Please call LMARS for address. Morton, Miriam ICADC Burnaby Note: Miriam is not currently in private practice. Parmar, Parm MA, RCC Sunrise Counselling Services 5000 Kingsway, Burnaby Phone: (778) 889-7473 Note: Parm treats both adolescents and adults. Parm has over 8 years of experience in Canada and the Private Practice Therapists UK. Parm s practice is informed and influenced by various therapuetic approaches including clientcentered, CBT, SFBT, Adlerian and family systems. Sunrise offers counselling in several areas: anger management, boundaries and assertiveness, substance misuse/ addictions, mental health, and family conflict. Parm is fluent in PRIVATE English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Partridge, Barbara M.Ed., RCC Arbutus Counselling Services <www. arbutuscounsellingservices.com> 206 5050 Kingsway, Burnaby Phone: (604) 790-2119 Note: Barbara offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families struggling with substance PRACTICE abuse, eating disorders, grief, depression and anxiety. Arbutus publishes a newsletter that focuses on eating disorders. Barbara prefers to use CBT in her work with clients. Roth, Kim MA, RCC The Shanti Counselling Centre <www.shanti-centre.com> 304 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby Phone: (604) 773-3100 Note: Kim s work experience THERAPISTS has ranged from social work with children and families, to street-work with adolescents, to individual and couples work in private practice. Kim s expertise includes, but is not limited to, relationships, sexuality, addictions, grief, loss, and spiritual development. Salooja, Raman RCC <www.raman.ca> Jericho Counselling <www.jerichocounselling.com> 206-5050 Kingsway, Burnaby Phone: (604) 780-3575 Note: Raman sees private clients through Jericho Counselling Services and has been a counselor for more than seven years. In his own words: I believe in harm reduction and the biopsychosocial-spiritual model of addiction, using primarily CBT. Raman works with all age groups and speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi fluently. Sunshine Coast Health Center 37
2009 Schooler, Dawn MA, RCC Jericho Professional Counselling Services <www.jerichocounselling.com> 206 5050 Kingsway, Burnaby Phone: (604) 619-0482 or (604) 434-5727 Note: Dawn uses Cognitive- Behavioral, Feminist, and Buddhist theory to inform her counselling style. Dawn treats depression, anxiety, anger, communication, sexual orientation, relationship development, grief, loss, life transition, family concerns, selfesteem, marriage, separation, divorce, and addiction. She counsels individuals, couples, and families and has been recognized for her work with children and youth. Dawn also works with the gay and lesbian community. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Schweighofer, Anton Ph.D. 9912 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby Phone: (604) 786-3073 Wood, Stephanie EFT-ADV Meridian Therapy <www.meridiantherapy.ca> 104 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby Phone: (778) 233-8787 Note: Stephanie has been an Emotional Freedom Technique and Meridian Therapy Practitioner for the past 4 years. She has worked with many people who have had various forms of addictions. In her own words: My approach is holistic, and I view the mindbody-emotion-spirit connection as fundamental to true healing. Stephanie treats both adolescents and adults. CAMPBELL RIVER Dwyer, Carol Carol s Counselling and Consulting Campbell River Phone: (250) 202-1889 Note: Carol has been practicing in the addictions field since 1967 and is a retired social worker. Carol is reality-therapy certified, therapy touch certified, and was certified in the Satir model of family therapy. Carol is certified to use the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) psychological screening measure. Carol works on contract with the local methadone clinic, Columbia Coast Medical Clinic. Please call Carol for address. Foster, Lori M.Ed., CCC, RCC Foster Counselling <www.lorifostercounselling.com> #17 964 Shoppers Row, Campbell River Phone: (250) 286-1250 Note: Lori offers services to a variety of individuals, agencies, and companies in Campbell River through treatment of workplace/ childhood/other trauma, and PTSD symptoms, drug and alcohol assessment, treatment plans, referrals and aftercare. Lori has over 20 years of counselling experience. Muir, Bruce RSW, MA Strathcona Counselling Suite 220 1260 Shoppers Row, Campbell River Phone: (250) 286-0820 Note: Bruce s practice specialty areas include addiction, adoption, anger management, anxiety, child custody, depression, grief, loss, meaning of life questions, and parenting. Oke, Hank ICADC, RRP Strathcona Counselling Suite 220 1260 Shoppers Row, Campbell River Phone: (250) 286-0820 Note: Hank started working in the addictions field in 1978. His areas of expertise and specialized training include chemical dependency, co-dependency and family of origin issues including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, interventions and working with resistant clients. Owen, Dave RSW Strathcona Counselling Suite 220 1260 Shoppers Row, Campbell River Phone: (250) 286-0820 Note: Dave specializes in addictions, adoption, abuse issues, childhood trauma and men s issues in individual, group and family sessions. Dave has training in addictions theory, transactional analysis, Gestalt, and family systems theory. CHILLIWACK Arnold, Corrina MA, RCC <www.corrinaarnold.com> Chilliwack Phone: (604) 316-3585 Note: Corrina s experience includes 9 years of counselling individuals, couples and families in various contexts. Bartel, Martin RCC, AAMFT Chilliwack Phone: (604) 302-9332 Note: Martin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with adults with addiction and mental health issues. Martin also works with couples and adolescents and provides trauma/abuse counselling for men. Dawson, Kym Ph.D., R.Psych. Mental health Consulting <www.mentalhealthconsulting. ca/page4.cfm> Chilliwack Cell: (604) 798-1794 Note: Dr. Dawson s areas of interests include stress, trauma, substance abuse and other addictions, gender, reproduction, adoption, and building healthy workteams. Kym works with both individuals and couples and was a substance abuse counselor at Phoenix Centre from 1996 to 1998. LaRoy, Robert BA, MA Chilliwack Phone: (604) 824-0301 Note: Bob provides individual, couple, and family counselling, deals with depression and anxiety disorders and collaborates with clients on strategies for change across the life span. Bob is prepared to help clients work on difficulties confronting them in their personal lives, marital relationships, family context or work environment. Bob works primarily from a CBT theoretical perspective and is trained in EMDR. Marshall, Angela M.Ed., ICADC, CCC Chilliwack Phone: (604) 309-9053 Note: Angela specializes in addictions, eating disorders and trauma works primarily with youth and First Nations members. Besides her private practice, Angela works with the Fraser House Society and Sto:lo Nation. COMOX See Courtenay COQUITLAM Banton, Operine BA, MA, RCC Mandala Counselling Services <http://www3.telus.net/operine_ banton/mandala_counselling> Phone: (604) 552-3612 Cell: (604) 312-1840 Note: Operine treats depression, anxiety, stress, loss, grief, communication, abuse, relationship, substance misuse, eating disorders, trauma, separation/divorce, and family violence. Emery, Wayne Ph.D. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ wayneemery/> ACT-Healthwise Psychological Services 201-3041 Anson Ave., Coquitlam Phone: (604) 562-5559 Note: Wayne s treatment areas include psychological well-being (anxiety, panic, phobias, PTSD, abuse, grief, loss, depression, anger), improving relationships (couples, children, teenagers, work), health issues (substance misuse, sleep disruption, head injuries, chronic pain, headaches, preparing for surgery) and performance enhancement (concentration & memory, athletic enhancement, performance anxiety, creativity). Wayne is also a Registered Art Therapist. Hancock, Rick Psy.D. Denis Boyd & Associates <www.denisboyd.com/rickhancock.html> 202 1046 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam Phone: (604) 931-7211 Note: Denis uses SFBT and CBT to help individuals deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, chemical addictions, career changes, lifestyle changes and emotional dependencies. 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with issues of addiction and difficult teen behavior. Iannucci, Jan M.Ed., RCC 1301 Charter Hill Drive (Eagleridge area), Coquitlam Phone: (604) 805-7863 Note: Jan has a varied background that includes social work for 13 years, counselling high risk parents and their young children, and addictions work with adolescents, their parents and adults for the last 4 years. Jan currently works parttime at a family-based addictions agency in North. Jan has expertise in SFBT, NLP, hypnosis, timeline therapy, energy meridian therapies, emotional freedom technique, and body based focusing. Miller, Sandra Louise RCC Coquitlam Phone: (604) 762-1981 Morano, Ladan RCC Coquitlam Phone: (604) 908-9312 Robinson, Selina RCC 3000 Surf Crescent, Coquitlam Phone: (604) 729-0702 Note: Selina works with addicted youth, having worked at the Odyssey program in. Selina also works with adults and is an instructor at VCC for their Substance Abuse certificate program. In her own words: I was the Director of Counselling Services for Jewish Family Services from 2000 until 2005 and have been in private practice for the past 10 years. My preferred therapeutic approach is solution focused and narrative. Selina is fluent in English and French. COURTENAY Brudenell, Tom MA, RMFT Tom J. Brudenell Counselling Services Ltd. 410 Anderton Road, Comox Phone: (250) 339-0155 Note: Tom works with substanceaffected family members and spouses (co-dependency), obsessive-compulsive behaviours, and sexual addictions. Tom does not work directly with individuals that have drug or alcohol issues. Slovack, Sandy RCC Hold the Vision Coaching & Counselling <www.holdthevision.com> Courtenay Phone: (250) 881-0026 Note: Sandy offers support and guidance to people who want to move forward in their lives. She describes herself as a life long learner and has developed many skills in the personal and professional development world which have augmented her years of counselling experience. Muir, Bruce RSW, MA Strathcona Counselling 325 A 11 th Street, Courtenay Phone: (250) 338-0311 Note: Bruce s practice works with the following issues: addiction, adoption, anger management, anxiety, custody and access, depression, grief/loss, meaning of life questions, and parenting. Oke, Hank ICADC, RRP Strathcona Counselling 325 A 11 th Street, Courtenay Phone: (250) 338-0311 Note: Hank began in the addictions field in 1978. His areas of expertise and specialized training include chemical dependency, co-dependency and family of origin issues including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, interventions and working with resistant clients. Owen, Dave RSW Strathcona Counselling 325 A 11 th Street, Courtenay Phone: (250) 338-0311 Note: Dave specializes in addictions, adoption, abuse issues, childhood trauma and men s issues in individual, group and family sessions. Dave has training in addictions theory, transactional analysis, Gestalt, and family systems theory. Slovack, Sandy RCC Hold the Vision Coaching & Counselling <www.holdthevision.com> Courtenay Phone: (250) 881-0026 Note: Sandy offers support and guidance to people who want to move forward in their lives. She describes herself as a lifelong learner and has developed many skills in the personal and professional development world which have augmented her years of counselling experience. COWICHAN BAY Shepherd, Robert H. Ph.D., R.Psych. 1775 Pritchard Road, Cowichan Bay Phone: (250) 748-0296 DAWSON CREEK Neumann, Brent BA, M.Div. 1209 105 th Avenue, Dawson Creek Phone: (250) 219-1127 or (250) 782-5311 Note: Brent was an addiction counsellor for 10 years and has 3 years of post graduate training in pastoral care and counselling. Brent has been a practicing therapist for about 25 years and has run a private practice for the past 5 years. In his own words: I use an ecclectic approach to counselling with a client centred approach. I am comfortable using expressive play therapy and spiritual direction when requested. I use a primarily seclular approach in this work. DELTA Harrison, Scott - MA, RCC Sunwood Counselling <www.sunwoodcounselling.ca> 128 6345 120 th Street (Sunshine Village), Delta Phone: (604) 532-6780 Note: Scott has specific training in assisting people in finding freedom from addictions including substance misuse and behavioral addictions such as problem gambling, internet, and sex. Scott s other areas of expertise include the treatment of depression, anger, among others. Scott works with individuals 15 and older. Laird, Ross Ph.D., RCC <www.rosslaird.info> Delta Phone: (604) 916-1675 Note: Ross is a best-selling author, psychotherapist, university professor, addictions and trauma specialist, consultant in the psychology of leadership, poet, and craftsman in wood and stone. Dr. Laird emphasizes creativity as an Private Practice Therapists instrument of change. Ross works with adolescents and adults on an individual basis and in group. Ross also does clinical supervision with a number of addiction treatment centres and social service agencies. Pelzer, Mary Ann MA, CCC Connections Telephone Counselling <www.telephonecounselling. PRIVATE net> Delta Phone: (604) 590-5753 Toll-free: 1(877) 590-5753 Note: Mary Ann provides telephone counseling for adults struggling with addictions, codependency, grief and loss, etc. Prasad, Ron - MA, RCC Delta (by Scott Road and 80 PRACTICE th Avenue) Phone: (604) 307-2216 Note: Ron works with both teenagers and adults. Ron s therapeutic approaches are guided by Virginia Satir, narrative therapy, experiential therapy (i.e. Carl Whitaker), and motivational interviewing techniques. Ron works primarily in the area of addictions and mental health, working in his day job as a concurrent disorder clinician. Ron s private practice also includes THERAPISTS working with impaired drivers in a psycho-educational group format. DUNCAN Rutland, Marcia MA, RCC Marcia Rutland Counselling Services 331 St. Julian Street (downtown), Duncan Phone: (250) 732-2636 Note: Marcia has treated clients with addiction issues since 2004 and collaborates with addiction staff at Duncan Mental Health & Addictions (VIHA). Marcia works primarily with adults but also works with adolescents. Her therapeutic approach is motivational interviewing towards abstinence with 12-step meetings for support. Sunshine Coast Health Center 39
2009 Shivel, Mary MA, RCC #201 321 Festubert St. Duncan Phone: (250) 210-0055 Note: Mary has been in private practice since 2004. Mary works with the provincial Problem Gambling program. Mary s approach utilizes SFBT, response-based therapy, and CBT. Mary s primary expertise is in anger management and has been working with Stroh in the Relationship Violence Program for the past 5 years. Mary works with adolescents, adults, couples and families. For 10 years, Mary was a child and youth counsellor with Cowichan Family Life. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Stein, Barry Ph.D., R.Psych. 924 Arbutus Avenue, Duncan Phone: (250) 246-8687 Note: Barry has worked in a variety of settings and has a preference for SFBT. Barry contracts with EAP Wilson Banwell and has worked with clients struggling with substance abuse. Barry believes mutual support groups are a valuable component to any addiction recovery plan. Williamson, Bonnie MA, RCC Duncan Phone: (250) 748-7776 Note: Bonnie utilizes a combination of CBT and EMDR with addictions that include alcohol, drugs, gambling, and eating disorders. Bonnie has been in private practice since 2002 and finds that EMDR is effective in targeting urges in clients with addictions. Please call for address. ENDERBY Burton, Lucas MA, CCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/lburton.html> 1910 Victor Street, Enderby Phone: (250) 550-4644 or (250) 838-5779 Note: Lucas is a counsellor with 8 years experience working with youth and families struggling with both addictions and mental health. Fehr, Kelvin BA, BSW, RSW, CMH Enderby Phone: (250) 307-7931 Note: Kelvin provides addiction counselling and has been working in the addictions field since 2001. Kelvin also works with First Nation groups as well as with corporations. Kelvin serves North Okanagan and surrounding areas. FORT ST. JAMES Bertrand, Blanche CAC II Adventures in Recovery Counselling & Consulting Fort St. James Toll-free: 1(888) 613-2667 Note: Blanche is a Certified Addictions Counsellor and a Thought Field Therapist. Blanche specializes in family therapy, domestic violence, sexual abuse and loss & grief. Blanche was presented the Rosehip Award for her advocacy of women s rights in 2006. Blanche also co-facilitates the Relationship Violence Program for males convicted of spousal assault. Blanche is compassionate, empathetic and dedicated to helping women overcome life s difficulties. Bertrand, Raymond J. RPC, CGC, CAC II, RAS Adventures in Recovery Counselling & Consulting Fort St. James Toll-free: 1(888) 613-2667 Note: Ray s personal journey of recovery started in 1975. Ray has spent 5 years working on s skid row, 5 years counselling men in Provincial prisons, 5 years working in First Nations communities as well as being employed in treatment centres and men s supportive recovery houses. Ray co-facilitates the Relationship Violence Program and is a Responsible Driver Program counsellor for impaired drivers. Ray is also a weekly columnist for the Caledonia Courier. FORT ST. JOHN Baverstock, Kathryn MSW, RSW 10142-101 st Avenue, Fort St. John Phone: 250-261-5630 Note: Kathryn works mostly with adults but will consider working with youth since she used to work with youth fulltime. Kathryn has worked in the field of mental health and addictions since 1984. In her own words: I am very practical in my approach and use MI, SFBT, some CBT, etc. I am extremely interested in the mindbody-spirit connection and getting some balance in these areas. Also works with First Nations & is approved to work with residential school survivors. Elias, Lou MA, M.Ed., LST, CCC 10704 97 th Avenue, Fort St John Phone: (250) 785-2029 Note: In his work with both adolescents and adults, Lou s preferred therapeutic approach is CBT. Lou also uses SASSI for assessments. Lou has been involved with both the Relationship Violent Treatment program and the Responsible Driver Program. GIBSONS Stevens, Toni Ph.D. <www.drtoni.ca> Gibsons Phone: (604) 886-1266 Note: Though originally from Montreal, Toni has lived and worked in a variety of agencies and institutions in California for 30 years. Her areas of expertise include criminality, substance abuse, sexual abuse, parenting, relationships issues (gay and heterosexual), and women s issues. Since returning to Canada in 1997, she has worked with individuals, couples and families. HOUSTON Siebenga, John RCC 1923 Hungerford Road, Houston Phone: (250) 845-3343 KAMLOOPS Annand, Trudy RPC, MPCP, BRI (I) Axis Intervention Services Ltd. <www.axisintervention.com> 651 Victoria Street, Kamloops Phone: (250) 545-1898 Toll-free: 1(866) 455-2947 Note: Trudy offers individual and group counseling for addictions. Trudy is able to travel to provide intervention services which help families who have a love one that refuses to get help for a problem with drugs or alcohol. Daley, Kym MA (cand.) Thompson-Nicola Assessment & Resource Service (TNARS) <www.tnars.com> 408 153 Seymour Street, Kamloops Phone: (250) 372-2262 Toll-free: 1(800) 665-1095 Note: Kym is presently enrolled in the Family Therapy Diploma Program in Kamloops and is also in the process of completing internships at a correctional facility and the Family Therapy Center towards her master s degree in counselling psychology. Kym is passionate about working collaboratively with people in their efforts to live their lives to their fullest potential and to helping families. Please call TNARS to confirm availability. Edwards, Louise RCC Edwards Counselling Services Kamloops Phone: (250) 374-2246 Note: Louise has over 40 years of addiction experience in a number of settings. Louise also works with sexual abuse and other related issues. Louise prefers working with adults but also works with adolescents as well as couples and families. Louise is eclectic and flexible in her approach. Please call Louise for her address and a prescreening for suitability. Graham, Grace RCC Synergy Counselling Associates 784A Victoria St., Kamloops Phone: (250) 314-0298 Hurley, Cheryl M.Ed., RCC Synergy Counselling Associates #308 141 Victoria, Kamloops Phone: (250) 372-7299 Note: Cheryl provides counselling for substance abuse, depression, trauma and anxiety. Since 1989, Cheryl has worked in both government-funded addiction/ mental health programs and in private practice. Cheryl works with adult individuals and couples. Cheryl utilizes TIR for trauma and has training in Gestalt and various client-centered approaches such as body awareness and relaxation. Cheryl is currently involved in the Problem Gambling Program. 40 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Smith, Cogi BSW, RSW Thompson-Nicola Assessment & Resource Service (TNARS) <www.tnars.com> 408 153 Seymour Street, Kamloops Phone: (250) 372-2262 Toll-free: 1(800) 665-1095 Note: Cogi has been with TNARS since May 1994 and a counsellor since 1989. Cogi has certificates from the Northwest Satir Institute, Yaletown Narrative Marriage Therapy Centre and diplomas from The Family Therapy Centre plus numerous training courses in CBT and addictions. Cogi has experience dealing with a variety of issues, working with children, teens, and adults as individuals, couples or family groupings. Please call TNARS to confirm availability. Williamson, Marcia RCC 103 1315 Summit Drive, Kamloops Phone: (250) 319-4226 Wolfe, Sidney MC, CCC Shai Counselling & Consulting Inc. 615 St. Paul Street, Kamloops Phone: (250) 852-3109 Note: Sidney specializes in adult treatment for substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and general counselling. Sidney does not offer family counseling. Sidney primarily uses CBT and narrative therapy but matches the client to the therapy rather than the other way around. Sidney has worked in addiction therapy since 1998. KELOWNA Armstrong, John BSW, RSW Kelowna Phone: (250) 860-1951 Note: John is an addiction specialist in private practice since 2003 and has been working in the addiction treatment field since 1978. John runs an aftercare group for people completing private residential treatment and also facilitates interventions. John sees clients from Kelowna, Winfield, Oyama, Peachland, Summerland, and as far south as Penticton. Please contact John for his address. Boatness, Marie RCC 200-1789 Harvey Ave., Kelowna Phone: (250) 681-1171 Note: Marie used to work at Crossroads Residential Treatment Centre. Currently, Marie works with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families. Marie was also a teacher for 30 years. Devlin, Cori DKATI, BA <www.coridevlin.ca> 209 616 KLO Road, Kelowna Phone: (250) 763-3729 Note: Cori is a registered art therapist who has been in private practice since 2000 and treats adults, youth, families and groups. Cori works with individuals struggling with a number of issues, including addiction. Cori works from a depth psychology perspective with a body-oriented psychotherapy approach. Cori has done additional training in self-regulation therapy to help individuals with trauma as well as CBT and family systems therapy. Dunn, Terry BSW, RCC 210-347 Leon Ave., Kelowna Phone: (250) 317-7484 Note: Terry does a lot of work with couples and families. In his own words: I tend to act and think systemically, in other words, looking at the big picture. I lean towards self-regulation and the Satir model. I work to create a relationship with clients and then determine their needs. Huggins, Donna RCC Kelowna Note: Donna is not currently accepting new clients. Lea, Gary Ph.D. Kelowna Professional Group #350-1855 Kirschner Road, Kelowna Phone: (250) 762-2525 McAlpine, Kirsten CCC, M.Ed. 5406 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna Phone: (250) 764-0520 Note: Besides her private practice, Kirsten is a concurrent disorders clinical consultant for the Interior Health Authority. Kirsten speaks both English and German. Odell-Cardinal, Ellen CHt, EFT-ADV Solutions Hypnotherapy <www.solutionshypnotherapy. com> Kelowna, BC Phone: (250) 764-1590 Note: Ellen combines hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to help clients with drug and alcohol addictions release the emotional impact of their past. Ellen is a certified EFT practitioner. Please contact Ellen for her address. Port, Sam M.S.W., CCC Morningstar Counselling Kelowna Phone: (250) 860-3329 Note: Sam specializes in anger management, depression, grief, and addictions. Sam speaks both English and Dutch. Preece, Cindy M.Ed., RCC, CCC # 230 1855 Kirschner Road, Kelowna Phone: (250) 878-5443 Note: Cindy specializes in psychiatric and chronic illnesses, grief and loss, addictions, selfesteem, personal development as well as stress and time management. Reimer, Sam Ph.D., RCC Restoration Counselling <www.restorationcounselling. com> 1339 Paul St., Kelowna Phone: (250) 868-2338 Note: Sam provides counseling services to individuals and couples dealing with personal, marital and parenting/family issues such as abuse, addictions, co-dependency, anger, stress, depression, grief, and spirituality. Sam earned his doctorate in Christian counselling. Smith, Christine MSW Christine Smith Counselling Services Kelowna Phone: (250) 878-5825 Willis, Gary Ph.D. Diversified Rehabilitation Group <www.diversifiedrehab.ca> 103 2000 Enterprise Way, Kelowna Phone: (250) 860-2868 Note: At Diversified Rehabilitation Group, Gary provides treatment for common concerns such as work stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, family and parenting issues, traumatic brain injury, adaptation to physical injuries, and stress management. Private Practice Therapists KITIMAT Epp, Edward M.Ed., RCC <www.edwardepp.com> Kitimat Phone: (250) 624-4635 Note: Edward provides an aftercare group for individuals who have completed addiction treatment. Groups are Thursday nights 7 PRIVATE 9 PM in Kitimat. Edward is well-versed in narrative and SFBT approaches as well as the more traditional approaches such as 12- Step facilitation. Edward has been in private practice since 1996 and works with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, families, and First Nations members. Please call Edward for his address. PRACTICE LADYSMITH Iberg, Shelley RT, BCR, RCC, CCC Ladysmith Phone: (250) 739-0953 Note: Shelley specializes in addictions, trauma, and life transitions. Besides her private practice, Shelley also works for the Island Health Authority. LANGLEY THERAPISTS Arnold, Corrina MA,, RCC <www.corrinaarnold.com> Langley Phone: (604) 316-3585 Note: Corrina s experience includes clinical experience includes 9 years of counselling individuals, couples and families in various contexts. Auxier, John W. Ph.D. Trinity Western University 7600 Glover Road, Langley Phone: (604) 888-7511 Note: John s practice includes addictions counselling, marriage, family therapy and pastoral counseling. John is a Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor in the State of Arizona. John s available office hours are Wednesday evenings in Langley or Abbotsford. Sunshine Coast Health Center 41
2009 Avery, Charlaine M.Ed., RCC Avery Counselling <www.averycounselling.com> 209-20226 Fraser Highway, Langley Phone: (604) 724-7763 Note: Charlaine has extensive experience working with addictions, anger, anxiety, communication, depression, grief and loss, health, life transitions, parenting and step-parenting, separation and divorce, stress and trauma related to work, emotional, sexual or physical abuse. See the addiction-specific page on her website for information on the addiction services <www. averycounselling.com/addictions. htm> she provides. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Buirs, Robin MA, RCC 211-20226 Fraser Highway, Langley Phone: (604) 312-8343 Note: In addition to working in private practice, Robin was a counsellor in the SHARE adult addiction program for 12 years. In his own words: I have worked with individuals, couples and facilitated groups on topics such as stress management, lifestyle changes, harm reduction, and relapse prevention. I am familiar with Biopsychosocial-spiritual, 12-step, narrative, CBT, SFBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Robin works with adults only. Chivers, Louise MA, RCC Two Horses Counselling <www.twohorsescounselling. com> Langley Phone: (778) 397-0848 Note: Louise focuses on equine therapy and so her office is a barn! Louise works with children, adolescents, and adults. Louise has recently relocated from Island. See the website link above for more information on Louise and equine therapy. Gangopadhyay, Tisha Ph.D. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ TishaGangopadhyay/> #204 20559 Fraser Highway, Langley Phone: (604) 506-7968 Note: Tisha has over 10 years of expertise treating relationship difficulties, serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and life transitions. Tisha has a particular interest and expertise in treating trauma. Tisha has also recently been working with adolescents with conduct/behavioural problems and substance abuse. Tisha s approaches include CBT, feminist therapy, among others. Gregg, Jennifer MA, CCC Groundwork Counselling 110-8814 216 St. (Walnut Grove), Langley Phone: (604) 614-9235 Note: Jennifer works with couples and families. In individual therapy, Jennifer prefers working with adults. In her own words: I have been involved with the B.C. Problem Gambling program for 7 years. I have extensive experience working with complex substance and behavioural addictions in individual and group settings. My primary approach is CBT, SFBT with a focus on emotional processing/ awareness and attachment theory. Koo, Michael RCC Michael Koo Consulting Services 20543 96 th Avenue, Langley Phone: (604) 561-6845 Note: Michael interned at SHARE Family services and was a family therapist at PEAK House residential youth treatment in and MRTC. In his own words: I have been influenced by the work of Haven Institute in intensive group psycho-education models based on an integrated East-West psychology model. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, based in narrative and Energy Psychology therapies. Michael has a contract with Problem Gambling. Phillips-Hing, Martin R.Psych., Ph.D. <www.psychologist1.com/index. html> Oakhill Counselling and Mediation Services <www.oakhill.ca> 104-20678 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley Phone: (604) 607-1035 Note: Martin is a senior manager and provides clinical supervision and consultation to PACS in White Rock, and to two child and adolescent residential programs working with at-risk families. Martin s previous experience includes; (i) working with addicted, incarcerated youth; (ii) part-time school counsellor (2 years); and (iii) on-call crisis intervention and management with an employee assistance program. McLellan, Lisa - MA, RCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/lmclellan.htm> Langley Counselling <www.langleycounselling.ca> Suite 206 20641 Logan Avenue, Langley Phone: (604) 785-6577 Note: Lisa has 9 years of specialized experience working with individuals with addiction issues and their families. Lisa uses a client-centered humanistic approach in her counselling, drawing from the theories of the schools of CBT, SFBT, narrative and existential therapies. Lisa s practice includes separation/divorce, addictions, codependency, anxiety, depression, and personal growth. Lisa treats both adults and youth. Peters, Helen M.C., RCC 20194 69 Avenue, Langley Phone: (604) 532-5296 Note: Helen began working with an EFAP in 2002 providing assessments, referrals and an aftercare group. Helen typically uses a bio/psycho/social/spiritual focus using family systems, CBT, 12 Step, stages of change and has used Terence Gorski s Relapse Prevention Workbook in sessions. Helen encourages AA or NA group participation. Helen works only with adults. Helen also works for an EAP with offices in Burnaby and Surrey. Simms, Shannon Marie BA (Hons.), MA, CCC Insight Counselling Suite 304, 9440 202 nd St., Langley Phone: (604) 888-9807 Note: Shannon specializes in problem gambling, addictions, mental health, and insolvency counselling. Tatlay Hoonjan, Pardeep, K. MA, RCC South Fraser Counselling Services <www.4help.ca> Location #1: 20338 65 th Avenue, Langley Location #2: 306-5171 221 A St., Langley Phone: (604) 626-3371 Note: Pardeep treats both adolescents and adults but mostly men with addictions. Pardeep has a SFBT mindset in her therapeutic work that also draws from CBT, relationship therapy, and DBT. Other than English, Pardeep is fluent in Punjabi (verbal and written), and has a sound, working knowledge of Hindi and Urdu. Wagner, Bruce RCC Langley Phone: (604) 533-8942 Wilk, Darren RCC Best Marriages Counselling and Workshop Centre <www.bestmarriages.com> 6350 204 th St., Langley Phone: (604) 539-5277 or (604) 307-7811 Note: Darren provides couples therapy and has expertise in treating depression, addiction, trauma, and violent behaviour. Darren s relationship counseling is based on the work of relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman. LILLOOET Allen, Thad MA, RCC Lillooet Spa and Wellness Centre <www.lillooetwellnesscentre.ca> 836 Main Street, Lillooet Phone: (250) 256-4906 Toll-free: 1(866) 884-5990 Note: Thad has been in private practice since 1987. Thad did an internship with the National Parole Service and has worked in community corrections in Prince George. Previously, Thad was director of the methadone maintenance program in Prince George and Director of the original alcohol/drug unit at the regional hospital in Prince George. Thad also has expertise in eating disorders and trauma (certified EMDR). Thad takes appointments in Lillooet 1 day a week. 42 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Private Practice Therapists PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS Smith, Cogi BSW, RSW Lillooet Spa and Wellness Centre <www.lillooetwellnesscentre.ca> 836 Main Street, Lillooet Phone: (250) 256-2156 Note: Cogi has been with Thompson Nicola ARS since May 1994 and a counsellor since 1989. Cogi has certificates from the Northwest Satir Institute, Yaletown Narrative Marriage Therapy Centre and diplomas from The Family Therapy Centre plus numerous training courses in CBT and addictions. Cogi has experience dealing with a variety of issues and works with individuals (children, teens, and adults), couples and family groupings. LYTTON Allen, Thad MA, RCC 844 Main Street, Lytton (Lytton Medical Clinic) Phone: (250) 256-4906 Toll-free: 1(866) 884-5990 Note: Thad has been in private practice since 1987. Thad did an internship with the National Parole Service and has worked in community corrections in Prince George. Previously, Thad was director of the methadone maintenance program in Prince George and director of the original alcohol/drug unit at the regional hospital in Prince George. Thad also has expertise in eating disorders and trauma. Thad is a certified EMDR practitioner. MACKENZIE Kitto, Sherri MA, CHt Mackenzie Phone: (250) 561-0952 Note: Sherri is a certified hypnotherapist who specializes in treating individuals with addiction issues as well as with sex offenders. Besides being in private practice for the past 7 years, Sherri is employed with the Elizabeth Fry Society and Northern Health Authority. Sherri also does mental health assessments. Sherri provides a free initial consult including a relapse risk assessment. Please call Sherri for her address. MAPLE RIDGE Josephson, Roy RCC Maple Ridge Phone: (604) 466-5552 Mallory, Rachel Ph.D. Oakhill Counselling and Mediation <www.oakhill.ca> 200-11830 223 rd St, Maple Ridge Phone: (604) 607-1035 Miller, Sandy RSW Oakhill Counselling and Mediation Services <www.oakhill.ca> 200 11830 223 rd Street, Maple Ridge Phone: (604) 607-1035 Selluski, Sheran, MA, RCC 201 A - 22838 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge Phone: (604) 790-9232 Note: Sheran works with individuals and couples struggling with issues such as stress, trauma, life stage transitions, and addictions. Sheran is a specialist in stress and trauma. Shortt, Ron MA, RCC Maple Ridge Note: Ron is not currently accepting new clients. Stilling, Linda CHt Maple Ridge Phone: (604) 466-9430 Note: Linda is a certified hypnotherapist and works with clients that have addictions. Please contact Linda for her address. MERRITT Lanteigne, Leila MA, RCC, RRP Merritt Phone: (250) 378-6942 Note: Leila believes in a harm reduction approach and invites clients through education, support and guidance, to access their own strength and wisdom to transform life s obstacles into opportunities to grow, heal and change. Leila has worked as an addictions counsellor at Agassiz Harrison Community Services before becoming their family therapist. Leila works with both adults and adolescents. Please contact Leila directly for her address. MISSION Dawson, Kym Ph.D., R.Psych. Mental Health Consulting <www.mentalhealthconsulting. ca/page4.cfm> Mission Cell: (604) 798-1794 Note: Dr. Dawson s areas of interests include stress, trauma, substance abuse, process addictions, gender, reproduction, adoption issues, and building healthy work teams. Kym works with both individuals and couples and was a substance abuse counselor at Phoenix Centre from 1996 to 1998. Kym also has a private practice with Oakhill Counselling and Mediation Services. Drader, Gillian MA, RCC Mission Counselling Services <www.missioncounselling.com> 33036 7 th Avenue, Mission Phone: (604) 826-3366 Note: Gillian has worked extensively with adolescents and their families in various communities in the Lower Mainland and has also worked a great deal with women of various ages who have experienced trauma and are dealing with issues such as PTSD, depression, eating disorders and addiction. Gillian is a Level 2 certified EMDR therapist, incorporates various modalities in her work and is a resource for children, adolescents and adults. Kunkel, Wendy MA, CCC Valley Recovery Support Association 9127 Emiry St., Mission Phone: (604) 820-0681 Cell: (604) 315-6406 Note: Wendy specializes in the treatment of women and children in residential treatment for addictions. Wendy accepts new clients in private practice. Selluski, Sheran, MA, RCC 208 B -33123 1 st Avenue, Mission Phone: (604) 790-9232 Note: Sheran works with individuals and couples struggling with issues such as stress, trauma, life stage transitions, and addictions. Sheran is a specialist in stress and trauma. NANAIMO Barber, Candace RCC, ICADC 5200 Entwhistle Drive, Nanaimo Phone: (250) 758-8406 Note: Candace works with families, conducts interventions and offers relapse prevention work with individuals struggling with drug and alcohol issues. Beattie, A. Maura Ph.D. 406 495 Dunsmuir St., Nanaimo Phone: (250) 716-1571 Note: Dr. Beattie works with individuals (adults & youth), couples and families. In her own words: Many clients presenting with depression or anxiety disorders may benefit from CBT techniques, whereas those presenting with family-of-origin issues may prefer to work within psychodynamic or self-psychology frameworks. Relaxation training as well as basic stress management skills may be taught to those suffering from chronic pain. Briggs, Janice M.Ed., RCC 6541 Groveland Drive (near Woodgrove Mall), North Nanaimo Phone: (250) 668-6541 Note: Janice specializes in, and is in recovery from, disordered eating. Janice has been working with individuals in addictions, including substance abuse, since 1997. In her own words: I have training in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change and draw from humanistic, interpersonal, and developmental psychology - relationship is everything! Janice sees both adolescents and adults in her practice. Butler, Susan RCC S.E. Butler & Associates, Inc. Nanoose Bay Note: Susan is currently not available for private practice. Sunshine Coast Health Center 43
2009 Bell, Janice MSW, RCC Counselling Nanaimo <www.counsellingnanaimo.com/ contact.html> 206 20 Townsite Road, Nanaimo Phone: (250) 244-2929 Note: Janice approaches her work with clients using a variety of methods or an eclectic approach including CBT, emotion focused therapy, EMDR, family of origin theory, gestalt, hypno-therapy, Jungian psychotherapy, narrative therapy, SFBT and systems theory. After years of working in this field, Janice is confident in her ability to implement the best approach at just the right time with the right person. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Charles, Martine Ph.D., RCC Suite 1 427 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo Phone: (250) 740-0244 Note: Martine has expertise in trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress. Martine also teaches Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction. Gautier, Jacqueline MA, RCC, EXA <www.jacquelinegautier.com> 190 Wallace St., Nanaimo Phone: (250) 619-0374 Note: Jacqueline has worked in private addiction treatment and utilizes therapies such as 12-step facilitation, CBT, psycho-dynamic, DBT, and Gestalt. Jacqueline is a member of IEATA as a certified expressive art therapist. Jacqueline has been working with individuals struggling in addictions since 2006. Jacqueline works with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, and families. Giesbrecht, Mark MA, RCC Marshall & Associates <www.marshallcounselling.ca> 203-1801 Bowen Road, Nanaimo Phone: (250) 760-0939 or 754-7703 or 753-3852 Note: Mark has expertise in the areas of stress and anxiety management, depression and mood disorders, sexual addiction, eating disorders, cult/religion recovery and helping couples rebuild their relationships. Mark also has expertise in CBT, relationships, substance abuse, work related stress for physicians, professionals, family discord, parenting skills, sexual orientation/ gender identity, trauma, selfesteem, phobias and social isolation. Jeffery, Krisanna M.Ed., BSW, RCC <www.krisanna.com> 1836 Douglas Crescent, Nanoose Bay Phone: (250) 468-5494 (9 am to 5 pm) Note: Krisanna has over 24 years of experience assisting adults, youth, and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, trauma, addictions, compulsions, self-esteem, loss, and stress. Krisanna utilizes an eclectic approach that includes EFT, TAT, Seemorg Matrix, SFBT, and hypnosis. For 10 years, Krisanna was an addiction counsellor with the BC Ministry of Health. Lake, Paola Ph.D. Bellrose & Lake <www.belleroseandlake.com> 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo Phone: (250) 755-7746 Note: Paola has over 11 years experience working with problems such as eating disorders, grief, low self-esteem, interpersonal problems, fears and anxieties. Dr. Lake has a special interest in helping individuals achieve goals and dissolve barriers that interfere with personal success. Paola has extensive training in EFT, hypnosis, EMDR, CBT, narrative, SFBT and psychodynamic therapy. Littlechild, Karyl M.Ed., CCC 218 Princess Street, Nanaimo Phone: (250) 754-9988 Note: Karyl specializes in anxiety disorders, assessments, trauma, and substance abuse. Low, Steve ICADC Steps to Success Counselling and Consulting Services Nanaimo Phone: (250) 668-7837 Note: Steve is a counselor with over 17 years experience working with adults, youth, and families struggling with addiction. Steve has worked with adults and adolescents in both EAP and residential settings. Stirling, Candy D.Min., MTSC, B.Sc. N., RCC, ICADC Nanaimo Phone: (250) 758-8406 Note: Candy s private practice specializes in addiction and trauma. Candy also does a lot of cross-cultural work with adults who came to Canada as global nomads - military families, missionary kids and diplomatic corp. Besides her private practice, Candy is also the chaplain at Edgewood Treatment Centre where she provides individual counselling for adult men and women. Candy also has experience treating a number of other mental health issues. NELSON Wells, Barb MA, RCC <www.barbarawells.ca> 812 Vernon St., Nelson Phone: (250) 505-4070 Note: Barb has a separate degree in addiction studies and an undergraduate degree in addictions. Barb has worked in numerous outpatient and residential addiction programs and also works closely with families. Barb was recently Manager of Addiction Services for Northern Health Authority. Reid, Lee M.Ed., CCC 904 Third St., Nelson Phone: (250) 352-3870 Note: Lee has specialized in addictions for 15 years but prefers to work with concurrent complex trauma, including bipolar, depression, and anxiety/ panic disorders. Lee s private practice office is from his home, and one day per week at an acupuncture clinic. In his own words: How I work is with the nervous system and through the body. If you are familiar with the work of Peter Levine, then you will have some understanding of the process. Lee treats adults only. NEW WESTMINSTER Aboussafy, David Ph.D. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ DavidAboussafy/> 210-Sixth St., New Westminster Phone: (604) 671-9318 Note: Dr. Aboussafy provides a full range of assessment services to adults. In treatment, David utilizes CBT, SFBT, and other evidencebased treatments for anxiety (for example, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, phobias, or acute stress); sleep problems; mood disorders (such as depression); chronic pain; anger, conflict and distressed communication in relationships; substance use; compulsive or other problem behaviour. Allanach, Ron Ed.D., CCC <ronallanach.googlepages.com/ ron swebpage> 609 4 th Avenue, New Westminster Phone: (604) 524-0742 Note: Dr. Allanach has over 35 years experience serving families, schools, and troubled youth and holds a certificate in Addictions and Substance Abuse Counselling. Ron received his Ed.D. in Leadership and Organization with a specialty in adolescent behaviour and discipline in 2003. Behboodi, Zohreh 210 6 th Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 505-2522 Note: Zohreh was a professor of psychology for 15 years at the Iran Medical Science University. When she first came to Canada, she held a counselling position at Family Services of the North Shore. Currently, Zohreh does individual, couple & family counselling and leads parent groups. Zohreh s special interest is in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma (certified in EMDR), abuse (physical, sexual) and relationship issues. Zohreh is fluent in Farsi and English. Crawford, Michele M.Ed., RCC <www.michelecrawford.ca> Willow House Wellness Ltd. 432 8 th Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 515-9727 Note: Michele s primary focus is trauma, anxiety and depression but also treats addictions. In her work, Michele specializes in energy therapy and CBT. Hartwell, Debi MA, CCC, CETII <www.debihartwell.com> ACARA Addiction Counselling and Resources Limited <www.acara-counselling.com> 44 Sunshine Coast Health Center
214 3 Rialto Court, New Westminster Phone: (604) 318-2351 Note: Debi is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Certified Experiential Therapist. Debi has worked extensively with adults as individuals, couples and in groups. Debi s specialty is trauma resolution but also works with individuals struggling with codependency, drug and alcohol addiction and other types of compulsive behaviours. Jones, Trevor G. MA, M.Div., RCC New Beginning Counselling 25 Blackwood Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 527-1068 Note: In his own words: I support both 12 step and Smart Recovery. I am also an ordained Anglican on leave with our Diocese. My professional training and work includes motivational interviewing and CBT. I am intrigued by neuroscience, meditation and healing spirituality. I also use Bowen Family Systems in my work with families. Much of my work has been with individuals but I also work with couples. I am part of a family that knows addiction and recovery. Longworth, Mary M.Sc., RCC Delta Counselling 131 8 th Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 728-5590 Note: Mary has been in private practice since 1995 and specializes in working with couples but also works with individuals (adults & adolescents) and families. Her approaches to therapy include CBT, SFBT, systemic and eclectic with a Rogerian underpinning. Mary has worked in residential treatment in the past and works with many clients struggling with a variety of addictions as well as other issues such as parenting, divorce & separation, self esteem, abuse, grief & loss. McArter, Gloria Ph.D. <www.gloriamcarter.com> #326 555 6 th Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 520-1002 Note: Gloria has expertise with: stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, adjustment to addiction recovery, self-esteem, life transitions, life balance, goal setting, decision making, and self-defeating thoughts. Gloria works with individuals, couples and families. With regards to addictions, Gloria primarily works with clients after treatment (aka continuing care work). Gloria is also a trainer, consultant and public speaker. Shewchuk, Daria - Ph.D. Shewchuk Dann & Associates <www.shewchuk-dann.com> New Westminster Phone: (604) 523-9254 Toll-free: 1(877) 372-0997 Note: Daria has worked as a therapist for over 30 years and utilizes approaches that include SFBT, transpersonal psychology, EMDR and trauma work, CBT, depth psychology/jungian, dream work, Ericksonian hypnosis, therapeutic story telling, multicultural and feminist counselling, Gestalt, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts therapy. Daria treats, trauma, grief, loss, sexual abuse, addiction, stress, depression and anxiety. Daria is fluent in English and Ukrainian. NORTH VANCOUVER / WEST VANCOUVER Behboodi, Zohreh Ph.D. <www.clairhawes.com/therapists/ zb.html> Alyson Jones & Associates (formerly Claire Hawes) 113-2419 Bellevue, West Phone: (604) 926-6665 Note: Zohreh was a professor of psychology for 15 years at the Iran Medical Science University. When she first came to Canada, she held a counselling position at Family Services of the North Shore. Currently, Zohreh does individual, couple & family counselling and leads parent groups. Her special interest is in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma (certified in EMDR), abuse (physical, sexual) and relationship issues. Zohreh is fluent in Farsi and English. Berg, Judith MA, RCC <ww.counsellingbc.com/listings/ JBerg.html> Crossroads Group Suite 200 100 Park Royal, West Phone: (604) 922-3378 Note: Judith is recognized nationally for her expertise in suicidology, depression, workplace stress, and PTSD. Judith has worked in private practice for 23 years and also has expertise in addictions including substance misuse. Bjornson, Keri-Lyn RCC North Phone: (778) 386-2788 Note: Keri-Lyn specializes in CBT and mindfulness. Keri-Lyn works with couples, individuals, families, and also does mediation work with youth and families. Brennen, Terence MA, RCC Terry Brennen and Associates, Inc. Ste. 809 100 Park Royal, West Phone: (604) 925-9477 Note: Terry is a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) with over 30 years of personal recovery. Terry provides a unique form of psychotherapy called Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy for individuals in recovery. Terry works with both individuals and couples. Brouillette, Celine Ph.D. 102 145 15 th St. E, North Phone: (604) 312-7367 Browning, Jim Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.jimbrowning.ca> 01-545 Clyde Avenue, West Phone: (604) 473-6465 Note: Dr. Browning is a Certified Substance Abuse Professional and has been a Registered Psychologist for over 25 years. Jim has experience with residential treatment and outpatient treatment of substance abuse clients on both a mandatory and voluntary basis through a major EAP. Jim has also conducted research on the treatment of substance abusers and social problems related to substance abuse (i.e. road accidents, domestic violence). Private Practice Therapists Chotem, Marilyn, Ed.D., R.Psych. <www.marilynchotem.com> Health Pro Medical & Holistic Centre 101-145 West 17 PRIVATE th Street, North Phone: (604) 986-9468 Note: Marilyn has been in private practice since 1992 and has worked in drug and alcohol treatment centres, provincial mental health centres, and employee assistance programs. Marilyn offers both short- and long-term therapy for individuals and couples. Chotem, Tara MA, RCC <www.tarachotem.com> 302 545 Clyde Avenue, West Phone: (604) 926-7411 Note: Tara has over 25 years of PRACTICE clinical experience in the mental health and addiction fields, 18 of which are in private practice in West. Tara offers short-term counseling, long-term psychotherapy, couples counseling and group psychotherapy. Tara also has experience working with adult children of alcoholics and those struggling with co-dependency. Coyle, Cynthia M.Ed., RCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ THERAPISTS listings/ccoyle.htm> 212 2438 Marine Drive, West Phone: (604) 925-5779 Note: Cynthia has been in private practice for 15 years and counselling for 25 years. Cynthia s work started in addictions on PEI from 1984-1987. Since then, Cynthia has worked at Fraser House in Mission, and West Coast Alternatives in North. Cynthia has also worked in a range of areas including trauma, relationships, grief, and more. For the past decade, Cynthia has been training in Self-Relations Psychotherapy developed by Stephen Gilligan Ph.D. Crowe, Patricia MA, RCC <www.patriciacrowe.com> 212-2438 Marine Drive, West Phone: (604) 312-3043 Note: Patricia has expertise in depression, anxiety, family-oforigin issues, addictive behaviours, and more. Sunshine Coast Health Center 45
2009 Dubberley, Patricia MA, RCC 201-918 W 16 th St., North Phone: (604) 986-0286 Note: Patricia has been in private practice since 1991. Patricia works with older, independent youth and adults. Patricia also has a practice in Surrey. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Ghaemi, Nima MA, RCC North Phone: (604) 771-6565 Note: Nima uses a SFBT approach but also draws on other approaches such as CBT. In her own words: My practice is based on harm reduction and I use the principles of motivational interviewing. I am fluent in English and Persian (Farsi), and I see both adolescents and adults. Having worked with clients referred by the MCFD, I have worked with parents and youth with severe addiction problems. Nima also works with addicted adults referred by an EAP. Hanna, Marga MA, RCC 260 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay Phone: (604) 921-9580 or (604) 874-2938 Note: Marga has been in private practice since 1983. Marga has expertise in psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and trauma treatment. Marga has completed her training in somatic therapy & art therapy. Since 1998, Marga has worked for Family Services of Greater where she specializes in trauma and addiction. Marga is certified in addictions counselling from the Justice Institute. Marga is fluent in English & German. Hartwell, Debi MA, CCC, CETII <www.debihartwell.com> ACARA Addiction Counselling and Resources Limited <www.acara-counselling.com> 1438 Fulton Avenue, West Phone: (604) 926-3642 Note: Debi is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Certified Experiential Therapist and has worked extensively with adults as individuals, couples and in groups. Debi s specialty is trauma resolution but also works with individuals struggling with codependency, drug and alcohol addiction and other types of compulsive behaviours. Gradie, Sheila MA, RCC North Note: Sheila is not currently accepting private practice clients. Harvey, Richard MA Down to Earth Counselling <www.downtoearthcounselling. com> North Note: Richard is not currently accepting private practice clients. Jackson, Sharon, ICADC The Crossroads Group <www.crossroadsgroup.ca/ jackson.htm> 200-100 Park Royal, West Phone: (604) 922-3378 Note: Sharon has been working with individuals affected by substance abuse for the past 17 years in both outpatient and residential settings. Sharon works with individuals and groups and offers a variety of services, including recovery counselling, after care (transition from treatment), relapse prevention, educational workshops, assessment, referral, spiritual guidance and consultation. Kane, Jane Dip.A.Th, BCATR <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/jkane.htm> 208 585 16 th St., West Phone: (778) 835-9090 Note: Jane is an art therapist and works with individuals in the following areas: family problems, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, and chronic pain. Karpiuk, Chasidy MA, RCC, CCC <www.chasidykarpiuk.com> 201 431 Mountain Highway, North Phone: (604) 377-8175 Note: Chasidy specializes in psychiatric illness, addictions, play and art therapy with children, youth and parenting counselling. In addition to having her private practice in North, Chasidy worked as a case manager/ counselor for the Occupational Health Department of VCHA until July 2008 in a position that involved treating individuals with both mental health and addiction issues. Kitchener, Patricia MA, RSW, RCC 809 100 Park Royal, West Phone: (604) 926-5912 Note: Patricia has training from both the Betty Ford Center and Sierra Tucson in the US. Patricia is an adult child of an alcoholic and also has an extensive background in eating disorders. Patricia encourages an abstinence-based approach and has been in full-time private practice since 1990. Landry, Kathleen MCS RCC <www.kathleenlandry.ca> Kathleen Landry and Associates 2588 Badger Road, North Phone: (604) 924-0042 Note: Kathleen has over 25 years experience working with individuals, couples and groups and specializes in addiction recovery for individuals and their families. Kathleen incorporates a number of different therapeutic approaches including Bowen Family Systems theory, Neurofeedback, Enlisten sound therapy, 12-step facilitation and spiritual direction. Kathleen has also performed over 200 successful family and workplace addiction interventions. Lanius, Ulrich Ph.D. <laniusulrichfphd.supersites. ca/home> 19-636 Clyde Avenue, West Phone: (604) 925-6246 Note: Dr. Lanius specializes in the treatment of Traumatic Stress and related problems (including addiction). Ulrich works from a client-centered perspective using an EMDR-informed approach. Dr. Lanius is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Levine, Frances RCC 200 1847 Marine Drive, West Phone: (604) 926-5477 Note: Frances treats both adolescents and adults and works collaboratively with her clients using psycho-educational, CBT and SFBT. Frances is currently employed as an affiliate counsellor by two EAPs (Sheppell-fgi and Coastal Health) so some of individuals may be covered through their extended benefits. McKenzie, Jeanie RCC First Step Counselling <www.firststepcounselling.com> #200 100 Park Royal, West Phone: (604) 351-0539 Note: Jeanie works with individuals, couples and families and uses the Bowen Family Systems, SFBT, and a holistic approach that explores the cognitive, behavioural and emotion issues that cause dysfunctional relationships. Jeanie has completed several extensive program certifications in the field of substance abuse. Milardo, Vincent - MA, CHT, CMH <www.medhypnosiscenter.com> #1 1718 Marine Drive, West Phone: (604) 669-9699 Note: Vincent is a Certified Medical Hypnotherapist & counsellor with over 25 years experience. Vincent combines recovery coaching and hypnotherapy with a personal approach. All therapy sessions with Vincent are provided on an individual basis. Miller, Avrum Ed.D. Alyson Jones and Associates <www.clairhawes.com/therapists/ am.html> 113 2419 Bellevue, West Phone: (604) 926-6665 Note: over the last 17 years Avrum has held positions in management and counselling in a variety of mental health, university and business settings. Avrum s approach to counselling is primarily CBT but also includes EMDR, SRT, among others. Avrum works with clients struggling with addiction issues, anxiety, stress, depression, guilt, grief, loss, low self-esteem, chronic pain and relationship difficulties. 46 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Murray, Paul Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.paulmurray.ca> 1544 Marine Drive Suite 201, West Phone: (604) 925-1950 Cell: (604) 240-5299 Note: Paul has over 30 years experience with areas of interest that include interpersonal problems, panic, anxiety, OCD, trauma, substance abuse, depression, personal growth, and self actualization. Paul s approach is humanistic. In his own words: As an Existential-Humanistic psychologist it is my assumption that inherent in each person is a natural tendency toward growth and self-actualization. O Brien, Karina Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.drkarinaobrien.com> 101C 145 West 15 th St., North Phone: (604) 518-6368 Note: Karina works with teens and adults and has particular experience working with eating disorders, anxiety/stress (including social phobia and OCD), depression and problematic substance use. In her own words: I often use CBT (including a specific type of Behavior Therapy called Exposure with Response Prevention, used for OCD). Reid, Linda M.Ed., RCC, RCAT <www.linreid.ca> 209 Lonsdale Avenue, North Phone: (604) 317-6629 Note: Linda offers treatment for substance misuse and other compulsive behaviours. Linda s personal growth and development work include creativity through art, journaling, meditation and breath work. Scott, Jennifer MA, ADTR, RCC Ambleside Counselling <www.amblesidecounselling. com> Loc. #1: #7 1437A Clyde Avenue, West Ocean Medical Clinic Loc. #2: 1884 Marine Dr., West Phone: (604) 926-5304 Note: Jennifer has experience as a social worker, educator, and counsellor in a variety of settings including psychiatric, medical, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation hospitals, community-based treatment centers, residential care facilities, and schools. Jennifer offers counselling for both adults and groups. Stevens, Toni Ph.D. <www.drtoni.ca> 213 2438 Marine Drive, West Phone: (604) 926-6665 Note: Though originally from Montreal, Toni has lived and worked in a variety of agencies and institutions in California for 30 years. Her areas of expertise include criminality, substance abuse, sexual abuse, parenting, relationships issues (gay and heterosexual), and women s issues. Since returning to Canada in 1997, Toni has worked with individuals, couples and families. Tomasson, Paulette RN, RCC, MA, CETII, CSAT ACARA Addiction Counselling and Resources Limited <www.acara-counselling.com> Suite 200 100 Park Royal, West Phone: (604) 926-3642 Note: Paulette is a sex addiction specialist who treats adults and couples. Paulette runs a couples intensive and Recovery Start intensive for sex addiction. Paulette consults internationally and offers a consulting service to physicians, therapists, and psychologists working with sex addiction. Warren, Trevor MA, RCC CoreQuest Counselling & Consulting <www.counsellingvancouver.ca> 106 1975 Lonsdale Avenue, North Phone: (604) 980-2673 or (778) 837-1245 Note: Although Trevor has been trained in a number of different approaches in counselling, he primarily utilizes a combination of three modalities: CBT, Bowen Family Systems, and Transpersonal psychology primarily from A Course in Miracles perspective. Peter is also a Certified Relationship Specialist with the American Psychotherapy Association and has training and experience working with families and couples. Webster, Graeme M.Ed., RCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/gwebster.htm> Claire Howard Associates #113 2419 Bellevue, West Phone: (604) 732-1246 or (604) 926-6664 Note: Graeme Webster has been in practice since 1989 and specializes in family counselling, couples work, and other relationship issues. Graeme uses Gestalt therapy, CBT, and EMDR to help people resolve old issues and create the kind of fulfilling life they want. Graeme also specializes in families and individuals who have or are experiencing problems with addiction. For addiction, Graeme believes in self-help groups (AA and Al-Anon) in combination with therapy. PARKSVILLE Champagne, Irene RCC 856 Gaetjen Street, Parksville Phone: (867) 667-2970 ext. 228 Note: Irene accepts Island referrals and is available one week of every month in Parksville. Otherwise, Irene resides in the Yukon where she is acting clinical supervisor for therapeutic counseling services. Please call Irene directly in the Yukon to set an appointment. PORT ALBERNI Tatoosh, Louise RCC 5403 River Road, Port Alberni Phone: (250) 730-1654 PORT COQUITLAM Davidson, Lee RCC 2429 Scott Place, Port Coquitlam Phone: (604) 803-2349 Note: Lee sees adults as well as youth and has worked in addictions since 1983. In her own words: I particularly enjoy working with families attached to the addict/ alcoholic. I have done assessment, referral, post treatment, relapse prevention, second stage recovery issues (i.e. childhood abuse issues), and have also worked with a lot Private Practice Therapists of dual diagnosis clients. Lee has also done a considerable amount of criminal injuries counselling for victims of crime. Finlay, Bob MA, RFMT, RCC, CDAC, Cert. Med. Finlay Counselling & Mediation Services <www.finlaycounselling.ca> PRIVATE 203-1465 Salisbury Avenue, Port Coquitlam Phone: (604) 944-3859 Note: Bob has a Master s Degree in Psychology and is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor. Bob has over 35 years experience as a therapist working with individuals, couples, and families. PRACTICE Saunders, Keith Ph.D. #2300 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam Phone: (604) 802-5202 Shaffer, Jayeson M.Ed., B.S.W., R.S.W. Jayeson Shaffer Counselling Cell: (604) 612-0763 Note: Jayeson is a life coach and concurrent mental health/ addiction therapist. Jayeson also THERAPISTS specializes in the treatment of stress, anger, and life transitions for individuals. Jayeson works with both individuals and couples. Sohi, Bavinder Ph.D. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/ dr.bksohi> 2300 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam Phone: (604) 552-4368 Note: Bavinder works with adults and geriatric clients across a wide spectrum of problems ranging from everyday stresses of life to specific mental disorders. Bavinder utilizes a diverse psychological therapy approach within a holistic framework. Bavinder teaches coping strategies for specific situations and speaks English, Punjabi, and Hindi. Sunshine Coast Health Center 47
2009 PORT MOODY British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Southey, Sharon MA, RCC <www.stjohnshealth.ca/ SharonSoutheyMA.htm> St. Johns Health and Wellness Professional Centre 2226 St. John s St., Port Moody Phone: (604) 937-3883 Note: Sharon works with individuals, couples, and families using CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and a Rogerian approach. Sharon utilizes SFBT and mindfulness with her clients that struggle with addiction. Sharon finds mindfulness, as a body-centered therapy, particularly helpful for people with addictions. In her work with families, Sharon uses systems therapy and Gottman marital therapy (level 2). Sharon has been in private practice since 1992. Wagner, Dale MA, RCC Port Moody Note: Dale is not currently in private practice. Wagner, John Ph.D., R.Psych. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Centre of <www.dbtvancouver.com> Port Moody (satellite office) Phone: (778) 838-6875 Note: Dr. Wagner provides psychological services for both adolescent and adult clients and regularly consults with other area providers in working with persons struggling with complex multisystemic disorders. Dr. Wagner has expertise with DBT including a 2 year postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Marsha Linehan at the University of Washington. John works with adults, youth, and families. Wint, Cory BA, ICADC HeartQuest Healing <heartquesthealing.com> Port Moody Phone: (604) 818-1771 Note: Since 1994, Cory has worked as a counsellor specializing in addictions. Cory has experience in dealing with complex problematic substance use and non-productive communication. Cory is also a certified Substance Abuse Professional as defined by the US Department of Transportation and is co-owner of Heartquest Holistic 48 Sunshine Coast Health Center Wellness Centre. Cory also provides continuing care groups for clients residing in the Lower Mainland that have completed residential treatment. POWELL RIVER Ferguson, Frances M.Ed., CCC Powell River Phone: (604) 485-7303 Note: Frances works with children, teens, and adults with an expertise that includes loss, anxiety, depression, family of origin, and addictions. Frances is employed casually at Sunshine Coast Health Center. PRINCE GEORGE Chan, James MA, RCC Pegasus Consulting Inc. 203 715 Victoria St., Prince George Phone: (250) 640-1157 Note: James specializes in addictions and has worked in outpatient and residential treatment settings over the past 10 years. James is currently working with the BC Problem Gambling program. James employs many counselling modalities including (but not limited to) CBT, SFBT, narrative, transactional, experiential therapies (i.e. Gestalt) as well as psychodramatic approaches. James has an approach to theory and treatment that is humanistic. Cochrane, Robert M.Sc. #318 1717 3 rd Avenue, Prince George Phone: (250) 981-1115 or (250) 565-2453 DeYonker, Tarianne - MSW, RMFT Catholic Counselling Services 6500 Southridge Ave., Prince George Phone: (250) 964-4424 ext. 244 Note: Tarianne works with individuals, couples and families concerned about grief issues, ending of relationships, addiction issues, chronic illnesses, and preparing for marriage. Kitto, Sherri MA, CHt Prince George Phone: (250) 561-0952 Note: Sherri is a certified hypnotherapist who specializes in working with people with addictions as well as sex offenders. Sherri has been in private practice for seven years but also works with the Elizabeth Fry Society and the Northern Health Authority. Sherri also does mental health assessments. Sherri provides a free initial consult which includes a relapse risk assessment. Please call Sherri for her address. Russ, Jeff RCC G-69, 1900 Strathcona Avenue, Prince George Phone: (250) 640-2020 Ziegler, Rob MA, MRPC Walmsley and Associates <www.walmsley.ca> 1512 Queensway St., Prince George Phone: (250) 564-1000 Note: Rob s career dates back to 1989 and includes 15 years as an addiction therapist at Nechako in Prince George. Rob also has expertise in co-occurring disorders (with their corollary issues of grief, loss, and trauma resolution; anger/ violence, couple s counselling, and communication skills). Rob has also done EFAP work and helped develop a recovery manual for men. Rob also practices mindfulness meditation. PRINCE RUPERT Epp, Edward M.Ed., RCC <www.edwardepp.com> 160-110 1 St Avenue West, Prince Rupert Phone: (250) 624-4635 Note: Edward provides an aftercare group for individuals who have completed addiction treatment every Thursday night 7 9 PM in Kitimat. Edward is well-versed in narrative, and SFBT approaches as well as the more traditional approaches such as 12-step facilitation. Edward has been in private practice since 1996 and works with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, families and First Nations. QUALICUM BEACH Neill, Neill Ph.D. <www.neillneill.com> 235 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach Phone: (250) 752-8684 Note: Dr. Neill is a Registered Psychologist that has worked extensively with individuals struggling with addiction. Besides having a private practice, Dr. Neill is a consulting psychologist for Sunshine Coast Health Center and writes extensively on addiction (see his website). Patterson-Sterling, Catherine MA, RCC Patterson-Sterling Consulting and Counselling Services <www.rebuilding.ca> 666 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach Phone: (250) 240-5551 Note: Catherine specializes in addictions, particularly as it impacts couples and families. Cathy is the Director of Family Services at Sunshine Coast Health Center. Cathy is not currently available for private practice. QUESNEL Kitto, Sherri MA, CHt Quesnel Phone: (250) 561-0952 Note: Sherri is a certified hypnotherapist who specializes in working with people with addictions as well as sex offenders. Sherri has been in private practice for seven years but also works with the Elizabeth Fry Society and the Northern Health Authority. Sherri also does mental health assessments. Sherri provides a free initial consult which includes a relapse risk assessment. Please call Sherri for her address. Thomas, John RCC Quesnel Phone: (250) 992-5688 Note: John has worked in the field of addictions since the 1970 s. In his own words: As for my approach, it is very eclectic with a wide range of background training - Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, NLP, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. I do work with adolescents and adults, and was director of the
addictions office here in Quesnel in the 1990 s. John does not restrict his practice to addictions, also doing intensive trauma work and communications. Please call for address. RICHMOND Behr, Shelley MSW, RSW <www.shelleybehr.ca> Richmond Counselling Centre 905-6081 No. 3 Road Phone: (604) 273-3451 Note: Shelley has worked with both the 12-Step Model and Decision Making Model for clients with addictions. Shelley also works with the family as part of her systems training. Shelley has been in private practice for ten years. Shelley also works with dually-diagnosed clients (coexisting conditions such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, trauma, abuse, etc.). A large part of Shelley s work is on divorces issues working with families and children. Boon, Stacey M.Couns. CCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/sboon.htm> Unit 280 8380 Lansdowne Road, Richmond Phone: (604) 992-0078 Note: Stacey has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Stacey s areas of expertise include substance abuse & addictions, couples therapy, trauma, and personal growth. Dietrich, Anne Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.annedietrich.ca> 209 6700 No. 3 Road, Richmond Phone: (604) 889-3787 or (604) 247-2333 Note: Anne specializes in trauma but also treats anxiety, depression, dissociation, eating disorders, substance abuse and personality disorders. Dr. Dietrich has worked at the Quest Program at St. Paul Hospital s Eating Disorders Clinic. Dr. Dietrich s treatment approaches include CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, Client-Centered, DBT, and Supportive Therapy. Anne works with individuals (teens & adults), couples, and groups (trauma & depression). Estrin, Terry Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ TerryEstrin/> <www.members.shaw.ca/ drestrin/> (group therapy page) 155 11331 Coppersmith Way, Richmond Phone: (604) 274-7267 Note: Terry has 15 years of training & experience in relationship, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, stress, trauma and substance abuse. Terry works with individuals (adults, youth), couples and groups. Terry offers interpersonal group therapy for adults 19 to 40 that are experiencing challenges including: finding a life partner, establishing an identity, managing emotions, and finding meaning and enjoyment in life and work. Approaches include EMDR, CBT, & SFBT. Jacobson, Julia Ph.D. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ JuliaJacobson> Richmond Phone: (778) 288-5702 Note: Julia s primary expertise is in pain management and medication misuse and also works at Orion Health <www.orionhealth. ca>. Julia has been working as a professional therapist for 20 years in clinical & private practice and has experience in assisting adults, families and companies with a wide variety of problems. Please call Julia for her address. Morley, Jeff Ph.D., R.Psych. Front Line Psychology <www.frontlinepsychology.ca> 155 11331 Coppersmith Way, Richmond Phone: (604) 274-7267 Note: Jeff has experience with a variety of issues from trauma, grief, anxiety and addictions through to depression, issues around sexuality, relationship difficulties, and career issues. Jeff also has extensive experience working with police officers, soldiers, emergency service professionals, and their spouses. Jeff is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress (B.C.E.T.S.) with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Shah, Aroon RCC 610 6081 No. 3 Road, Richmond Phone: (604) 671-3584 or (604) 590-1399 Tang, Irene MTSC, RCC Grace Family Therapy Group #216 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond (Lansdowne Mall) Phone: (604) 726-7693 or (778) 773-3003 Note: Irene has worked as a counsellor in family therapy and problem gambling addiction for over 10 years. Irene is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. In her own words: My approaches with addictions involve CBT, SFBT, and sometimes family systems for culturally specific needs. Irene treats mostly adults. Young, Jack Ph.D. FHL Clinics <www.fhlclinics.com> #233 11180 Coppersmith Place, Richmond Phone: (604) 834-7456 Note: Dr. Young provides therapy (anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, marital, relationships), assessments (learning disabilities, attention disorders, psychoeducational), and education remediation (structure of intellect, auditory training, brain integration). Dr. Young is trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma. Clients of Dr. Young with addictions need to be stabilized in their recovery. Jack is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. ROBERTS CREEK Simpson, Grant RCC Grant Simpson Counselling Services 3396 Crystal Road, Roberts Creek Phone: (604) 740-6307 or (604) 885-9270 SAANICHTON Taylor, Jennifer MA, RCC Counselling Connect <www.counsellingconnect.com> 7757 Wallace Drive, Saanichton Phone: (250) 516-4743 Note: Jennifer holds a Masters degree in Psychology from the University of Cape Town South Africa and is qualified as a certified employee Private Practice Therapists assistance professional, an addictions specialist and a registered clinical counsellor in BC. Jennifer also offers online counseling. SALT SPRING ISLAND Clark, Linda Ph.D. 470 Reynolds Road, Salt Spring PRIVATE Island Phone: (250) 382-4092 or (250) 537-2343 Hooge, Brenda RCC The Island Counselling Group 204-321 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island Phone: (250) 537-2536 SECHELT PRACTICE MacDonald, Ted RPC Pathways to Freedom Counselling Services Sechelt Phone: (604) 741-7905 Note: Ted has been working in the addictions field since 1990 and has worked in residential treatment settings. Since 1998, Ted has worked for Sunshine Coast Mental Health & Addictions in the Home Detox program. Ted currently offers a continuing care group focusing THERAPISTS on relapse prevention. Please contact Ted for the address. Schell, Maggie RCC 5700 Cowrie St., Sechelt Phone: (604) 740-6647 Note: Maggie has an eclectic approach and has been working in addictions for 15 years. Maggie enjoys working with this client population, including both adolescents and adults. Varin, Linda D. Masters of Pastoral, RCC Sechelt Phone: (604) 989-0533 Note: Linda has been working with addictions (both individuals and their families) since 1993. Linda has recently completed a 3 year counselling training (including internship and class study) in family systems theory. Linda also uses 12-Step in her practice and refers to mutual support groups. Linda also works with First Nations. Please contact Linda for her address. Sunshine Coast Health Center 49
2009 SILVERTON British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Mistretta, Sue MA, CCC Hand and Soul Healing Center <www.handandsoul.ca> 202 Lake Avenue, Silverton Phone: (250) 358-2177 Note: Sue uses expressive arts therapy and music for adults with addictions. Before moving to Canada, Sue worked at a drug and alcohol treatment center in Philadelphia. Sue has specialized training and experience in the fields of Expressive Arts & Transpersonal Psychology (psychosynthesis) and has been an avid student of A Course in Miracles for 17 years. SOOKE Parten, Lynne S. RN, MSN, CNS (Psychiatry), Art Therapy (Cert.), RCC Black Otter Cove Retreats <www.blackottercove.com/ counselling-retreat.asp> 1515 Woodcock Road, Sooke Phone: (250) 415-6354 Toll-free: 1(800) 251-0695 Note: The retreat is an oceanfront suite for individuals and couples where Lynne provides in-depth psychotherapy, brief therapy, art psychotherapy, and individual/ couples counselling on issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions, etc. In her own words: My approach is towards supporting the individual taking personal responsibility to move forward in their life; grieve their losses openly; learn honesty and forgiveness; and learn to live fully in the reality of the present. SQUAMISH Dennstedt, Christine RCC, Ph.D. (cand.) Sea to Sky Walk-in Clinic 103-40147 Glenalder Place, Squamish Phone: (604) 505-9183 Note: Christine tends to work with Collaborative approaches, narrative, SFBT, and some mindfulness approaches as well. Christine has 8 years experience working in the field of addiction from her work as a Family Therapist at a residential youth substance misuse program in. 50 Sunshine Coast Health Center Christine also teaches at Community College in their Substance Misuse program. Hanna, Marga MA, RCC 260 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay Phone: (604) 921-9580 or (604) 874-2938 Note: Marga has been in private practice since 1983 and has expertise in psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and trauma treatment. Marga has completed her training in somatic therapy in art therapy. For the past 10 years, Marga has worked for Family Services of Greater where she specializes in trauma and addiction. Marga is certified in addictions counselling from the Justice Institute and is fluent in English & German. SURREY Carey, Pauline MA, RCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/pcarey.htm> #207 Scottsdale Square Business Centre 7164 120 th Street, Surrey Phone: (604) 507-8055 local 207 Cell: (604) 315-1750 Note: Pauline s experience with addictions includes a 6-month master s practicum, private practice since 1986, clinical supervision at Deltassist for 5 years, as well as prevention, group and individual treatment that includes ACOA and court mandated clients. Since 2005, Pauline has counselled with the Responsible Driver Program. Pauline has expertise in harm reduction, addictions education, and practical relapse prevention, Life Stress Reduction and TIR. Dubberley, Patricia RCC Dubberley Counselling, Therapy & Consulting 309-9688 148 St., Surrey Phone: (604) 930-0286 Emery, Wayne Ph.D. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ wayneemery> ACT-Healthwise Psychological Services 120-16555 Fraser Highway, Surrey Phone: (604) 562-5559 Note: Wayne has expertise in facilitating psychological wellbeing (anxiety, panic, phobias, PTSD, abuse, grief, loss, depression, anger), improving relationships (couples, children, teenagers, work), health issues (substance abuse, sleep disruption, head injuries, chronic pain, headaches, preparing for surgery) and performance enhancement (concentration & memory, athletic enhancement, performance anxiety, creativity). Wayne is also a Registered Art Therapist. Grobman, Grant R.Psych. Assoc. Collaborative Workplace <www.collaborativeworkplace. ca> #1 3363 Rosemary Heights Crescent, Surrey Phone: (604) 317-3357 Note: Grant utilizes a range of therapeutic methods that include: humanistic and client directed approaches; family systems therapy; SFBT; ego supportive techniques; trauma therapies including EMDR; Emotional Focused Therapy; and expressive therapies. Grant is currently the Clinical Director of Touchstone Family Assn. and was previously clinical director of Richmond Addiction Services and manager of the BC Hydro EAP. Grant works with both adults and youth. Groenewold, Frank Ph.D., RCC <www.drfrank.ca> 210 9815 140 th St., Surrey Phone: (604) 970-0321 Note: Frank has more than 23 years of experience as a counsellor. Frank was a school counsellor for 11 years, working with children from age 5 to 14 with a variety of personal, family, or school issues and has been in private practice for the past 13 years serving a population of clients ranging in age from 4 to 80. Hoogeveen, Patricia RCC 6758 150 Street, Surrey Phone: (604) 597-9273 Hufsmith, Carolyn RCC 7164 120 th Street, Surrey Phone: (250) 767-9496 Johnson, Janice RPC Sage Counselling & Addiction Services <www.sagecounselling.com> 10445 East Whalley Ring Road, Surrey Phone: (604) 589-7080 Toll-free: 1(800) 668-3205 Note: Sage Counselling was formerly known as Jackson-Murray Consultants. Sage Counselling also does monitoring. Chahal, Kuldip M.Ed., RCC Kuldip Counselling & Consulting Services 13401 108 Ave., Surrey Phone: (604) 764-9575 Note: Kuldip s focus is on drugs, alcohol, and gambling and utilizes CBT, and SFBT. Kuldip also has a part-time position as an addiction counsellor with Surrey Mental Health & Addictions. Kuldip has been in private practice since 2004 and is fluent in English and Punjabi. Kuldip treats primarily adults but also works with adolescents. Kuldip also works with spouses and families impacted by addiction. Kuna, Kathy MA, RCC Surrey Phone: (604) 725-4646 Note: Kathy has been in private practice since 2000 and, prior to that, has worked in both treatment and support recovery. Kathy works with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families. Kathy utilizes both 12-step and harm reduction models and incorporates motivational interviewing in her practice. Kathy also works with individuals struggling with process addictions. Please contact Kathy for her address. Sarkaria, Tejinder MA, RCC Fraser Heights Business Centre #108-10422 168 St., Surrey Phone: (604) 506-5726 Note: In his own words: I have been working in the addictions field for over 10 years. The approaches that I use are CBT, Client Centered and SFBT. Besides his private practice, Tejinder is a counsellor at Deltassist Family and Community Services and is an affiliate for Shepell-FGI in their EAP Program. Besides English, Tejinder speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. Tejinder works with adults.
Schinke, Birgit RCC Surrey Phone: (604) 983-8616 Smith, Barbara Rainbow Clinic <members.shaw.ca/ rainbowclinic> 206-8556 120 th Street, Surrey Phone: (604) 597-0363 Note: Barbara has 30 years of diverse experience including family services, alcohol and drug programs, public and mental health. She specializes in treating depression, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, adjustment problems, spiritual issues, relationship difficulties, and parenting concerns. TERRACE Vickers, Patricia RCC, Ph.D. Candidate <web.mac.com/pjvickers/iweb/ Site/Welcome.html> Awareness to Understanding <www. awarenesstounderstanding.com> 4-2415 Eby St., Terrace Cell: (250) 631-7817 Note: In her own words: Although my education is in Counselling Psychology in Education, my professional experience is with addictions rooted in loss. The majority of my work has been in First Nation communities working in partnership with individuals and groups toward transforming PTSD, depression, distorted self-image from sexual abuse and addictive distractions. Patricia works with children, adolescents, adults, elders, and families. TOFINO Malach, Ann RCC Tofino Phone: (250) 725-3158 Note: Ann has been an addiction counsellor since 1986 and has worked in the following areas: detox, recovery homes, day treatment and residential treatment. Ann s preferred therapeutic approaches include motivational interviewing, response based therapy, selfregulation therapy and harm reduction. Ann works with individuals (adolescents, adults, and seniors) with addiction and concurrent mental health issues as well as with couples. TSAWWASSEN Longworth, Mary M.Sc., RCC Delta Counselling 5-5666 12 th Avenue, Tsawwassen Phone: (604) 948-3262 Note: Mary has been in private practice since 1995 and specializes in working with couples but also works with individuals (adults & adolescents) and families. Her approaches to therapy include CBT, SFBT, systemic and eclectic with a Rogerian underpinning. Mary has worked in residential treatment in the past and works with many clients struggling with a variety of addictions as well as other issues such as parenting, divorce & separation, self esteem, abuse, grief & loss. UCLUELET Bird, Margaret RCC Ucluelet Phone: (250) 726-4409 VANCOUVER Adams, Randy - MA, RCC <www.randyadams.ca> Randy Adams Counselling and Consulting Services Phone: (604) 803-7644 Note: Randy is a parenting specialist serving: Greater, Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Cloverdale, and the Fraser Valley. Randy has worked as a contract counsellor (primarily with adult individuals and couples) and as an addictions counsellor with youth, parents, young adults and families. Adler, Jean Ph.D. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ JeanAdler> Phone: (604) 228-8751 Note: Jean has been providing psychotherapy for more than 20 years and uses CBT and experiential techniques to treat anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, and addictions. Jean works with both individuals and couples. Ball, Janel MA, RCC Healing Solutions <www.healingsolutions.ca> 1728 808 Nelson Street, Phone: (604) 809-0351 Note: Janel specializes in working with adult men and has an extensive amount of experience and first-hand knowledge about the issues men face. Janel has worked with clients struggling with addictions, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety problems, anger, sexuai health and identity, relationship problems and childhood abuse experiences. Bitten, Chris RCC #585 2608 Granville St., (South Granville) Phone: (604) 687-8513 Note: Chris Bitten is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds additional certification in addictions, workplace-based counselling, and family therapy. Read an article written by Chris called Intimacy and Self-Esteem <www.growinghealtheir.com/ men/articles_archive.htm>. Chris is a big believer in community support and support groups. Chris also works with family-of-origin issues with clients. Chris has been in the field for nearly 30 years and also does couples counseling. Black, Dixie S. MA, RCC Spiritual Sobriety <www.spiritualsobriety.com> 126 119 Pender Street, Phone: (604) 605-0833 Note: Dixie s expertise includes stress management, performance enhancement, anxiety, depression, sexual orientation, relationship issues, and sexual abuse recovery with a concentration in substance abuse issues and compulsive behaviours. Dixie also works with those looking for spiritual direction. Her practice includes work with individuals, couples, families and groups Blair, Jill MA, RCC New Life Path <www.newlifepath.com> 3018 Columbia St., Phone: (604) 671-4077 Note: Jill specializes in trauma and abuse, family conflicts, relationship Private Practice Therapists issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting, assertiveness and self-esteem. Jill s experience is broad and diverse; she has spent many years in private practice and has been employed at various treatment facilities. Jill works with individuals, couples, and families. PRIVATE Blancato, Marcelle RCC MSW RSW Vision Quest Counselling & Consulting <www.vision-quests.com> 103 1037 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 730-1907 Note: Marcelle s work experience includes Cameray Children s Center, alcohol & drug programs, and on-call supervisor for a youth crisis response program. Marcelle works PRACTICE with the School Board and Police in treating traumatized children. Marcelle utilizes CBT and relapse prevention in her work with addictions and works with adults, children, and families. Bond, Ian MA, RCC <www.ianbond.ca> 2628 Granville Street, Phone: (604) 809-1018 Note: Ian works with all types THERAPISTS of abuse, addictions, anger management, panic, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, phobias, trauma, and stress. Bowes, David BA, MC, RCC West Coast Counselling & Neurofeedback Clinic <www.westcoastneurofeedback. com> Phone: (604) 839-7179 Note: David is a certified Neurofeedback practitioner and continues to pursue post master s degree research and training in the therapeutic treatment of addictions, trauma, ADD/ADHD, play therapy, depression, and anxiety. Brown, Siri CCC Phone: (604) 614-7605 Note: Siri speaks English and French. Siri also works at Family Services of Greater. Sunshine Coast Health Center 51
2009 Carr, Geoffrey Ph.D., R.Psych., RPT-S <www.geoffreycarr.net/> #206 4545 West 10 th Ave. Phone: (604) 518-1416 Note: Geoffrey treats depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, grief, addictive behaviour, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and spiritual growth. Geoffrey works with individuals (adults, youth, children), couples and families. Geoffrey has been trained in a variety of approaches and techniques including personcentered, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural, emotionally-focused, gestalt, family systems therapy and has completed Level 2 training in EMDR. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Charalambidis, Stella MA, RCC, RPT Vision Quest Counselling & Consulting <www.vision-quests.com> 103 1037 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 730-1907 Note: Stella s work experience includes, Burnaby Mental Health, Children s Team, and Maples Adolescent Treatment Center. Stella works with adults, families and children. Crabtree, Carol MSW, RSW Stewart and Associates Counselling and Consulting Services Inc. <www.stewart-assoc.com> Suite 227 1118 Homer St., Phone: (604) 687-7171 Note: Carol has expertise with the following challenges: depression; anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, relationship issues, issues of vocation and occupation, and addiction issues as well as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Carol s practice is informed and influenced by concepts from various theoretical approaches including client-centered, CBT, narrative, mindfulness, feminist, family systems, and existentialist. Carol has worked in mental health and addictions since 1992. Crowe, Patricia MA, RCC <www.patriciacrowe.com> 306 1687 West Broadway (at Pine), Phone: (604) 312-3043 Note: Patricia has expertise in depression, anxiety, family-oforigin issues, addictive behaviours, and more. In her own words: My creative use of clinical skills holistically integrates emotions, thoughts, behaviours, and spiritual concerns in the context of relationships and experiences. Patricia s clinical background includes training in SFBT, narrative therapy, existential therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, and EMDR levels I and II. Coyle, Cynthia M.Ed., RCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/ccoyle.htm> Suite 306 1687 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 925-5779 Note: Cynthia has been in private practice for 15 years and counselling for 25 years. Cynthia s work started in addictions on PEI from 1984 to 1987. Since then, Cynthia has worked at Fraser House in Mission, and West Coast Alternatives in North. Cynthia has also worked in a broader range of areas including trauma, relationships, grief and more. For the past decade, Cynthia has been training in Self-Relations Psychotherapy developed by Stephen Gilligan Ph.D. D Monte, Vincent AAMFT 201 2786 16 th Avenue West, Phone: (604) 734-5655 Note: Vincent has been in private practice since 1984 and a counsellor since 1971. Vincent works with individuals (16 and older), couples, and families but primarily with couples and looks at problems, including addictions, from a family perspective. Vincent s approach is primarily systemic and is one of the founders of AAMFT in British Columbia. Vincent does work with children but only when accompanied by a parent. Dale, Judith MA, RCC West Note: Judith will resume her private practice January, 2009. Dang, Tanya M.Ed., CCC Phone: (604) 329-4355 Note: Tanya works with youth. Besides her private practice, Tanya works for Family Services of Greater. Danyluk, Michael M.Ed., RCC Michael Danyluk & Associates <www3.telus.net/ vancouvercounselling> Suite 303 1168 Hamilton Street, Phone: (604) 879-1944 Note: Michael has provided counselling and therapy for 20 years with clients from diverse occupational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Michael s primary area of expertise is in relationship counselling with other areas of specialization that include anger management, trauma and abuse, bereavement, substance abuse, depression, and employee assistance. Michael works with individuals, couples, and groups. Davies, Jeannine Ph.D.(c), RCC Taste of Freedom <www.tastefreedom. simplecreative.biz/index.html> Suite 212-1628 West 1 st Avenue, Phone: (604) 683-7937 Note: Jeannine treats individuals, groups, adults and youth for disordered eating, selfacceptance, grief, loss, depression, addictions, and anxiety. Jeannine s psychological and theoretical framework combines existentialhumanistic; relational and depth psychology; as well as mindfulness and insight approaches. Jeannine brings over ten years experience as a scholar, therapist and teacher in mindfulness and Buddhist-based approaches. DeVita, Elsie Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.elsiedevita.com> Location 1: Suite 509 402 West Pender St. Location 2: 223-1628 West 1 st Ave. Phone: (604) 874-8528 Note: Elsie provides psychological services to individuals, couples and families for a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, stress, anger management, trauma, family of origin issues, self-injury, and substance misuse. Diamond-Potts, Sue MA, RCC <www.suediamondpotts.com> 635-470 Granville St., Phone: (604) 682-1484 Note: Sue offers over 25 years experience in the counselling field and a lifetime of experience with trauma and alcohol and drug abuse. Sue works with a multi-ethnic clientele, and is sensitive to the unique issues of immigration, cultural self-hate, and the intergenerational effects of war trauma, childhood abuse, alcohol and drug abuse or other addictive behaviours. Sue has expertise working with individuals and couples. Dietrich, Anne Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.annedietrich.ca> 200 1892 W. Broadway, Phone: (604) 889-3787 or (604) 638-3331 Note: Anne specializes in trauma but also treats anxiety, depression, dissociation, eating disorders, substance abuse and personality disorders. Dr. Dietrich has worked at the Quest Program at St. Paul Hospital s Eating Disorders Clinic. Dr. Dietrich s treatment approaches include CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, Client-Centered, DBT, and Supportive Therapy. Anne works with individuals (teens & adults), couples, and groups (trauma & depression). Driol, Myrna - MA, R. Psych. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ MyrnaDriol> 622 East 11 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 873-2839 Note: The approaches used by Myrna include Adlerian therapy, CBT, EMDR, couples and family therapy, humanistic therapy, and relaxation therapy. Myrna has over 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals 17 and older, couples, and families struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, selfesteem, and stress. Duma, Joanne Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ JoanneDuma> Suite 618 736 Granville Street, Phone: (604) 689-2456 Note: Joanne has experience 52 Sunshine Coast Health Center
in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, relationship/ interpersonal issues, grief/ bereavement, abuse, phobias, PTSD, and addictions. Joanne s theoretical orientation is primarily psychodynamic, though she draws on psychoanalytic and attachment theory, as well as family systems. Joanne s approaches include CBT and EFT, depending on the client s needs. Joanne was previously an addiction counsellor at ARF (now CAMH) in Toronto. Dunne, Deborah RCC 209 1089 W. Broadway, Phone: (604) 222-1544 Elgie, Damon Ph.D., R.Psych. Dunbar Psychology <www.dunbarpsychology.com> 216 3540 West 41 st. Avenue, Phone: (604) 264-1777 Note: Damon has expertise in the treatment and knowledge of men s issues. Dr. Elgie is also skilled in acute and complex mental health concerns of adolescents (inclusive of psychosis intervention). Damon sees adolescents and adults in this practice. Besides his private practice, Dr. Elgie is employed as a Clinical Team Leader for the MCFD and oversees staff and administration of the Community Mental Health teams in Delta, BC. Dyer, Cathleen - M.Ed., CCC Phone: (778) 737-3800 Note: Cathleen accepts adult clients in private practice for addictions, depression, and anxiety. Please note that only Saturday appointments are available. Please call Cathleen for her address. Elliott, Doug RCC Rethink Counselling Services <www.rethink-counselling.com> 204-1810 Alberni Street, Phone: (604) 803-2600 Note: Doug works in the field of addiction and recovery. In addition, Doug has received specialized training in CBT, individual and group psychotherapy, human sexuality, family systems, narrative and SFBT, alcohol and drug abuse (both youth and adult), marital therapy, mood disorders, anger management, and the interpretation of dreams. Ellis, Jackie MA, CCC, RCC Axis Counselling <www.axiscounselling.ca> 2628 Granville St., Suite 205 Phone: (604) 568-4220 Note: Jackie s areas of expertise include stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and boundary issues, communication and assertiveness skills, relationship concerns, sexual issues, trauma, addictions, and anger management. Jackie works with adolescents, adults, and couples. Estrin, Terry Ph.D., R.Psych. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ TerryEstrin> <www.members.shaw.ca/ drestrin> (group therapy page) 400 601 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 274-7267 Note: Terry has 15 years of training & experience in relationship, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, stress, trauma, and substance abuse working with individuals (adults, youth), couples and groups. Terry offers interpersonal group therapy for adults 19 to 40 that are experiencing life-defining challenges including: finding a life partner, establishing an identity, managing emotions, and finding meaning and enjoyment in life and work. Approaches include EMDR, CBT, & SFBT. Ferrada, Natacha Ph.D. 400 601 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 675-6996 Forest, Susan MA, RCC 704 1416 Harwood St., Phone: (604) 633-3959 Note: Susan works with a clientcentered approach and whatever works for the client including CBT and SFBT. With this in mind, Susan helps clients with their needs whether working with abstinence as a goal or harm reduction in terms of addictions. Susan works with both men and women with a variety of concerns. Besides her private practice, Susan is the Program Coordinator at the Justice Institute of BC and coordinates the Substance Use Certificate program. Gilbert, Joanne RCC 4831 Sophia St., Phone: (604) 264-7205 Gregson, David The Middle Path <www.middlepath.net> Phone: (604) 224-6404 Note: David is an author with 30 years experience working for the benefit of families and children. For the past 15 years, David has specialized in addiction and the underlying cause - childhood trauma. David works with both adolescents and adults. David has written a book called the Tao of Sobriety and has been clean for 25 years. David is familiar with the 12 Steps of AA. Glynis, Sherwood M.Ed., CCC Phone: (778) 837-0616 Note: Sherwood specializes in the treatment of addictions, mental health, trauma, grief and loss and works with children, adolescents, and adults. Halcrow, Barbara MSW, RSW Note: Barbara is not currently in private practice. Hall, Denise E. MA, CCC, RRP Dragonfly Counselling <www.dragonflycounselling. com> Phone: (604) 562-9130 Note: Denise developed and facilitated a substance abuse training program for the Phoenix Alcohol and Drug Education program and has 6 years as a Family Therapist for Pacific Youth and Family Society, a residential substance abuse treatment centre for youth and their families. Denise is also a Certified Reiki Master. Hanna, Marga RCC 101-1193 Kingsway, Phone: (604) 921-9580 or (604) 874-2938 Private Practice Therapists Hiland, Trisha MA, R.Psych. <www.trishahiland.com> #201 1826 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 736-9656 Note: Trisha has expertise in relationships, chemical dependency, stress and burnout, lifestyle issues, depression, elder care support, grief and PRIVATE loss, relapse prevention, codependency, and ACOA. Trisha is certified EMDR Level 2, a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, trained in Gestalt, and has advanced clinical training in Transactional Analysis. Trisha provides counselling for individuals, couples, families. Hilton, Jaminie RCC PRACTICE <www.jaminiehilton-counselling. ca> 585 2608 Granville Street (W 10 THERAPISTS th ), Phone: (604) 802-4126 Note: Jaminie has worked in a variety of treatment settings including residential facilities for the mentally ill and recovering addicts. For the past 20 years, Jaminie has facilitated thousands of groups. In private practice for 6 years, Jaminie has worked with parenting after separation issues, parent-child issues, and also has expertise in deep relaxationvisualization as well as EMDR trauma technique. Hugill, Tannis MA, RCC, RDT, ADTR Awakening Body Wisdom <www.awakeningbodywisdom. com> 102 1617 Grant St., Phone: (604) 267-9951 Note: Tannis brings over 20 years experience of healing through the arts to her work with adolescents and adults, especially those with addictions, trauma, eating and body image problems. Tannis has coordinated a hospital eating disorders program, led substance abuse groups, and worked with dual diagnosis clients. Currently, Tannis is clinical supervisor at Pacifica in. Tannis has a Master s degree in Somatic Psychology and is a Dance & Drama therapist. Sunshine Coast Health Center 53
2009 Jackson, Barbara MA, RCC Phone: (778) 322-0355 Note: Barbara uses a clientcentered approach which focuses on holistic and mind-body healing. Barbara has been in private practice since 2006. Barbara works with individuals (adults only) and couples. Barbara is certified Level I with the Sensory Motor Psychotherapy Institute. Barbara completed her master s practicum in addiction and her work with people in supported housing includes working with people that have addictions. Please call Barbara for her address. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory James, Paul Ed.D., R.Psych. <www.pauljames.ca> King Edward & Oak St., Phone: (604) 873-0222 Note: Some of the services Paul provides to adults are: individual counselling for anxiety, depression, guilt, rage, sexual problems, and a wide range of disabling fears - couples counselling to resolve relational conflict, sexual issues, and problems of emotional distance - treatment of addictions - such as alcohol, other drugs (including medications), gambling, food, and sex. Paul s primary approach is depth-cognitiveaffective-behavioral therapy developed by R. Firestone. Jones, Kima MBA (in educational management) Know How Education <www.knowhoweducation.com> Phone: (604) 818-5669 Note: Kima has been working with children with specific needs for over 20 years & has experience with a wide range of behavioural issues including substance misuse. In her own words: My expertise is in helping parents find private programs which take a holistic approach to treatment, health, and education. I can provide interventional opportunities unavailable through our public system and unknown to many professionals. Please Kima call for her address. King, Brenna MA, RCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/bking.htm> West Broadway (and Cypress), Phone: (604) 982-0938 Note: Brenna has worked 19 years in addictions and trauma recovery. In addition, Brenna has assisted clients with life transitions, eating disorders, body image as well as grief and loss issues. Brenna works primarily with adults. In her own words: My approach is holistic and client centered. I have a good working knowledge of the varying approaches in the addictions field as well as of the different resources and supports in the community. Kollar, Diana MA, RCC <www.dianakollar.ca> 201 1826 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 790-1116 Note: Diana works with individuals and couples dealing with relationship problems, infidelity, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. Diana has worked in both residential addiction treatment and support recovery homes. Diana incorporates several approaches to counselling to suit the needs of her clients including Imago Relationship (for couples), narrative therapy, CBT and SFBT. Kotsalis-Thulin, Lee MA, RCC Modo Sano Counselling <www.modosano.com> 509 402 West Pender St., Phone: (604) 315-8118 Note: Lee has over 13 years working in substance misuse, disordered eating, mood disorders and relationship disconnect. Lee uses both cognitive and emotionally-based therapeutic approaches. Prior to establishing her private practice, Lee worked in a substance misuse counselling clinic for 6 years, and also worked as a therapist with the Youth Concurrent Disorders Program. Lee works with individuals, couples, and families. Kuna, Kathy MA, RCC 206 East 6 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 725-4646 Note: Kathy has been in private practice since 2000 and, prior to that, has worked in both treatment and support recovery. Kathy works with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families. Kathy utilizes both 12-step and harm reduction models and incorporates motivational interviewing in her practice. Kathy also works with individuals struggling with process addictions. Please contact Kathy for her address. Landry, Kathleen MCS RCC <www.kathleenlandry.ca> Kathleen Landry and Associates 977 Mainland Street, Phone: (604) 669-7964 Note: Kathleen has over 25 years experience working with individuals, couples and groups and specializes in addiction recovery for individuals and their families. Kathleen incorporates a number of different therapeutic approaches including Bowen Family Systems theory, Neurofeedback, Enlisten sound therapy, 12-step facilitation and spiritual direction. In addition, Kathleen has performed over 200 successful family and workplace addiction interventions. Langmead, Michele M.Ed., CCC Phone: (778) 231-2611 Note: Michele specializes in addictions, dissociative identity disorder, and Christian pastoral counseling. Michele works with individuals, couples and families. Please call Michele for her address. LaPerriere, Raymond RCC 109 2096 West 41 st Avenue, Phone: (604) 313-1952 Letwin, Joey RCC 705 055 Pendrell Street, Phone: (604) 614-8537 Lichty, Janet M.Ed., RCC 171 1089 W. Broadway (at Spruce), Phone: (604) 715-9000 Note: Janet has worked in addictions since 1990. Janet s experience includes 10 years outpatient counselling, addiction work in an EAP setting, and facilitating 16 step groups for women and men. Janet s private practice work is client-centered using systems theory, gestalt, expressive therapies, and whatever approach seems to work best for her clients. Janet works with adults, adolescents, concurrently disordered individuals, gays, lesbians and couples. Long, Michele R. MA, RCC <www.mlong.ca> Suite 115, 1271 Howe St., Phone: (604) 681-8474 Note: Michele helps people discover the meaning of their addiction, looking at both the underlying wounds of history that fuel addictive patterns, as well as the hidden longing for a deeper experience of being alive. Michelle works from a depth perspective, influenced by Carl Jung and relational theories with a style that is compatible with 12-step programs. Michele also has expertise in treating adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, anger, grief and loss. MacNeill, Ruth M.Ed., RCC The Caliber of Life <www.thecaliberoflife.com> Collaborative Divorce <www.collaborativedivorcebc. org> 203 111 West Broadway, Phone: (778) 388-6467 Note: Ruth has 14 years experience counselling individuals in life transitions, relationship enhancement, grief & loss, separation/divorce, addictions, anxiety/stress reduction, trauma, and self esteem. Ruth has previously worked in residential addiction treatment. Ruth s passion is working with partners and the families of people with addictions. Ruth does not work with clients in early stages of addiction recovery. Mahoney, Catherine Ph.D. #1205 750 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 876-4794 Mantler, Hilda APHD, CSAC (ret.) Circle of Life Substance Abuse Counselling Services 115 6545 Alberta St., Phone: (604) 669-4476 Note: Hilda has been in private practice as an addiction counsellor for 18 years. For 6 years, Hilda 54 Sunshine Coast Health Center
worked in a variety of addiction treatment centers and recovery houses, including Charlford House. Hilda has a sliding fee scale. Maranda, Doris MA, RCC <www.dorismaranda.com> #11 2533 Penticton St., Phone: (604) 254-0147 Note: Doris has over 25 years experience as a somaticallyoriented (working with the body) counsellor, educator and therapist. Doris specializes in eating disorders. Doris is also trained in EMDR and other modalities such as Gestalt, working with dreams and active imagination. Marsh, Teresa MA, RCC 217 1118 Homer St., Phone: (778) 388-3367 Note: Teresa has more than 25 years expertise in addictions, mental health, oncology, and palliative care and understands the well-documented relationship between trauma and substance abuse. Teresa is a certified yoga teacher (Ashtanga & Moksha) and is author of an oncology textbook. Teresa offers an integrated, holistic approach to her work with individuals, couples, and families. McEvoy, Maureen MA, RCC Imago <www.imagovancouver.com> 302 2245 West Broadway (near Arbutus), Phone: (604) 873-3278 Note: Maureen provides a combination of talk therapy, art, EMDR, and Gestalt. For couples, Maureen utilizes Imago Relationship Therapy. Maureen works with adults, particularly couples in early recovery. McGill, Dennis RCC #412 1270 Robson St., Phone: (604) 608-4268 or (604) 833-5871 Milardo, Vincent - MA, CHT, CMH <www.medhypnosiscenter.com> 200-1131 Howe St., Phone: (604) 669-9699 Note: Vincent is a Certified Medical Hypnotherapist & counsellor with over 25 years experience. Vincent combines recovery coaching and hypnotherapy with a personal approach. All sessions with Vincent are provided on an individual basis. Miller, Avrum Ed.D. Anxiety and Stress Relief Clinic <www.anxietyandstressrelief. com/amiller.html> 3126 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 732-3930 Note: over the last 17 years Avrum has held positions in management and counselling in a variety of mental health, university and business settings. Avrum s approach to counselling is primarily CBT but also includes EMDR, SRT, among others. Avrum works with clients struggling with addiction issues, anxiety, stress, depression, guilt, grief, loss, low self-esteem, chronic pain and relationship difficulties. Moller, Kerry MA, RCC <www.kerrymoller.com> 901 675 West Hastings St., Phone: (604) 314-1839 Note: Kerry is trained in traditional talk therapy as well as expressive arts therapy. Kerry specializes in working with couples who want to improve their communication and intimacy and with individuals who suffer from disordered eating. In addition, Kerry helps adolescents and adults with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and abuse. Nagasaka, Pamela, MA, RCC 2F 1892 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 240-7541 Note: Pamela is fluent in English and Japanese and has been a practicing counselor in since 1990. Pamela works with all age groups and with individuals, couples and groups. She has particular interest in the issues faced by youth and young adults such as parent teen conflict, adjustment, and addictions. Pamela also works with grief and loss, trauma issues, and suicide risk. Oakes, Janet MA (cand.), BC-ATP, FIPA <www.janetoakes.com> (Cambie & Broadway) Phone: (604) 773-4444 Note: Janet s primary theoretical framework is psychoanalytic but also uses art therapy, MI, Jungian analysis, somatic experiencing, relaxation techniques, and 12- step work. Janet works with both individuals and couples and facilitates professional supervision and consultation. Types of client issues that Janet works with include depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, loss, trauma, gender issues, family of origin issues, addictions and codependency. Paproski, Donna Ph.D. <www.psychologists.bc.ca/pro/ DonnaPaproski> #325 2184 W. Broadway, Phone: (604) 619-0849 Note: Donna has an approach that is solution focused and client-centered. Donna works with individuals (adolescents, adults, elders), couples and families. Partridge, Barbara M.Ed., RCC Arbutus Counselling Services <www. arbutuscounsellingservices.com> 201 2678 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 266-2303 Note: Barbara offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families for substance abuse, eating disorders, social anxiety and other anxieties (OCD and panic), grief, and depression. Barbara s therapeutic expertise includes CBT, SFBT, interpersonal and other evidence-based methods. Clients may also opt for hypnotherapy. Payne, Coral MA, CCC, RCC Coral Payne Counselling <www.coralpaynecounselling. com> (Commercial Drive area) Phone: (604) 809-9693 Note: Coral specializes in abuse, life transitions, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, as well as substance abuse. Coral works with both individuals (adolescents and adults) as well as couples. Please call Coral for her address. Private Practice Therapists Pieroni, Toni - MA, RCC <www.counsellingbc.om/listings/ tpieroni.htm> Ambleside Counselling <www.amblesidecounselling. com> 11-730 West 7 PRIVATE th Avenue, Phone: (604) 737-0168 Note: Toni utilizes ecopsychology which explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. Toni focuses on relationships as the source of healing, growth, and development. For the past 15 years, Toni has focused her therapeutic work on integrating the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Toni works with individuals and couples. Plattor, Candace MA, RCC <www.candaceplattor.com> PRACTICE 1260 Nelson St., Phone: (604) 677-5876 Note: Candace is a specialist in addictive behaviours including substance abuse and has over 20 years of experience in the addiction counseling field. Candace believes addiction is a symptom of underlying causes such as sadness, anger, resentment, feelings of low self-worth, family upbringing, job unhappiness and relationship problems. Candace utilizes the 16 THERAPISTS Step program as well as EMDR. Candace works with individuals, couples and families. Plumstead, Barbara J. MA, RCC 1892 W. Broadway, Phone: (604) 721-1202 Note: Barbara has worked at Aurora Centre, a women s treatment centre for addictions, since 1995. Barbara s private practice specializes in trauma, addiction, life transitions, relationship conflicts, grief, and sexual orientation. Barbara works with women, men, youth, adults, couples and singles and comes from a Rogerian/client-centered approach but also uses CBT. Barbara also uses EMDR with relapse-stable clients caught in old traumas. Power, Nirmal RCC 2149 William St., Phone: (604) 215-8344 Sunshine Coast Health Center 55
2009 Robbins, Linda MA <www.lindarobbins.ca> #314 2902 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 732-1891 Note: Linda has 25 years experience in counselling and psychotherapy with men and women of all ages and is a specialist in addiction treatment and treatment of families impacted by addiction. Linda has clinical training in integrative psychotherapy, transactional analysis, Gestalt, emotionally focused therapy, CBT, hypnosis, and EMDR Level II. Linda encourages participation in 12 Step Programs. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Roomy, Amy RCC Note: Amy is not currently in private practice. Rostam, Hajera RCC Phone: (778) 858-8666 Rungta, Susan MA, R.Psych. Assoc. <www.susanrungta.com> Suite 206 4545 West 10 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 222-1116 ext. 2 Note: Susan works with individuals, couples and family members and also facilitates a long-term psychotherapy group. Susan has been assisting couples for over 15 years and utilizes an emotionally focused approach and therapy developed by John Gottman. Susan s couples work can include communication and intimacy issues, lack of appreciation, parenting and past infidelity. Susan also has expertise in self-esteem, depression, life transitions, trauma, and abuse. Sanders, Colin MA, RCC, EFAP Note: Colin is not currently accepting clients for private practice. Saunders, Keith Ph.D. 1303 750 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 802-5202 Schooler, Dawn MA, RCC Jericho Professional Counselling Services <www.jerichocounselling.com> 400 601 W. Broadway (near Ash), Phone: (604) 619-0482 or (604) 434-5727 Note: Dawn uses CBT, Feminist, and Buddhist theory to inform her counselling style. Dawn has 16 years experience with depression, anxiety, anger, communication, sexual orientation, relationship development, grief, loss, life transition, family concerns, selfesteem, marriage, separation, and divorce. About one-third of Dawn s caseload pertains to addiction/ addictive concerns. Dawn works with all ages and also with the gay and lesbian community. Shaler, Eroca MA, RCC Eroca Shaler Psychologist Ltd. <www.erocashaler.com> 1010 470 Granville St., Phone: (604) 683-3113 Note: While Eroca has a broad range of experience, she has studied most extensively in the areas of psychological trauma and addictions. Eroca has worked in the area of sexual abuse therapy since 1985 and with issues of co-dependency and ACOA since the early 80 s. Eroca has extensive experience with 12 Step programs. Eroca s psychotherapy techniques include hypnosis, EMDR, Tapas acupressure technique, as well as energy treatment methods. Shell, Ruth MA, RCC Ruth Shell Counselling Services <www.ruthshell.com> 671F Market Hill, Phone: (604) 681-7175 Note: Ruth employs a family systems approach to working with individuals, couples, and families and has a certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counselling from the Addiction Foundation of Manitoba. Ruth also consults with and trains organizations interested in the family systems approach. Ruth has been in private practice since 1985. Silin, Peter M.S.W., R.S.W. <www.counsellor-coach.ca> 288 West 8 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 874-7764 Note: Peter has been counselling individuals, couples, and families since 1980. Besides working with individuals struggling with addictions, relationship problems, self esteem, and sexuality, Peter is an expert on aging and care. Some of the techniques Peter uses include CBT, insight-oriented approaches, inner child, hypnosis, EMDR, TFT, breath work and body work. Smith, Marian A. MA, RMT, RCC Mindful Living <www.mindful-living.ca> 203A 2678 W. Broadway, Phone: (604) 787-6100 Note: Marian has worked in the field of addictions since 2003. In her private practice, Marian integrates mindfulness with CBT & acceptance-based therapy. Since 2000, Marian has led groups integrating mindfulness with CBT for treating anxiety, panic and depression. Marian has also worked as a Registered Massage Therapist and recognizes the importance of bringing the biopsychosocial-spiritual aspects of the self into awareness and balance. Marian has trained in EMDR. Stabler, James RCC Anxiety and Stress Help <www.anxietyandstresshelp. com> 3433 Granville St., Phone: (604) 742-1923 Note: Jim has over 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families. For the last 10 years Jim has specialized in treating stress and anxiety disorders but also has extensive experience with addictions, for which his therapeutic approach is CBT-based relapse prevention. Since stress has many dimensions James uses other strategies such as Interpersonal, Psychodynamic and Mind/Body techniques which are helpful along with CBT. Stewart, Ruth-Ann MA, PSYCH, RSW Stewart and Associates Counselling and Consulting Services Inc. <www.stewart-assoc.com> Suite 227 1118 Homer St., Phone: (604) 687-7171 Note: Ruth-Ann s work has involved treating anxiety and depression, trauma survivors, substance misuse, loss and grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, life transition, personal growth, career exploration, and couples issues. Ruth-Ann finds that many issues that come up in therapy go back to early childhood. Ruth-Ann does not believe that the client should live in the past, but does believe we often need to go back in order to overcome what keeps us from moving ahead. Stieler, Linda RCC False Creek Counselling Centre 671A Market Hill, Phone: (604) 875-9888 Note: Linda has been a therapist in private practice for 21 years and has had numerous courses over the years in addictions, attachment Issues, and working with couples and families. Linda has certified expertise in Gestalt therapy and EMDR. Linda treats adults, couples, families, children and adolescents. Stoll, Elaine BA, RTC, RCC Westside Counselling <www.westsidecounselling.com> 1273 East 29 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 874-1022 Note: Elaine works with individuals struggling with addiction, trauma/ abuse, parenting, life skills, and relationships. The theoretical models Elaine works from include Choice Theory/Reality Therapy; Narrative Therapy; and SFBT. Elaine also works as a trainer/ teacher providing professional development workshops. Stroh, Brett MA, RCC Aperio Counselling & Consulting Inc. <www.aperiocc.ca> 410-750 W. Broadway, Phone: (604) 220-0138 Note: Brett works with adults, youth, and families and specializes in depression, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, life transition and anger management. Brett also works with couples and families. Brett employs a broad range of techniques to help her clients find the answers they are looking for. Summers, Margaret RCC Note: Margaret is not currently in private practice. 56 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Sures, Elana S. M.Ed., RCC <www.elanasures.ca> 501 1587 W. 8 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 603-8941 Note: Elana integrates various therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness-based CBT, family systems, and EFT. Elana has been practicing individual, couple and family therapy in the addictions field for 8 years, both in government-based agencies and in private practice. Elana also has a graduate level diploma in Art Therapy. Elana s other areas of experience include anxiety, depression, relationships and intimacy issues, and infertility. Talbot-Kelly, Michael RCC <www.mtkhealing.com> 4423 West 3 rd Avenue, Phone: (604) 317-1613 Topham, Sara MA, RCC Phoenix Counselling <www.phoenixcounselling.com> 1728-808 Nelson St. (near Howe), Phone: (604) 836-6840 or (604) 684-7623 Note: Sara has recently changed from a general practice to specializing in adult addiction issues. Sara has 15 years of addiction counselling which includes numerous outpatient and residential addiction programs in the Lower Mainland. Sara has a strong background in Adlerian Psychology, CBT, SFBT, Family Systems Theory, and in a Narrative approach. Sara works from a strength-based position. Sara also has an extensive background in trauma. Vanderham, Gina MA, CEAP, ICADC, LMFT Workplace Solutions <www.addictionintheworkplace. com> #416 470 Granville St., Phone: (604) 733-7428 Note: Gina has been specializing in the field of addictions for over 15 years and has extensive specialized education and experience in the areas of chemical dependency, sex addiction, food addictions (anorexia, bulimia, etc.), problem gambling, co-dependency and internet addiction. Gina also works extensively with corporations, employees, and their families. Veal, Marshall MA, RCC Phone: (604) 871-1492 Note: Marshall has been in private practice since 1993. Besides his private practice, Marshall had been working, until recently, full time at the BC Cancer Agency. Marshall provides therapy for individuals, couples and families for a broad range of life challenges that would include substance misuse, anxiety and depression. Marshall tends to work with SFBT, narrative, CBT and eclectic therapies. Please call Marshall for his address. Vidas, Donna M. MA, RCC 300-3665 Kingsway (near Boundary), Phone: (604) 710-5284 Note: Donna s addiction clients are referred mainly through an EFAP where clients are transitioning to and out of treatment. Donna also sees adolescents, typically referred by parents. Donna uses MI, CBT, SFBT, and Adlerian approaches in her work and is holistic and creative in her approach. Donna s work experience includes outpatient, residential, detox, and support recovery. Donna is fluent in English, French, and Italian. Wagner, John Ph.D., R.Psych. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Centre of <www.dbtvancouver.com> Suite 400 1681 Chestnut Street, Phone: (778) 838-6875 Note: Dr. Wagner provides psychological services to both adolescent and adult clients and regularly consults with other area providers in working with persons struggling with complex multisystemic disorders. Dr. Wagner has expertise with DBT including a 2 year postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Marsha Linehan at the University of Washington. John works with adults, youth, and families. Webster, Graeme M.Ed., RCC <www.counsellingbc.com/ listings/gwebster.htm> Claire Hawes & Associates 2735 Waterloo Street, Phone: (604) 732-1246 Note: Graeme works with families and individuals who are experiencing problems with addiction. Graeme s clients include adult children of alcoholics. Wicken, Tania RCC #1 4245 Ash Street, Phone: (604) 731-0079 Wint, Cory BA, ICADC HeartQuest Healing <heartquesthealing.com> Phone: (604) 818-1771 Note: Since 1994, Cory has worked as a counsellor specializing in addictions. Cory has experience in dealing with complex problematic substance use and non-productive communication. Cory is also a certified Substance Abuse Professional as defined by the US Department of Transportation and is co-owner of Heartquest Holistic Wellness Centre. Cory also provides continuing care groups for clients residing in the Lower Mainland that have completed residential treatment. Yasin, Sandra MA, R.Psych. <www.sandrayasin.ca> 2593 Kent Ave. NE, Phone: (604) 321-9823 Note: Sandra works with lifestyle issues (self-esteem, stress, relationships, substance abuse, life transitions) and workplace issues (employee assistance counseling, conflict resolution, and critical incident stress). Sandra has been a therapist for over 25 years. Zacharuk, Brenda J. M.Sc., BA, RMFT <www.brendazacharuk.com> 1825 West 16 th Ave., Phone: (604) 541-8555 Note: Brenda has been providing individual, couple and family therapy/coaching for approximately 10 years. Brenda s areas of specializations include self esteem, assertiveness training, anger management, communication skills, parenting techniques, stress management, grief/loss support, PTSD, CISD, NLP, meditation, visualizations, support for depression, addiction Private Practice Therapists counselling (alcohol, drugs, smoking, shopping, sex) and abuse counselling. Zaide, Pohsuan MA, RCC <www.members.shaw.ca/ pohsuan_zaide> 3026 Arbutus St. (at W 14 PRIVATE th ), Phone: (778) 846-6056 Note: Pohsuan has over 20 years experience counselling, and 15 years specializing in concurrent mental health/addiction treatment. Pohsuan uses the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of recovery, and is trained in CBT, Mindfulness-based CBT, EMDR, SFBT and Narrative Therapy. For 8 years, Pohsuan was director/ supervisor of an outpatient concurrent disorders program. PRACTICE Pohsuan speaks English, Cantonese and some Mandarin. Also works with families. Zierten, Patrick MA Program Director Addiction Services Edgewood <www.edgewood.ca> 1525 West 7th Avenue, Phone: (604) 734-1100 Cell: (778) 686-6376 Note: Addiction Services THERAPISTS offers a pre-care program for individuals and families who have not completed residential treatment, aftercare services for individuals who have completed treatment at Edgewood s residential program in Nanaimo, as well as education seminars. Zwiers, Al M.S.W., R.S.W. <www.alzwiers.ca> 226-1118 Homer Street, Phone: (604) 537-0130 Note: Al has specialized training in the clinical practice of CBT, Rational Emotive Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Clinical Hypnosis. Al has also been trained in the fields of substance use and addiction recovery, gender and sexuality, treatment of sexual addictions and in hormone readiness assessment for transgender issues. Sunshine Coast Health Center 57
2009 VERNON British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Annand, Trudy RPC, MPCP, BRI (I) Axis Intervention Services Ltd. <www.axisintervention.com> Suite 8 3101 29 th Street, Vernon Phone: (250) 545-1898 Toll-free: 1(866) 455-2947 Note: Trudy offers individual and group counseling for addictions and is also a Board Certified Interventionist and a member of the Association of Intervention Specialists. Trudy has planned and participated in numerous interventions with alcoholics and drug addicts. Trudy is able to travel to provide her intervention service. Fedy, Ross RCC #3, 3105 30 th Avenue, Vernon Phone: (250) 558-3803 Flint, Garry A. Ph.D. <www.emotional-freedom.com/ flints.htm> 104 2411 Highway 6, Vernon Phone: (250) 558-5077 Note: Garry is a registered psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety, work related stress, anger, and phobias to more disruptive issues like pain, obsessions, addictions, depression, dissociation, and acute psychosis. Garry uses techniques such as hypnosis, EMDR, TAT, TFT, EFT, and NLP to treat children, teens, individuals, adults, and couples with marital issues. In addition to the above issues Garry also treats abuse, car accidents, and spiritual issues. Hunt, Winnie M.Ed., RCC <www.winniehunt.com> Vernon Phone: (250) 545-5636 Note: Winnie s practice is embodied change. Winnie is a registered Trager (psychophysical integration) practitioner. Winnie has 5 years experience in facilitating group for women with addictions and has been a lifeskills coach since the 1970s. Winnie has also worked as a counsellor for mature college students that often had addiction issues. Please call Winnie for her address. Jasiura, Frances B.S.W., B.P.H.E., 58 Sunshine Coast Health Center RCC Motivational Counselling Vernon Phone: (250) 306-7117 Note: Frances has worked in all addiction treatment settings including detox, outpatient, and residential. For the past 10 years, Frances has facilitated numerous day treatment addiction programs for women. Since 1982, Frances has been under contract with the province providing training, teaching, and program development, particularly with respect to MI (Frances is a certified trainer in MI). Frances is also trained as a spiritual director though U of Winnipeg. Miller, Kevin Ph.D. <www.drkevinmiller.ca> 697 Black Rock Road, Vernon Phone: (250) 558-9735 Note: Dr. Miller offers psychotherapy in the following areas: addictions, eating disorders, emotional regulation (anxiety, mood disorders), relationships, employee mediation, and psychological health (mindfulness, personal growth, self-awareness, self-acceptance, etc.). In his practice, Kevin adopts a harm reduction approach to addiction, utilizes the stages of change model and utilizes psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural approaches. Wakefield, Jane H. MA, CTS <www.emotional-freedom.com/ flints.htm> 104 2411 Highway 6, Vernon Phone: (250) 542-4046 Note: Jane has been in practice for close to 40 years and her education includes Transactional Analysis, CBT, EMDR, One Eye Integration and the Energy Psychology modes, and trauma treatments which are adjunctive to thinking skill ones. Jane has training in harm reduction but her preference is the abstinence model. Jane prefers to work with adults. Besides her private practice, Jane also works at Round Lake Treatment Centre. Jane is a Certified Trauma Specialist. VICTORIA Allison, Marilyn Ph.D., R.Psych. Victoria Phone: (250) 882-4324 Barwis, Joyce RCC #5 1140 Fort St., Victoria Phone: (250) 812-3714 Note: Joyce has been working in the field for over thirty years and is certified in family therapy, addictions work and trauma therapy. Much of Joyce s career has been working with both youth and adults. In her own words: Life transitions, current or historical abuse, grief or loss, trauma, addictions, and personnel relationship issues are some of the circumstances that bring people into therapy. Bielay, George MA, RCC <www.islandnet.com/therapy/ bielay.html> 1235 Roslyn Road, Victoria Phone: (250) 888-0979 Note: George has worked with people individually, as couples and in groups regarding a number of concerns, including anger management, divorce and separation, stress, depression, abuse and trauma, as well as addiction concerns (alcohol, drugs, gambling & sex). George has a strong foundation in dealing with marital and family problems, including couples conflict, intimacy and sexuality issues, and parentteen relationships. Boden, Alan RCC 201 2187 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria (Oak Bay area) Phone: (250) 592-7692 Cell (250) 686-9912 Note: Alan has been in the field for 11 years working in many settings including corrections and with clients on methadone. Alan is familiar with the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Burton-Krahn, Beth MA, RCC Victoria Phone: (250) 686-0940 Note: Beth has over 10 years of counselling experience. Beth s therapy style is bio-psychosocialspiritual and helps individuals deal with life s issues including: trauma, abuse, grief, loss, separation, substance abuse, parenting and communicating. Besides her private practice, Beth has a contract with Cedric Centre (outpatient eating disorder treatment) and Victoria Hospice palliative care. Clarke, Tanya RCC Victoria Phone: (250) 380-2774 DeWar, Shelley MA RCC <www.shelleydewarcounselling. com> 1505 Fell Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 858-7670 Note: Shelley has over 14 years experience in the helping profession and specializes in family and couples counseling using a family systems approach. Shelley also works individually with adolescents and adults. Shelley s areas of expertise include separation and divorce, anxiety and depression, parenting, grief and loss, and substance use. Shelley has worked with youth detoxing from substances, pregnant and parenting young mothers, and residential youth care. Douglas-Tubb, Neil RCC <www.your-door.com> 349 Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 385-3181 Note: Neil is a specialist in trauma recovery including Dissociative Identity Disorder and PTSD. Drinkwater, James RCC Russell Drinkwater & Associates 220-990 Fort Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 920-4290 Note: Russell Drinkwater & Associates is an established outpatient clinic specializing in the treatment of addictions. Dudley, Timothy RCC 1096A Goldstream Ave., Victoria Phone: (250) 391-6255 Ellis, Catherine Anna B.Sc., RCC 1190 A Fort St., Victoria Phone: (250) 386-5435 Note: Catherine has worked in addictions since obtaining her masters degree in 1987 and works with both adults and adolescents. Catherine has utilized her past experience as a nurse to help other
nurses struggling with addictions. Catherine is also a Jungian analyst. Goodman, Anne MNLP, DH, EFT Victoria (Fairfield area) Phone: (250) 385-3553 Note: Anne has had a number of clients who are stabilized and in recovery from substance abuse. In her own words: My main area of work with people is with childhood trauma and abuse. So, in my focus, rather than zooming into the using of substances I go to the client s childhood, to unresolved negative emotions and if addictions are involved, we slowly make our way there after clearing up some of the root issues. Anne works with people of all ages. Hague, Candice M.Ed., RCC Nirvana Counselling and Consulting <www.nirvanacounselling.com> 1027 Pandora Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 889-0833 Note: Candice has over 10 years experience in the counselling field and specializes in addiction disorders and eating disorders. Candice s work experience includes residential, outpatient and private practice settings. Candice also provides seminars and workshops on various health topics on Island. Candice s other areas of expertise include stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, OCD, adolescent issues and conflict resolution. Hansen, Peggy MA <www.peggyhansen.ca> 120 Linden Avenue, Victoria Phone: (250) 360-0637 Note: The main approaches Peggy has used in her 20 years of counselling experience includes emotionally-focused body centered psychotherapy, EMDR for trauma, and emotionally focused and systemic therapy for couples. Peggy provides assistance in dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, childhood abuse, relationship issues, addictions, life transitions, and loss. Kragtwyk, Jim ICADC, M.Ed., CCC #3-1821 Cook Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 381-0266 Note: Jim specializes in substance misuse, addiction, vicarious trauma, and PTSD. Jim has completed a 3-year addiction specialty program and has recently begun specializing in movement and dance therapy. Lansdowne, Carol M.Sc., CCC Victoria (View Royal area) Phone: (250) 744-1966 Note: Carol has been in private practice since 1994. Carol interned at St. Mary s Hospital in Minnesota and completed her master s degree in Wisconsin, with a specialty in alcohol and other drugs. Carol also specializes in grief and loss as well as family traumas. Carol works with both individuals (adults and adolescents), couples and families. Carol uses CBT, SFBT, EMDR, Gestalt, EFT, systemic as well as others. Please contact Carol for her address. Lynch, Desmond RCC 1658 Ash Road, Victoria Phone: (250) 477-1115 MacInnes, Leah RMFT, RSW, RCC Island Therapy <www.islandtherapy.ca> 221 560 Johnston Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 686-6207 Note: Leah has specialized training in couple and family therapy as well as extensive experience (over 20 years) in addictions working with adolescents and adults. Leah uses MI, Narrative and Family Systems approaches. Leah does see individuals but prefers to work with couples and families. Leah has expertise in other issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief, loss, recovery from childhood trauma and personal growth. Macintyre, Byron RCC B Macintyre & Associates 300 1095 McKenzie Avenue, Victoria Phone: (250) 858-7817 Marrion, Leslie Ph.D., R.Psych. 3028 McAnally Road, Victoria Phone: (250) 477-8326 Note: Leslie works primarily with First Nations. Maybee, Alan RCC Choicepoint 245 800 Kelly Road, Victoria Phone: (250) 818-3977 Note: Alan primarily treats adults. In his own words: My preferred therapeutic approaches are CBT, mindfulness, and somatic experiencing. Alan has 4 years experience working in the field of addictions. McCormick, Kathryn RCC Loc. #1 - Hillside & Cook, Victoria Loc. #2 Cook & Yates, Victoria Phone: (250) 686-6139 Note: Since 1990, Kathryn has been in general practice treating childhood trauma/sexual abuse, addictions, relationship/family violence, and chronic mental health (depression, anxiety). Kathryn s addictions experience includes relapse prevention groups, co-dependency groups, and 10 years of individual counselling (including methadone users and criminal offenders). If appropriate, Kathryn uses the 16 Step model. Kathryn is fluent in English and French. McLeod, Lee RCC Lee McLeod Counselling Services <www.leemcleodcounselling. com> 207 2526 Government Street, Victoria (cor. of Bay) Phone: (250) 888-6825 Note: Lee s area of expertise includes addiction, depression and anxiety, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, and workplace/education issues. Lee s addiction experience includes teaching addictions at an Alberta college; working with VIHA in Port Hardy and the now-defunct Victoria Life Enrichment Society (VLES) treatment centre. Lee encourages and recommends a sponsor and working the 12 steps whenever the client is open to it. Morand, Michelle MA, RCC The Cedric Centre <www.cedriccentre.com> 307 1005 Broad Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 383-0797 Note: Michelle specializes in eating disorders, drug and alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, procrastination, and over-exercise. Michelle has worked since 1993 in the field of disordered eating and related concerns while creating specialized programs for all areas addressed at The CEDRIC Centre. Private Practice Therapists Pacini, Darrell M.Ed., RCC <www.darrellpacini.com> Transformation Counselling Victoria (downtown) Phone: (250) 812-2800 Note: Darrell has been working with clients and specializing on addictions issues for 23 years and uses a variety of clinical techniques that include cognitive PRIVATE restructuring, CBT, and Somatic Experiencing. Darrell works from a holistic perspective and believes that addiction is a complex emotional, spiritual and neurobiological process (Daniel Amen, MD). Darrell primarily treats adults, but has a number of young adult clients. Please call Darrell for his address. Parten, Lynne RN, MSN PRACTICE (Psychiatry), Art Therapy (Cert.), RCC Parten Counselling & Art Therapy <www.counsellingretreats.com> #214 2187 Oak Bay Avenue Phone: (250) 415-6354 Note: Lynne has had a private practice since 1990 with past work experience that includes 5 years at Eric Martin Pavilion, 2 years at Mental Health and 2 years at an eating disorders clinic. Lynne s counselling practice THERAPISTS consists of loss/bereavement; critical incident stress; support of professionals/military; chronic illness; life transitions; abuse; anxiety/depression; eating disorders/body image & addictions. Lynne is now training in restorative justice. Russell, Bonnie M.Ed., MA, RCC Russell Drinkwater & Associates 220 990 Fort Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 920-4290 Note: Russell Drinkwater & Associates is an established outpatient clinic specializing in the treatment of addictions. Bonnie s primary treatment modality is CBT. In her work with Russell Drinkwater, Bonnie provides intervention services for families but focuses primarily on addiction counselling. Schwartzenberger, Joan M.Ed., RCC Lifeworks Enterprises 113-3206 Alder St., Victoria Phone: (250) 294-0489 Note: Joan has worked in mental Sunshine Coast Health Center 59
2009 health and addictions for the past 20 years and has additional expertise in trauma. Joan uses stress reduction techniques such as mindfulness as part of her approach. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Shepherd, Robert H. Ph.D., R.Psych. 201 2186 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria Phone: (250) 370-242 Shewan, Margaret - CHt, MA Psychemotive <www.members.shaw.ca/ psychemotive> Victoria (close to Swan Lake Saanich) Phone: (250) 475-6790 Note: Margaret has been in private practice since 2006 and focuses on hypnotherapy with behavioural modification including individuals with addictions (including smoking cessation) and phobias. Stein, Barry Ph.D. 965 Humboldt Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 388-0951 or (250) 246-8687 Note: Barry has worked in a variety of settings and has a preference for SFBT. Barry contracts with EAP Wilson Banwell and has worked with clients struggling with substance abuse. Barry believes mutual support groups are a valuable component to any addiction recovery plan. Stoltz, Jo-Anne Ph.D., CCC Psychology for Peace <www.psychologyforpeace.org> 1103 Oscar Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 882-9660 Note: Jo-Anne s work focuses on stress, depression, couples, conflict, parent/adolescent relationships and addictions (mostly alcoholism and pot). Jo-Anne s therapeutic style draws from a range of schools including narrative, CBT, and Gestalt. Jo-Anne has a sliding fee scale and works nights and weekends. Taylor, Jennifer RCC 320-645 Fort Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 516-4743 Note: Jennifer s counselling experience in addictions goes back 20 years. Initially employed by A & D programs in 1989, Jennifer has worked with rehabilitation specialists, residential programs, and EAPs to enhance treatment for those working through addictions in drugs, alcohol, gambling and sex. Jennifer works with the treatment goals of the client (which may include harm reduction) enhancing life skills, communication, dual diagnoses, and family relationships. Thornton, Leonard Ph.D. EFT and More Live <www.eftandmorelive.com> Victoria Phone: (250) 598-4303 Note: Leonard has worked the past 30 years with different forms of healing, teaching courses and workshops, and doing mostly intuitive spiritual counseling and healing. In his own words: For the past 9 years I have worked more with EFT, using my intuitive abilities, along with energy healing techniques, depending on what is required as I have found it is very powerful and effective for clearing virtually everything. Leonard works mainly with adults. Please call for address. Weis, Deborah Y. RCC #203 840 Humboldt St., Victoria Phone: (250) 380-2446 WEST VANCOUVER See North. WHITE ROCK Buirs, Robin MA, RCC White Rock Phone: (604) 312-8343 Note: In addition to working in private practice, Robin was a counsellor in the SHARE adult addiction program for 12 years. In his own words: I have worked with individuals, couples and facilitated groups on topics such as stress management, lifestyle changes, harm reduction, and relapse prevention. I am familiar with Biopsychosocial-spiritual, 12-step, Narrative, CBT, SFBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Robin works with adults only. Shephard, Tracey RCC Peace Arch Community Services 882 Maple Street, White Rock Phone: (604) 538-2522 ext. 243 Note: Tracey uses CBT and Biopsychosocial approaches to addiction (5 years experience; many clients in 12 step programs) and has some training also in trauma counselling (Level 1 EMDR training), depression, and anxiety. Tracey sometimes sees teens 16 and older but mostly works with adults. Besides her private practice, Tracey is an addiction counsellor at Peace Arch Community Services. Ulrich, Linda RCC Center Point Psychotherapy Services <www.yourcenterpoint.ca> White Rock Note: Linda is opening her White Rock practice in early 2009. Zacharuk, Brenda J. M.Sc., BA, RMFT <www.brendazacharuk.com> White Rock Phone: (604) 541-8555 Note: Brenda has been providing individual, couple and family therapy/coaching for approximately 10 years. Brenda s areas of specializations include self esteem, assertiveness training, anger management, communication skills, parenting techniques, stress management, grief/loss support, PTSD, CISD, NLP, meditation, visualizations, support for depression, addiction counselling (alcohol, drugs, smoking, shopping, sex) and abuse counselling. Please call for address. GLOSSARY OF COMMON ACRONYMS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY (Degrees, Certifications, Agencies, Disorders, etc.) ACOA Adult Children of Alcoholics ADTR Academy of Dance Therapists certified by the American Dance Therapy Association BPHE Bachelors of Physical Education BRI Board Registered Interventionist certified by Association of Intervention Specialist Credentialing Board BScN Bachelor of Science in Nursing CAC Certified Addictions Counsellor certified by Canadian Council of Professional Certification CBT Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy CCC Canadian Certified Counsellor certified by Canadian Counselling Association (CCA) CEAP Certified Employee Assistance Professional certified by Employee Assistance Professionals Association CGC Certified Problem Gambling Counsellor certified by Canadian Council of Professional Certification CHt Certified Hypnotherapist certified by the Professional Board of Hypnotherapy CMAT Certified Eating Disorder Therapist certified by International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Therapists (IITAP) CSAC Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor CSAT Certified Sex Addiction Therapist certified by International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Therapists (IITAP) CTS Certified Trauma Specialist certified by the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS) DBT Dialectical Behavioural Therapy DH Diploma in Hypnotherapy DKATI Diploma of Kootnai Art Therapy Institute D.Min. Doctor of Ministry DTR Dance Therapists Registered certified by the American Dance Therapy Association EAP Employee Assistance Program EFAP Employee and Family Assistance Program EFT Emotion Focused Therapy EFT Emotional Freedom Technique EFT-ADV Certified Emotional Freedom Technique certified by the Gary Craig Foundation EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing FIPA Fellow of the International Psychoanalytic Association ICADC International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor certified by Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) 60 Sunshine Coast Health Center
IEATA International Expressive Arts Therapy Association MA Master of Arts MC Master of Counselling MCFD - Ministry of Children and Family Development is responsible for government programs targeting children and youth in the province of BC M.Div. Master of Divinity M.Ed. Master of Education MI Motivational Interviewing MNLP Master of Neuro Linguistic Programming MOH BC Ministry of Health MPCP Master Practitioner of Counselling Psychology certified by Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. MRPC Registered Master Professional Counsellor certified by Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. MRTC Maple Ridge Treatment Centre M.Sc. Master of Science MSW Master of Social Work MTSC Masters of Theological Studies & Counselling NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PACS Peace Arch Community Services Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder RAS Registered Addictions Specialist certified by Breining Institute in California. RCC Registered Clinical Counsellor certified by British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors REAT Registered Expressive Arts Therapist RMFT Registered Marriage and Family Therapist certified by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) RMT Registered Massage Therapist certified by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia or the CMTBC RN Registered Nurse R.Psych. Registered Psychologist RPC Registered Professional Counsellor certified by Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. RPT Registered Play Therapist certified by Association for Play Therapy RRP Registered Rehabilitation Professional certified by Vocational Rehabilitation Association RSW Registered Social Worker certified by British Columbia Association of Social Workers SAP Substance Abuse Professional certified by United States Department of Transportation (DOT) SFBT Solution Focused Brief Therapy SRT Self Regulation Therapy certified by Canadian Foundation for Trauma Research and Education TAT Tapas Acupressure Technique TFT Thought Field Therapy TIR Traumatic Incident Reduction VCHA Coastal Health Authority VIHA Island Health Authority Private Practice Therapists PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS Sunshine Coast Health Center 61
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WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (DETOX) Withdrawal management services are designed to stabilize individuals who have consumed mood-altering substances to toxic levels. Since going cold turkey from alcohol or drugs can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms and can result in potentially life-threatening medical complications, around the clock supervision by trained medical staff is recommended. The length of stay in an alcohol and drug detox program varies but is typically less than 3 days. Longer stays in detox may be required if opioids or alcohol are involved or if there are other medical conditions. During detox, little or no counselling is provided to the client. Detox programs can be one of five varieties: 1. home detox (or daytox) detoxification done at home which may include a visit from a nurse 2. social (non-medical) detox detoxification provided in a residential setting but without the assistance of a nurse or physician (*) 3. medical detox detoxification provided in a residential setting with the assistance of a nurse and physician. May be combined with residential treatment or as a separate service. 4. hospital detox medical detoxification provided in an inpatient (hospital) setting 5. rapid detox detox performed under anaesthesia by an addiction medicine specialist on an outpatient basis. Performed on individuals requiring opiate detoxification. This program is not covered by provincial insurance. For access to publicly funded medical or hospital detox please check the following listings: Fraser Health Authority: Chilliwack and Surrey Interior Health Authority: Kamloops, Kelowna and Nakusp Northern Health Authority: Prince George Coastal Health Authority: Island Health Authority: Nanaimo, Victoria Some residential treatment centers (particularly private centers) provide detox as a means of facilitating an admission to their residential program. Patients may not be able to access these detox beds without agreeing to stay for residential treatment (typically 4 to 7 weeks). See the Residential Services section for more information. (*) Note: technically, social detox is not actually a medical service since medical personnel do not monitor the patient. METHADONE MAINTENANCE THERAPY IN BC Physicians In British Columbia, physicians require special authorization to prescribe methadone for those struggling with opiate addiction or chronic pain.* According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC 2005 annual report, there are 299 methadone maintenance program prescribing physicians in British Columbia. Of these physicians, 51 percent practice in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley area, 22% on Island, 23% in the Interior and 4% in Northern BC. (*) Note: physicians prescribing methadone for pain require a separate certification. Pharmacies As of June 2006, 477 pharmacies (52% of all BC pharmacies) dispense methadone. Of these pharmacies, 56% are located in the Lower Mainland area, 20% on Island and 24% reside in other BC regions. For a list of methadone pharmacies visit <www.bcpharmacists.org> or contact Mary McLelland, Quality Outcomes Specialist, at the College of Pharmacists of BC, phone (604) 676-4226 or toll-free 1(866) 676-4226. Source: Methadone Maintenance Program Overview (July 2006) College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Clinics Methadone clinics exist across British Columbia that prescribe methadone and provide psychotherapy. While the physicians that work out of methadone clinics are regulated by the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, methadone clinics themselves are not regulated. In the directory listings that follow, methadone clinics will be listed as either private clinics or direct services of the Ministry of Health through the five regional Health Authorities. Typically, methadone clinics are staffed with both medical professionals (nurses, physicians) as well as counsellors. Since physicians bill the provincial government for patient appointments the monthly fee is negligible, ranging from no fee to a maximum of $65 per month. Refer to the methadone clinic listings below for fees, hours of operation and access to service (drop-in or appointment required). ACCESS TO METHADONE MAINTENANCE THERAPY IN COMMUNITIES NOT LISTED Please note that access to methadone maintenance therapy may exist in other communities not listed in the Medical Services section. Readers are recommended to contact their local Mental Health & Addictions branch in the Government Outpatient Services section of this directory. TREATMENT SERVICES FOR HIV/AIDS & OTHER COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN BC Drug abuse behaviour plays the single largest role in the spread of HIV Infection in the United States today 1. Injection drug users have long been targeted by public health initiatives because of the recognized vulnerability of this population to blood-borne illness such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B & C. Worldwide, roughly one-tenth of new HIV infections result from needle sharing 2 while in Canada the rate is closer to 20 percent 3. Typically, injection drug users are a hard-to-reach population so harm reduction approaches are often used as an alternative to abstinencebased treatment. Furthermore, service providers struggle with the concurrent treatment of addiction and HIV/AIDS 4. Many injection drug users in Canada have other risk factors and often live in inner city neighbourhoods, are aboriginal, or spend time in prison settings 4. (1) Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse, March 2005. 64 Sunshine Coast Health Center
(2) Source: 2006 Report on the global AIDS epidemic (2006) UNAIDS (3) Source: Care, Treatment and Support for Injection Drug Users Living with HITS/AIDS (1997) Health Canada. (4) Source: Best Practices: Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation (1999) Health Canada, pp. 47-49, Gary Roberts, Alan Ogborne. PRIMARY CARE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES IN BC Primary Care is defined as the first care a patient receives. It is often a family physician, although patients may also receive primary care from a nurse, a paramedic, midwife, or other types of health care providers. Specialized primary care clinics for individuals with mental health and/ or addiction issues are an important service for the many individuals that do not have a family physician and often find themselves relying on walk-in clinics. Specialized primary care clinics provide longer sessions and the opportunity for patients to get the personalized service typically limited to those with a family physician. Please note that primary care mental health and addiction services are not always walk-in clinics. Individuals requiring primary care services should call ahead as many clinics often require an appointment or a referral from an approved health professional. ADDICTION MEDICINE SERVICES IN BC Addiction medicine is defined as a field of medicine that is focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of substancerelated disorders and addiction 1. Physicians with specialized expertise in addiction medicine are known as addiction physicians or addictionologists. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, 40 percent of its members are psychiatrists while the remainder have received medical training in other fields. The addiction medicine specialists listed in this directory are typically in private practice and serve insurance companies, unions, or large employers who have an employee with substance misuse issues. Once the employee is referred to an addiction physician, an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) is provided which is an independent assessment that diagnoses for chemical dependency and provides treatment recommendations. Please note that the provision of an IME does not include psychotherapy. (1) Source: Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) MEDICAL MONITORING SERVICES IN BC Medical monitoring is defined as compulsory supervision of patients who have had primary treatment for substance dependence 1. Those trained in medical monitoring ( monitors ) work to ensure that an employee complies with the Independent Medical Evaluation issued by the addiction physician. Compliance can be ensured either biologically ( pee-testing ) or by observing behaviour during mandatory, short-notice, face-toface meetings with the employee. Typically, monitors have training in addiction counselling, practice strong boundary skills, and have some knowledge of mental health issues 2. Similar to addiction medicine, medical monitoring is a service provided to substance-misusing employees on behalf of referring entities such as insurance companies, unions, or large employers. Medical monitors do not provide psychotherapy to clients. (1) Source: Medical Monitoring: The Key to Success (April 2008) Paul Farnan, M.D., HealthQuest. (2) Source: Daniel Roitberg, RTC, ACRPS GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS ASAM American Society of Addiction Medicine <www.asam. org> CCFP Certificant of the College of Family Physicians as certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada <www.cfpc.ca> CPSBC College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC CSAM Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine <www.csam. org> FASAM Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine MAIN REFERRAL LINES to Medical Services for those affected by Alcohol and Drug Misuse BC Nurse Line Phone: (604) 215-4700 () Toll-free: 1(866) 215-4700 Deaf and Hearing-Impaired: 1(866) 889-4700 Note: the BC Nurse Line is staffed with Registered Nurses and provides triage, assessment of symptoms, translation services, call transfer to emergency services (crisis lines, ambulance), and referral to non-emergency programs (detox, outpatient counselling). Nurses also provide inter-rim selfcare instructions for individuals who cannot immediately access counselling or medical services such as detox. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access Central Toll-free: 1(866) 658-1221 Note: for referrals to detox and supportive recovery housing. Access Central is staffed with social workers who can provide on-the-spot counselling and coping strategies. Hours are 9 am to 9 pm seven days a week. Messages left on voice mail will be returned the following day. D-Talks Youth Detox Line Toll-free: 1(866) 658-1221 After hours: (604) 872-4349 Note: a toll-free number for youth 12 to 21 requiring detox treatment services. D-Talks is staffed with social workers who can provide on-the-spot counselling and coping strategies. Hours are 9 am to 9 pm seven days a week. Medical Services MEDICAL SERVICES ABBOTSFORD Abbotsford Methadone Maintenance Therapy Abbotsford Health Centre Lower Mainland Drug Freedom Inc. 33786 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 870-9925 Toll-free: 1(866) 970-9925 Note: A private clinic. Fees are $60 for the first month and $55 per month thereafter. Please call to schedule an appointment. Open Monday to Friday (hours vary on a daily basis). Abbotsford Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases Positive Living Fraser Valley Society <www.positivelivingfraservalley. org> 31414 Marshall Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 556-6228 Note: provides support and services for those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Programs include referrals to services, housing, medication and lifestyle choices, transportation and application assistance. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) offers support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. For more information call (604) 850-6639 or toll-free 1(888) 622-6337. ATLIN Atlin Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Atlin Health Centre Atlin Outpost Hospital Third Street, Atlin Phone: (250) 651-7677 Note: provides stabilization services for Atlin residents. Services also include assessments and referrals. Typically, Atlin residents with more acute medical conditions are referred to the hospital in Whitehorse, Yukon Territories. Sunshine Coast Health Center 65
2009 BURNABY British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Burnaby Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS and Other Communicable Diseases HIV/AIDS Program 40 Begbie Street, Burnaby Phone: (604) 526-2522 Note: provides counseling and support groups for individuals living with, or at risk for, HIV/AIDS. Serves Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Burnaby Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Burnaby Primary Care Clinic 3935 Kincaid Street, Burnaby Burnaby Mental Health & Addictions Phone: (604) 412-6571 Note: offers general medical health care to clients of Burnaby Mental Health & Addiction Services. Hours are 9:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. CAMPBELL RIVER Campbell River Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) To access the medical detox in Nanaimo, Clearview Centre, contact the following phone numbers in Campbell River: Phone: (250) 286-7006 Crisis Line: (250) 287-7743 Applicants must call the numbers provided and speak with the crisis or chemical dependency nurse to determine if acute medical detoxification is indicated. For more information see the Nanaimo section. John Howard Society of North Island <www.jhsni.bc.ca> #201 140 A 10 th Avenue, Campbell River Phone: (250) 286-0611 Note: for youth 12 to 19 requiring detox there is 180 Degrees which provides home detox (daytox). This is a non-medical program. Youth may self-refer. After detox, youth 66 Sunshine Coast Health Center may access a stabilization bed in a family care home to continue to address their drug and alcohol issues. Campbell River Methadone Maintenance Therapy Columbia Coast Addictions Services 1391 A Cedar Street, Campbell River Phone: (250) 287-4822 Note: Dr. MJ Clelland offers methadone maintenance therapy at Columbia Coast. Fees are $60 per month. Hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 to 6:00 pm. North Island Medical Clinic 1405 Spruce Street, Campbell River Phone: (250) 286-1334 Note: Dr. Anna Olga Theresa Kindy offers methadone maintenance therapy at North Island Medical Clinic. An appointment is necessary. Fees are $60 per month. Hours are 9:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday and Thursdays and alternating Thursdays and Fridays in Courtenay. CHASE Chase Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Chase & District Primary Health Services 825 Thompson Avenue, Chase Department #1 Chase & District Primary Health Care Centre Phone: (250) 679-1400 Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 pm. Department #2 Chase Medical Clinic Phone: (250) 679-1420 Hours: walk-in hours are 10:00 to 11:30 am Monday to Friday. Department #3 Scotch Creek Medical Clinic Phone: (250) 955-0660 Hours: 9:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Note: Staffing at Chase & District includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, recreational and respiratory therapists, a registered dietician and home support workers. Available to residents in the Village of Chase; Adams Lake; Pritchard; Turtle Valley; Chase Creek; the Aboriginal communities of Little Shuswap Band, Adams Lake Band and Neskonlith Band; and the North Shuswap communities of Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont, St. Ives and Seymour Arm. CHILLIWACK Chilliwack Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Chilliwack Withdrawal Management Unit 5 th floor 45600 Menholm Road Chilliwack General Hospital Phone (605) 703-6986 Toll-free: 1(866) 795-0600 Note: a 9-bed medical detox available to those 15 and older who reside in the Fraser Health Authority (see map). Chilliwack Methadone Maintenance Therapy Cedarview Clinic Lower Mainland Drug Freedom Inc. 9241 Main Street, Chilliwack Phone: (604) 792-1070 Toll-free: 1(877) 792-1070 Note: A private clinic. An appointment is necessary. Fee is $55 per month. Open Monday to Thursday (hours vary on a daily basis). Chilliwack Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases Fraser Valley Connection Services 2-46010 Princess Avenue, Chilliwack Phone: (604)795-3757 Note: a program for youth that offers needle exchange, and HIV/ AIDS support services for residents from Mission to Boston Bar. Hours are noon to 6 pm Monday to Friday. COMOX / COURTENAY Comox / Courtenay Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) To access the medical detox in Nanaimo, Clearview Centre, contact the following phone numbers in Comox / Courtenay: Phone: (250) 339-1573 Crisis Line: (250) 334-2455 Applicants must call the numbers provided and speak with the crisis or chemical dependency nurse to determine if acute medical detoxification is indicated. For more information see the Nanaimo section. John Howard Society of North Island <www.jhsni.bc.ca> #201 140 A 10 th Avenue, Campbell River Phone: (250) 286-0611 Note: for youth 12 to 19 requiring detox there is 180 Degrees which provides home-based transition services. This is a non-medical program. Youth may self-refer. After detox, youth may access a stabilization bed in a family care home to continue to address their drug and alcohol issues. This program is provided in both the Campbell River and Courtenay communities. Substance Intervention Program St. Joseph s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox Phone: (250) 339-1573 Pager: (250) 703-9102 Note: provides social detoxification, screening, psychiatric assessment, and brief intervention. Comox / Courtenay Methadone Maintenance Therapy North Island Medical Clinic 1959 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Phone: (250) 286-1334 Note: Dr. Anna Olga Theresa Kindy offers methadone maintenance therapy at North Island Medical Clinic. An appointment is necessary. Fees are $60 per month. Hours are 9:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday and Thursdays and alternating Thursdays and Fridays in Courtenay.
Comox / Courtenay Medical Monitoring Services Healthserv <www.healthserv.com> Comox Phone: (250) 881-1186 Toll-free: 1(800) 270-8048 CRANBROOK Cranbrook Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) <www.ekass.com> Home Detox Program Room 119, 20 23 rd Avenue South, Cranbrook Phone: (250) 417-6171 or (250) 489-4344 Pager: (250) 417-8113 Note: Home detox allows withdrawal from alcohol or drugs at home. A screening process is done to determine program eligibility. When eligibility requirements are met, nurses with experience in the addictions field will arrange and monitor the home detox. Cranbrook Methadone Maintenance Therapy East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) <www.ekass.com> 202-1617 Baker Street, Cranbrook Phone: (250) 489-4344 Note: EKASS, a contracted agency with the Interior Health Authority, offers a methadone maintenance program. See the website for intake procedures. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 PM (closed from 12 noon to 1 pm). Cranbrook Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases Ankors AIDS Network <www.ankors.bc.ca> #46 17 th Avenue, South Cranbrook Phone: (250) 426-3383 Toll-free: 1(800) 421-2437 Note: offers a needle exchange/ harm reduction program. Also provides outreach services for Creston, Elkford, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs and Sparwood. DAWSON CREEK Dawson Creek Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) The nearest medical detox in BC for residents of Dawson Creek is located in Prince George. Alternatively, there is Northern Addictions Centre (AADAC) in Grande Prairie, Alberta, phone (780) 538-6300 (24 hours). DUNCAN Duncan Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) To access the medical detox in Nanaimo, Clearview Centre, contact the following phone numbers in Duncan: Phone: (250) 737-2007 loc. 4272 Crisis Line: (250) 748-1133 Applicants must call the numbers provided and speak with the crisis or chemical dependency nurse to determine if acute medical detoxification is indicated. For more information see the Nanaimo section. Duncan Methadone Maintenance Therapy Duncan Clinic 203 149 Ingram Street, Duncan Phone: (250) 746-8644 Note: A private clinic. Hours are 8:30 to 4:00 pm every Monday. ENDERBY Enderby Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Enderby Community Health Centre 707 3 rd Avenue,Enderby Phone: (250) 838-2450 Note: Staffing at the Enderby Community Health Centre includes family doctors, nurses, mental health services, addiction services, a stop the violence counsellor and a Spallumcheen Band Counsellor. Services include counselling, diabetic education, smoking cessation support, immunization clinics and onsite laboratory services and ambulatory care. Enderby Community Health Centre serves the City of Enderby, Spallumcheen First Nation, and Area F of the North Okanagan Regional District (Grindrod, Mara, Kingfisher, Mabel Lake, Hucul and Ashton Creek). Hours are 8:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. KAMLOOPS Kamloops Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Phoenix Centre 922 3 rd Avenue, Kamloops Phone: (250) 374-4634 Note: provides alcohol and drug detoxification for both youth and adults. Kamloops Methadone Maintenance Therapy Phoenix Centre, a publicly funded service, also offers methadone maintenance therapy. To schedule an appointment call Barb, phone (250) 371-7098. There are two physicians, Drs. Baker and Witenburg, that operate out of two locations: 220 3 rd Avenue and 300-321 Nicola Street. Call Barb for hours of operation and to schedule an appointment. Kamloops Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Kamloops Downtown Health Centre <www.interiorhealth.ca> 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops Phone: (250) 851-7954 Note: service area includes the City of Kamloops and surrounding communities in the local health area. An appointment is necessary. Kamloops Downtown Health Centre is staffed with family doctors, nurse practitioners, primary health care nurses, mental health counsellors, respiratory therapists, public health nurses and administrative support. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). KASLO Medical Services MEDICAL SERVICES Kaslo Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Victorian Community Health Centre 673 A Avenue Phone: (250) 353-2291 Note: The Kaslo Primary Health Services team includes family doctors, nurses, community health workers, mental health & addiction clinicians, a community case manager, a physiotherapist and a pregnancy outreach counsellor. Please call to set an appointment. Serves the Village of Kaslo and Area D of the Central Kootenay Regional District (Ainsworth, Argenta, Howser, Gerrard, Cooper Creek, Lardeau, Meadow Creek and Johnson s Landing). Hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 to 4:30 pm (closed 12:30 to 1:30 pm). KELOWNA Kelowna Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Crossroads Treatment Centre 123 Franklin Road, Kelowna Phone: (250) 860-4001 Toll-free 1(866) 860-4001 Note: provides co-ed adult medical detoxification services. Preference is provided to residents residing within the boundaries of the Interior Health Authority (IHA) at no cost. Residents of other Regional Health Authorities in BC can also access detox services at no cost, however, wait times can sometimes be lengthy since IHA residents are always given priority and typically bump non-iha British Columbians. No referral is required and individuals on wait lists are recommended to call in daily. 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2009 Kelowna Methadone Maintenance Therapy British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Kelowna Alcohol and Drug Services 100 540 Groves Avenue, Kelowna Phone: (250) 870-5777 Note: A publicly funded clinic. One clinic session is available per week. Drs. Davidson and Allison provide methadone maintenance therapy at this location. Hours vary and an appointment is required. Please note that new patients are currently on a wait list. As an option, new patients may want to try Kamloops. Kelowna Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Outreach Urban Health Centre <www.interiorhealth.ca> 455 Leon Avenue, Kelowna Phone: (250) 868-2230 Note: No appointment is necessary. Services include mental health counselling and referral, general health assessment and wound care, alcohol and drug counselling and referral, social work counselling, case management, needle exchange as well as STD & TB testing. The interdisciplinary team includes family doctors, public and home care health nurses, prevention workers, a mental health counsellor, an addiction counsellor, and a social worker. Outreach Urban serves the City of Kelowna and surrounding communities in the local health area. Office hours are 10:00 to 4:00 pm while Outreach Services are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 am then 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. KIMBERLEY Kimberley Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Kimberley Primary Health Care Centre Kimberley Health Centre 260 4 th Avenue, Kimberley Phone: (250) 427-2215 Note: Services include immunization clinics, public health and mental health counselling. Staffing includes nurses, case managers, home support workers and mental health clinicians. Kimberley Primary Health serves the City of Kimberley, St. Mary Valley, Meadowbrook, Ta Ta Creek and Wasa. Hours are 8:30 to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. LOGAN LAKE Logan Lake Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Logan Lake Primary Health Care Centre 5 Beryl Drive, Logan Lake Phone: (250) 523-9414 Note: Staffing includes family doctors, nurses, a mental health counsellor, a dietician and various adjunct therapists. Serves the District of Logan Lake, Lac Le Jeune and Spatsum. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. MAPLE RIDGE Maple Ridge Methadone Maintenance Therapy Alouette Addictions Services 22477 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge Phone: (604) 583-6364 Note: A contracted agency with the Fraser Health Authority. Dr. Johan Wouterloot provides methadone maintenance therapy services through Alouette. Fee is $40 per month. As of October, 2008, no new clients are being accepted until 2009. MISSION Mission Addiction Medicine Services Wouterloot, Johan B.Sc., MD, CCFP, ASAM, CSAM Mission Oaks Medical Center 7303 Hurd Street, Mission Phone: (604) 826-4911 or (604) 462-9915 Note: as of October, 2008, Dr. Wouterloot is not accepting new patients. NAKUSP Nakusp Withdrawal Management Services Arrow & Slocan Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services Arrow Lakes Hospital 97 1st Avenue Northeast, Nakusp Phone: (250) 265-5253 Note: a medical detox service. NANAIMO Nanaimo Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Clearview Centre <www.clearviewcentre.org> 967 Haliburton Street, Nanaimo Phone: (250) 753-9968 Note: Clearview has a 12 bed facility that provides medical detox for adults and youth residing in Central and Upper Island (south of the Malahat to Port Hardy). Average length of stay is 7 to 10 days. There is no cost for this program. Applicants must first call for a telephone screening interview. Clearview is operated by the Communities Addiction Resource Society (CARS), a non profit society funded by Island Health Authority and the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance. Nanaimo Methadone Maintenance Therapy AVI Health Centre 216 55 Victoria Road, Nanaimo Phone: (250) 754-9111 Note: A private clinic. An intake with an in-house counsellor is necessary before meeting with a methadone-prescribing physician. Fee is $40 per month. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 9:00 to 5:00 pm (closed 12:30 to 1:00 pm). Victoria Road Clinic 200 55 Victoria, Nanaimo Phone: (250) 716-9911 Note: A private clinic. An appointment is necessary. Fee is $65 per month. Hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour) and Thursdays 8:30 to 12 noon. NELSON Nelson Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases Ankors AIDS Network <www.ankors.bc.ca> Phone: (250) 505-5506 Toll-free: 1(800) 421-2437 Note: Ankors offers a needle exchange/harm reduction program at 101 Baker Street. Also serves Grand Forks, Nakusp, Rossland and Trail. NEW DENVER New Denver Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue, New Denver Phone: (250) 358-7911 Note: Staffing at Slocan Community Health Centre includes doctors, nurses and mental health clinicians. Hours are 7:00 to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. NEW WESTMINSTER New Westminster Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Western Canada Detox Centre <www.westerndetox.com> 208 301 East Columbia Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 525-5211. Note: provides rapid opiate detoxification under anesthesia for those struggling with withdrawal from heroin, methadone and other opiates. Since rapid detox is not covered by MSP, the fee is $5,300. For more information refer to the website. Hours are 9:00 to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. New Westminster Methadone Maintenance Therapy Lower Mainland Drug Freedom 25 Blackwood Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 520-1068 Note: Fee is $65 per month. Hours are Monday & Thursday 9:30 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday 9:30 to 5:00 pm, Wednesday 9:30 to 6:30 pm, and Friday 9:30 to 4:00 pm (closed noon hour Monday to Friday). 68 Sunshine Coast Health Center
New Westminster Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases The HIV/AIDS Program 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 526-2522. Note: provides counseling and support groups for individuals living with or are at risk for HIV/ AIDS. Serves Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. New Westminster Needle Exchange 537 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 777-6740 Note: for injection drug users. New Westminster Addiction Medicine Services Coleman, Douglas MD, CCFP, CASAM Columbia Medical Building #208 301 East Columbia Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 525-5211 Note: Dr. Coleman is also the Medical Director of Western Canada Detox Centre (see above). Hedges, Donald - MD Columbia Medical Building #208 301 East Columbia Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 525-5211 Note: From 1984 to 1988, in addition to practicing Medicine, Donald Hedges served as Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at SFU. Since 1990 Donald has specialized in addiction medicine and has been an expert witness in addiction medicine by the Supreme Court of BC, by the Human Rights Tribunal and in labour relations hearings. Donald is the co-founder of BC s first caduceus group for health professionals in recovery. Sobey, Paul MD, CCFP Paul W. Sobey Inc. Keary Medical Centre #107 245 East Columbia St., New Westminster Phone: (604) 521-7784 New Westminster Medical Monitoring Roitberg, Daniel RTC, ACRPS, Counsellor #401 625 5 th Avenue, New Westminster Phone: (604) 589-8325 Note: Daniel has worked in addictions since 1982. Daniel s main focus is monitoring employees with substance use disorders. Daniel is an Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (CENAPS) and a Certified Reality Therapist (Glasser Institute Van Nuys California). Daniel has helped to develop several inpatient and outpatient programs. PARKSVILLE Parksville Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) To access the medical detox in Nanaimo, Clearview Centre, contact the following phone numbers in Parksville: Phone: (250) 248-8300 Crisis Line: (250) 248-3111 Applicants must call the numbers provided and speak with the crisis or chemical dependency nurse to determine if acute medical detoxification is indicated. For more information see the Nanaimo section. PORT ALBERNI Port Alberni Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) To access the medical detox in Nanaimo, Clearview Centre, contact Access Services in Port Alberni: Phone: (250) 724-3554 ext. 6607 Crisis Line: (250) 723-4050 Applicants must call the numbers provided and speak with the crisis or chemical dependency nurse to determine if acute medical detoxification is indicated. For more information see the Nanaimo section. PORT MOODY Port Moody Medical Monitoring Wint, Cory BA, ICADC HeartQuest Healing <www.heartquesthealing.com> Port Moody Phone: (604) 818-1771 Note: Since 1994, Cory has worked as a counsellor and has a degree in Human and Social Development from UVic. Cory has experience in dealing with complex problematic substance use and non-productive communication. Cory is also a certified Substance Abuse Professional as defined by the US Department of Transportation and is co-owner of Heartquest Holistic Wellness Centre. POWELL RIVER Powell River Methadone Maintenance Therapy Sunshine Coast Treatment Services 4739 Joyce Avenue, Powell River Phone: (604) 485-7983 Note: Dr. Anna-Marie Maguire provides methadone maintenance therapy here Wednesdays from 9 am to 5 pm (closed noon hour). Fees are $60 per month. Please call for an appointment. Powell River Addiction Medicine Services For individuals with addictions who require non-crisis medical attention contact Dr. Jacques Du Toit, M.D. located at 4698 Marine Ave., phone (604) 485-2430. Dr. Du Toit also serves as Medical Director of Sunshine Coast Health Center. PRINCE GEORGE Prince George Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Adult Withdrawal Management Unit 1308 Alward St., Prince George Phone: (250) 565-2175 Note: For adults requiring medical detox or withdrawal management services. Medical Services MEDICAL SERVICES Phone: (250) 565-2881 Note: has one youth bed in their medical detox. Call for availability. No referral required. Prince George Methadone Replacement Therapy Methadone Program 1308 Alward Street, Prince George Phone: (250) 565-2843 Note: A referral is required. Central Interior Native Health Centre 1110 4 th Avenue, Prince George Phone: (250) 564-4422 Note: a private clinic with staffing that includes doctors and social workers. No fee for methadone maintenance therapy. Appointments are required. Natives and non-natives are welcome. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (open noon hour). Prince George Addiction Medicine Services O Malley, Michael MD, ASAM Suite 408, 2155 10 th Avenue, Prince George Phone: (250) 563-7522 Note: office hours are Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 4:00 pm. Prince George Medical Monitoring O Malley, Michael MD, ASAM Suite 408, 2155 10 th Avenue, Prince George Phone: (250) 563-7522 Note: office hours are Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 4:00 pm. QUESNEL Quesnel Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Quesst Unit GR Baker Memorial Hospital 543 Front Street, Quesnel Phone: (250) 985-5608 Note: Quesst is for adults requiring medical detox. Nechako Youth Treatment 1308 Alward Street, Prince George Sunshine Coast Health Center 69
2009 Quesnel Methadone Maintenance Therapy British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Mental Health Northern Health Authority 627 Walkem Street, Quesnel Phone: (250) 983-6828 Note: Dr. John Fine, MD provides methadone maintenance therapy for Quesnel. An appointment and a referral is required. Hours are Monday 9:30 to 4:00 pm, Wednesday 9:30 to 12 noon and Friday 1:15 pm to 3:00 pm. RICHMOND Richmond Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Richmond Daytox Richmond Addiction Services 170 5720 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond Phone: (604) 270-9220 Note: For youth and adults requiring detox from drugs and alcohol where clients stay during the day and go home at night. Clients may self refer. In Richmond, if you are in crisis, please contact CHIMO Crisis Services <www.chimocrisis.com> at 604-279-7070. Richmond Methadone Maintenance Therapy City Centre Health 8160 Cook Road, Richmond Phone: (604) 233-5699 Note: A free clinic. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 8:30 to 4:30 pm, Thursday 1:30 to 7:00 pm, Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm. Please note that on Fridays a doctor is available 10:00 to 3:00 pm. City Centre Health is closed during the noon hour Monday to Friday. Richmond Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS and Other Communicable Diseases The Heart of Richmond Aids Society 203-641 Buswell Street, Richmond Phone: (604) 277-5131 Note: provides support services for people with HIV/AIDS and operates a weekly support group. Available in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Richmond Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services For the Richmond primary care clinic for people with mental health and/or addiction issues see City Centre Health in the Richmond Methadone Maintenance Therapy section. Richmond Addiction Medicine Services Baker, Ray MD, FCFP, FASAM #660 5900 No. 3 Road, Richmond Phone: (604) 718-6929 Toll-free: 1(888) 877-4777 Note: Ray Baker is a physician, certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine and registered with CPSBC since 1976. As Assistant Professor, Dr. Baker designed and instituted the first addiction medicine curriculum at UBC s Medical School. From 1993 to 1997 he represented Canada on the Board of Directors of the ASAM, North America s credentialing body in this specialized area of medicine. Farnan, Paul A. MB, B.Ch., CCFP, ASAM #660 5900 No. 3 Road, Richmond Phone: (604) 718-6929 Toll-free: 1(888) 877-4777 Note: Besides his practice at Healthquest, Dr. Farnan is also a Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Practice at UBC. He completed an additional training in Occupational Medicine through U of A. For almost 6 years, Dr. Farnan was Executive Director of the Physician Health Program of BC, which involves helping physicians who have problems related to substance use disorders. HealthQuest <www.healthquest.ca> #660 5900 No. 3 Road, Richmond Phone: (604) 718-6929 Toll-free: 1(888) 877-4777 Note: Healthquest specializes in the assessment, treatment planning & return-to-work for personnel with complex disabilities including chronic pain syndrome, stress-related and emotional disorders and substance use disorders). Healthquest works with organizations assisting them to develop policies and training programs teaching effective disability management & workplace health promotion techniques. SPARWOOD Sparwood Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue, Sparwood Phone: (250) 425-6212 Note: The interdisciplinary team at Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre includes family doctors, primary health care nurses, public health nurses, mental health clinicians, addiction counsellors and community case managers. Please call to set an appointment. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm. SURREY Surrey Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Creekside Withdrawal Management Centre 13740 94 A Avenue, Surrey Phone: (604) 587-3755 Note: a 30-bed detox located on the grounds of Surrey Memorial Hospital. Creekside has 24 adult and 6 youth beds. Surrey Methadone Maintenance Therapy Bio-Scan Stroh Health Care Consulting Corporation <www.strohhealth.com> 100 7337 137 th Street, Surrey Phone: (604) 599-4306 Note: A private clinic. Fee is $55 per month. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 9:00 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). Health Gate Medical Clinic 13446 108 th Avenue, Surrey Phone: (604) 583-6364 Note: A private clinic. Open Wednesdays. New Beginnings Lower Mainland Drug Freedom Inc. 10690 135A Street, Surrey Phone: (604) 582-1068 Note: A private clinic. Walk-in clients are welcome. Hours are Monday 9:30 to 6:30 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30 to 4:00 pm, and Thursday 9:30 to 3:00 pm (closed noon hour). Park City Medical Center <www.methadonecenters.com> Sandell Professional Center #103-10216 128 th Street, Surrey Phone: (604) 585-4385 Note: A private clinic. An appointment is necessary. Fee is $60 per month. Hours are Monday 11:00 to 4:00 pm, Tuesday 11:00 to 6:30 pm, Wednesday 11:00 to 6:00 pm, Thursday 10:00 to 6:00 pm, and Friday 10:00 to 1:00 pm (open noon hour). Surrey Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases Surrey North Community Health Centre <www.surreyhealth.bc.ca> 10697 135 A Street, Surrey Free Medical Clinic: (604) 583-5666 Julian House: (604) 589-8678 Positive Haven: (604) 588-9004 Note: provides health services for residents of Surrey and neighbouring communities that may be infected with sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS. Also refers people to addiction and mental health services. Programs include a free medical clinic, Julian House which provides affordable housing for people with HIV/AIDS, and Positive Haven which provides counseling and a support group. Surrey Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Primary Care Clinic Gateway Station Tower #1300 13401 108 th Avenue, Surrey Phone: (604) 953-4940 Note: a medical clinic providing general medical and nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction or concurrent mental 70 Sunshine Coast Health Center
health/addiction issues that do not have a family physician. Open to adults and youth and substanceaffected family members. Staffing includes general practitioners with special interests in psychiatry and addictions, family nurse practitioners, registered nurses and medical office assistants. A referral is required. Hours are 9:00 to 6:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and 9:00 to 5:00 pm Monday and Friday (closed noon hour). Surrey Medical Monitoring Services Healthserv <www.healthserv.com> South Surrey Phone: (250) 881-1186 Toll-free: 1(800) 270-8048 TOFINO / UCLUELET Tofino / Ucluelet Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) To access the medical detox in Nanaimo, Clearview Centre, contact: Crisis Line: 1(800) 588-8717 Applicants must call the numbers provided and speak with the crisis nurse to determine if acute medical detoxification is indicated. For more information see the Nanaimo section. VANCOUVER Withdrawal Management (Detox) Adult Detox Home detox (daytox), Harbour Light and Detox can be accessed by calling ACCESS 1 at (604) 658-1250 or toll-free 1(866) 658-1221. Harbour Light Detox (Cordova Detox) <www.harbourlightbc.com> Salvation Army 119 East Cordova, Phone: (604) 646-6808 ext. 2. Toll-free: 1(866) 658-1221 ext. 2 Note: Harbour LIght offers 23 detox beds for adult men and 6 beds for adult women, for a five to seven-day detox program for those who have no home or lack the 24- hour support they require to get through the detox process. Serves North Shore, Richmond, Sunshine Coast, and. Office hours are 9 am to 9 pm. Detox 377 East 2 nd Avenue, Phone: (604) 658-1280 (nonadmission calls) Note: includes 24 beds, has a physician available every day and offers 24-hour nursing care. This facility is generally used for those requiring medication to get through the detox process. Detox also offers Daytox which is a 6-week outpatient detox program for adults. Youth Detox There are 14 detox beds for youth at DEYAS Street Youth Detox, Family Services Youth Detox and PLEA Youth Detox Program combined. DEYAS Youth Detox <www.deyas.org> 612 Main Street Phone: (604) 251-7615 Note: provides social detox for street-involved youth for 13 to 21 year olds residing in s Downtown Eastside. Provides a home-like, 24 hour, 7-day a week residential facility. Services are non-medical. PLEA Youth Detox PLEA Community Services Society of BC <www.plea.ca> 3894 Commercial Street, Toll-free: 1(866) 658-1221 ext. 1 Note: a social detox for youth up to 21 years of age. PLEA youth detox is a non-medical service where youth stay with a family trained in detox by PLEA. Referrals are accepted 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Serves youth who reside in New Westminster, Burnaby,, Richmond, North, West, Sechelt or Squamish. Youth Detox - Family Services of Greater <www.fsgv.ca> Phone: (604) 872-4349 Toll-free: 1(877) 872-4349 D-Talks: 1(866) 658-1221 ext. 1 Note: a voluntary-admission program which provides residential alcohol and drug detox and followup services for street involved youth between the ages of 13 to 21. Accepts youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues. Intakes are 9 am to 9 pm daily. Available to youth from all points in BC. D-Talks Youth Detox Line is a centralized phone line that links youth ages 12 to 21 with detox services. This service is available 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week. Their number is toll-free 1(866) 658-1221 or after hours (604) 872-4349 to connect to Family Services of Greater. Home Detox Some drug users choose to detox at home, with nursing support. They may be referred to their local Community Health Centre (CHC) (see above), as each CHC offers addiction services, including home detox. Private Detox Agora Regeneration Clinics Ltd. <www.agoraforlife.net> Suite 330 1122 Mainland Street, Toll-free: 1(866) 452-4672 Note: Agora is a private fee-forservice, naturopathic approach to alcohol and drug detoxification. Methadone Maintenance Therapy Private or Contracted Agency Methadone Maintenance Therapy The following clinics are private with the exception of Native Health Society: Bio-Scan Stroh Health <www.strohhealth.com> 410 750 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 879-1196 Note: An appointment is necessary. Fee is $55 per month. Hours are 9:00 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Medical Services MEDICAL SERVICES Commercial Health Centre Lower Mainland Drug Freedom Inc. 2703 Commercial Drive, Phone: (604) 874-3445 Note: Fee is $65 per month. An appointment is necessary. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 9:30 to 6:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 to 6:30 pm and Friday 9:30 to 4:00 pm (closed noon hour). Oak Grove Clinic 1872 Kingsway, Phone: (604) 876-6257 Note: Fee is $60 per month. Hours are Monday 7:00 to 4:00 pm, Tuesday 10:00 to 6:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 to 6:30 pm, Thursday 9:00 to 6:00 pm, Friday 10:00 to 4:00 pm. Royal Oak Clinic 103 1638 East Broadway, Phone: (604) 438-6184 Note: Fee is $60 per month. Hours are Monday & Wednesday 10:00 to 6:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to 6:00 pm and Friday 10:00 to 4:00 pm (open for lunch). Three Pillars Clinic 412 East Hastings Street, Phone: (604) 216-2530 South Addiction Services George Pearson Centre 920-700 West 57 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 301-3860 Note: Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Native Health Society (VNHS) <www.vnhs.net> 449 East Hastings Street, Phone: (604) 255-9766 Note: A contracted agency with Coastal Health Authority. VNHS delivers medical, counseling and social services, with an emphasis on providing care to the Aboriginal community. All programs are accessible without fees to native and non-native individuals residing in s Downtown Eastside. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 8:15 pm and Friday to Sunday 9:30 to 4:15 pm (closed 12:30 to 1:30 pm). Sunshine Coast Health Center 71
2009 Yaletown Medical Center <www.methadonecenters.com> 1280 Granville Street, Phone: (604) 682-2141 Note: Appointments are necessary. Hours are Monday 10:00 to 5:00 pm, Tuesday 10:00 to 6:30 pm, Wednesday 10:00 to 5:00 pm, Thursday 10:00 to 6:00 pm and to Friday 10:00 to 5:30 pm (closed noon hour). British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Publicly Funded Methadone Maintenance Therapy The following publicly funded clinics are direct services of Coastal Health Authority: Downtown Community Health Clinic Evergreen Community Health Centre North Community Health Office Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre Pender Community Health Centre Raven Song Community Health Centre Sheway (for Pregnant Women) Three Bridges Community Health Clinic For contact information and program descriptions see Primary Mental Health & Addiction Services below. Primary Mental Health & Addiction Services For residents of with addiction issues there is community health centres directly funded by VCHA that offer health care, addiction, and mental health services including methadone maintenance, needle exchange, support groups, and counselling. Some of the community health centres are staffed with physicians to provide primary health care treatment as well (see map on page 6 for corresponding Community Health Area): 1. Three Bridges (Business District, Yaletown) 1292 Hornby St., Phone: (604) 714-4221 Note: youth clinic hours are Wednesday 3:30 to 5:30 pm. 2. Downtown (East Side) 569 Powell St., Phone: (604) 255-3151 Note: No youth clinic available. Hours are 8:30 to 5:00 pm daily. 2. North (East ) 202-1651 Commercial Drive, Phone: (604) 215-3990 Note: North is not a primary care clinic. See Evergreen or Pender. Provides methadone maintenance therapy. 2. Pender (Downtown East Side) 59 W. Pender St., Phone: (604) 669-9181 ext. 1 Note: hours are 9:30 to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday. Drop-in hours are 1:00 to 3:00 pm only. No youth clinic. 2. Sheway (Downtown East Side) 533 E. Hastings St., Phone: (604) 216-1699 Note: Sheway provides medical assistance and counseling to pregnant women in the Downtown Eastside. Support can continue up to 18 months after child birth. Drop-in hours are 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday. 3. Evergreen 3425 Crowley Drive, Phone: (604) 707-3639 Note: just off Joyce and East 34 th Ave. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open noon hour). Youth clinic hours are Tuesdays 3:30 to 6:00 pm and Fridays 2:00 to 4:30 pm. 4. Pacific Spirit 2110 West 43 rd Ave., Phone: (604) 267-2697 Note: covers areas west of Oak St. excluding downtown and South (see map). Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (closed noon hour). Youth clinic hours are Tuesday 2:30 to 5:00 and Friday 1:30 to 4:00 pm. 5. Raven Song 2450 Ontario St., Phone: (604) 709-6530 Note: A physician is in Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday (closed noon hour). Has a youth counsellor. 6. South 6405 Knight St., Phone: (604) 321-6151 Note: Hours for primary care are 8:30 to 4:30 pm (doctor hours vary). Every fourth Monday there is an evening clinic from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Youth clinic hours are Monday 2:00 to 4:30 pm and Thursday 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Treatment Services for AIDS/HIV & Other Communicable Diseases AIDS <www.aidsvancouver.org> 1107 Seymour Street, Phone: (604) 893-2201 Helpline: (604) 893-2222 (9 am to 5 pm Mon to Fri) Note: provides extensive support, counseling, drop-in. Has a library containing AIDS/HIV reading, audio and video resources. Asian Society for the Intervention of Aids (ASIA) 210-119 West Pender Street, Phone: (604) 669-5567 Note: provides support, outreach, and support groups for East and Southeast Asian communities concerning AIDS/HIV. BC Centre for Disease Control <www.bccdc.org> Hepatitis Information Line (604) 660-0999 Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic (604) 660-6161 STD/HIV Information Line (604) 872-6652 STD/HIV Resource Centre (604) 660-2090 Tuberculosis Control Service - (604) 660-6108 655 West 12 th Avenue, Note: The STD Clinic is a public facility that provides free diagnosis, treatment and counseling for STD-infected individuals. Call (604) 660-6161 for hours. The Resource Centre has education and prevention resources for in-house use, videos on loan, and free pamphlets and is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. STD/HIV Information Line is staffed by health professionals and is available 1 to 3 pm Monday to Friday. Tuberculosis Control Service provides TB skin tests 8:30 am to 4:15 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday BC Persons with AIDS Society <www.bcpwa.org> 2 nd Floor 1107 Seymour Street, Phone: (604) 893-2200 Toll-free: 1(800) 994-2437 Note: provides individual and group peer support, complementary therapies, prison outreach and has a drop-in lounge. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Canadian Liver Foundation Helpline <www.liver.ca> 109-828 West 8 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 707-6430 Toll-free: 1(800) 856-7266 Note: to speak to someone if you or a loved one has hepatitis A, B, and C. DEYAS HIV/AIDS Case Workers <www.deyas.org> 612 Main Street, Phone: (604) 685-6561 Note: provides individual, group, and family counseling for youth affected by HIV/AIDS, primarily the Downtown Eastside and Mount Pleasant area. Also operates a mobile needle exchange. Downtown Eastside Women s Centre <www.dewc.ca> HIV Outreach Program 302 Columbia Street, Phone: (604) 681-8480 Note: provides outreach and support for women with HIV or at risk. Call for hours. Dr Peter Centre <www.drpetercentre.ca> 1110 Comox Street, Phone: (604) 608-1874 Note: provides a day program and residence for people with HIV/AIDS. Gayway <www.gayway.ca> 913 Davie Street, Phone: (604) 682-3900 Note: provides information and support to gay men regarding sexual health and HIV/AIDS. 72 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Healing Our Spirit BC Aboriginal HIV/ AIDS Society <www.healingourspirit.org> 100-2425 Quebec Street, Phone: (604) 879-8884 Toll-free: 1(866) 745-8884 Note: Outreach for First Nations and other Aboriginal persons who have AIDS/HIV. Serves urban and rural Aboriginal communities throughout BC. Insite <www.vch.ca/sis/> 139 East Hastings, Phone: (604) 687-7483 Note: a supervised injection site for individuals 16 and older. Designed to provide injection drug users with medical services and clean supplies. Also provides counseling to those that want it. Facility is open 10 am to 4 pm daily. A Loving Spoonful <www.alovingspoonful.org> 100-1300 Richards Street, Phone: (604) 682-6325 Note: provides meals for people with HIV/AIDS. A referral from a physician is required. McLaren Housing Society of BC <www.mclarenhousing.org> 200-649 Helmcken Street, Phone: (604) 669-4090 Note: provides affordable housing for people with HIV/AIDS. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Friday. Positive Outlook Program HIV/AIDS Native Health Society (VNHS) <www.vnhs.net> 441 East Hastings Street, Phone: (604) 254-9937 Note: comprehensive psychological and medical treatment program for HIV positive Downtown Eastside residents and Aboriginals. Includes a methadone support group, a transgender support group, and a HIV/AIDS support group. Positive Women s Network <www.pwn.bc.ca> 614-1033 Davie Street, Phone: (604) 692-3000 Toll-free: 1(866) 692-3001 Note: for women with HIV and their families. Includes counseling, support groups, hot lunches, and a drop-in centre. Self-referrals are accepted. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Saint Paul s Hospital <www.providencehealthcare. org> John Reudy s Immunodeficiency Clinic B512 1081 Burrard Street, Phone: (604) 806-8060 Note: a specialized medical clinic for people with HIV/AIDS. Selfreferrals accepted. A support group for people living with HIV/AIDS and their partners is also available at Saint Paul s by calling (604) 806-8223. STD/HIV Outreach Nurses 1170 Bute Street (604) 660-7949 1065 Seymour Street (604) 660-6776 Note: the Seymour Street nurses serve youth in the Downtown South area while the Bute Street nurses serve the gay/ lesbian/ bisexual & trans-gendered community. Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) <www.vandu.org> 380 E. Hastings St., Phone: (604) 683-6061 Note: promotes health through users-based peer support, education and outreach. Provides stipends for harm reduction, needle exchange, and street programming at Carnegie Centre. VNHS Walk-In Clinic Native Health Society (VNHS) <www.vnhs.net> 449 East Hastings Street, Phone: (604) 255-9766 Note: blood testing service for residents of the Downtown Eastside and Aboriginal people. Includes methadone treatment. Call for hours. Wings Housing Society <www.wingshousing.bc.ca> 12-1041 Comox Street, Phone: (604) 899-5405 Note: subsidized housing for people infected with HIV/AIDS. YouthCO AIDS Society <www.youthco.org> 205-104 Hornby Street, Phone: (604) 688-1441 Support Line: (778) 838-3856 Note: provides counseling to youth 15 to 29 to prevent the spread of HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis C. Medical Monitoring Healthserv <www.healthserv.com> Phone: (250) 881-1186 Toll-free: 1(800) 270-8048 Roitberg, Daniel RTC, ACRPS, Counsellor #325 2184 West Broadway, Phone: (604) 589-8325 Note: Daniel has worked in addictions since 1982. Daniel s main focus is monitoring employees with substance use disorders. Daniel is an Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (CENAPS) and a Certified Reality Therapist (Glasser Institute Van Nuys California). Daniel has helped to develop several inpatient and outpatient programs. Vanderham, Gina C. MA Psych, CEAP, ICADC, SAP, LMFT <www.addictionintheworkplace. com> Suite #416 470 Granville Street, Phone: (604) 733-7428 Note: Gina has been working in private practice since 1994. Other settings where she was gained experience in both Canada and the United States include chemical dependency residential treatment centers, detox, drinking driver services, outpatient counselling clinics, crisis centers, group homes for youth, schools, employee assistance programs, government, businesses and community centers. Wint, Cory BA, ICADC HeartQuest Healing <heartquesthealing.com> Phone: (604) 818-1771 Note: Since 1994, Cory has worked Medical Services MEDICAL SERVICES as a counsellor and has a degree in Human and Social Development from UVic. Cory has experience in dealing with complex problematic substance use and non-productive communication. Cory is also a certified Substance Abuse Professional as defined by the US Department of Transportation and is co-owner of Heartquest Holistic Wellness Centre. VERNON Vernon Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases Downtown Primary Care services include HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and education; as well as Hepatitis A, B, & C testing and education. For contact information see Vernon Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services below. Vernon Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Downtown Primary Care 2902 29 th Avenue, Vernon Phone: (250) 541-1097 Note: Provides referrals to other support services including street clinic, mental health, addictions and family support. Downtown Primary Care is staffed by a medical office assistant, a nurse practitioner, and a coordinator/ case manager. Downtown Primary Care is a partnership of First Nations Friendship Centre (FNFC) and Interior Health. Hours for family/youth are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 to 3:00 pm (closed noon hour). Hours for adults are Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 to 5:00 pm. VICTORIA Victoria Withdrawal Management Services (Detox) Adult Detox Victoria Withdrawal Management Services (VWMS) 1125 Pembroke Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 213-4444 Note: For adults who require Sunshine Coast Health Center 73
2009 detox. VWMS provides the following services: (1) Sobering and Assessment Centre provides shelter and assessment for inebriated clients for less than 24 hours. Clients can walk in for service if appearing at this address. Otherwise, individuals will require a police or hospital referral. (2) Victoria Detox provides short term (approximately 7 days) detoxification for acute medical withdrawal. This service requires a physician referral faxed to (250) 213-4445. Youth Detox British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria <www.bcgvic.org> Youth Withdrawal Management Care Homes Victoria Phone: (250) 480-3050 (ask for Care Home Programs and Tracey Jones) Note: offers a non-medical detox in a home setting for youth 13 to 19 years of age that have addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues. The Youth Withdrawal Management Program is divided into two tiers. Tier I acute detox is 7-10 days of 24 hour supervised care. Tier 2 detox provides youth with an opportunity to stay an additional 20 days in the care home depending on the youth s recovery needs and transition plans. Youth in the Withdrawal Management Program are assigned a Youth and Family Support Worker. Referrals to the Youth Withdrawal Management Program are made to the Detox Intake Worker. Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (VYES) <www.vyes.ca> 533 Yates St. Phone: (250) 383-3514. Note: for youth who require detox. VYES also provides an emergency youth shelter (up to 19 years of age), a mental health care worker, an outreach team for street youth, and a lifeskills program (vocational training) for individuals up to age 24. Victoria Methadone Maintenance Therapy Outreach Services Clinic 2004 Fernwood Road, Victoria Phone: (250) 480-1232 Note: A private clinic. No appointment is necessary. Also offers suboxone therapy. Fee is $50 per month. Hours are Tuesdays 1:00 to 8:00 pm (open noon hour), Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 to 5:00 pm (closed noon hour) and Fridays 9:00 to 2:00 pm (closed 12 noon to 12:30 pm). Pandora Clinic 955 Pandora Avenue, Victoria Phone: (250) 294-6174 Note: A private clinic. No fee. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 5:00 pm (closed noon hour). Victoria Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases Cool Aid Community Health Centre 456 Swift Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 385-1466 Note: a medical clinic that provides services for the homeless that are affected by addiction, dental problems, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, etc. Makes referrals to detox and methadone maintenance (see above). Cool Aid is a walk-in service so no appointment is necessary. Hours vary on a daily basis so call ahead. Victoria Primary Care Mental Health & Addiction Services Cool Aid Community Health Centre is also a primary care clinic for individuals with mental health and addiction issues. See contact information in the Victoria Treatment Services for HIV/AIDS & Other Communicable Diseases section listed above. Victoria Medical Monitoring Services Donaldson, Sue Victoria Phone: (250) 514-1083 Healthserv <www.healthserv.com> 201 3939 Quadra Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 881-1186 Toll-free: 1(800) 270-8048 WEST VANCOUVER West Medical Monitoring Roitberg, Daniel RTC, ACRPS, Counsellor 300 545 Clyde Avenue, West Phone: (604) 589-8325 Note: Daniel has worked in addictions since 1982. Daniel s main focus is monitoring employees with substance use disorders. Daniel is an Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (CENAPS) and a Certified Reality Therapist (Glasser Institute Van Nuys California). Daniel has helped to develop several inpatient and outpatient programs. 74 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Mutual Support Meetings AA, NA, AI-NON, etc. Sunshine Coast Health Center 75
2009 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory TABLE OF CONTENTS OF COMMUNITIES IN THE MUTUAL SUPPORT MEETINGS SECTION 100 Mile House... 77 150 Mile House... 77 Abbotsford... 77 Agassiz... 78 Ainsworth Hot Springs.. 78 Aldergrove... 78 Alert Bay... 78 Alexis Creek... 78 Alkali Lake... 78 Anahim Lake... 78 Anmore... 78 Armstrong... 78 Ashcroft... 78 Atlin... 78 Balfour... 78 Bamfield... 78 Barriere... 78 Beacon Hill... 78 Beaverdell... 78 Belcarra... 78 Bella Bella... 78 Bella Coola... 78 Black Creek... 78 Blue River... 78 Boston Bar... 78 Bowen Island... 78 Brentwood Bay... 78 Brisco... 78 Burnaby... 78 Burns Lake... 78 Burton... 79 Butedale... 79 Cache Creek... 79 Cadboro Bay... 79 Campbell River... 79 Canoe... 79 Cape Mudge... 79 Cassiar... 79 Castlegar... 79 Cawston... 79 Celista... 79 Central Saanich... 79 Chase... 79 Chehelis... 79 Chemainus... 79 Cherryville... 79 Chetwynd... 79 Chilliwack... 79 Christina Lake... 79 Clearwater... 79 Clinton... 79 Cloverdale... 79 Cobble Hill... 79 Coldstream... 79 Colwood... 79 Comox... 79 Coombs... 79 Coquitlam... 79 Cortes Island... 79 Courtenay... 80 Cowichan Bay... 80 Cranbrook... 80 Crawford Bay... 80 Crescent Spur... 80 Creston... 80 Crofton... 80 Cultus Lake... 80 Cumberland... 80 Davis Bay... 80 Dawson Creek... 80 Dease Lake... 80 Deep Cove... 80 Delta... 80 Denman Island... 80 Deroche... 80 Duncan... 80 Egmont... 80 Elkford... 80 Enderby... 80 Errington... 80 Esquimalt... 80 Fairmont Hot Springs... 80 Fanny Bay... 80 Fernie... 80 Field... 80 Fleetwood... 80 Fort Fraser... 80 Fort Langley... 80 Fort Nelson... 80 Fort St. James... 81 Fort St. John... 81 Fraser Lake... 81 Fruitvale... 81 Gabriola... 81 Galiano Island... 81 Ganges... 81 Garibaldi Highlands... 81 Gibsons... 81 Gold Bridge... 81 Gold River... 81 Golden... 81 Grand Forks... 81 Granisle... 81 Greenwood... 81 Haney... 81 Harrison Hot Springs... 81 Harrison Mills... 81 Hatzic... 81 Hazelton... 81 Hedley... 81 Highlands... 81 Hixon... 81 Hope... 81 Hornby Island... 81 Horsefly... 81 Houston... 81 Hudson s Hope... 81 Invermere... 81 Kaleden... 81 Kamloops... 81 Kaslo... 82 Kelowna... 82 Kelsey Bay... 82 Kent... 82 Keremeos... 82 Kimberley... 82 Kitimat... 82 Kootenay Bay... 82 Ladner... 82 Ladysmith... 82 Lake Country... 82 Lake Cowichan... 82 Lake Errock... 82 Lakelse Lake... 82 Langford... 82 Langley... 82 Lantzville... 82 Lasqueti Island... 82 Lavington... 82 Lazo... 82 Liard River... 82 Lillooet... 82 Logan Lake... 82 Lone Butte... 82 Lumby... 82 Lytton... 82 Mackenzie... 83 Malahat... 83 Mansons Landing... 83 Maple Bay... 83 Maple Ridge... 83 Masset... 83 Mayne Island... 83 McBride... 83 Meadow Creek... 83 Merritt... 83 Merville... 83 Metchosin... 83 Midway... 83 Mill Bay... 83 Milner... 83 Mission... 83 Monte Creek... 83 Mount Currie... 83 Mount Lehman... 83 Nakusp... 83 Nanaimo... 83 Nanoose Bay... 83 Naramata... 83 Nautley... 83 Nelson... 84 New Denver... 84 New Hazelton... 84 New Westminster... 84 Nimpo Lake... 84 North Cowichan... 84 North Delta... 84 North Saanich... 84 North... 84 Oak Bay... 84 Ocean Falls... 84 Okanagan Falls... 84 Oliver... 84 Osoyoos... 84 Oyama... 84 Panorama... 84 Parksville... 84 Parson... 84 Peachland... 84 Pemberton... 84 Pender Harbour... 84 Pender Island... 85 Penticton... 85 Pitt Meadows... 85 Port Alberni... 85 Port Alice... 85 Port Coquitlam... 85 Port Edward... 85 Port Hardy... 85 Port McNeill... 85 Port Moody... 85 Port Renfrew... 85 Powell River... 85 Prince George... 85 Prince Rupert... 85 Princeton... 85 Quadra Island... 85 Qualicum Beach... 85 Quathiaski Cove... 85 Queen Charlotte... 85 Quesnel... 85 Radium Hot Springs... 86 Revelstoke... 86 Richmond... 86 Roberts Creek... 86 Rock Creek... 86 Rosedale... 86 Rossland... 86 Royston... 86 Saanich... 86 Saanichton... 86 Salmo... 86 Salmon Arm... 86 Salt Spring Island... 86 76 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Sandspit... 86 Sardis... 86 Saturna Island... 86 Savona... 86 Sayward... 86 Scotch Creek... 86 Sechelt... 86 Shawnigan Lake... 86 Sicamous... 86 Sidney... 86 Silverton... 86 Skookumchuck... 86 Slocan Park... 86 Smithers... 86 Sooke... 86 Sorrento... 86 Spallumcheen... 87 Sparwood... 87 Squamish... 87 Stellaquo... 87 Stewart... 87 Summerland... 87 Surrey... 87 Tahsis... 87 Telegraph Cove... 87 Telkwa... 87 Terrace... 87 ThornHill... 87 Tlell... 87 Tofino... 87 Trail... 87 Tsawwassen... 87 Tulameen... 87 Tumbler Ridge... 87 Ucluelet... 87 Uplands... 87 Valemount... 87... 87 Vanderhoof... 89 Vernon... 89 Victoria... 89 View Royal... 89 Wasa... 89 Wells... 89 West... 89 Westbank... 89 Whistler... 89 White Rock... 89 Whonnock... 89 Williams Lake... 89 Windermere... 89 Winfield... 89 Yarrow... 89 ACRONYMS AA Alcoholics Anonymous (main site is www.aa.org) CA Cocaine Anonymous (main site is www.ca.org) NA Narcotics Anonymous (main site is www.na.org) DEFINITIONS Alano Clubs - a place for recovering people to meet and socialize in a clean and sober environment before and after 12 step meetings. Al-Anon / Alateen a twelve-step program of recovery for friends and family members of individuals who misuse or are addicted to alcohol. Al-Anon is for adults within the program whereas Alateen is for youth (ages 12 to 20). Intergroup centralized offices (typically AA) that operate independently of the worldwide service structure. Intergroups are established to carry out certain functions (i.e. maintaining lists of meetings) that are best handled by a centralized office within a geographic region. Intergroups are maintained, supervised, and supported by Intergroup members. There are more than 600 Intergroup offices functioning through the world performing AA services. LifeRing a secular mutual support group that broke away from another secular mutual support group, SOS <www.sossobriety. org>, in 1999. LifeRing is abstinence-based. Nar-Anon - a twelve-step program of recovery for friends and family members of individuals who misuse or are addicted to drugs. SMART Recovery - is a secular mutual support group that has a scientific foundation, not a spiritual one. SMART Recovery views addictive behavior as a maladaptive habit, rather than as a disease. REGIONAL MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUP CONTACT INFORMATION Al-Anon/Alateen - Central Services Office <bcyukon-al-anon.org> 101-3680 East Hastings St., Phone: (604) 688-1716 Note: see the Kelowna section for the BC Interior Office and the Victoria section for the Island Office. Alcoholics Anonymous BC Yukon Area 79 <www.bcyukonaa.org> Phone: (604) 435-2181 info@bcyukonaa.org Alcoholics Anonymous Greater Intergroup Society <www.vancouveraa.ca> 3457 Kingsway, Phone: (604) 434-3933 Note: See the Victoria section for the AA Central Office in Victoria. Alcoholics Anonymous Area 78 <www.area78.org> Note: covers North eastern BC (Peace River area) and South Eastern BC (East Kootenays). Alcoholics Anonymous Area 92 (Washington State East Area) <www.area92aa.org> Note: covers South Eastern BC AA meetings (Nakusp, Slocan, Kaslo, Winlaw, Fruitvale, New Denver, Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Salmo). Cocaine Anonymous BC Area <www.ca-bc.org> 131 19567 Fraser Highway, Surrey Phone: (604) 662-8500 Toll-free: 1(800) 662-8300 Narcotics Anonymous BC Region <www.bcrscna.bc.ca> Phone: (604) 873-1018 Narcotics Anonymous Canadian Assembly <www.canaacna.org> Winnipeg, Manitoba Narcotics Anonymous Chinook Area <www.chinookna.org> Calgary, Alberta Phone: (403) 569-3427 Note: covers NA meetings for Cranbrook, Fernie, and Kimberley. SMART Recovery <www.smartrecovery.org> (604) 714-3480 Mutual Support Meetings MUTUAL SUPPORT MEETINGS BC MUTUAL SUPPORT MEETINGS AND RELATED SOCIAL CLUBS 100 Mile House District 60 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for 100 Mile House. For general AA meeting information in District 60 call (250) 395-6154 or (250) 593-4369.Outreach Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for 100 Mile House. 150 Mile House District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in 150 Mile House and surrounding communities. Abbotsford - District 39 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Abbotsford. For general AA meeting information for District 39 call (604) 615-2911. Alternatively, Abbotsford has the Intergroup Central Office <theabbotsfordintergroupaa.org> located at 17-1961 Eagle Street, phone (604) 850-0811. Upper Fraser Valley Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Abbotsford and surrounding communities. Abbotsford has an Alano Club at 2584 Cyril Street, phone (604) 859-1601. Hours are 6:30 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday. Sunshine Coast Health Center 77
2009 Agassiz - District 45 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Agassiz. For general AA meeting information in District 45 call (604) 819-2644. Upper Fraser Valley Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Agassiz and surrounding communities. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Ainsworth Hot Springs AA s Area 92 <area92aa.org> provides a list of meetings for the communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Aldergrove AA s District 43 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Aldergrove. For general AA meeting information in District 43 call (604) 533-2600. The South of Fraser Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Aldergrove. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. See Langley for additional resources. Alert Bay - District 1 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Island. For general information call (604) 435-2181. Alexis Creek District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in 150 Mile House, Alkali Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Soda Creek, and Williams Lake. Please visit the Williams Lake section of this page. Alkali Lake - District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Alkali Lake and surrounding communities. The local AA contact is Kenny, phone (250) 440-5768. Anahim Lake - District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in 150 Mile House, Alkali Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Soda Creek, and Williams Lake. Anmore District 40 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the Tri-Cities area including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. For general meeting information call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. Armstrong District 70 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Armstrong and surrounding communities. For general AA meeting information in District 70 call (250) 545-4933. Ashcroft - District 61 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Ashcroft and surrounding communities. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 453-2558. Atlin District 52 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Atlin, BC and several communities in the Yukon Territories. The local AA contact can be reached at (250) 651-7604. For general AA meeting information in District 52 call (867) 668-5878. Balfour - Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Bamfield - District 6 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Bamfield. District 6 has a toll-free number for District 6 meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Barriere - District 62 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Barriere and surrounding communities. For general AA meeting information in District 62 call (250) 374-2456. Beacon Hill District 14 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Victoria districts including Beacon Hill. Beaverdell - District 68 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Cawston, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Rock Creek, and Tulameen in BC and Washington State. For general meeting information call (250) 498-8276. District 71 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Rutland, Rock Creek, and Westbank. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 712-2475. For general AA meeting information in District 71 call (250) 763-5555. Belcarra - District 40 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the Tri-Cities area including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. For general meeting information call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website. <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. Bella Bella - District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Bella Bella. Bella Coola - District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Bella Coola. The local AA contact is Andy W, phone (250) 305-2388. Black Creek District 3 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Black Creek, Campbell River, Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Cape Mudge, Gold River, Tahsis, Sayward, and Kelsey Bay. Strathcona Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Black Creek, Campbell River, Courtenay, Port Hardy, Port McNeil, and Powell River. For more NA meeting information call the helpline toll-free 1(800) 379-6652. Blue River - District 56 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Prince George, Quesnel, Valemount and Vanderhoof. For general AA meeting information in District 56 call (250) 564-7550. Boston Bar see Chilliwack. Bowen Island District 18 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the community of Bowen Island. For general AA meeting information in District 18 call (604) 434-3933. Fraser Valley Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Bowen Island, Burnaby, Gibsons, New Westminster, and Sechelt. For more NA general information call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Brentwood Bay (Central Saanich) District 15 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay. Phone (250) 383-7744 or email www.vicintgpco@shaw.ca for more information. Brisco - District 66 <bcyukonaa. org> runs from Donald, Field, and Golden in the north, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and as far south as Skookumchuk. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Burnaby - District 30 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for North Burnaby and parts of northeast. District 32 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for South Burnaby and some of East. For general meeting information call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <www.vancouveraa. ca/directory.pdf>. NA s Fraser Valley Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Bowen Island, Burnaby, Gibsons, New Westminster, and Sechelt. For more NA general information call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. The Tri-Cities Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Cocaine Anonymous BC <cabc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Burnaby, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Burnaby has the Fellowship Club, a recovery club located at 5525 East Hastings at Ellesmere, phone (604) 298-8933. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm daily. Burns Lake District 54 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Hwy 16 north-central BC including Burns Lake. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 695-6673 or (250) 692-7605. For general AA meeting info in District 54 call (250) 847-3884. 78 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Burton - Area 92 <area92aa.org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Butedale - District 50 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Kitimat, Port Edward, Prince Rupert, Stewart, and Terrace. For general meeting information call (250) 627-7420. Cache Creek District 61 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Cache Creek. The local AA contact can be reached at (250) 457-6536. Cadboro Bay - District 14 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Cadboro Bay and other districts of Victoria. Campbell River District 3 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Campbell River. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 287-2911. The District 3 answering service is (250) 287-4313. The Strathcona Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Campbell River. For more NA meeting information call the helpline toll-free 1(800) 379-6652. There is an Alano Club at 301-10 th Ave., phone (250) 287-2911. Canoe - District 64 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Enderby, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Skwlax, and Sorrento. For general information call toll free 1(866) 531-7045. Cape Mudge - District 3 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Cape Mudge. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 285-3108. The District 3 answering service is (250) 287-4313. Cassiar - District 52 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Atlin, BC and several communities in the Yukon Territories including Faro, Teslin, Watson Lake, Whitehorse, and Dawson City. For general meeting information call (867) 668-5878. Castlegar - Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of AA meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. West Kootenay Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Castlegar. Narcotics Anonymous has a help line, toll-free 1(800) 342-7439. Castlegar has an Alano Club at 925 Columbia, phone (250) 287-2911. Cawston - District 68 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Cawston. The local AA contact is Garry G, phone (250) 499-0100. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M, phone (250) 498-8276. Celista - District 62 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Anglemont, Barriere, Chase, Chu Chua, Clearwater, Logan Lake, Merritt, Kamloops, and Savona. For general meeting information call (250) 374-2456. District 64 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Enderby, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Skwlax, and Sorrento. For general information call toll free (866) 531-7045. Central Saanich - District 15 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay. Chase District 62 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Chase. For general AA meeting information in District 62 call (250) 374-2456. Chehelis - District 44 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Chehelis. For general AA meeting information in District 44 call (604) 864-1552 or (604) 826-3510. Chemainus (North Cowichan) Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Chemainus. For general meeting information in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255. Cherryville - District 70 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Cherryville. For general AA meeting information in District 70 call (250) 545-4933. Chetwynd Area 78 <area78. org> has a list of AA meetings for Chetwynd. The local contact for AA in Chetwynd can be reached at phone (250) 788-3085. Chilliwack - District 45 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Chilliwack. For general AA meeting information in District 45 call (604) 819-2644. Upper Fraser Valley Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Chilliwack. Chilliwack has an Alano Club at 46035 Victoria Avenue, phone (604) 795-8880 or 792-9099. Hours are 6:30 am to 10 pm Monday to Saturday and 12 noon to 9 pm Sundays. Christina Lake - District 68 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Cawston, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Rock Creek, and Tulameen in BC. For general meeting information call (250) 498-8276. Clearwater - District 62 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Clearwater. For general AA meeting information in District 62 call (250) 374-2456. Narcotics Anonymous has a Kamloops helpline, phone (250) 320-5032 or toll-free 1(800) 414-0296. Kamloops Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Clearwater. Clinton - District 61 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Clinton. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 459-2105. Cloverdale - District 43 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Cloverdale. For general meeting information in District 43 call (604) 533-2600. See also Surrey. Cobble Hill Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Cobble Hill. For general meeting information Mutual Support Meetings in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255. Coldstream - District 70 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Armstrong, Cherryville, Lumby, and Vernon. For general meeting information call (250) 545-4933. MUTUAL Colwood District 12 <bcyukonaa. org> has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general AA meeting information call (250) 383-0415. South Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Colwood and other parts of Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. SUPPORT Comox District 4 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Comox. For general meeting information in District 4, call (250) 338-8042. Coombs District 6 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Coombs. The local AA contact in Coombs can be reached at phone MEETINGS (250) 248-7273. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Coquitlam District 40 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the Tri-Cities area including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. For AA meeting information for District 40 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa. ca/directory.pdf>. The Tri-Cities Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Cortes Island - District 3 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Cortes Island. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 935-6536. The District 3 answering service is (250) 287-4313. Sunshine Coast Health Center 79
2009 Courtenay - District 4 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Courtenay. For general meeting information in District 4, call (250) 338-8042. There is the Courtenay Alano Club at 543-6 th St., phone (250) 338-0041 or -8042. Strathcona Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Courtenay. For more NA meeting information call the helpline tollfree 1(800) 379-6652. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Cowichan Bay District 8 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Crofton, Duncan, and Lake Cowichan. For general meeting information call toll-free 1-866-233-5255. Cranbrook Area 78 <area78. org> has a list of AA meetings for Cranbrook. The local contact can be reached at (250) 426-4491. Crawford Bay - Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of AA meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Fruitvale, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Crescent Spur - District 56 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Prince George, Quesnel, Valemount and Vanderhoof. For general AA meeting information in District 56 call (250) 564-7550. Creston Area 78 <area78.org> has a list of AA meetings for the BC communities of Chetwynd, Cranbrook, Creston, Dawson Creek, Fernie, Fort St. John, and Sparwood. Outreach Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for 100 Mile House, Creston, Fernie, Mission, Lillooet, Powell River, Prince Rupert, Revelstoke, Smithers, and Terrace. Crofton (North Cowichan) Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Crofton. For general meeting information in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255. Cultus Lake - District 45 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Cultus Lake. For general meeting information in District 45 call (604) 819-2644. Cumberland District 4 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Cumberland. For general meeting information in District 4, call (250) 338-8042. Davis Bay - Sunshine Coast District 46 <bcyukonaa.org> lists all AA meetings in Davis Bay, phone (604) 885-8208. Dawson Creek Area 78 <area78. org> has a list of AA meetings for Dawson Creek. The local contact for AA in Dawson Creek can be reached at phone (250) 782-4733. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Dawson Creek, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Dease Lake District 52 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Atlin, BC and several communities in the Yukon Territories. For general meeting information call (867) 668-5878. Deep Cove - District 18 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of West, North, from Bowen Island to Deep Cove. For general meeting information in District 18 call (604) 434-3933. Delta - District 38 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Delta. For general meeting information on District 38 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. Denman Island - District 4 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Denman Island. The local contact for AA Denman Island can be reached at phone (250) 335-1738. For general meeting information in District 4, call (250) 338-8042. Deroche - District 44 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Deroche. For general AA meeting information in District 44 call (604) 826-3510. Upper Fraser Valley Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Deroche. Duncan Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Duncan. For general meeting information in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255. There is the Duncan Alano Club at 201-107 Evans, phone (250) 748-0724. South Island Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Duncan and parts of Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. Egmont - Sunshine Coast District 46 <bcyukonaa.org> lists all AA meetings in the area, phone (604) 885-8208. Elkford - Area 78 <area78.org> has a list of AA meetings for Chetwynd, Cranbrook, Creston, Dawson Creek, Fernie, Fort St. John, and Sparwood. Enderby - District 64 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Enderby. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 838-9818. For general information about District 64 call toll free 1(866) 531-7045. Northern Okanagan Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings located in Enderby. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (250) 542-0087. Errington - District 6 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield, and Coombs. Esquimalt District 12 <bcyukonaa.org> has AA meeting info for the communities of Esquimalt and other parts of Victoria. For general meeting info in District 12 call (250) 383-0415. Fairmont Hot Springs - District 66 <bcyukonaa.org> runs from Donald, Field, and Golden in the north, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and as far south as Skookumchuk. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Fanny Bay - District 4 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Fanny Bay. The local contact for AA Fanny Bay can be reached at phone (250) 335-0210. For general meeting information in District 4, call (250) 338-8042. Fernie Area 78 <area78.org> has a list of AA meetings for Fernie. The local contact for AA in Fernie can be reached at (250) 423-5594. For more information on AA meetings in the Fernie area call the answering service at (250) 423-2131. Outreach Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Fernie. Field - District 66 <bcyukonaa. org> runs from Donald, Field, and Golden in the north, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and as far south as Skookumchuk. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Fleetwood (Surrey) - District 42 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of North Delta, Surrey, and White Rock. For general meeting information call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website < vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. Fort Fraser - District 54 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 northcentral BC including Fort Fraser. For general meeting information call (250) 847-3884. Fort Langley - District 43 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Fort Langley. For general meeting information in District 43 call (604) 533-2600. Fort Nelson - Edmonton AA <www. edmontonaa.org> has a list of Fort Nelson AA meetings. The phone number for general information on meetings is (250) 774-3101. Also, District 1 of Area 78 <area78.org> has a list of AA meetings in Fort Nelson. Northern BC Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Fort Nelson. For more information on NA meetings call the NA helpline toll-free at 1(888) 543-2499. 80 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Fort St. James - District 56 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Fort St. James. For general meeting information call (250) 564-7550. Fort St. John - Area 78 <area78. org> has a list of AA meetings for Fort St. John. The Fort St. John AA Intergroup number is (250) 785-8866. Northern BC Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Fort St. John. For more information on NA meetings call the NA helpline toll-free at 1(888) 543-2499. Fraser Lake District 54 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 northcentral BC including Fraser Lake. The local contact for AA can be reached at phone (250) 699-6899, -6552, or -8987. For general AA meeting information in District 54 call (250) 847-3884. Fruitvale - Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Fruitvale, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Gabriola Island - District 5 and District 7 <bcyukonaa.org> have lists of AA meetings for Gabriola Island. For general AA information call (250) 753-7513 or visit the Nanaimo AA District Website <www.nanaimoaa.com>. Galiano Island District 9 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Galiano Island. The local AA meeting contact can be reached at phone (250) 539-2222. Ganges (Salt Spring Island) - District 9 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Salt Spring Island. South Island Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Colwood, Duncan, Ganges, James Bay, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Oak Bay, Sidney, Sooke, and Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. Garibaldi Highlands see Squamish. Gibsons - Sunshine Coast District 46 <bcyukonaa.org> lists all AA meetings in Gibson, phone (604) 885-8208. Narcotics Anonymous has a Gibsons help line, phone (604) 740-3010. Fraser Valley Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Gibsons. Gold Bridge - District 61 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton, Lillooet, and Lytton. Gold River - District 3 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Gold River. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 283-2569. The District 3 answering service is (250) 287-4313. Golden District 66 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of meetings for Golden. For local AA contacts call Jim at (250) 344-2264 or Roy at (250) 344-5448. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Grand Forks District 68 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Grand Forks. The local AA contact is Eli P., phone (250) 442-5732. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M. phone (250) 498-8276. The West Kootenay Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Grand Forks. Narcotics Anonymous has a help line, tollfree 1(800) 342-7439. Granisle - District 54 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 north-central BC including Granisle. For general meeting information call (250) 847-3884. Greenwood - District 68 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Greenwood. The local AA contact is Barry L., phone (250) 445-6424. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M, phone (250) 498-8276. Haney District 41 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Haney. For general meeting information in District 41 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <www.vancouveraa. ca/directory.pdf>. Harrison Hot Springs - District 45 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Agassiz, Chilliwack, Cultus Lake, Hope, Rosedale, and Yarrow. For general meeting information call (604) 819-2644. Harrison Mills (Kent) District 45 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Agassiz, Chilliwack, Cultus Lake, Hope, Rosedale, and Yarrow. For general meeting information call (604) 819-2644. Hatzic District 44 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Hatzic. For general AA meeting information in District 44 call (604) 826-3510. Hazelton - District 50 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Kitimat, Port Edward, Prince Rupert, Stewart, and Terrace. For general meeting information call (250) 627-7420. Hedley - District 68 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Cawston, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Rock Creek, and Tulameen in BC and Eastern Washington. For general meeting information call (250) 498-8276. Highlands - District 12 <bcyukonaa. org> has AA meeting information for Highlands and other parts of Victoria. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415. Hixon - District 56 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Prince George, Quesnel, and Vanderhoof. For general meeting information call (250) 564-7550. Hope District 45 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Hope. For general AA meeting information in District 45 call (604) 819-2644. Upper Fraser Valley Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of Mutual Support Meetings NA meetings for Hope. Hornby Island - District 4 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Hornby Island. The local contact for AA Hornby Island can be reached at phone (250) 703-7238. For general meeting information in District 4, call (250) 338-8042. MUTUAL Horsefly - District 59 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in 150 Mile House, Alkali Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Soda Creek, and Williams Lake. Houston - District 54 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 north-central BC including Houston. The local AA contact for Houston can be SUPPORT reached at phone (250) 845-2341 or -4210. For general AA meeting information in District 54 call (250) 847-3884. Hudson s Hope - Edmonton AA <www.edmontonaa.org> has a list of Hudson s Hope AA meetings. The phone number for general information on meetings is (250) 783-5256, 783-5449, and 783-9931. MEETINGS Invermere District 66 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Invermere. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Kaleden - District 73 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Penticton, and Summerland. For general meeting information call (250) 490-9216. Kamloops District 62 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Kamloops. For general AA meeting information in District 62 call (250) 374-2456. In Kamloops, there is also the AA Kamloops Intergroup office at 230 Fairview Avenue, phone (250) 376-4843. Kamloops listing continued on next page Sunshine Coast Health Center 81
2009 Narcotics Anonymous has a Kamloops helpline, phone (250) 320-5032 or toll-free 1(800) 414-0296. There is a list of NA meetings in the Kamloops Area <www. canaacna.org> for Clearwater, Kamloops, Lytton, and Merritt. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Kamloops has an Alano Club at 171 Leigh Road, phone (250) 376-5115. Kaslo Area 92 <area92aa.org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Kelowna District 71 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Kelowna. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 712-2475. For general AA meeting information in District 71 call (250) 763-5555. Central Okanagan Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Kelowna and Westbank. Narcotics Anonymous has a help line, phone (250) 861-0354. Cocaine Anonymous BC <cabc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Kelowna, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Area 81 of An-Anon/Alateen <www.bcyukon-al-anon.org> has information for meetings in the BC Interior, phone (250) 763-5555. Kelsey Bay - District 3 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Kelsey Bay. Kent - District 45 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Agassiz, Chilliwack, Cultus Lake, Hope, Rosedale, and Yarrow. For general meeting information call (604) 819-2644. Keremeos District 68 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Keremeos. The local AA contact is Don M., phone (250) 499-0222. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M, phone (250) 498-8276. Southern Okanagan Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings in Keremeos. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (250) 490-9215. Kimberley District 24 of Area 78 <area78.org> has a list of AA meetings for Kimberley. For more information on meetings call (250) 427-5222 in Kimberley or (250) 426-3878 in Cranbrook. Kitimat - District 50 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Kitimat. The local AA contact can be reached at (250) 639-4130. For general AA meeting information in District 50 call (250) 627-7420. Kootenay Bay - Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Ladner - District 38 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Ladner. For general meeting information for District 38 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <www.vancouveraa. ca/directory.pdf>. The Richmond South Delta Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Ladner. For more NA information contact the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Ladysmith - District 5 and District 7 <bcyukonaa.org> have lists of AA meetings for Ladysmith. For general AA meeting information for District 7 call (250) 753-7513 or visit the Nanaimo AA District Website <www.nanaimoaa. com>. Central Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Ladysmith. The NA helpline for this area is toll-free 1(888) 265-7333. Lake Country - District 71 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Lake Country. For general meeting information call (250) 763-5555. Lake Cowichan - Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Lake Cowichan. For general meeting information in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255. South Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Lake Cowichan. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. Lake Errock District 44 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Lake Errock. For general AA meeting information in District 44 call (604) 826-3510. Lakelse Lake - District 50 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Lakelse Lake. For general meeting information call (250) 627-7420. Langford District 12 <bcyukonaa. org> has AA meeting information for Langford. For general AA meeting information call (250) 383-0415. South Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Langford and other parts of Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. There is a LifeRing meeting at 2849 Peatt Road in Langford Wednesday nights at 7 PM, phone Clyde Fries at (250) 384-8092. Langley - District 43 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Langley. For general AA meeting information in District 43 call the Langley Intergroup Office at 20449 Douglas Crescent, phone (604) 533-2600. The South of Fraser Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Langley. For more information on NA meetings call the Langley helpline at (604) 873-1018. Langley has an Alano Club at 20433 Douglas Crescent, phone (604) 532-9280. Their hours of operation are 11 am to 3 pm then 7 pm to 10 pm daily. Lantzville - District 5 and District 7 <bcyukonaa.org> have lists of AA meetings for Lantzville. For general AA information call (250) 753-7513 or visit the Nanaimo AA District Website <www. nanaimoaa.com>. Lasqueti Island - District 6 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Lasqueti Island. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Lavington - District 70 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Armstrong, Cherryville, Lumby, and Vernon. For general meeting information call (250) 545-4933. Lazo - District 4 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Denman Island, Fanny Bay, and Hornby Island. For individual AA community contacts call (250) 338-8042. Liard River - District 52 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Atlin, BC and several communities in the Yukon Territories. For general meeting information call (867) 668-5878. Lillooet - District 61 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Lillooet. The local AA contact can be reached at (250) 256-0110. Outreach Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Lillooet. Logan Lake District 62 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Logan Lake. The local AA contact for AA can be reached at phone (250) 523-9750. For general AA meeting information in District 62 call (250) 374-2456. The local number for Al-Anon is (250) 523-9301. Lone Butte - District 60 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of 100 Mile House, Lac la Hache, Canim Lake, Deka Lake, Bridge Lake, and Lac Des Roches. For general meeting information call (250) 395-6154. Lumby - District 70 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Lumby. For general AA meeting information in District 70 call (250) 545-4933. Lytton District 61 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Lytton. The local AA contact can be reached at (250) 455-2580. Narcotics Anonymous has a Kamloops helpline, phone (250) 320-5032 or toll-free 1(800) 414-0296. Kamloops Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Lytton. 82 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Mackenzie - District 56 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Mackenzie. The AA contact for Mackenzie can be reached at phone (250) 997-6649. For general AA meeting information in District 56 call (250) 564-7550. Malahat - District 12 <bcyukonaa. org> has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415. Mansons Landing - District 3 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Campbell River, Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Cape Mudge, Gold River, Tahsis, Sayward, and Kelsey Bay. Maple Bay (North Cowichan) - District 8 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Crofton, Duncan, and Lake Cowichan. For general meeting information call toll-free 1-866- 233-5255. Maple Ridge - District 41 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Maple Ridge. For general meeting information in District 41 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <www.vancouveraa.ca/directory. pdf> There is a list of NA meetings for the Tri-Cities Area <www. canaacna.org> which includes Maple Ridge. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Maple Ridge has the One Way Club, a recovery club located at 22270 North Avenue, phone (604) 463-6617. Open 8 am to 11 pm Monday to Saturday and 8 am to 9 pm Sundays. Masset - District 51 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Masset. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (778) 887-4294. For general AA meeting information in District 51 call (250) 559-4568. Mayne Island - District 9 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Mayne Island. The local AA meeting contact can be reached at phone (250) 539-5616. McBride - District 56 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Prince George, Quesnel, Valemount and Vanderhoof. For general meeting information call (250) 564-7550. Meadow Creek - Area 92 <area92aa.org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Merritt District 62 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Merritt. For general AA meeting information in District 62 call (250) 374-2456. Kamloops Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Merritt. For more information on NA meetings call the Kamloops Area helpline tollfree 1(800) 414-0296. Merville District 3 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Black Creek, Campbell River, Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Cape Mudge, Gold River, Tahsis, Sayward, and Kelsey Bay. District 4 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Denman Island, Fanny Bay, and Hornby Island. For individual AA community contacts call (250) 338-8042. Metchosin - District 12 <bcyukonaa. org> has AA meeting information for Metchosin. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415. Midway - District 68 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Cawston, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Rock Creek, and Tulameen in BC and Oroville and Tonasket in Washington. For general meeting information call (250) 498-8276. Mill Bay - District 8 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Crofton, Duncan, and Lake Cowichan. For general meeting information call toll-free 1-866-233-5255. Milner (Langley) - District 43 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Aldergrove, Cloverdale, Fort Langley, and Langley. For general meeting information call (604) 533-2600. Mission - District 44 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Mission. For general AA meeting information in District 44 call (604) 826-3510 or (604) 864-1552. Outreach Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Mission. Upper Fraser Valley Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Mission. Narcotics Anonymous has a Mission help line, phone (604) 873-1018. For adults who have completed residential treatment there is a support group led by counselors at Fraser Valley Aftercare Services, part of Integra Counselling Group located at 9401 Cook Street in Mission, phone (604) 792-9690 or toll-free 1(866) 791-0029. Mission has an Alano Club at 33229 N. Railway Avenue, phone (604) 826-5744. Hours are 9 am to 11 pm seven days a week (closed between 5 and 7 pm). Also provides referrals to addiction treatment. Monte Creek - District 62 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Anglemont, Barriere, Chase, Chu Chua, Clearwater, Logan Lake, Merritt, Kamloops, and Savona. For general meeting information call (250) 374-2456. Mount Currie - District 19 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the community of Mount Currie. The local contact for AA in Mount Currie is Vern, phone (604) 302-4620. For General AA meeting information for District 19 call (604) 892-7745. Mount Lehman (Abbotsford) - District 39 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Abbotsford. Mutual Support Meetings For general meeting information call (604) 615-2911. Nakusp Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Nanaimo District 5 and District 7 MUTUAL <bcyukonaa.org> have lists of AA meetings for Nanaimo. For general AA information call the Nanaimo Intergroup located at 212-285 Prideaux Street, phone (250) 753-7513 or visit the Nanaimo AA District Website <www. nanaimoaa.com>. Central Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Nanaimo. The SUPPORT NA helpline for this area is tollfree 1(888) 265-7333. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Nanaimo, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Nanaimo has an Alano Club in Nanaimo at 245 Fraser St., phone (250) 754-4541. MEETINGS Nanoose Bay District 6 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Nanoose. The local AA contact in Nanoose can be reached at phone (250) 248-7273. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Naramata - District 73 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Naramata. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 494-7244. For general AA meeting information in District 73 call (250) 490-9216. Nautley - District 54 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 north-central BC including Nautley. The local AA contact for Nautley can be reached at phone (250) 690-7340. For general AA meeting information in District 54 call (250) 847-3884. Sunshine Coast Health Center 83
2009 Nelson Area 92 <area92aa.org> provides a list of AA meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. The West Kootenay Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Castlegar, Grand Forks, Nelson, and Trail. Narcotics Anonymous has a help line, toll-free 1(800) 342-7439. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory New Denver Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. New Hazelton - District 54 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 north-central BC including the communities of Burns Lake, Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Houston, and Smithers. For general meeting information call (250) 847-3884. New Westminster - District 34 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for New Westminster. For general meeting information for District 34 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. NA s Fraser Valley Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for New Westminster. For more NA general information call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for New Westminster, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Dual Diagnosis Anonymous <ddaworldwide. org> offers mutual support groups for individuals with concurrent mental health/addiction issues and is located at 606 Clarkson Street, phone (604) 525-3360 or (604) 540-7499. There is also the Women s 16-Step Empowerment Support Group which is offered by Fraserside Community Services at 2 nd Floor 519 Seventh Street, phone (604) 522-3722 local 113 which meets 6:30 to 7:30 pm Wednesdays. Nimpo Lake - District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in 150 Mile House, Alkali Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Soda Creek, and Williams Lake. North Cowichan - District 8 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Crofton, Duncan, and Lake Cowichan. For general meeting information call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255. North Delta District 42 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for North Delta. For general AA meeting information in District 42 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. The South of Fraser Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for North Delta. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. North Saanich - District 15 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay. North - District 18 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of North and West. For general AA meeting information in District 18 call (604) 434-3933. Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for North and West. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for North, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Dual Diagnosis Anonymous <ddaworldwide.org> offers mutual support groups for individuals with concurrent mental health/addiction issues, phone (604) 983-6020. West has Crystal Meth Anonymous, phone (604) 633-4242. The Iranian Parenting Group offers Iranian parents an education group that discusses drug and alcohol abuse among other topics in Farsi and English. Located at 145 West 1 st Street in North. For more info call (604) 983-6859. North has the North Shore Alano Club <www. northshorealano.com> at 176 E. 2 nd Street, phone (604) 987-4141. Hours are 8 am to 11 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 3 pm Saturday. Oak Bay - District 14 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Oak Bay and other parts of Victoria. South Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Oak Bay. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. Ocean Falls - District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in 150 Mile House, Alkali Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Soda Creek, and Williams Lake. Okanagan Falls - District 73 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Okanagan Falls. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 494-7244. For general AA meeting information in District 73 call (250) 490-9216. Oliver District 68 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Oliver. The local AA contact is Yvonne C., phone (250) 498-8276. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M, phone (250) 498-8276. Southern Okanagan Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings in Oliver. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (250) 490-9215. Osoyoos District 68 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Osoyoos. The local AA contact is Paul S., phone (250) 495-5066. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M, phone (250) 498-8276. Southern Okanagan Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings in Osoyoos. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (250) 490-9215. Oyama (Lake Country) - District 71 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Rutland, Rock Creek, and Westbank. For general meeting information call (250) 763-5555. Panorama - District 66 <bcyukonaa. org> runs from Donald, Field, and Golden in the north, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and as far south as Skookumchuk. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Parksville District 6 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Parksville. The local AA contact in Parksville can be reached at phone (250) 248-7273. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Central Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Parksville. The NA helpline for this area is tollfree 1(888) 265-7333. Parksville has a LifeRing meeting Thursday nights at 7:30 PM at 245 W. Hirst Avenue, phone Jack M. toll-free at 1-877-752-1058. Parson - District 66 <bcyukonaa. org> runs from Donald, Field, and Golden in the north, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and as far south as Skookumchuk. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Peachland - District 71 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Rutland, Rock Creek, and Westbank. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 712-2475. For general AA meeting information in District 71 call (250) 763-5555. Pemberton - District 19 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the community of Pemberton. The local contact for AA in Pemberton is Glen, phone (604) 935-8687. For General AA meeting information for District 19 call (604) 892-7745. Pender Harbour - Sunshine Coast District 46 <bcyukonaa.org> lists all AA meetings in Pender Harbour, phone (604) 885-8208. 84 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Pender Island District 9 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Pender Island. The local AA meeting contact can be reached at phone (250) 629-6757. Penticton District 73 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Penticton. For general meeting information call the South Okanagan Intergroup in Penticton at (250) 490-9216. Southern Okanagan Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings in Penticton. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (250) 490-9215. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Penticton, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Pitt Meadows - District 41 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Pitt Meadows. For general meeting information in District 41 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. Port Alberni District 6 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Port Alberni. The local AA contact in Port Alberni can be reached at phone (250) 723-1177. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Port Alberni has an Alano Club at 3028 2 nd Avenue, phone (250) 724-3911. Central Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Port Alberni. The NA helpline for this area is toll-free 1(888) 265-7333. Port Alice - District 1 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Island. For more information phone (604) 435-2181. Port Coquitlam - District 40 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the Tri-Cities area including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. For general AA meeting information in District 40 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory. pdf>. The Tri-Cities Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings in Port Coquitlam. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Cocaine Anonymous BC <cabc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Port Coquitlam, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Port Edward - District 50 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Port Edward. For general meeting information call (250) 627-7420. Port Hardy District 1 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Island. For general information call (604) 435-2181. Strathcona Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Port Hardy. For more NA meeting information call the helpline tollfree 1(800) 379-6652. Port McNeill District 1 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Island. For general AA information call (604) 435-2181. Strathcona Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Port McNeill. For more NA meeting information call the helpline toll-free 1(800) 379-6652. Port Moody - District 40 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the Tri-Cities area including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. For general AA meeting information for District 40 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory. pdf>. The Tri-Cities Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings in Port Moody. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. There is also a peer support group called the Posse which is designed for young women 13 to 18 years of age. Topics include relationships and drugs and alcohol. For more information contact SHARE Family and Community Services Society at (604) 936-3900. Port Renfrew - District 12 <bcyukonaa.org> has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415. Powell River - District 47 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Powell River, Lund, and Texada. The local contact for AA can be reached at phone (604) 485-5346. Outreach Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Powell River. Strathcona Area <www.canaacna. org> also has a list of NA meetings for Powell River. For more NA meeting information call the helpline toll-free 1(800) 379-6652. Powell River has an Alano Club at 5903 Arbutus Avenue, phone (604) 483-3800. Prince George - District 56 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Prince George. For general meeting information call the Prince George Intergroup Office, phone (250) 564-7550. Northern BC Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Prince George, Quesnel, and Vanderhoof. For more information on NA meetings call the NA helpline toll-free at 1(888) 543-2499. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Prince George, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. SMART Recovery has meetings in Prince George, phone (250) 649-7202. Prince George has an Alano Club at 725 Alward, phone (250) 563-9517. Prince Rupert - District 50 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Prince Rupert. The local AA contact in Prince Rupert can be reached at phone (250) 627-1119. For general AA meeting information in District 50 call (250) 627-7420. Outreach Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Prince Rupert. Mutual Support Meetings Princeton District 68 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Princeton. The local AA contact is Dan, phone (250) 295-6325. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M, phone (250) 498-8276. Southern Okanagan Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA MUTUAL meetings in Princeton. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (250) 490-9215. Quadra Island District 3 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Quadra Island. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 285-3194. The District 3 answering service is (250) 287-4313. SUPPORT Qualicum Beach - District 6 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Qualicum Beach. The local AA contact in Qualicum Beach can be reached at phone (250) 248-7273. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Quathiaski Cove - District 3 MEETINGS <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Campbell River, Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Cape Mudge, Gold River, Tahsis, Sayward, and Kelsey Bay. Queen Charlotte - District 51 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Masset, Skidegate, and Tlell. For general AA meeting information in District 51 phone (250) 559-4568. Quesnel - District 56 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Quesnel. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 992-5560. For general AA meeting information in District 56 call (250) 564-7550. Northern BC Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Quesnel. For more information on NA meetings call the NA helpline toll-free at 1(888) 543-2499. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Quesnel, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Sunshine Coast Health Center 85
2009 Radium Hot Springs - District 66 <bcyukonaa.org> runs from Donald, Field, and Golden in the north, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and as far south as Skookumchuk. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166, Ray C. at (250) 342-7131 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Revelstoke District 64 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Revelstoke. For general AA meeting information call toll free (866) 531-7045. There is also the Revelstoke Intergroup at phone (250) 837-9400. Outreach Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Revelstoke. The local contact for NA can be reached at phone (250) 837-6607 (John). For Al-Anon meetings call (250) 837-2993 (Sharon) or (250) 837-3547 (Gladys). Richmond - District 36 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Richmond. For general meeting information for District 36 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa. ca/directory.pdf>. The Richmond South Delta Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Richmond. For more NA information contact the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Roberts Creek Sunshine Coast District 46 <bcyukonaa.org> lists all AA meetings in the area, phone (604) 885-8208. Rock Creek - District 68 and District 71 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Rock Creek. The local AA contact is Dan S., phone (250) 445-6151. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M, phone (250) 498-8276. For general AA meeting information in District 71 call (250) 763-5555. Rosedale District 45 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Rosedale. For general AA meeting information in District 45 call (604) 819-2644. Upper Fraser Valley Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Rosedale. Rossland - Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Royston District 4 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Denman Island, Fanny Bay, and Hornby Island. For individual AA community contacts call (250) 338-8042. Saanich - District 15 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay. Saanichton (Central Saanich) - District 15 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay. Salmo Area 92 <area92aa.org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Salmon Arm District 64 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Salmon Arm. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 832-4884. For general AA meeting information in District 64 call toll free 1(866) 531-7045. Salt Spring Island District 9 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Salt Spring Island. The local AA meeting contact can be reached at phone (250) 537-2135. The Salt Spring AA Intergroup can be reached at phone (250) 537-7573. Sandspit - District 51 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Masset, Port Clements, Queen Charlotte City, Skidegate, and Tlell. Sardis (Chilliwack) - District 45 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Agassiz, Chilliwack, Cultus Lake, Hope, Rosedale, and Yarrow. For general meeting information call (604) 819-2644. Saturna Island - District 9 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Saturna Island. The local AA meeting contact can be reached at phone (250) 539-2256. Savona - District 62 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Savona. For general AA meeting information in District 62 call (250) 374-2456. Sayward - District 3 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Sayward. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 282-3755. The District 3 answering service is (250) 287-4313. Scotch Creek - District 62 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Anglemont, Barriere, Chase, Chu Chua, Clearwater, Logan Lake, Merritt, Kamloops, and Savona. For general meeting information call (250) 374-2456. Sechelt - Sunshine Coast District 46 <bcyukonaa.org> lists all AA meetings in Sechelt, phone (604) 885-8208 or (604) 886-3375. Narcotics Anonymous has a Sechelt help line, phone (604) 740-3010. Fraser Valley Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Sechelt. Shawnigan Lake - District 8 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Crofton, Duncan, and Lake Cowichan. For general meeting information call toll-free 1-866-233-5255. Sicamous - District 64 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Sicamous. The local contact for Sicamous can be reached at phone (250) 833-2485. For general information on District 64 call toll free (866) 531-7045. Sidney District 15 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Sidney and other parts of Victoria. South Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Sidney. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. Silverton - District 64 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Enderby, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Skwlax, and Sorrento. For general information call toll free (866) 531-7045. Skookumchuck (Kootenay) - District 66 <bcyukonaa.org> runs from Donald, Field, and Golden in the north, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and as far south as Skookumchuk. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Slocan Park - Area 92 <area92aa. org> provides a list of meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Smithers - District 54 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 north-central BC including the communities of Burns Lake, Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Houston, and Smithers. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 877-7576 or (250) 847-3884. For general AA meeting information in District 54 call (250) 847-3884. Outreach Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Smithers. Sooke - District 12 <bcyukonaa. org> has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415 (business office) or (250) 383-7744. South Island Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Sooke and other parts of Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. Sorrento - District 64 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of Enderby, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Skwlax, and Sorrento. The local contact for AA can be reached at phone (250) 675-4260. For general information on District 64 call toll free (866) 531-7045. 86 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Spallumcheen - District 70 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Armstrong, Cherryville, Lumby, and Vernon. For general meeting information call (250) 545-4933. Sparwood - Area 78 <area78. org> has a list of AA meetings for Sparwood. The AA contact for Sparwood can be reached at (250) 425-2529 or (250) 425-2492. Squamish District 19 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the community of Squamish. The local contact for AA in Squamish is Ray, phone (604) 892-7745. For General AA meeting information for District 19 call (604) 892-7745 or (604) 815-4089. Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Squamish. Narcotics Anonymous has a Squamish help line, phone (604) 815-4085. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Squamish, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Squamish has an Alano Club at 3 rd and Victoria, phone (604) 892-9044,as a locale for both socializing and AA meetings. Stellaquo - District 54 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 north-central BC including Stellaquo. The local AA contact for Stellaquo can be reached at phone (250) 699-6631, -2575, -8976, or -1523. For general AA meeting information in District 54 call (250) 847-3884. Stewart - District 50 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Stewart. For general meeting information call (250) 627-7420. Summerland - District 73 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Summerland. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 494-7244. For general AA meeting information in District 73 call (250) 490-9216. Surrey - District 42 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Surrey. For general meeting information in District 42 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa. ca/directory.pdf>. The South of Fraser Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Surrey. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Cocaine Anonymous BC <cabc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Surrey, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Surrey has Crystal Meth Anonymous, phone (604) 574-7051, meeting line (604) 633-4242. Dual Diagnosis Anonymous <ddaworldwide.org> offers mutual support groups for individuals with concurrent mental health/addiction issues, phone (604) 953-4995 local 3610. Surrey has Easy Does It, a recovery club located at 7277 King George Highway, phone (604) 597-9912. Hours are 11 am to 11 pm daily. Tahsis - District 3 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Tahsis. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 934-7641. The District 3 answering service is (250) 287-4313. Telegraph Cove - District 1 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Island. For general information call (604) 435-2181. Telkwa - District 54 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Highway 16 north-central BC including the communities of Burns Lake, Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Houston, and Smithers. For general meeting information call (250) 847-3884. Terrace - District 50 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Terrace. For general AA meeting information call (250) 627-7420. Outreach Area <www.canaacna. org> has a list of NA meetings for Terrace. ThornHill - District 50 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Thornhill. For general AA meeting information in District 50 call (250) 627-7420. Tlell - District 51 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Tlell. The local contact for AA can be reached at (250) 557-4234 or (250) 559-4568. For general AA meeting information in District 51 call (250) 559-4568. Tofino - District 6 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Tofino. The local AA contact in Tofino can be reached at phone (250) 726-2712. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Trail Area 92 <area92aa.org> provides a list of AA meetings for the Canadian communities of Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail, and Winlaw. Trail AA also has its own website <www. trailaa.com> and its own Alano Club, Tralano Club at 760 Eldorado, phone (250) 368-5651. The West Kootenay Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Trail. Narcotics Anonymous has a help line, tollfree 1(800) 342-7439. The local Al-Anon contact for Trail is (250) 367-9269 or 364-1650. Tsawwassen (Delta) - District 38 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Tsawwassen. For general meeting information for District 38 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. The Richmond South Delta Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Tsawwassen. For more NA information contact the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Tulameen - District 68 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings in Tulameen. The local AA contact is Dan D., phone (250) 295-6325. For more information on AA District 68 call DCM Gord M, phone (250) 498-8276. Mutual Support Meetings Tumbler Ridge - District 1 of Area 78 <area78.org> has a list of meetings for Tumbler Ridge or call (250) 242-5717 for an AA Contact if there are no meetings. Ucluelet District 6 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Ucluelet. The local AA contact in Ucluelet can be reached at phone MUTUAL (250) 726-4220. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968. Uplands - District 14 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Uplands and other parts of Victoria. Valemount - District 56 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in the communities of SUPPORT Valemount. For general meeting information call (250) 564-7550. VANCOUVER - Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families (ACOA) Phone: (604) 878-8500 Note: supports adults who have an alcoholic, addicted, or MEETINGS dysfunctional family member and wants to improve their lives by examining old patterns. For a list of meetings go to http://www. adultchildren.org. - Al-Anon/Alateen Central Services BC-Yukon Al-Anon <www. bcyukon-al-anon.org> 101-3680 East Hastings Street Phone: (604) 688-1716 Note: provides information for Al- Anon, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and Alateen groups for the lower mainland. Al-Anon literature is also sold through this office. Office hours are 10 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday. - Alano and Other Social Clubs The following clubs co-operate with AA, NA, and Al-Anon but are not affiliated. Alano Club 1525 W. 7 th Avenue, phone (604) 736-5110. Note: hours are 9:30 am to 10 pm daily. Sunshine Coast Health Center 87
2009 Avalon Women s Centre <www. avaloncentres.org> Location 1: 5957 West Boulevard, phone (604) 263-7177 Location 2: 203-657 Marine Drive, phone (604) 913-0477 Note: a drop-in centre and 12 step support group for women. Provides child care during the week 12 noon to 2 pm. Operating hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Dugout, The 59 Powell Street, phone (604) 685-5239 Note: a drop-in centre that includes a reading room, TV, and games. AA meetings are held daily from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Recovery Club <www. vancouverrecoveryclub.com> 261 E. 12 th Avenue, phone (604) 708-9955 Note: Offers over 150 meetings a month, alcohol-free adult dances, Big Book and Step meetings, info on treatment centers, speaker meetings Fri. & Sun., referral services, NA meetings, GA meetings, AA literature, French language AA meetings, etc. Also operates SAFERIDE in collaboration with the Police Department. Call 911 for dispatch. - Alcoholics Anonymous For general meeting information call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa. ca/directory.pdf>. Greater Intergroup also has AA literature and resources for groups and individuals. Serves Greater and Howe Sound. District 18 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of West, North, from Bowen Island to Deep Cove. District 24 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meeting for s West Side and Downtown. For District 24 meeting information, call (604) 434-3933. District 26 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Central (excluding Downtown). For District 26 meeting information, call (604) 434-3933. District 28 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for most of east. For District 28 meeting information, call (604) 434-3933. District 30 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for North Burnaby and parts of northeast. For District 30 meeting information, call (604) 434-3933. District 32 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for South Burnaby and some of East. For District 32 meeting information, call (604) 434-3933. - Benzo Support Group Pacific Spirit Addiction Services 34d floor 2110 West 43 rd Avenue, Phone: (604) 267-2635 Note: offers a support group for people withdrawing from benzodiazepines. - Circle of Hope Mission Possible <www.missionpossible.ca> Compassionate Ministries Society 543 Powell Street, Phone: (604) 253-4469 Note: a 12-step support group for adults. - Co-Dependents Anonymous Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) <www.cdrs.ca> c/o 1801 10 Laguna Court, New Westminster Phone: (604) 515-5585 Note: a fellowship for men and women who want to develop healthy relationships. - Cocaine Anonymous Cocaine Anonymous <ca-bc.org> 131-19567 Fraser Highway, Surrey Phone: (604) 662-8500 Toll-free: 1(866) 662-8300. Note: has a list of CA meetings for and lower mainland. - Crystal Meth Anonymous Crystal Meth Anonymous Surrey: (604) 574-7051 : (778) 371-1380 West : (604) 633-4242 Meeting Line: (604) 633-4242 - Dual Diagnosis Anonymous Dual Diagnosis Anonymous <ddaworldwide.org> Phone: (604) 682-3269 local 7846 Note: mutual support groups for individuals with both mental illness and addictions (dual diagnosis). - From Grief to Action From Grief to Action <fgta.ca> c/o St. Mary s Anglican Church 2490 West 37 th Ave. Phone: (604) 454-1484 Note: a non-profit society working to improve the lives of drug users, families, and friends, particularly working with families with addicted youth. Operate a support group called Parents Forever for parents and family members dealing with addicted loved ones. Phone (604) 524-4230 for meeting times and locations. - LifeRing Secular Recovery LifeRing <www.unhooked.com> is a secular (non-religious) support group for people with drug and alcohol addiction. There is a meeting Wednesday, 12 noon at 1651 Commercial Drive, phone Martin Cross at (604) 909-6624. For other meetings call (604) 377-1364 or toll-free 1(877) 752-1058. Three Bridges Addiction Services 301-1290 Hornby St., Phone: (604) 714-3480 Note: call for meeting time and location - Marijuana Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous <marijuanaanonymous.org> has meetings at 2595 Franklin Street in 7:30 pm to 9 pm Tuesdays. For more information phone (604) 255-7402 or (604) 716-2126. - Nar-Anon Nar-Anon <www.members. shaw.ca/naranon> is a 12-step support group for friends and family members of people with addictions to drugs. Volunteers are available to help families get started. Call (604) 878-8844 for a meeting anywhere in the lower mainland. - Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous <www. bcrscna.bc.ca> is a 12-step support group for people with addiction to drugs. Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for North, Squamish,, West, and Whistler, For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. - Sixteen Step Empowerment Group 101 East Cordova Street Phone: (604) 331-1407 local 106 Note: a support group for women. - SMART Recovery Three Bridges Addiction Services <www.smartrecovery.org> 301-1290 Hornby St., Phone: (604) 714-3480 Note: call for meeting time and location - Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) VANDU <www.vandu.org> 380 East Hastings Street, Phone: (604) 683-6061 Note: has a number of support groups for alcohol and drug users located on s Downtown Eastside. Mutual Support Help Lines Alcoholics Anonymous has a help line in, phone (604) 434-3933. Narcotics Anonymous has a help line in for the entire 88 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Lower Mainland, phone(604) 873-1018. Vanderhoof - District 56 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Vanderhoof. For general AA meeting information in District 56 call (250) 564-7550. Northern BC Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Vanderhoof. For more information on NA meetings call the NA helpline toll-free at 1(888) 543-2499. Vernon District 70 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Vernon. For general AA meeting information in District 70 call (250) 545-4933. Narcotics Anonymous has a Vernon help line, phone (250) 549-7002. Northern Okanagan Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings located in Enderby and Vernon. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (250) 542-0087. Cocaine Anonymous BC <cabc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Vernon, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. Victoria - District 10 <bcyukonaa. org> has AA meeting information for Central Victoria and James Bay. The local contact for AA in Victoria can be reached at phone (250) 383-0415. For general meeting information in District 10 call (250) 385-0029. District 12 <bcyukonaa.org> has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general meeting information in District 12 call (250) 383-0415. District 14 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for the communities of Beacon Hill, Cadboro Bay, Oak Bay, Uplands, and Central Victoria. For general meeting information in District 14 call (250) 383-0415. District 15 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay. Phone (250) 383-7744 or email www. vicintgpco@shaw.ca for more information. The Victoria AA Intergroup <www. aavictoria.ca> office is located at 8-2020 Douglas Street, phone (250) 383-7744. Cocaine Anonymous BC <ca-bc.org> has a list of CA meetings for Victoria, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300. South Island Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Colwood, Duncan, Ganges, James Bay, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Oak Bay, Sidney, Sooke, and Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553. LifeRing in Victoria has two locations: (1) The Family Room of the Fairfield Community Association at 1330 Fairfield Road in Victoria. The 7:45 Wednesday meetings are wheelchair accessible. (2) this meeting will be on Saturday nights at 7:30pm at Fairfield United at the corner of Fairfield and Moss. The address is 1301 Fairfield Road. The entrance to this meeting is on Moss Street at street level. For more information, contact convenor Michael W. at (250) 920-2095. Al-Anon/Alateen <www.bcyukonal-anon.org> has an office in Victoria that provides information on meetings on Island, phone (250) 383-4020. Victoria has an Alano Club at 1402 Broad St., phone (250) 383-9151 or (250) 383-7803. View Royal - District 12 <bcyukonaa.org> has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415. Wasa - Area 78 <area78.org> has a list of AA meetings for the BC communities of Chetwynd, Cranbrook, Creston, Dawson Creek, Fernie, Fort St. John, and Sparwood. Wells - District 56 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Wells. For general meeting information call (250) 564-7550. West see North. Westbank - District 71 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Westbank. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 712-2475. For general AA meeting information in District 71 call (250) 763-5555. Central Okanagan Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Kelowna and Westbank. Narcotics Anonymous has a help line, phone (250) 861-0354. Whistler - District 19 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for the community of Whistler. The local contact for AA in Whistler is Gary, phone (604) 905-8389. For General AA meeting information for District 19 call (604) 892-7745 or (604) 905-5489. Area <www.canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for Whistler. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. White Rock - District 42 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for White Rock. For general AA meeting information in District 42 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. The South of Fraser Area <www. canaacna.org> has a list of NA meetings for White Rock. For more information on NA meetings call the helpline at (604) 873-1018. Whonnock - District 41 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings for Whonnock. For general meeting information in District 41 call (604) 434-3933 or visit the Greater Intergroup Society Website <vancouveraa.ca/directory.pdf>. Williams Lake District 59 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of AA meetings in Williams Lake. Windermere - District 66 <bcyukonaa.org> runs from Donald, Field, and Golden in the Mutual Support Meetings north, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and as far south as Skookumchuk. For general meeting information call Golden Intergroup (250) 344-5166 or Invermere answering service (250) 342-2424. Winfield (Lake Country) - District 71 <bcyukonaa.org> has a list of MUTUAL AA meetings for the communities of Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Rutland, Rock Creek, and Westbank. The local AA contact can be reached at phone (250) 712-2475. For general AA meeting information in District 71 call (250) 763-5555. Yarrow District 45 <bcyukonaa. org> has a list of AA meetings for Yarrow. For general AA meeting SUPPORT information in District 45 call (604) 819-2644. MEETINGS Sunshine Coast Health Center 89
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2009 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES There are two types of residential services for adults with addiction issues: I. Adult Primary Treatment in British Columbia Primary treatment, sometimes referred to as residential or inpatient treatment, is necessary when substance use has progressed to dependence. Residential programs provide aroundthe-clock supervision, group therapy, individual therapy, education, meals, and accommodation. Typically, publicly funded medical services (such as detoxification) and primary treatment are offered in separate facilities. Therefore, clients entering publicly funded primary treatment must be medically stable prior to admission 1. Several private primary treatment centers in British Columbia provide detox as a means of facilitating admissions to their programs. However, these detox services are not stand-alone so clients must agree to stay (and pay) for primary treatment 2. (1) Note: clients may be asked to sustain a period of abstinence (or clean and sober time) that, depending on the treatment centre, can vary from 3 to 10 days. (2) Note: an exception to this is Crossroads Treatment Centre in Kelowna. Wait Times for Adult Primary Treatment Beds Unfortunately, demand for publiclyfunded adult primary treatment beds often exceeds supply. Although wait times can often be counted in weeks, adults in need of treatment are encouraged to sign on to wait lists since a number of factors 1 can shorten the wait. For individuals or their families who are unwilling to wait for publicly funded services in 92 Sunshine Coast Health Center BC, consider an Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) program 2. A second alternative is private treatment centers since these programs typically have shorter waiting lists compared to their publicly funded counterparts. (1) Note: clients may be discharged early, waiting applicants may decide not to seek treatment while waiting, or end up finding another program. (2) Note: see the AADAC website at www.aadac.com. II. Adult Support Recovery Services in British Columbia Support recovery, or sober living, is a less-intensive residential service that is typically a minimum of 60 days in duration but can last as long as two years. Sober living is provided to clients who have completed residential treatment but require a greater level of support than what is available at home. The amount of time allocated to actual therapy, level of supervision, and qualifications of staff varies but is generally less than primary treatment. In this directory, adult support recovery programs were reviewed based on the following criteria: religious content, gender (maleonly, female-only, co-ed, or gender separate *), and company policy on methadone. Some organizations that offer support recovery services have multiple houses where houses are assigned clients by stage: Stage I (or Junior): clients at this stage are in early recovery and are not stabilized in their recovery. Typically, Stage I clients are not allowed to work or go to school and require an approved buddy who monitors their activities when they go off-site. Stage II: clients are allowed to be more independent and may not require supervision for off-site activities such as part-time work or school. Stage III (or Senior): clients at this final stage of support recovery are expected to be working or going to school full-time. By Stage III, clients have stable recovery, although clients may need continued support as they work on core personality and lifestyle programs. It is important to note that many support recovery programs in British Columbia are not licensed by the provincial Ministry of Health. Without a license, support recovery programs may have insufficient hygiene and safety standards as well as staff qualifications. Therefore, it is recommended that individuals or their families considering support recovery call first to schedule an appointment to meet with staff and inspect the premises. (*) Note: the term gender separate means that clients do not share programming, meals, accommodation or leisure time with the opposite sex. Secular and Faith-Based Options for Support Recovery Many support recovery programs in British Columbia incorporate religion * into programming. Typically, these programs have a Christian orientation and require mandatory participation in one or all of the following activities: group bible study, scheduled independent bible reading, or Sunday worship. Please note that programming that discusses religion or spirituality in psycho-education group is not considered faith-based participation. Finally, while some may argue that 12-step meeting attendance, Big Book study, or 12 step work is a form of religion, this directory does not consider 12-step programming as faith-based. However, programs that have modified 12-step literature to incorporate a Higher Power that is exclusively God based on New Testament readings is also considered faith-based programming. Clients that have issues with organized religion are recommended to call programs directly and ask for specific details on mandatory faithbased programming participation. (*) Note: the term religion does not include spirituality which explores issues of life purpose and meaning as well as issues of existence beyond the self. III. Income Assistance Eligibility for Publicly Funded Residential Services in British Columbia Clients who are residents of alcohol and drug residential treatment facilities funded by the Ministry of Health (MoH) may be eligible for the standard user fee ($1,200 per month) and a comforts allowance ($95 per month). To receive assistance while in an alcohol and drug residential treatment facility, clients must be eligible for income assistance or disability assistance. In addition, clients in the alcohol or drug treatment centre may be eligible to receive actual shelter costs for the client s usual place of residence up to the maximum shelter amount for the client s family unit ($375 per month). The following persons are not eligible for per diem assistance paid to service providers, but may receive assistance up to the appropriate level based on the size of the family unit: clients who reside in facilities not funded by MoH recipients of hardship assistance Source: Ministry of Housing & Social Development For more information please contact your local Mental Health & Addictions Services office (see the Government Outpatient section). ABBOTSFORD Abbotsford Adult Primary Treatment Kinghaven Treatment Centre <www.kinghaven.ca> 31250 King Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 864-0039 Toll-free: 1(877) 864-0039 Note: for adult men. Intake hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Residential Services RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Peardonville House <www.kinghaven.ca> 825 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 856-3966 Note: has 26 beds for women and 8 beds for pre-school children. Peardonville also intake hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Peardonville also offers a stabilization program that is 30,60, or 90 days for chronically-using women (see Mollie s Place). Abbotsford Adult Support Recovery Secular Solace House (part of Barb s House) Abbotsford Phone: (604) 308-3337 Note: Gender separate programs for men and women. For women, there is Solace House in Abbotsford (10 beds). For men, Lilac I has 10 beds while Lilac II has 10 beds. In Mission, Barb s House also has McRae House for men. Mollie s Place Peardonville House <www.kinghaven.ca> Abbotsford Phone: (604) 856-3966 local 120 Note: for adult women. Valley House <www.kinghaven.ca> Abbotsford Phone: (604) 864-0039 Note: for adult men with concurrent mental health/ addiction issues. Intake hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Abbotsford Adult Support Recovery Faith- Based Joshua House <www.yahwehsavesrecovery.ca> 2860 Blue Jay Street, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 556-7390 Cell: (778) 241-1499 Note: for adult men. Office hours are 7:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday. SECULAR SUPPORT RECOVERY QUICK REFERENCE TABLE Location Name of Program Serves Methadone Phone Abbotsford Barb s House Adult G S No 604 308 3337 Abbotsford Mollies Place - VRSA Adult F Yes 604 856 3966 Abbotsford Valley House - VRSA Adult M Yes 604 864 0039 Bowen Island Orchard Recovery Adult G S No 604 947 0420 Burnaby Charlford House Society for Women Adult F Yes 604 420 4626 Burnaby Talitha Koum House Adult F No 604 516 6623 Campbell River Second Chance Adult M Yes 250 830 1103 Chilliwack Mending Spirits Recovery Society Adult M Yes 604 313 1843 Courtenay Comox Valley Recovery Centre Adult M Yes 250 338 7144 Delta Awakenings Recovery Homes Inc Adult M Yes 604 376 3457 Kamloops House of Ruth for Women Adult F Yes 250 376 5621 Kamloops Outreach Centre Adult M Yes 250 434 9898 Kelowna Crossroads Treatment Centre Adult Co-ed Yes 250 860 4001 Kelowna Madsen House Adult M No 250 765 9179 Kelowna Stepping Free Adult M No 250 808 1311 Matsqui Mending Spirits Recovery Society Adult M Yes 778 241 3242 Mission Mending Spirits Recovery Society Adult F Yes 604 820 7542 Nanaimo Surfside Recovery House Adult M No 250 758 5611 New Westminster Lana House Recovery for Men Adult M No 604 524 3969 New Westminster Last Door Recovery Society Adult M Yes 604 525 9771 New Westminster Westminster House Adult F No 604 524 5633 North Goodman House Adult M Yes 604 980 2259 North Lookout Emergency Aid Society Adult Co-ed Yes 604 982 9129 Port Alberni Garnet House Adult Co-ed Yes 250 724 3554 Prince George St. Patrick s House Society Adult M Yes 250 564 5530 Richmond Turning Point Richmond Adult M Yes 604 303 6717 Surrey Awakenings Recovery Homes Inc Adult G S Yes 604 376 3457 Surrey Changing Ways - It s Up to You Adult M Yes 604 580 1912 Surrey Ellendale Program - Elizabeth Fry Adult F Yes 604 583 2502 Surrey Finally Free Adult M Yes 604 507 4244 Surrey Freedom House Society Adult M Yes 604 580 2783 Surrey Launching Pad Adult M No 604 536 3022 Surrey Lifelines Recovery Adult M Yes 604 783 5170 Surrey Mending Spirits Recovery Society Adult Co-ed Yes 604 820 7542 Surrey Path to Freedom Adult M No 604 576 6466 Surrey Phoenix Society Adult M Yes 604 583 7166 Surrey Serenity House Adult M Yes 604 930 3159 Surrey Step by Step Methadone See Listing Yes 604 591 3153 Surrey Welcome Home Society Adult M No 604 592 3001 Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) Adult G S Yes 866 658 1221 Belkin House - Salvation Army Adult Co-ed Yes 604 681 3405 Berman House Adult Co-ed Yes 604 254 6065 Central City Lodge Adult M Yes 604 681 9111 Choices Recovery For Men Adult M No 604 325 6994 Homestead - Salvation Army Adult F No 604 266 3433 It s Up to You Adult M Yes 604 254 5392 PHS Community Services Society Adult Co-ed Yes 604 687 7483 x.6 Salvation Army Harbour Light Adult M Yes 604 646 6800 Serenity House Adult Co-ed Yes 604 930 3159 Turning Point Adult Co-ed Yes 604 875 1710 Victoria Anawim House Adult M No 250 382 0283 Victoria Foundation House Adult M No 250 480 1342 White Rock Courage to Change Recovery Society Adult G S Yes 778 878 0877 Adult G S - Adult Gender Separate Adult M - Adult Male Adult F - Adult Female Sunshine Coast Health Center 93
2009 FAITH-BASED SUPPORT RECOVERY QUICK REFERENCE TABLE British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Location Name of Program Serves Methadone Phone Abbotsford Joshua House Adult M No 604 556 7390 Abbotsford Life Recovery Association Adult F No 604 855 4440 Abbotsford Psalm 23 Transition Society Adult G S No 604 870 5616 Abbotsford Steppinstone Recovery Housing Adult G S Yes 604 870 0457 Abbotsford Teen Challenge BC - Women s Adult F No 604 864 4232 Chilliwack Teen Challenge BC Adult M No 604 823 0133 Delta Redemption Ministry for Men Adult M No 604 715 9155 Duncan Hope Farm Healing Centre Adult M No 250 748 4479 Ft St John Wagner Hills Farm Society - SCARS Adult M No 250 785 1008 Kelowna Freedoms Door Adult M Yes 250 717 0435 Kelowna Harmony House for Women Adult F No 250 763 6544 Kelowna Now Canada Society Adult F No 250 763 3876 Langley Campbell Valley House of Hope - Wagner Hills Farm Society Adult F No 604 530 6228 Langley Wagner Hills Farm Adult M No 604 856 9432 Mission Union Gospel Mission - Lydia Home Adult F No 604 826 4868 Port Coquitlam Hope for Freedom Society - Glory House Adult F No 604 464 0472 Port Coquitlam Hope for Freedom Society - Resurrection House Adult M No 604 464 0475 Surrey Hope House Adult M No 604 537 4401 Surrey Lacey s Place Recovery Adult F No 604 807 6190 Surrey Luke 15 House Adult M No 604 930 4884 Surrey Servants Anonymous Society (SAS) Female 15-29 Yes 604 590 2304 Surrey Vrana House Adult F Yes 604 723 0728 Partners in Hope Recovery Society Adult F Yes 604 215 0335 Sancta Maria Healing House Adult F No 604 731 5550 Union Gospel Mission Recovery Program for Men Adult M No 604 253 3323 Winfield Teen Challenge BC - Okanagan Adult M No 250 766 5015 Adult G S - Adult Gender Separate Adult M - Adult Male Adult F - Adult Female Life Recovery Association <www.liferecovery.ca> Phone: (604) 855-4440 Note: a program for adult women. New clients must be clean and sober 72 hours prior to admission. Office hours are 9:30 to 3 pm daily. Psalm 23 Transition Society <www.psalm23society.com> 3427 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 870-5616 Cell: (604) 835-0855 (Marvin) Note: gender separate programs for men and women. Has 2 houses for men (9 beds, 5 beds) and 1 house for women (9 beds). A commitment of 120 days is required but longer stays are also available. Office hours are 9 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Steppingstone Recovery Housing 2248 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 870-0457 94 Sunshine Coast Health Center Note: a program for women. Referrals are made through the Langley Mental Health Centre or can be self-referred. Intakes are by phone 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday or in person any time of the day or week. Teen Challenge <www.bcteenchallenge.com> 4131 Lakemount Road, Abbotsford Phone: (604) 864-4232 Toll-free: 1(866) 866-0701 Note: a program for women. Intake hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Teen Challenge also has men s support recovery located in Yarrow (see Yarrow). BOWEN ISLAND Bowen Island Adult Primary Treatment Orchard Recovery and Treatment Center <www.orchardrecovery.com> Bowen Island Phone: (604) 947-0420 Toll-free: 1(866) 233-2299 Note: a private co-ed residential treatment center. Bowen Island Adult Support Recovery Secular Orchard Recovery and Treatment Center <www.orchardrecovery.com> Bowen Island Phone: (604) 947-0420 Toll-free: 1(866) 233-2299 Note: besides primary treatment, Orchard Recovery also has private support recovery homes. Fee for support recovery program is $3675 per month plus GST. Applicants must first complete 10-day primary treatment program at Orchard and a minimum of 28 days in primary treatment at any program, including Orchard. BURNABY Burnaby Adult Support Recovery Secular Charlford House <www.charlfordhouse.ca> Burnaby Phone: (604) 420-4626 Note: a program for women. 15 beds. Self-referrals are accepted. Office hours are 9 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Address not published. Talitha Koum House 7246 First Street, Burnaby Phone: (604)516-6623 Note: a program for women. 9 beds. Clients can have addiction or problems with the law. Also has Giana House on Victoria & 41 st in which is a house for pregnant women. Also has a senior house in Coquitlam Mall area on Lougheed Highway. CAMPBELL RIVER Campbell River Adult Support Recovery Secular Second Chance Recovery House North Island Supportive Recovery Society Campbell River Phone: (250) 830-1103 Note: a program for men 18 and older. Has 10 beds, 4 of which are social detox beds * (men can be admitted for just detox). For aftercare, Second Chance offers a resource program to address issues such as employment, housing, etc. Weekly co-dependency and relapse prevention groups provided. Funded in part by the Ministry of Housing & Social Development, Regional District of Comox-Strathcona, United Way, and VIHA. (*) Note: detox is no charge.
Residential Services RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PRIMARY TREATMENT CENTRES QUICK REFERENCE TABLE Location Name of Program Serves $/Day Stay (Days) Beds Detox MH Family Fitness Aftercardoning Metha- Smok- Phone Abbotsford Kinghaven Treatment Center Adult M 40 70 52 No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes 604 864 0039 Abbotsford Peardonville Adult F 40 70 34 No No Yes No No Yes Yes 604 856 3966 Bowen Island Orchard Recovery Adult Co-ed 425 10,28,42 25 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 866 233 2299 Cobble Hill Cedars at Cobble Hill Adult Co-ed 325 42 45 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 866 716 2006 Coquitlam Innervisions - Miller House Adult M 120 60 10 No No Yes No No No Yes 604 468 2032 Ft. Steele Top of The World Ranch Adult Co-ed 425 30,44,58,86 25 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 250 426 6306 Kamloops Sage Health Centre (Kiwanis) Adult Co-ed 190 28-84 28 No No No Yes No Yes Yes 250 374 6551 Kelowna A Home Away Retreat Adult Co-ed 425 42 8 No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes 866 337 3324 Kelowna Crossroads Treatment Centre Adult G S 40-180 28 57 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 866 860 4001 Langley Life Development Resources Adult Co-ed 165 60 10 No No No Yes No No Yes 604 916 7100 Maple Ridge Hannah House - Innervisions Adult F 120 60 10 No No Yes No No No Yes 604 466 4215 Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Treatment Centre Adult M 120 35 60 No No Yes No No Yes Yes 877 678 6782 Mission L.I.F.E Recovery Female 18-99 40 90 16 No No No No Yes No Yes 604 855 4440 Mission Paetzold Centre - Valley of Miracles Adult M 50 90 100 No No No No No No No 604 826 6681 Nanaimo Clearview Centre Adult F 0 28-60 6 Yes No No No No Yes Yes 250 753 9968 Nanaimo Edgewood Treatment Centre Adult Co-ed 300 min. 54 80 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 800 683 0111 Port Coquitlam Innervisions - Prairie House Adult M 120 60 10 No No Yes No No No Yes 604 468 2032 Powell River Sunshine Coast Health Center Adult M 325 42,60,90 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 866 487 9010 Prince George Nechako Treatment Centre Adult Co-ed closed until further notice 250 565 2387 Aurora Centre Adult F 65 42 29 No No No Yes No Yes No 604 875 2032 New Dawn - Chyrysalis Society Adult F 40, 100 30-365 29 No No No Yes No Yes Yes 604 325 0576 Pacifica Treatment Centre Adult Co-ed 90 28-42 35 No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes 866 537 5517 Salvation Army Harbour Light Adult M 40 90 55 Yes No No No No Yes Yes 604 646 6800 Together We Can Adult M 75 90 72 No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 604 451 9854 White Rock Oceans Rehab Adult Co-ed 333 42 9 Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes 877 538 5574 Adult M - Adult Male Adult F - Adult Female MH - Mental Health Sunshine Coast Health Center 95
2009 CHILLIWACK British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Chilliwack Adult Support Recovery Secular Mending Spirits Recovery Society Chilliwack Phone: (604) 313-1843 Chilliwack Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based Teen Challenge BC <www.bcteenchallenge.com> Chilliwack Phone: (604) 823-0133 Note: a program for men. COBBLE HILL Cobble Hill Adult Primary Treatment Cedars at Cobble Hill <www.cedarsatcobblehill.com> Cobble Hill Phone: (250) Toll-free: 1(866) 716-2006 Note: a private co-ed program. COQUITLAM Coquitlam Adult Primary Treatment Miller House <www.innervisionsrecovery.com/ miller.html 837 Miller Avenue, Coquitlam Phone: (604)468-2032 Toll-free: 1(877) 939-1420. Note: a program for men. COURTENAY Courtenay Adult Support Recovery Secular Comox Valley Recovery Centre <www. comoxvalleyrecoverycentre.com> 641 Menzies Avenue, Phone: (250) 338-7144 Note: a program for men. Per diem is $80. Has 28 or 42 day programs. 20 beds. DELTA Delta Adult Support Recovery Secular Awakenings Recovery Homes Inc. Delta Phone: (604) 376-3457 Delta Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based Redemption Ministry for Men Delta Phone: (604) 715-9155 Note: a program for men. Has a 12-bed, Stage I home and a 8-bed Stage II home. Program combines Christianity with the 12 Steps of AA. Minimum stay is 90 days with a maximum of one year or longer. DUNCAN Duncan Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based Hope Farm Healing Centre <www.mustardseed.ca> Duncan Phone: (250) 748-4479 Note: a program for men. 6 beds at a 36-acre working farm. 12 Steps are worked from a Christian perspective. Minimum stay is one year. FORT ST. JOHN Fort St. John Adult Support Recovery Faith- Based SCARS Wagner Hills Farm Society Fort St. John <www.wagnerhills.com> Phone: (250) 785-1008. Note: a program for men. Facility is strictly non-smoking. FORT STEELE Fort Steele Adult Primary Treatment Top of the World Ranch Treatment Centre <www.ranchrecovery.com> Toll-free: 1(888) 996-6306 Note: a private adult co-ed program. KAMLOOPS Kamloops Adult Primary Treatment Sage Health Centre (Kiwanis) Kiwanis House <www.kiwanishouse.ca> 101 Columbia Street, Kamloops Phone: (250) 374-6551 Note: a co-ed program. Kamloops Adult Support Recovery Secular House of Ruth for Women New Life Mission <www.newlifemission.ca> Kamloops Phone: (250) 376-5621 (for information) Phone: (250) 851-7450 (intakes at Kamloops MH&A) Note: a program for women. If you are local to Kamloops an assessment from Kamloops MH&A is a pre-requisite while out-oftowners will require an assessment from a counsellor in their home community beforehand. Program stay is up to 90 days but clients may stay longer (reviewed on a case-by-case basis). Clients must be clean and sober for 5 days prior to admission. Clients on methadone must be stable for 30 days prior to admission. House of Ruth is an eligible program for income assistance (call for details). House of Ruth is faith-based but religious participation is optional. Outreach Centre New Life Mission <www.newlifemission.ca> Phone: (250) 434-9898 (for information) Phone: (250) 851-7450 (intakes at Kamloops MH&A) Note: a program for men. Program details are similar to House of Ruth for Women (see above). KELOWNA Kelowna Adult Primary Treatment A Home Away <www.ahomeaway.org> Phone: (250) 769-2080 Note: a co-ed 28-day private residential program. Crossroads Treatment Centre Society <www.crossroadstc.ca> 123 Franklyn Road, Kelowna Phone: (250) 860-4001 (Admissions) Note: a gender separate program for men and women (women s program located off site). Primary treatment program is 28 days. Crossroads has both subsidized government beds as well as private-pay beds. Crossroads also has a government-funded medical detox (see Medical Services section) as well as support recovery beds (see below). Family therapy, individual and couple therapy also available for $40 to $80 per hour on an outpatient basis. Clients can self-refer. For immediate entry, ask about private-pay beds. Both single and shared rooms are available. Kelowna Adult Support Recovery Secular Crossroads Treatment Centre Society <www.crossroadstc.ca> 123 Franklyn Road, Kelowna Phone: (250) 860-4001 Note: has gender separate support recovery houses. Has 3 support recovery beds for women and 20 beds for men at a per diem rate of $40. These beds are available to adults from any province but it is recommended that applicants complete primary treatment and are stabilized before admission. Madsen House Kelowna Phone: (250) 765-9179 Note: a program for men. Has 8 beds in one house where each client has their own room. Four 12 step meetings are required for working clients and 6 per week for non-working clients. Stepping Free 2120 Ethel St., Kelowna Phone: (250) 808-1311 Note: a program for men. 6 beds. Program is situated in one half of a duplex. Program is generally up to one year in length. 96 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Kelowna Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based Freedoms Door <www.freedomsdoorkelowna. com> Kelowna Phone: (250) 717-0435 Note: a program for men. Freedoms Door has four houses. Length of stay is 90 days but longer stays are considered on a case-bycase basis. Harmony House for Women Kelowna Gospel Mission <www.kelownagospelmission. ca> Kelowna Phone: (250) 763-6544 Note: a program for women. 7 beds. Must be clean and sober at least 2 weeks before admission. Now Canada Society <www.nowcanada.ca> Kelowna Phone: (250) 763-3876 LANGLEY Langley Adult Primary Treatment Life Development Resources <www.lifedevelopmentresources. com> Langley Phone: (604) 916-7100 Langley Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based Campbell Valley House of Hope Wagner Hills Farm Society <www.wagnerhills.com> 4 th Ave. & 216 th Street, South Langley Phone: (604) 530-6228 Note: a program for women. Has two house (Stage I - 8 beds, Stage II 6 beds). Smoking is not allowed for clients attending Wagner Hills. Program does not follow 12 steps of AA. Campbell Valley House of Hope is a farm but not a working farm. No smoking is permitted in program whatsoever. Wagner Hills Farm <www.wagnerhills.com> 8061 264 th Street, Langley Phone: (604) 856-9432 Note: a program for men. Selfreferrals are accepted. Hours are 8 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Minimum stay is 1 year. Licensed for 50 beds. MAPLE RIDGE Maple Ridge Adult Primary Treatment Hannah House Innervisions 11982 Laity Street, Maple Ridge Phone: (604) 466-4215 Toll-free: 1(866) 466-4215 Note: a program for women. Intake hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm seven days a week. Women on methadone are accepted. Maple Ridge Treatment Centre <www.mrtc.bc.ca> 22269 Callaghan Avenue, Maple Ridge Phone: (604) 467-3471 Toll-free: 1(877) 678-6782 Note: a program for men. A referral is required. Intake hours are 8 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. MATSQUI Matsqui Support Recovery Secular Mending Spirits Recovery Society <www.mendingspirits.com> Matsqui Phone: (778) 241-3242 Note: a program for men. 10 beds. MISSION Mission Adult Primary Treatment Paetzold Centre Valley of Miracles Salvation Army 14100 Stave Lake Road, Mission Phone: (604) 826-6681 Note: program for men. 90 days in length. Does not accept men on methadone. Facility has 170 beds. Self-referrals are accepted. Intake interviews are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday (completion of an admission form is required). Mission Adult Support Recovery Secular Barb s House Mission Phone: (604) 308-3337 Note: for men, Barb s House has a 10 bed house in Mission. See Barb s House in Abbotsford Adult Support Recovery Secular for more information. Mending Spirits Society <www.mendingspirits.com> Phone: (604) 820-7542 Note: a program exclusively for women on methadone. For men, there is Extreme Recovery (604-864-0523) on methadone. Minimum stay is 90 days with an open-ended stay. Self-referrals are accepted. Intake hours are 9 to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Mission Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based Lydia Home Union Gospel Mission <www.ugm.ca> Mission Phone: (604) 826-4868 Note: a Christian-based program for women 18 and older. Length of stay is 90 days. 9 beds. Clients are not allowed to work since they are in class 8 to 3 pm every day. Pregnant women in first 2 trimesters accepted. NANAIMO Nanaimo Adult Primary Treatment Clearview Centre <www.clearviewcentre.org> Nanaimo Phone: (250) 753-9968 Note: a program for women. Has the PAWS program which can vary in length between 28 to 60 days. Detoxification is available next door. Available to residents of Nanaimo and area (Nanoose Bay to Ladysmith) only. Edgewood 2121 Boxwood Road <www.edgewood.ca> Phone: (250) 751-0111 Toll-free: 1(800) 683-0111 Note: a private co-ed program. Nanaimo Adult Support Recovery Secular Surfside Recovery House <www.surfsiderecovery.com> 2368 Rosstown Road Residential Services Nanaimo Phone: (250) 758-5611 Note: a program for men. Publicly funded. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES NEW WESTMINSTER New Westminster Adult Support Recovery Secular Lana House Society 407 Kelly Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 524-3969 Note: a program for men. Clients must have completed residential treatment within the past year and be familiar with the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Clients must be willing to go to school or work. Clients on methadone not accepted. Self-referrals are accepted. Intake hours are 10 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Last Door Recovery Society <www.lastdoor.org> 323 8 th Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 525-9771 Note: a program for men. Last Door is a long-term male-only residential rehab program that follows the Therapeutic Community model combined with a 12 Step philosophy. Office hours are 9 to 5 pm. A referral is required. Westminster House <www.westminsterhouse.ca> 228 7 th Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 524-5633 Toll-free: 1(866) 524-5633 Note: a program for women. 10 beds. Minimum stay is 90 days. An application form must be completed by health professional. NORTH VANCOUVER North Adult Support Recovery Secular Goodman House Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North and West Branch <www.cmhanwv.com> North Phone: (604) 980-2259 Note: a program for men with concurrent mental health/ addiction issues. 5 beds. Priority is given to North and West Sunshine Coast Health Center 97
2009 Van residents but clients from other communities accepted. Self-referrals are accepted. An intake will need to be completed. Operated through the North and West Branches of CMHA. Minimum stay is 90 days. Office hours are 8 to 4 pm Monday to Friday. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Lookout Emergency Aid Society <www.lookoutsociety.ca> 705 West 2 nd Street, North Phone: (604) 982-9126 (shelter) Phone: (604) 982-9129 (sober living) Note: for men 18 and older. Has transitional housing located in 19 facilities throughout, North, and New Westminster. Most programming is scheduled but provided by outside agencies. Programs follow a harm reduction where clients who relapse are not immediately discharged. Population is primarily homeless and the hardest to house. Program length can be up to 2 years. Port Alberni Adult Support Recovery Secular Garnet House Port Alberni Mental health & Addiction Port Alberni Phone: (250) 724-3554 Note: a co-ed program for adults. Garnet House is a 3-bed home for adults waiting for treatment or recently completing treatment and transitioning back into the community. Average stay is 60 days, by which time most clients are transitioned to more permanent housing or treatment. Garnet House is a program run by VIHA. PORT COQUITLAM Port Coquitlam Adult Primary Treatment Prairie House <www.innervisionsrecovery.com/ prairie.html> Innervisions Recovery Society 1937 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam Phone: (604) 468-2032 98 Sunshine Coast Health Center Toll-free: 1(877) 939-1420 Note: a program for men. Selfreferrals are accepted. Intake hours are any time before 10:30 pm seven days a week. Port Coquitlam Adult Support Recovery Faith- Based Glory House Hope for Freedom Society <www.hopeforfreedom.org> Port Coquitlam Phone: (604) 464-0472 Note: a program for women. Has 16 beds in two homes. Minimum stay is 90 days. Clients can work or go to school after 3 months. Selfreferrals are accepted. Resurrection House Hope for Freedom Society <www.hopeforfreedom.org> Port Coquitlam Phone: (604) 464-0475 Note: a program for men. Operates Christian-based early- and secondstage homes for men which has 50 beds in five homes. Offers courses in anger management, life skills, and co-dependency. Minimum stay is 90 days. Self referrals are accepted. Intake hours are 9 to 3 pm Monday to Friday. POWELL RIVER Powell River Adult Primary Treatment Sunshine Coast Health Center <www. sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca> 2174 Fleury Road, Powell River Phone: (604) 487-9010 Toll-free: 1(866) 487-9010 Note: a private program for men. Program includes medicallysupervised detoxification, masterslevel therapists, on-site recreation (including indoor lap pool), psychiatric assessment, refresher courses (aftercare), online support (aftercare), family program, and couples program. Program expanded from 26 to 30 beds and newly expanded facilities as of October, 2008. Program length is 42, 60, and 90 days while returning alumni have more flexible lengths of stay. PRINCE GEORGE Prince George Adult Primary Treatment Nechako Treatment Centre <www.northernhealth.ca> 1475 Edmonton Street, Prince George Phone: (250) 565-2387 Phone: (250) 649-7200 (Adult Community Addictions) Note: Nechako is currently closed (as of October 2008). Prince George Adult Support Recovery Secular St. Patrick s House Society 1735 Yew Street, Prince George Phone: (250) 564-5530 Note: for adult men. 19 beds. Has Sunday worship and Monday night bible study but participation is optional. Intake hours are Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4 pm. RICHMOND Richmond Adult Support Recovery Secular Turning Point Recovery <www.turningpointrecovery. com> 10411 Odlin Road, Richmond Phone: (604) 303-6717 Note: a program for men. Clients may work during the last two to three weeks of three- to fourmonth stay. SURREY Surrey Adult Support Recovery Secular Awakenings Recovery Homes Surrey Note: has gender separate programs for men and women. Has a junior house (Stage I) with 16 beds, a Stage II with 10 beds, and a Stage III house with 12 beds. Minimum stay is 3 to 6 months. Fees apply. Call between 9 to 6 pm Monday to Friday for information. Changing Ways It s Up to You Recovery House Society 12991 100 Ave, Surrey Phone: (604) 580-1912 Cell: (604) 512-1479 Note: a program for men. Has 2 houses in Surrey on 100 th Avenue for Stage I and Stage II clients. Clients in Stage II and III are referred to It s Up to You on 12 th & Commercial in (clients graduate from Surrey to ). Clients can stay up to 4 months. Self-referrals accepted. Intake hours are 9 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Ellendale Program Elizabeth Fry <www.elizabethfry.com> 11187 Ellendale Drive, Surrey Phone: (604) 583-2502 (direct) Phone: (604) 520-1166 (office) Note: a program for women. Ellendale Program is an amalgamation of Liz s House and Marguerite s Place. A referral is required. Finally Free Recovery Society Phone: (604) 507-4244 Surrey Note: a program for men. Selfreferrals are acceptable. Intake hours are 9 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Freedom House Society 13765-13767 105 Avenue, Surrey Phone: (604) 580-2783 Note: a program for men. Freedom House Society operates 7 sober living homes for men and has a minimum 90-day length of stay as well as second stage homes. Clients progress through these homes as they strengthen their recovery. Intake hours are 9 to 4 pm Monday to Friday. A referral is required. Hope House Vision Quest Society <www.visionquestsociety.org> Surrey Phone: (604) 537-4401 Note: a program for men. There are 3 locations: Hope House (Langley), Reality 101 (Surrey), and Satori House (Cloverdale). Hope House is Stage I and II, Satori House is Stage III, and Reality 101 is Stage I. Reality 101 is for court referred clients. Hope House length of stay is 150 to 180 days. Religious worship is mandatory but can be for any denomination.
Launching Pad 984 160 th Street, Surrey Phone: (604) 536-3022 Note: a program for men. 28 beds. Average stay is 8 months. Minimum stay is 90 days. Clients can start working after first few months of stay. Self-referrals are accepted. Lifelines Recovery Group Phone: (604) 783-5170 (Intake) Surrey Note: a program for men. Lifelines also takes couples. Minimum stay is 90 days. Self-referrals are accepted. A monthly fee is charged. Has two houses (Junior home - 14 beds, Stage II - 15 beds). Clients who self-refer are accepted. Mending Spirits Recovery Society Surrey Phone: (604) 820-7542 Phone: (778) 241-3242 (for Mission & Matsqui homes) Note: an adult co-ed program. 10 beds. Mending Spirits also has a women s house (20 beds) and a men s house in Abbotsford (10 beds). Minimum stay is 90 days up to one year. Women s program has an education course on education taught by a woman who volunteers from a local church. Path to Freedom <www.pathtofreedom.net> 19030 #10 Highway 56 th Avenue, Surrey Phone: (604) 576-6466 Note: an all-male support recovery home for a 90 day length of stay. Services are also offered in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. Self-referrals accepted. Office hours are 7 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Phoenix Society <www.phoenixsociety.com> 13686 94 A Avenue, Surrey Phone: (604) 583-7166 ext. 1 Note: a program for men. Phoenix utilizes a modified Therapeutic Community model. The minimum stay is 90 days. Self-referrals are accepted. Intake hours are 1 to 3 pm Monday to Thursday. Serenity House Surrey Phone: (604) 930-3159 Note: a program for men and women. Clients at Serenity House are exclusively on methadone maintenance therapy. Adult men house is 12 bed and adult women house is 4 beds. Uses a combination of 12 step and wellness wheel model. Length of stay is 3 months to one year. Step by Step Methadone Surrey Phone: (604) 591-3153 Note: a gender separate support recovery program. Step by Step Recovery Homes Surrey House Phone: (604) 591-3153 (Step by Step) Phone: (604) 589-8940 (Surrey House) Note: has one co-ed home, one women s home, one men s home, and one senior co-ed home. Office hours are 8:30 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Self-referrals accepted. Welcome Home Society <www.welcomehomesociety. com> 6925 King George Highway, Surrey Phone: (604) 592-3001 Note: a program for men. 30 beds. Program length is a minimum one year but averages two years. There is no cost for this program. Self-referrals are accepted 7 days a week. Surrey Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based Lacey s Place Recovery Surrey Phone: (604) 807-6190 Note: for adult women. Has two support recovery homes. Mandatory attendance for church on Sundays. Minimum stay is 90 days. Intake hours are 8 am to 10 pm daily. Luke 15 House 11861 99 th Avenue, Surrey Phone: (604) 930-4884 Note: a program for men. Clients are usually court ordered from corrections. Call anytime for an intake. Self-referral accepted. Servants Anonymous Society (SAS) <sasurrey.ca> Surrey Phone: (604) 590-2304 Note: a program for female youth and adults ages 15 to 29. SAS will consider women 30 or older on a case-by-case basis. Vrana House Surrey Phone: (604) 723-0728 Note: a program for women. Mandatory church on Sunday. 1 bed. VANCOUVER Adult Primary Treatment Aurora Centre <www.aurora.bcwomens.ca> BC Women s Hospital & Health Centre 4500 Oak Street, Phone: (604) 875-2032 Note: a program for women. Aurora provides a 6-week residential rehab program and a 5- week day treatment program. Must be clean and sober for 30 days prior to admission. Admissions are scheduled since program is offered on a closed group (all clients admit and discharge on the same dates) basis. For the primary program, referrals from counselors are required while self-referrals are okay for day program. New Dawn Recovery House 218-3369 Fraser Street, Phone: (604) 325-0576 Note: a program for women. New clients must have 3 days clean time. Self-referrals or counselor referrals are accepted. Methadone and other prescription drugs accepted. Also has New Day Re-integration House for second stage support recovery. New Way Women s Transitional House is support recovery for women with at least 3 months clean time. Please note that while this is primary treatment, most of programming is provided off-site. Office hours are 9 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Pacifica Treatment Centre <www.pacificatreatment.ca> 1755 East 11 th Ave., Phone: (604) 872-5517 x. 228 Toll-free: 1(866) 446-0668 Note: a co-ed program. Accepts adults who have been referred from a health professional. Clients Residential Services on methadone therapy considered on a case-by-case basis. Intake hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Salvation Army Harbour LIght <www.harbourlightbc.com> 119 E. Cordova St., Phone: (604) 646-6800 Note: located in s Downtown East Side. 62-bed rehab serving adult men. Program is 90 days in length. Also has support recovery program but applicants must first complete residential program at Harbour Light. Together We Can <www.twcvancouver.org> 2831 Kingsway, Phone: (604) 451-9854 Note: for men only. Has both a 90- day program where clients cannot work or study and a longer-term stay where clients can integrate back into society. Accepts clients on methadone. Self-referrals are accepted. Office hours are 8 to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 8 am to noon on Fridays. Adult Support Recovery Secular Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) 415 West Pender St., Phone: (604) 639-8237 Toll-free: 1(866) 658-1221 Note: a gender separate program. 90 day stay. Provides second-stage transitional supported housing. Clients must be stabilized. Eligibility requires clients to have recent residence in a VCHA-funded support recovery facility and/or residential treatment centre for 90 days. Eligible clients receive priority placement within housing sites directly managed by BC Housing, as well as subsidy (flat rate for MEIA clients, or 30% of income). Program lasts 18 months, after which time residents may be able to transfer into tenancy with BC Housing. ARP is a partnership between BC Housing and VCHA. Serves residents of VCHA region. Belkin House <www.belkinhouse.ca> Salvation Army 555 Homer Street, Phone: (604) 681-3405 Note: single room accommodations Sunshine Coast Health Center 99
2009 for adult men and women (separate residence). Shared programming. Clients can stay up to 3 months with extensions possible. Self-referrals accepted. Fees apply. British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Berman House Motivation, Power, and Achievement (MPA) Society <www.mpa-society.org> 1400 Lakewood Drive, Phone: (604) 254-6065 Note: a 6-bed licensed care facility for adult men and women with concurrent mental health/ addiction issues. Berman House provides 24-hour supervision. Clients typically stay 6 months to 1 year. Clients can be 19 to 50 years of age. Limited to residents living with the VCHA catchment, however, clients referred through forensics can be referred from anywhere in BC. Central City Lodge <www.cccares.org> 415 West Pender St., Phone: (604) 681-9111 Note: a program for men. 22 beds. Phone hours are 8 to 8 PM Monday to Friday. Choices Recovery House 6950 Balmoral Street, Phone: (604) 325-6994 Note: a program for men who have completed treatment or first stage recovery. Since this facility encourages clients to go to school or work it is considered a secondstage recovery house. Self-referrals are accepted. Intake hours are 9 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. It s Up to You Recovery Society Phone: (604) 254-5392 Note: a program for men with 13 beds. This is a stage 2 support recovery home with an average stay of 3 to 4 months. Men can work or go to school while attending. A second house called Changing Ways in Surrey is available for men in stage 1. Intake hours are 9 to 5 pm Monday to Friday. PHS Community Services Society 20 West Hastings Street, Phone: (604) 683-0073 ext. 0 (front desk) Note: a co-ed program. PHS provides housing for people with addictions or are dually-diagnosed (mental illness and addiction) and living in the Downtown Eastside. Housing includes the Portland Hotel, Washington Hotel, and the Sunrise Hotel. Homestead Salvation Army 975 West 57 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 266-3433 (Intake) Phone: (604) 266-9696 (Admin.) Note: has 25 support recovery beds for women. Clients must commit to a minimum 12-week stay. Intake hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. A referral is required. Salvation Army Harbour LIght <www.harbourlightbc.com> 119 E. Cordova St., Phone: (604) 646-6800 Note: a program for men located in s Downtown East Side. 30 beds. Harbour Light has a 90 day Phase I program, a 42 day Phase II program, and a Phase III program with a length that varies depending on need. Clients on methadone must be stabilized for at least 30 days. Program participants, depending on stability, may also be working or attending school. Turning Point Recovery <www.turningpointrecovery. com> 455 West 13 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 875-1710 Note: co-ed three- to four-month support recovery program. Clients may work during last two or three weeks of program Does not accepts clients on methadone. Also has a male-only support recovery program in Richmond. Youth Support Recovery Program PLEA Phone: (604) 708-2616 Note: sober living for youth up to 21 years. For more information refer to the Youth Residential Treatment section. Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based Partners in Hope Recovery Society <www.partnersinhoperecovery. com> 557 East 21 st Avenue, Phone: (604) 215-0335 Note: a program for women. Clients on methadone or conditional discharge from corrections are considered on a case by case basis. 5 beds. Length of stay is minimum of 90 days. Sancta Maria House <www.agapestreetministry.com> 2056 West 7 th Avenue, Phone: (604) 731-5550 Note: a Catholic program for women. Residents can work or go to school after an initial period of stabilization. Minimum stay is 3 months with no maximum stay. Fees apply. Intakes are daily from 9 to 9 pm. Union Gospel Mission <www.ugm.ca> 616 East Cordova St., Phone: (604) 253-3323 Note: a program for men. 120 days. Services are Christian-based and include a residential recovery program, emergency shelter, soup kitchen, and chapel services for men 19 and older. Open to all faiths. Self referrals are accepted. Intakes are 1 to 3 pm Monday to Thursday. Victoria Adult Support Recovery Secular Anawim House <www.anawimhouse.com> Victoria Phone: (250) 382-0283 Note: a program for men. 7 beds. Please note that lunch is open to the public and usually 15 to 20 attend. Foundation House <www.foundationhouse.org> Victoria Phone: (250) 480-1342 Note: a program for men. Clients stay 90 days to one year. Three houses (Stage I 13 beds, Stage II 5 beds, Stage III 10 beds). Stage I clients must find sponsor and attend 12 step meetings on a regular basis. WHITE ROCK White Rock Adult Primary Treatment Oceans Rehab White Rock Toll-free: 1(877) 538-5574 Note: a private co-ed program. White Rock Adult Support Recovery Secular Courage to Change White Rock Phone: (778) 878-0877 Note: has gender separate programs for men and women. The women s program is 10 beds. The men s program has 15 beds. Both programs have a minimum stay of 90 days and an average stay of 180 to 240 days. WINFIELD Winfield Adult Support Recovery Faith-Based BC Teen Challenge <www.bcteenchallenge.com> 4550 Glenmore Road, Winfield Phone: (250) 766-5015 Note: a residential men s rehab. 100 Sunshine Coast Health Center
Residential Services RESIDENTIAL SERVICES YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES QUICK REFERENCE TABLE Location Name of Program Type Serves Stay Beds Detoilnescardoning MH Fam- Fit- After- Metha- Smok- Phone (Days) Castlegar Freedom House PT G S 13-18 45 3 No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes 250 304 2676 Kamloops Axis Family Resources PT G S 13-25 NA 2 No No No No No No Yes 250 851 2947 Kelowna Venture Academy PT G S 14-18 180 20 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No 250 712 0409 New Westminister Cedars for Young Women PT Female 13-18 90 6 No No No Yes Yes No Yes 604 526 2522 New Westminister Last Door Youth Program PT Male 14-18 90-180 10 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No 604 520 3587 Prince George Nechako Youth Center PT Co-ed 13-18 28 7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 250 565 2881 Surrey Daughters and Sisters PT Female 12-18 180 7 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 604 543 7892 Program (PLEA) Surrey Waypoint (PLEA) PT Male 12-18 120 7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 604 585 9195 Terrace Atlas Youth Treatment Facility PT Co-ed 12-19 30 6 Yes No No Yes Yes No No 250 638 6220 Alternate Shelter Society SR Co-ed 12-18 varies 6 No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes 604 879 0244 Rights of Passage - Covenant SR Co-ed 16-24 912 25 No Yes No No No No Yes 604 647 4480 House PEAK House PT Co-ed 13-18 70 8 No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes 604 253 3381 Youth Detox & Supported SR Co-ed 13-21 28 4 Yes No No Yes No Yes No 604 708 2616 Recovery (PLEA) Victoria Beacon of Hope House SR Male 13-19 varies 6 No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes 250 381 9474 Victoria Boys & Girls Club of Greater SR G S 13-18 90-120 5 Yes No No No No Yes Yes 250 384 9133 Victoria Williams Lake Axis Family Resources PT G S 13-25 NA 2 No No No No No No Yes 250 392 1000 Surrey Servants Anonymous Society (SAS) SR Female 16-29 min. 180 24 No No No No No Yes Yes 604 590 2304 GS - Gender Separate MH - Mental Health NA - Not Available PT - Primary Treatment SR - Support Recovery YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES There are fifteen residential youth programs located in British Columbia 1, including both primary treatment and support recovery. Almost all residential youth addiction programs are operated by contracted agencies since youth addiction treatment is not the primary mandate of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or Mental Health & Addiction Services through the Regional Health Authorities 2. Many residential youth programs require a referral prior to admission. Typically, referrals are secured by addiction counsellors working out of Mental Health & Addiction Services offices. However, youth with concurrent mental health/addiction issues may also be referred by MCFD. To locate an outpatient counsellor for the purposes of a referral see the Government Outpatient Services section. (1) Note: excluding Native-based youth residential services. (2) Note: MCFD focuses primarily on mental health, Mental Health & Addictions focuses primarily on adults. Youth Programs Are Not Always Just for Youth It is important to note that many youth programs accept young adults. Of the fifteen identified residential youth programs, 2 accept clients up to 19 years of age while an additional 4 programs work with youth up to ages between 21 and 25 years of age. Furthermore, youth can qualify for any adult residential addiction program if their 19 th birthday occurs prior to discharge. Wait Times for Residential Youth Beds Unfortunately, demand for youth residential beds often exceeds supply. Although wait times can often be counted in weeks, youth in need of treatment are encouraged to sign on to wait lists since a number of factors 1 can shorten the wait. For families who are unwilling to wait for publicly funded youth services in BC, the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) has three residential youth programs 2. For families that can afford private treatment, there are several fee-forservice residential youth programs in Canada (3 are listed below) and many more in the United States 3. (1) Note: clients may be discharged early or waiting applicants may decide not to seek treatment while waiting or end up finding another program. (2) Note: AADAC Youth Residential Services in Lethbridge (403-388- 7600), Calgary (403-297-4664), and Edmonton (780-422-7383). Their website is www.aadac.com. (3) Note: For locating a private residential youth program in the United States or Canada contact Know How Education and Career Services (604-818-5669), a -based consulting firm with expertise in helping parents find private youth treatment and education programs. Their website is www.knowhoweducation.com. Two Types of Residential Treatment: Primary Treatment & Support Recovery In the listings that follow, there are both primary treatment services and support recovery (sober living) services. Primary treatment typically follows detoxification and is designed for individuals in early recovery. Support recovery usually follows primary treatment and is designed to facilitate a gradual transition from primary treatment to a client s home community. Compared to support recovery, primary treatment involves a higher level of supervision, program intensity, but shorter duration. For more information on the various types of treatment refer to Brief Descriptions of Available Services in BC on page 4. Sunshine Coast Health Center 101
2009 ABBOTSFORD British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Abbotsford Youth Residential Services See also Abbotsford in the Native Residential Services section. CASTLEGAR Castlegar Youth Residential Services Freedom House Freedom Quest <www.freedomquestonline.ca> 349 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar (admin office) Phone: (250) 304-2676 Toll-free: 1(877) 304-2676 Note: a residential program run by Freedom Quest called Freedom House which has 3 houses with 1 bed per house. These houses are located in the West Kootenays (addresses not disclosed). For detox, clients should be detoxed prior to admission. For family services, there is a family worker on staff. There is no fee for this program. Youth should be from West Kootenays to access program. KAMLOOPS Kamloops Youth Residential Services Short Stay Youth Housing Program Axis Family Resources <www.axisfamilyresources.ca> 651 Victoria Street, Kamloops (admin office) Phone: (250) 851-2947 Toll-free: 1(877) 392-1003 Note: provides 2 (two) safe house beds in Kamloops and 2 (two) safe house beds in Williams Lake. This program serves youth living in the Thompson Cariboo Health Region who require residential support while receiving outpatient addiction treatment services. Clients may also be experiencing co-occurring issues such as mental health, behavioural issues, or involvement with either youth probation or the MCFD. Clients accessing this service may or may not be participating in the 1st Step mobile program (an Axis Family Resources outpatient program). Clients will be working with an outpatient counsellor, either through Mental Health and Addictions Services, Aboriginal Health or the MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health program. A referral is required from either Mental Health and Addiction Services or MCFD. KELOWNA Kelowna Youth Residential Services Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program Venture Academy <www.ventureacademy.ca> 101-1865 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna (admin office) Phone: (250) 712-0409 Toll-free: 1(866) 762-2211 Note: a private program that provides residential care, counselling, and support services. Youth reside in professionally staffed and supported home-stay residences (similar to a foster home) while participating in treatment. The program typically serves youth with a history of substance abuse and related issues such as: family difficulties, school suspensions, negative peer relationships, problems with the legal system, clinically diagnosed disorders and other significant behavioural challenges. A per diem fee of $270 will apply. NEW WESTMINSTER New Westminster Youth Primary Treatment The Cedars <www. thecedarsaddictionprograms.org> 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster (admin. office) Phone: (604) 526-2522 Note: a private residential alcohol & drug rehab for young women. No referral required (clients can self refer). Please note that the actual residence is located in North Burnaby. A per diem fee of $300 will apply. New Westminster Youth Support Recovery (Sober Living) Last Door Youth Program 109 Ash Street, New Westminster Phone: (604) 520-3587 Note: treatment is based on the Therapeutic Community Model in conjunction with 12 Step philosophies. Clients are assisted to attend school, form relationships with community support groups and establish links with appropriate community agencies. Program length varies according to individual client willingness, motivation, and gains towards established goals. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5 pm. A referral is required. PRINCE GEORGE Prince George Youth Primary Treatment Nechako Youth Treatment Program <www.northernhealth.ca> 1308 Alward Street, Prince George Phone: (250) 565-2881 Note: a primary treatment program for youth who live in the Northern Health catchment region. There is one medical detox bed. Selfreferrals are accepted but a referral from Mental Health & Addictions or MCFD is preferred. Services at Nechako Youth are provided by youth counsellors, nurses and a unit physician. A psychiatrist and psychologist is available as needed. SURREY Surrey Youth Primary Treatment Daughters & Sisters Program <www.plea.ca/daughter_sisters. htm> PLEA Community Services of BC 100-8431 160 th Street, Surrey Phone: (604) 543-7892 or (604) 708-2606 Note: for female youth. Seven (7) beds are available for probationreferred clients (throughout BC) and one fee-for service bed available (for youth from within Canada or international). For psychiatric services, since Daughters & Sisters is closely connected with MCFD and has a working relationship with Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services. For families, counselling is provided as an optional component. For recreation, clients can access Surrey Recreation, Culture and Leisure and are able to participate in a fitness program as part of programming that fulfills high school Physical Education requirements. Referrals to the program are accepted from probation officers within the province of British Columbia with limited space available for client specific placements. Clients stay with families trained in supporting teens with addictions. Families are also trained in detox, stabilization, and supported recovery. Referrals are accepted from criminal justice or VCHA addiction counselors. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Waypoint <www.plea.ca/waypoint.htm> PLEA Community Services of BC 1690 96 th Avenue, Surrey Phone: (604) 585-9195 ext. 106. or (604) 708-2606 Note: for male youth. Referrals to the program are accepted from probation officers within the province of British Columbia with limited space available for client specific placements. Program includes individual and group therapy as well as parent-teen mediation. Clients stay with families trained in supporting teens with addictions. Families are also trained in detox, stabilization, and supported recovery. Referrals are accepted from criminal justice or VCHA addiction counsellors. For more information refer to Daughters & Sisters above. TERRACE Terrace Youth Primary Treatment Atlas Youth Treatment Northwest Addiction Services <www.tdcss.ca> #200 3219 Eby St., Terrace Phone: (250) 638-8117 Note: a primary treatment program. 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psychiatric services, Atlas works with CYMH. For family services, telephone conferences with parents are provided. For fitness, clients have scheduled fitness activities six days a week. A Youth Referral Package should be filled out by a social worker, alcohol and drug counsellor, school counsellor, probation officer or other professional. Effective January 1 2009 Atlas will become a nonsmoking facility. VANCOUVER Youth Primary Treatment Pacific Youth and Family Services Society (PEAK House) <www.peakhouse.ca> 2427 Turner St., Phone: (604) 253-3381 Note: Serves youth from all over BC. An additional 2 beds are fee-for-service that may have a shorter wait list. For the 8 publiclyfunded beds, only referrals from designated Drug and Alcohol counselors in the community are accepted. Please contact your local counselor if you would like to fill out a referral package to come to Peak House. Drug and Alcohol Counselors can access an online referral package on the website. Youth Support Recovery (Sober Living) Alternate Shelter Society <www.alternateshelter.com> 2661 East Hastings, Suite #2, Phone: (604) 879-0244 Note: has been providing effective services to at risk and high risk youth and their families since 1977. Services range from home support to intensive treatment programs. Alternate Shelter Society provides residential and support services to a population of youth variously described as abused, homeless, at risk, street-wise teens, or behavioural disordered. Length of stay can vary from a few days to over a year depending on the needs of the youth. Scheduled fitness is provided off-site. For methadone clients, visits to the local pharmacy are arranged. No fee for this program. Rights of Passage (ROP) Covenant House <www.covenanthousebc.org> 575 Drake Street, Phone: (604) 685-7474 Toll-free: 1(877) 685-5437 Note: ROP offers semiindependent, co-ed housing where youth get their own bachelor suites but have a shared kitchen. ROP helps youth transition from an at risk street lifestyle to stabilized independent living. Services include an individualized case plan including educational, vocational, and after care support services. Clients must be working or furthering education to be eligible. 24 hour support. Youth Detox & Supported Recovery Program <www.plea.ca/addictions_ treatment.htm> PLEA Community Services Society of BC 3894 Commercial Street, Phone: (604) 708-2616 or Intake (604) 891-1082 Note: 28-day residential placements for youth who need a transitional home in order to continue outpatient treatment at PLEA. Residence is with a specialized PLEA Family Caregiver. Staff will assist youth in accessing treatment services, preparing for independent living, obtaining employment and creating supportive connections. For psychiatric services, youth are referred to a variety of services in the community based on the client s needs.referrals to this program are made through an addiction counsellor with VCHA. Intake hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For additional youth residential services see in the Native Residential Services section. VICTORIA Victoria Youth Support Recovery (Sober Living) Beacon of Hope House Salvation Army <www.victoriahopehouse.ca> 512 Catherine Street, Victoria Phone: (250) 381-9474 Note: a support recovery home for male youth. Clients can stay anywhere from 30 days to 1 year depending on needs. Youth with crystal meth issues will have placement priority. Services are provided on a full continuum of care basis, incorporating a biopsycho-social-spiritual therapeutic approach and 12 Step philosophy. Aftercare includes advocacy, referral, and family support. Graduates of the program have the opportunity to become peer mentors to incoming youth and are provided with long term, ongoing support. For fitness, scheduled activities are provided daily. This transition housing is funded by BC through the Provincial Homelessness Initiative and the Premier s Task Force on Homelessness, Mental Illness and Addictions; VIHA; and The Salvation Army. Hours are 10 am to 7 pm but intakes are any time. Self referrals are accepted. Youth Supportive Recovery Care Home Program Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria <www.bgcvic.org> 1240 Yates St., Victoria Phone: (250) 384-9133 or (250) 480-3050 Note: For youth with addictions addictions. This program offers a safe, supportive home for youth and a Youth Support Worker to provide support for both the care home and the youth. Female or male youth are placed in one of four different homes on an individual basis. For detox, one home is designated for social detox. Referrals are made to the Care Home Program s Intake Coordinator by the individual s alcohol and drug counsellor. Please note that the referring alcohol Residential Services and drug counsellor is expected to remain active in the youth s case management and provide ongoing drug and alcohol counselling. WILLIAMS LAKE Williams Lake Youth Primary Treatment For youth residential services in Williams Lake see Axis Family Resources in Kamloops. Axis operates a 2-bed house in Williams Lake. RESIDENTIAL Also see Willliams Lake in the Native Residential Services section. SERVICES Sunshine Coast Health Center 103
2009 NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES QUICK REFERENCE TABLE British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory Abbotsford Spirit Bear Center Society PT Youth Female 365 10 Yes No No Yes No No 604 864 0553 Alert Bay Namgis Treatment Centre PT Adult Co-ed 42 15 No Yes No No Yes No 250 974 5522 Armstrong Round Lake Treatment Centre PT Adult Co-ed 32-41 36 No No Yes Yes No Yes 250 546 3077 Creston Ktunaxa/ Kinbasket Wellness Centre PT Adult G S 42 12 No Yes No Yes No No 250 428 5516 Dawson Creek North Wind Healing Centre PT Adult Co-ed 45 10 No No No No No Yes 250 843 6977 Kitamaat Village Gya wa tlaab Healing Center PT Adult G S 42-56 12 No No No Yes No Yes 250 639 9817 Kitwanga Wilp Si Satxw House of Purification PT See listing 28,35,42 19 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 250 849 5211 Lantzville Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society PT Adult Co-ed 35,42 29 No Yes No Yes No No 250 390 3123 Surrey Cwenegitel Aboriginal Society SR Adult Male 365 12 No No No No No No 604 588 5910 Tofino Kakawis PT Family 42 varies No Yes Yes Yes No No 250 725 3951 Anderson Lodge Women s Shelter SR Adult Female 90-120 10 No No No No No Yes 604 874 1246 Young Bears Lodge SR Youth Co-ed 120 5 No No No Yes No No 604 322 7577 Young Wolves Lodge SR Female 17-24 120 5 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 604 321 1118 Williams Lake Nenqayni Wellness Society PT See listing 42, 120 10,19 No No Yes No Yes No 250 989 0301 GS - Gender Separate MH - Mental Health NA - Not Available PT - Primary Treatment SR - Support Recovery MH Location Name of Program Type Age/Gender Stay (Days) Beds Detox Family Fitness Aftercare Methadone Phone NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES There are 14 native residential programs (both primary treatment and support recovery) located in British Columbia. These programs typically follow a holistic wellness model 1 although some programs also have a 12-step component as well. Furthermore, Native primary treatment often utilizes a gender separate 2 closed group format where all clients start and finish the program together. Admission pre-requisites are often higher for Native-based residential programs than their mainstream counterparts. For example, prior to admission, native programs often require that clients sustain abstinence (usually 2 weeks clean and sober) and regularly attend outpatient counselling (typically 6 sessions). Funding for the Native residential programs that follows is provided primarily through National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (NNADAP) although certain programs are co-funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or the Ministry of Health through Regional Health Authorities. 104 Sunshine Coast Health Center Non-Native British Columbians are accepted at most programs, however, programs are geared for a Native population, often with populationspecific issues (i.e. residential school abuse). In addition, non-native British Columbians may need to pay a fee for access to services. Non-Native applicants in need of funding are recommended to contact his/her employer s Employee Assistance Program for financial assistance or the appropriate government agency to determine eligibility for income assistance. For key information on Native residential services refer to the table above. Noteworthy information and the program s website are provided in the individual listing section. (1) Note: as part of the wellness model, physical fitness is encouraged, thus, the description section of individual listings describes fitness provisions. (2) Note: gender separate means that the program accepts both sexes but with no shared programming, recreation, meals, or accommodation. ABBOTSFORD Abbotsford Native Residential Services Spirit Bear Center <www.spiritbearcenter.com> Abbotsford Phone: (604) 864-0553 Note: For counselling, there is a counsellor 5 days per week in the evenings. During day, kids are schooled on site by Abbotsford teacher (School District #34). In evenings, clients attend 12 Step for Teens meetings. For detox, there are weekly visits by a nurse and doctor. For families, social worker facilitates family reintegration services after 6 months. For fitness, clients attend a recreation centre 4 days per week. Accepts non-native but not given priority. Referrals are typically from Ministry of Children & Family Development or Xyolhemeylh. Applicants must have a Voluntary Care Agreement or be in care. ALERT BAY Alert Bay Native Residential Services Namgis Treatment Centre <www.firstnationstreatment. org/namgis.htm> Alert Bay Phone: (250) 974-5522 Note: for psychiatric services, has access to psychiatrist through Namgis Health Centre. For fitness, gym is available next door. Fee for non-status Natives is $1,680. ARMSTRONG Armstrong Native Residential Services Round Lake Treatment Centre <www.roundlake.bc.ca> Armstrong Phone: (250) 546-3077 Note: open to aboriginals and non-natives alike. For length of stay, programs are 32 to 41 days and are offered on a closed group basis. A referral is required. Located on the Okanagan Indian Reserve near Vernon. Program focus is holistic healing and First Nations culture. Funded by First Nations & Inuit Health Branch (federal) and Interior Health Authority (provincial). Prior to admission, clients must be clean for minimum 14 days, complete a medical exam, and have at least six previous sessions with a counsellor. No sexual offenders accepted.
CRESTON Creston Native Residential Services Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Health & Wellness Society <www.healingisajourney.com> 3246 Riverview Road, Creston Phone: (250) 428-5516 Note: program approach is based on a personal development program: dealing with the disease concept. Programs offers closed groups so clients must book 3 weeks prior to intake date. Clients will require an updated KKWC Referral Application (12 pgs.) with a Medical Examination (expires after 6 mos.) and Negative T.B. Test results (expires after 1 yr.) to be considered for Admission. Prior to admission, clients must be 2 weeks cliean & sober. For psychiatric services, Psychiatrist visits 1 week out of every 6 weeks of program. For fitness, clients go to gym 3 times per week for one hour sessions to off-site facility. DAWSON CREEK Dawson Creek Native Residential Services North Wind Healing Centre <www.firstnationstreatment. org/northwind.htm> 5524 Graham Road, Farmington Phone: (250) 843-6977 Toll-free: 1(888) 698-4333 Note: a program funded by Northern Health Authority and NNADAP. For methadone therapy, clients must be down to a max. of 35 mgs. Pharmacists available once a week with daily dosing monitored on-site by staff. KITIMAT Kitimat Native Residential Services Gya Wa Tlaab Healing Centre <www.firstnationstreatment. org/gyawatlaab.htm> 322 Haisla, Kitamaat Village Phone: (250) 639-9817 Note: offers closed group, genderspecific 7- or 8-week residential treatment programs for adults. Intake packages must be received and approved four (4) weeks prior to intake dates. Prior to admission, clients must attend 6 counselling sessions. For fitness, clients go to gym daily and work with fitness trainer for one hour. KITWANGA Kitwanga Native Residential Services Wilp Si Satxw House of Purification <www.wilpchc.ca> Kitwanga Road, Kitwanga Phone: (250) 849-5211 Note: has 35- and 42-day co-ed addiction programs, 28-day men s trauma program, and 2-day women s trauma program. Also has a family program for all age groups in summer (June to July then July to August). All programs have an addiction focus. For psychiatric services, psychiatrist spends last week of each program with clients. For aftercare, a counsellor provides direct follow-up and support for alumni. For fitness, there is a weight room and clients go for daily walks. Prior to admission, clients must be 10 days clean and sober. LANTZVILLE Lantzville Native Residential Services Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society <www.tsowtunlelum.org> Lantzville Phone: (250) 390-3123 Note: has 2 residential addiction programs. For the 35 day program the focus is trauma and participants must be 6 months sober. For the 42 day drug & alcohol program clients must be clean for 7 days. For mental health, a psychiatrist visits 2 days per week. For fitness, the gymnasium is used for team sports (volleyball, basketball, etc.) and a weight room with cardio equipment. Clients can take both programs. SURREY Surrey Native Residential Services Cwenegitel Aboriginal Society <www.cwenabso.org> Surrey Phone: (604) 588-5910 Note: support recovery for men. Natives and non-natives welcome. No set length of stay but recommend one year. TOFINO Tofino Native Residential Services Kakawis Family Development Centre Society <www.kakawis.org> Tofino Phone: (250) 725-3951 Note: a program for Native families established in 1978. Program is offered in 42 day closed groups, six sessions per year. For counselling, there are 4 adult counsellors who offer education, individual, couple and family counselling. For psychiatric services, a psychiatrist is available for last week of each session. For fitness, a gymnasium for team sports is available. Families stay 2 to 9 per cabin in 9 available cabins. Prior to admission, applicants must be clean for 90 days. There is also a Child and Youth Therapist who works two days a week and will counsel children with parent approval. Kakawis is funded by VIHA and Health Canada First Nations, Inuit Health Branch. Native Residential Services Anderson Lodge Womens Healing Center <www.circleofeagles.com> Phone: (604) 8741246 Note: a support recovery program. Has 5 beds for homeless women and 5 beds for women from Corrections Canada. An addiction counsellor works with clients 2 days a week. Young Bears Lodge <www.unya.bc.ca> Phone: (604) 322-7577 Note: Young Bears has a weight room in the garage. Funded through NNADAP. Native youth only. Residential Services RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Young Wolves Lodge <www.unya.bc.ca> Phone: (604) 321-1118 Note: an in-house counsellor provides 12-step group 1 day/ week. Lodge Supervisor is an inhouse addiction counsellor. Group therapy is provided daily 9 am to 12 noon. For aftercare, a youth transition worker meets weekly or bi-weekly with alumni. For fitness, clients go to community centre nearby. For family program, youth worker teaches parenting skills to women who have children in care (3 beds are set aside for women w/ children). Parents of clients come in for support meetings once a month. WILLIAMS LAKE Williams Lake Native Residential Services Nenqayni Wellness Society <www.nenqayni.com> Williams Lake Phone: (250) 989-0301 Note: has two programs. For family program, all ages & both sexes can participate. 42 days in length with daycare. There are 19 beds for the family program. For female youth (13 to 17) program, program is 120 days in length. For both programs, clients go for daily walks. If one person in family has status number then rest of family members qualifies for NNADAP funding. Sunshine Coast Health Center 105
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2009 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory WHAT IS A FAMILY INTERVENTION? A family intervention is a structured method of assisting an individual who has resisted previous attempts by concerned others to get help for a drug or alcohol problem. An intervention involves convening as many people as possible who care about, and are considered important to, the abuser. These may include family members, friends, co-workers, an employer, etc. The objective of an intervention is to confront a person in a nonthreatening way and allow them to see their self-destructive behaviour, and how it affects themselves, family and friends. A well-executed intervention is professionally facilitated by an interventionist: an individual with expertise in drug and alcohol counselling and specific training in the intervention process. TYPES OF FAMILY INTERVENTIONS There are three models of intervention in use today: 1. The JOHNSON Intervention Model The JOHNSON Intervention Model was developed by the late Dr. Vernon Johnson, considered the founding father of addiction interventions. The Johnson Model was the first to recognize that there was another option besides just waiting for addicted family members to bottom out. There are two goals of a Johnson Model intervention: (1) break the denial of the addicted individual so that they admit they have a problem and (2) have the addicted individual enter inpatient addiction treatment. All aspects of the Johnson Model of intervention focus on the intervention as a singular event where success is determined by whether the addicted family member accepts treatment. The duration of the intervention depends on the size of the group, time that each client spends sharing their story, and the resistance on the part of the addicted family member to go to treatment. Finally, the Johnson Model recommends that family members keep private any knowledge of the pending intervention so that the addicted family member is unable to circumvent the process. 2. The SYSTEMIC Intervention Model The Systemic Model or Family Systems Model of intervention builds on the Johnson Institute model of therapeutic intervention. The Systemic Model is an approach where the entire family, including the addicted family member, is invited. Together the family learns about addiction in an educational workshop format. Included, however, is the opportunity for family members to share their experiences. The goal of the Systemic intervention is that, by the end of the process, the family is able to utilize new skills to (1) help themselves and (2) invite the addicted family member to consider treatment. In other words, the intervention provides a benefit to all participants, not just the addicted family member. 3. The ARISE Intervention Model The ARISE (Albany-Rochester Interventional Sequence for Engagement) Intervention Model (also known as the Invitational Intervention ) is similar to the Systemic Intervention Model since it (1) invites the addicted individual to participate in the intervention process and (2) is not focused on a singular intervention event. It differs, however, from the Systemic Model by: 1. assuming that families are more powerful than the interventionist to effect change 2. recommending outpatient treatment as the first stage of treatment 3. utilizing a three stage, graduated continuum of intervention where each stage involves an increased level of therapy and family involvement compared to the stage which precedes it By utilizing a graduated approach, the ARISE Model has an intent to meet people where they are which, proponents of the ARISE Model assert, allows for more flexibility in comparison to other models. Another important difference is that the ARISE Model is conducted over a series of 5 to 10 meetings. Meetings progress from being: 1. telephone conference calls to 2. Face-to-face meetings with the whole group. These meetings may talk about how to engage the addicted family member (if he/she is not present and refuses help) or the meeting may be about getting a commitment to (a) begin treatment or (b) meet in one week for a progress report (if he/she is present at the meeting) to 3. An actual intervention if the addicted family member has resisted all attempts to engage despite the efforts of the group as outlined in step 2. Therefore, if telephone conference calls with the family group result in the addicted family member entering treatment then no further involvement by the interventionist is necessary. If, however, the family member is still not attending the family meetings and is not in treatment, then steps 2 and 3 are applied. RECOMMENDED BC-BASED FAMILY INTERVENTIONISTS The following interventionists are willing to travel to communities anywhere in British Columbia: Trudy Annand RPC, MPCP, BRI (I) Axis Intervention Services Ltd. <www.axisintervention.com> 651 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2B3 Phone: (250) 545-1898 Toll-free: 1(866) 455-2947 E-mail: trudy@axisintervention. com Qualifications: Trudy is a Registered Professional Counsellor and a Master Practitioner in Counselling Psychology who offers individual and group counselling for addictions and is a board certified Interventionist. Trudy has participated in numerous interventions with families and is able to travel to provide her intervention service. Trudy is also a Board Registered Interventionist and a member of the Association of Intervention Specialists. Trudy has planned and participated in numerous interventions with alcoholics and drug addicts. Trudy has personally experienced alcoholism and understands firsthand the effects of addiction and how difficult it is to change your life to bring an end to substance abuse. In her own words: It is important that interventions are planned and facilitated with a certified intervention specialist. By the time an intervention is sought, most concerned persons have tried everything they possibly could to help the individual struggling with the addiction. Statistics show that it takes an average of seven years for a concerned person to seek help dealing with the addicted individual. Often the concerned person feels a high level of frustration and anger with the addicted individual because everything they have tried has not worked. Concerned persons may feel betrayed, confused, guilty and defensive and sometimes they blame each other, themselves and the addicted individual for their own difficulties. It is imperative that these feelings are worked through with the Interventionist in order to intervene on the addict in a safe and respectful manner. The Interventionist is the one person in the room who is not emotionally attached to the addicted individual, allowing an objective process to take place through monitored respect and love of the addicted individual. 108 Sunshine Coast Health Center
James Dunn - LLB, MACAM and Janice Dunn - RPN Successful Interventions <www.successfulinterventions. com> 685 Western Acres Road Nanaimo, BC V9R 5W9 Phone: (250) 714-0055 E-mail: jamesnrdunn@shaw.ca Qualifications: James and Janice are highly skilled intervention specialists with years of experience in the addictions field. James experience as a lawyer and mediator provide him with the necessary skills to take charge of difficult clients dealing with addiction problems. In addition to his legal degree, James has a Masters of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management. Janice s expertise as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse includes mental health and addictions, psycho geriatrics, sexual abuse and family violence, and eating disorders. Together, James and Janice have the expertise to handle many self destructive behaviours including drug and/or alcohol problems disordered eating including bulimia, anorexia, and compulsive overeating computer addiction sex addiction issues facing seniors mental health challenges In their own words: Our philosophy is that an intervention is the best thing you can do for the person you care about that needs your help. Their approach is to provide professional guidance and support throughout every aspect of the intervention, letting their clients know that they are being served by competent and caring professionals. Janice and James recognize that each intervention is a unique experience for that family or business. They believe that what may work for one family or business may not work for another. Nothing is taken for granted and Janice and James ensure that everything is done to make the intervention a success. James and Janice have offices in Nanaimo, and Victoria. They will travel anywhere in North America or internationally to facilitate an intervention. Janice and James live in Nanaimo BC with their three young boys. They have a blended family and have grown through many challenges to enjoy a balanced life and a happy fulfilling marriage. Kima Jones - MBA Know How Education <www.knowhoweducation.com>, BC (Servicing all of Western Canada) Phone: 604-818-5669 E-mail: info@knowhoweducation. com Qualifications: Kima has been working with children with specific needs for over 20 years and has experience with a wide range of behavioural issues including drug and alcohol misuse. She has a Masters degree in Educational Management and an extensive history of professional development in special needs subjects including McMaster University s Addiction Education Program. Kima dedicates much of her time to community education; she gives workshops to parents and school counsellors on dealing with at-risk youth and presentations to secondary school students on behalf of the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia In her own words: My own life experiences have given me insight, compassion and a genuine desire to help families heal and initiate positive change. I know first hand the feelings of fear, shame and confusion that loved ones experience when someone they care about is in jeopardy. As such, I am just as much a source of moral and emotional support for parents, as I am an advocate for youth. I like to describe myself is as a resource for families who want more that just the default options available to them. My expertise is in helping parents find private programs which take a holistic approach to treatment, health, and education. I can provide interventional opportunities unavailable through our public system and unknown to many professionals. Kathleen Landry MCS, RCC Kathleen Landry and Associates <www.kathleenlandry.ca> 2588 Badger Road, North Phone: (604) 924-0042 Cell: (604) 762-5305 E-mail: kathleenlandry@shaw.ca Qualifications: Kathleen has conducted hundreds of successful interventions, ranging from drug abuse, sexual inappropriateness, compulsive gambling, over work and many more destructive behaviours. Kathleen is a Bowen Family systems therapist that believes that that addiction is a family disease that needs a family solution. Her gentle intervention process derived from her experience in family systems and the intervention approach outlined by Debra Jay s book No More Letting Go, the Spirituality of Taking Action against Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. In her own words: At Kathleen Landry and Associates, an intervention is the loving process into a troubled person s life to help motivate them to change and seek help. It is a process that begins long before the troubled person is even spoken to and continues long after the person seeks help. It involves the caring support of the troubled person s closest friends, family and business associates. It is a process that brings the person s bottom up rather than waiting for the person to sink to the bottom Family Intervention Services Sunshine Coast Health Center 109 FAMILY INTERVENTION SERVICES
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Canada s Leader in Men s Treatment At Sunshine Coast Health Center, we salute the many men and women in British Columbia who are making a difference to those affected by substance misuse. As a private residential program for men, we recognize that close collaboration with our addiction partners is good for business and, more importantly, good for our clients. 2174 Fleury Road, Powell River, BC Canada V8A 4Z2 Admissions Toll Free 866.487.9010 Administration Toll Free 866.487.9050 Fax: 604.487.9012 Sunshine Coast Health Center is licensed by the British Columbia Ministry of Health Residential Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca info@sunshinecoasthealthcentre.com
2009 British Columbia Alcohol & Drug Services Directory For information on mental health and addiction services in British Columbia contact: Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service Phone: (604) 660-9382 ( and the Lower Mainland) or Toll-free: 1(800) 663-1441 (rest of the province) BC Problem Gambling Help Line Toll-free: 1(888) 795-6111 BC Mental Health Services Phone: (604) 669-7600 ( and the Lower Mainland) Toll-free: 1(800) 661-2121. Note: Hours are 9:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Sunshine Coast Health Center Residential Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services For additional copies of this directory, contact us toll-free 1.866.487.9050 Sunshine Coast Health Center 2174 Fleury Road, Powell River, BC, Canada V8A 4Z2 www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca info@sunshinecoasthealthcentre.com Sunshine Coast Health Center is Canada s leader in men s treatment for alcohol and drug problems. We are committed to assisting men and their families by offering intensive, effective treatment and recovery services. To locate an alcohol, drug, gambling, sex, or eating disorder service anywhere in Canada visit www.canadadrugrehab.ca Canada Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs Sunshine Coast Health Center is licensed by the British Columbia Ministry of Health Printed in Canada