Canadadrugrehab.ca is a free online directory listing of alcohol and drug rehab programs and other addiction-related services located in Canada.

Vancouver Island British Columbia Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs

Outpatient Services
Government or Contracted Agencies
Private Practice Therapists

Medical Services
Mutual Support Meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon, etc.)

Residential Services
Adult Residential Services
Youth Residential Services
Native Residential Services

OVERVIEW

Vancouver IslandHealth Authority provides health care to approximately 716,000 people on Vancouver Island, on the islands of the Georgia Strait, and in the mainland communities north of Powell River and south of Rivers Inlet.

A map of Vancouver Island shows the regions within Vancouver Island boundaries.

OUTPATIENT - GOVERNMENT OR CONTRACTED AGENCIES - VANCOUVER ISLAND

Alert Bay - see Port Hardy or Port McNeill.

Beacon Hill - see Victoria.

Black Creek - see Campbell River or Courtenay/Comox.

Brentwood Bay (Central Saanich) - see Victoria.

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 located at 201-140 A 10th 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).

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Campbell River located at 215 - 1180 Ironwood Road, phone (250) 830-6500. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open lunch hour).

Laichwiltach Family Life Society, located at 441-4th Avenue, provides addiction & trauma assessment, counselling, and referrals. Individual and group therapy for youth and adults - parents & tots, elders, and youth. Phone (250) 286-3430 or toll-free 1(877) 777-8222 or email lfls@shawbiz.ca .

Central Saanich - see Victoria.

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 located at 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, phone (250) 737-2029. 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 Vancouver Island Health Authority at the same phone number and address as COS listed above.

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 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).

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Courtenay located at 2455 Mansfield Drive in Courtenay, phone (250) 334-5820. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (open during noon hour).

Coombs - see Parksville.

Cowichan Bay - see Duncan.

Crofton (North Cowichan) - see Duncan.

Cumberland - see Comox or Courtenay.

Denman Island - see Comox/Courtenay.

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 located at 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, phone (250) 737-2029. 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.

Errington - see Parksville.

Esquimalt - see Victoria.

Fanny Bay - see Comox / Courtenay.

Gabriola Island - see Nanaimo or Mayne Island.

Galiano Island - for adults and youth with addiction issues Salt Spring Island Community Services 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 or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section.

Also see Victoria.

Ganges - see Salt Spring Island.

Gold River - see Campbell River.

Highlands - see Victoria.

Hornby Island - see Comox / Courtenay.

Kelsey Bay - see Campbell River.

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 - 4th 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.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Nanaimo, phone (250) 741-3600. CYMH Nanaimo has a therapist in Ladysmith but intakes are coordinated through Nanaimo.

Lake Cowichan - see Duncan.

Langford - see Victoria.

Lantzville - see Parksville or Nanaimo.

Lazo - see Comox / Courtenay.

Malahat - see Victoria.

Mansons Landing - see Campbell River.

Maple Bay - see Duncan.

Mayne Island - for adults and youth with addiction issues Salt Spring Island Community Services 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 or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section.

Also see Victoria.

Merville - see Courtenay or Comox.

Metchosin - see Victoria.

Mill Bay - see Duncan.

Mount Waddington - see Port Hardy.

NANAIMO - government agencies

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 Walk-in 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 Walk-in 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.

North Cowichan - see Duncan.

North Saanich - see Victoria.

Oak Bay - see Victoria.

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) 947-8215. 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.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Parksville located at 124 McCarter St., phone (250) 954-4737.

Pender Island - for adults and youth with addiction issues Salt Spring Island Community Services 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 or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section.

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 6th Avenue, phone (250) 724-6166. 

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH 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 Hardy - for adults with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Port Hardy Mental Health & Addiction Services 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.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH 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 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.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Port Hardy, phone (250) 949-8011.

There is a 24 hour crisis line for people with addiction issues, phone (250) 949-6033.

Port Renfrew - see Victoria.

Quadra Island - see Campbell River.

Qualicum Beach - see Parksville.

Quathiaski Cove - see Campbell River.

Royston - see Comox / Courtenay.

Saanich - see Victoria.

Saanichton (Central Saanich) - see Victoria.

Salt Spring Island - for adults and youth with addiction or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact Adult and Family Addictions Services - Salt Spring Island Community Services Society 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.

Saturna Island - for adults and youth with addiction issues Salt Spring Island Community Services 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 or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues see the Salt Spring Island section.

Also see Victoria.

Sayward - see Campbell River.

Shawnigan Lake - see Duncan.

Sidney - see Victoria.

Sooke - see Victoria.

Tahsis - see Campbell River.

Telegraph Cove - see Port Hard or Port McNeill.

Tofino - see Ucluelet.

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 Vancouver 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 Tofino but CYMH Port Alberni is an inter-rim provider.

For youth with mental health or concurrent mental health/addiction issues contact CYMH Port Alberni, phone (250) 720-2650. CYMH Port Alberni has clinicians that visit the communities of Tofino and Ucluelet every Tuesday.

Uplands - see Victoria.

Victoria - for a list of government outpatient services in Victoria see the Government or Contracted Agencies section of the Victoria page of sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca .

View Royal - see Victoria.

OUTPATIENT - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS - VANCOUVER ISLAND

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@schc.ca.

Campbell River - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Dilks, Paulette - MA, RCC
Strathcona Counselling
1260 Shoppers Row - Suite 220, Campbell River
Phone: (250) 286-0820
Note: Paulette provides individual and group counselling privately and through various employment assistance plans. Her areas of specialty are: women's issues (including childhood and recent trauma), work issues, family and relationship counselling, life transitions, substance abuse and addictions.

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
#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.

Hartford, Gary - MC, RCC
302-909 Island Highway
Campbell River, BC V9W 2C2
Phone: (250) 203-7898
Note: Gary provides counselling services to individuals, couples, and families. Gary has a specialization in working with youth and substance use related problems.

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.

Neill, Caroline - Ph.D.
   204-301 Dogwood Street, Campbell River
   Phone: (250) 287-7844
   Note: Caroline provides counselling for a variety of concerns including: work stress, substance abuse issues, posttraumatic stress disorder, severe childhood trauma, recent tragedies, anger management, parent-child relationships, among others. Caroline has over 10 years of clinical experiencee as a therapist. Works with adults, couples, adolescents, and families.
 
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.

Rolfe, Mary Ann - M.Ed., RCC
#7-964 Shoppers Row
Campbell River, BC
Toll-free: 1(888) 217-9331
Note: Mary Ann is an experienced therapist working with addictions recovery, trauma (utilizes EMDR), pain management, couples work, mental health issues, and clinical hypnosis.  

Comox - See Courtenay

Courtenay - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Brudenell, Tom - MA, RMFT
Tom J. Brudenell Counselling Services Ltd.
410 Anderton Road, Comox
Phone: (250) 339-0155
Note: Tom works with substance-affected 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.

Dilks, Paulette - MA, RCC
Strathcona Counselling
325 A 11th Street, Campbell River
Phone: (250) 338-0311
Note: Paulette provides individual and group counselling privately and through various employment assistance plans. Her areas of specialty are: women's issues (including childhood and recent trauma), work issues, family and relationship counselling, life transitions, substance abuse and addictions.

Slovack, Sandy - RCC
Hold the Vision Coaching & Counselling
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 11th 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 11th 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 11th 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.

Rolfe, Mary Ann - M.Ed., RCC
#200 - 457 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay
Phone: (250) 339-9730
Toll-free: 1(888) 217-9331
Note: Mary Ann is an experienced therapist working with addictions recovery, trauma (utilizes EMDR), pain management, couples work, mental health issues, and clinical hypnosis.  

Slovack, Sandy - RCC
Hold the Vision Coaching & Counselling
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.

Cowichan Bay - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Shepherd, Robert H. - Ph.D., R.Psych.
1775 Pritchard Road, Cowichan Bay
Phone: (250) 748-0296

Duncan - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

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.

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.

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.

Ladysmith - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

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 Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Nanaimo - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

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.

Bell, Janice - MSW, RCC
Counselling Nanaimo
#2 - 253 Milton Street, 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.

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
Room 202, 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
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, self-esteem, phobias and social isolation.

Jeffery, Krisanna - M.Ed., BSW, RCC
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
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, Kary-l - M.Ed., CCC
218 Princess Street, Nanaimo
Phone: (250) 754-9988
Note: Kary-l assists individuals by applying various methodologies such as: CBT, REBT, Emotional Field Therapy, Enlightenment, and FN Cultural applications. As well as private practice she works with residential issues- trauma /healing and preparation for hearings. Stop Chasing Your Mind, Re: Anxiety and Becoming- Peacefull and Mindfull are two of many workshops offered.

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.

Parksville - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Champagne, Irene - RCC
856 Gaetjen Street, Parksville
Phone: (867) 667-2970 ext. 228
Note: Irene accepts Vancouver 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 - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Tatoosh, Louise - RCC
5403 River Road, Port Alberni
Phone: (250) 730-1654

Qualicum Beach - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Neill, Neill - Ph.D.
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
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.

Saanichton - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Taylor, Jennifer - MA, CCC
4-7816 East Saanich Road, Saanichton
Phone: (250) 516-4743

Salt Spring Island - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Clark, Linda - Ph.D.
470 Reynolds Road, Salt Spring 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

Sooke - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Parten, Lynne S. - RN, MSN, CNS (Psychiatry), Art Therapy (Cert.), RCC
Black Otter Cove Retreats
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."

 

Tofino - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

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, self-regulation therapy and harm reduction. Ann works with individuals (adolescents, adults, and seniors) with addiction and concurrent mental health issues as well as with couples.

Ucluelet - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

Bird, Margaret - RCC
Ucluelet
Phone: (250) 726-4409

Victoria - PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS

For a list of PRIVATE PRACTICE THERAPISTS in Victoria see the Victoria page in sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca.

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)
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 - Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
VIHA - Vancouver Island Health Authority

MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ADDICTION - VANCOUVER ISLAND

Glossary of Acronyms

ASAM - American Society of Addiction Medicine
CCFP - Certificant of the College of Family Physicians as certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
CPSBC - College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
CSAM - Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine
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 (Vancouver)
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 self-care 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.

CAMPBELL RIVER - MEDICAL SERVICES

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
#201 - 140 A 10th 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 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.

COMOX / COURTENAY - MEDICAL SERVICES

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
#201 - 140 A 10th 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
Comox
Phone: (250) 881-1186
Toll-free: 1(800) 270-8048

DUNCAN - MEDICAL SERVICES

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.

NANAIMO - MEDICAL SERVICES

Nanaimo Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)

Clearview Centre
967 Haliburton Street, Nanaimo
Phone: (250) 739-5891
Note: clients wanting to be assessed for referral the contact number is a message line at 250-739-5859, and messages are checked Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30, and on weekends call the crisis line or access medical support through their doctor, walk in or ER. Clearview is a non smoking medical detox, operated by the Vancouver Island Health Authority, providing medically supported withdrawal support and referrals to other support services.

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.

PARKSVILLE - MEDICAL SERVICES

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 - MEDICAL SERVICES

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.

TOFINO / UCLUELET - MEDICAL SERVICES

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.

VICTORIA - MEDICAL SERVICES

For a list of medical services in Victoria see the Victoria page of sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca .

MUTUAL SUPPORT MEETINGS - VANCOUVER ISLAND

REGIONAL MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUP CONTACT INFORMATION

Al-Anon/Alateen - Vancouver Central Services Office
101-3680 East Hastings St., Vancouver
Phone: (604) 688-1716
Note: see the Kelowna section for the BC Interior Office and the Victoria section for the Vancouver Island Office.

Alcoholics Anonymous - BC Yukon Area 79
Vancouver
Phone: (604) 435-2181
info@bcyukonaa.org

Alcoholics Anonymous - Greater Vancouver Intergroup Society
3457 Kingsway, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 434-3933
Note: See the Victoria section for the AA Central Office in Victoria.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Area 78
Note: covers North eastern BC (Peace River area) and South Eastern BC (East Kootenays).

Alcoholics Anonymous - Area 92 (Washington State East Area)
Note: covers South Eastern BC AA meetings (Nakusp, Slocan, Kaslo, Winlaw, Fruitvale, New Denver, Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Salmo).

Cocaine Anonymous - BC Area
131 - 19567 Fraser Highway, Surrey
Phone: (604) 662-8500
Toll-free: 1(800) 662-8300

Narcotics Anonymous - BC Region
Phone: (604) 873-1018

Narcotics Anonymous - Canadian Assembly
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Narcotics Anonymous - Chinook Area
Calgary, Alberta
Phone: (403) 569-3427
Note: covers NA meetings for Cranbrook, Fernie, and Kimberley.

SMART Recovery
Vancouver (604) 714-3480

MUTUAL SUPPORT MEETINGS AND RELATED SOCIAL CLUBS - VANCOUVER ISLAND

Alert Bay - District 1 has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Vancouver Island. For general information call (604) 435-2181.

Bamfield - District 6 has a list of AA meetings for Bamfield. District 6 has a toll-free number for District 6 meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968.

Beacon Hill -District 14 has a list of AA meetings for Victoria districts including Beacon Hill.

Black Creek - District 3 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.

Brentwood Bay (Central Saanich) - District 15 has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay. Phone (250) 383-7744 or email vicintgpco@shaw.ca for more information.

Cadboro Bay - District 14 has a list of AA meetings for Cadboro Bay and other districts of Victoria.

Campbell River - District 3 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 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 301-10th Ave., phone (250) 287-2911.

Cape Mudge - District 3 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.

Central Saanich - District 15 has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay.

Chemainus (North Cowichan) - Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 has a list of AA meetings for Chemainus. For general meeting information in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255.

Cobble Hill - Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 has a list of AA meetings for Cobble Hill. For general meeting information in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255.

Colwood - District 12 has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general AA meeting information call (250) 383-0415. South Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Colwood and other parts of Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553.

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 has a list of AA meetings for Coombs. The local AA contact in Coombs 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.

Cortes Island - District 3 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.

Courtenay - District 4 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 543-6th St., phone (250) 338-0041 or -8042. Strathcona Area has a list of NA meetings for Courtenay. For more NA meeting information call the helpline toll-free 1(800) 379-6652.

Cowichan Bay - District 8 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.

Crofton (North Cowichan) - Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 has a list of AA meetings for Crofton. For general meeting information in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255.

Cumberland - District 4 has a list of AA meetings in Cumberland. For general meeting information in District 4, call (250) 338-8042.

Denman Island - District 4 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.

Duncan - Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 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 Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Duncan and parts of Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553.

Errington - District 6 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.

Fanny Bay - District 4 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.

Gabriola Island - District 5 and District 7 have lists of AA meetings for Gabriola Island. For general AA information call (250) 753-7513 or visit the Nanaimo AA District Website.

Galiano Island - District 9 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 has a list of AA meetings for Salt Spring Island. South Vancouver Island Area 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.

Gold River - District 3 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.

Highlands - District 12 has AA meeting information for Highlands and other parts of Victoria. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415.

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.

Kelsey Bay - District 3 has a list of AA meetings for Kelsey Bay.

Ladysmith - District 5 and District 7 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.  Central Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Ladysmith. The NA helpline for this area is toll-free 1(888) 265-7333.

Lake Cowichan - Alcoholics Anonymous District 8 has a list of AA meetings for Lake Cowichan. For general meeting information in District 8 call toll-free 1(866) 233-5255. South Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Lake Cowichan. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553.

Langford - District 12 has AA meeting information for Langford. For general AA meeting information call (250) 383-0415. South Vancouver Island Area 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.

Lantzville - District 5 and District 7 have lists of AA meetings for Lantzville. For general AA information call (250) 753-7513 or visit the Nanaimo AA District Website.

Lazo - District 4 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.

Malahat - District 12 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 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 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.

Mayne Island - District 9 has a list of AA meetings for Mayne Island. The local AA meeting contact can be reached at phone (250) 539-5616.

Merville - District 3 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 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 has AA meeting information for Metchosin. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415.

Mill Bay - District 8 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.

Nanaimo - District 5 and District 7 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.

Central Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Nanaimo. The NA helpline for this area is toll-free 1(888) 265-7333. Cocaine Anonymous BC has a list of CA meetings for Nanaimo, phone (604) 662-8500 or toll-free 1(866) 662-8300.

Nanoose Bay - District 6 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.
 
North Cowichan - District 8 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 Saanich - District 15 has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay.

Oak Bay - District 14 has a list of AA meetings for Oak Bay and other parts of Victoria. South Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Oak Bay. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553.

Parksville - District 6 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 Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Parksville. The NA helpline for this area is toll-free 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.

Pender Island -District 9 has a list of AA meetings for Pender Island. The local AA meeting contact can be reached at phone (250) 629-6757.

Port Alberni - District 6 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 2nd Avenue, phone (250) 724-3911.

Central Vancouver Island Area 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 has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Vancouver Island. For more information phone (604) 435-2181.

Port Hardy - District 1 has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Vancouver Island. For general information call (604) 435-2181.

Strathcona Area has a list of NA meetings for Port Hardy. For more NA meeting information call the helpline toll-free 1(800) 379-6652.

Port McNeill - District 1 has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Vancouver Island. For general AA information call (604) 435-2181. Strathcona Area has a list of NA meetings for Port McNeill. For more NA meeting information call the helpline toll-free 1(800) 379-6652.

Port Renfrew - District 12 has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415.

Quadra Island - District 3 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.

Qualicum Beach - District 6 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 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.

Royston  - District 4 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 has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay.

Saanichton (Central Saanich) - District 15 has a list of AA meetings for Sidney, Saanich Peninsula, Central Saanich, and Brentwood Bay.

Salt Spring Island - District 9 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.

Saturna Island - District 9 has a list of AA meetings for Saturna Island. The local AA meeting contact can be reached at phone (250) 539-2256.

Sayward - District 3 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.

Shawnigan Lake - District 8 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.

Sidney - District 15 has a list of AA meetings for Sidney and other parts of Victoria. South Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Sidney. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553.

Sooke - District 12 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 Vancouver Island Area has a list of NA meetings for Sooke and other parts of Victoria. Narcotics Anonymous has a Victoria help line, phone (250) 383-3553.

Tahsis - District 3 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 has a list of AA meetings for Alert Bay and northern Vancouver Island. For general information call (604) 435-2181.

Tofino - District 6 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.

Ucluelet - District 6 has a list of AA meetings for Ucluelet. The local AA contact in Ucluelet can be reached at phone (250) 726-4220. District 6 has a toll-free number for 12-Step calls and meeting information, 1(800) 883-3968.

Uplands - District 14 has a list of AA meetings for Uplands and other parts of Victoria.

Victoria - for a list of meetings in Victoria see the Victoria page of sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca .

View Royal - District 12 has AA meeting information for the communities of Esquimalt, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, View Royal. For general meeting information call (250) 383-0415.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - VANCOUVER ISLAND

Campbell River - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Campbell River Adult Support Recovery - Secular

Second Chance Recovery House
North Island Supportive Recovery Society
Campbell River
Phone: (250) 830-1103
E-mail: second.chance.recovery@gmail.com
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.

Cobble Hill - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Cobble Hill Adult Primary Treatment

Cedars at Cobble Hill
Cobble Hill
Phone: (250)
Toll-free: 1(866) 716-2006
Note: a private co-ed program.

Courtenay - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Courtenay Adult Support Recovery - Faith-Based

Stepping Stones Recovery House for Women
4374 Marsden Road, Courtenay
Phone: (250) 897-0360
Note: a faith based non licensed, registered supportive recovery program. Offering safe, clean living with supportive recovery services. The program is for 3 months, some clients stay longer up to 6 months. Offers a wide range of Christian based and regular 12 step programs. Professional Counselling services, women's gym, Early Recovery Program through Mental Health and Addictions, etc.

Courtenay Adult Support Recovery - Secular

Comox Valley Recovery Centre
641 Menzies Avenue,
Phone: (250) 338-7144
Note: a program for men. Per diem is $80. Has 28 or 42 day programs. 20 beds.

Duncan - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Duncan Adult Support Recovery - Faith-Based

Hope Farm Healing Centre
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.

Nanaimo - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Nanaimo Adult Primary Treatment

Clearview Centre
Nanaimo
Phone: (250) 739-5891
Note: clients wanting to be assessed for referral the contact number is a message line at 250-739-5859, and messages are checked Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30, and on weekends call the crisis line or access medical support through their doctor, walk in or ER. Clearview is a non smoking medical detox, operated by the Vancouver Island Health Authority, providing medically supported withdrawal support and referrals to other support services.

Edgewood
2121 Boxwood Road
Phone: (250) 751-0111
Toll-free: 1(800) 683-0111
Note: a private co-ed program.

Nanaimo Adult Support Recovery - Secular

Surfside Recovery House
2368 Rosstown Road
Nanaimo
Phone: (250) 758-5611
Note: a program for men. Publicly funded.

PORT ALBERNI - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

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.

VICTORIA - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

For a list of adult residential services see the Victoria section of sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca .

YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - VANCOUVER ISLAND

Campbell River - YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

180 Degrees Detox and Stabilization
John Howard Society
#201 140A 10th Avenue
Campbell River, BC
Phone: (250) 286-0611
Note: provides young people ages 12-19 with a comfortable, home-based setting to transition from substance abuse to a healthier lifestyle. Clients of this community-based, non-medical program enter voluntarily and have the choice to leave. Youth who are requesting detox services can self-refer to the program.

Victoria - YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

For a list of youth residential services see the Victoria section of sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca .

NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - VANCOUVER ISLAND
 
Alert Bay - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Namgis Treatment Centre
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.

Lantzville - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society
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.
 
Tofino - NATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Kakawis Family Development Centre Society
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.

Disclaimer: Inclusion or omission of an organization or agency in this database does not imply endorsement or non-endorsement by canadadrugrehab.ca. In no event shall canadadrugrehab.ca be liable for any decision or action taken in reliance on information provided by this referral service. Any questions regarding an alcohol and drug rehab program listing should be directed to that organization. If you believe you need immediate assistance, please call 911 or your local crisis hotline .

What Are Medical Programs What Are Outpatient Programs What Are Residential Programs What Are Mutual Support Groups What Are Interventionists Blog