Access Central - Detox Referral Line

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

A screening and referral telephone line that provides both youth and adults access to withdrawal management services and addiction housing. Lines open 7 days a week, 9:00 AM - 7:45 PM.
People who require detoxification receive immediate screening by health care workers, who set up appointment times with the provider that most suits a client's needs. Methadone-using clients wanting to withdraw from other substances will be accepted.

The program also provides housing information, screening, referral, and placement services for adult men and women who are dealing with addiction issues.

Referrals are made to low-threshold supported housing (for those who may not be abstinent nor actively engaged in addiction treatment) or to alcohol and drug-free supported housing.

Serves Lions Bay, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Richmond, Squamish, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, as well as Powell River, and Sunshine Coast communities.

Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 7: 45 PM. Voicemail messages are answered the following morning.

Toll Free: 1-866-658-1221

Website: http://www.vch.ca/locations-services...

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability

Service area: Gibsons, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Pender Harbour, Powell River, Richmond, Sechelt, Squamish, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler

Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Ways to Access
  • Provided by phone

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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