Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Provides a point of entry for all adult mental health and substance use services for the Island Health region. Services are provided in a variety of settings including community clinics, hospitals, specialized settings, and on an outreach basis.
Services include confidential intake assessment, help with connecting to services such as counselling, short-term assessment and treatment, withdrawal management, and harm reduction services, and referrals to other community services. Some locations offer same-day intake assessment by walk-in or phone-in appointments.
Agency
3151 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5W5
Eligibility
Adults in need of substance use information and treatment.
Application process
Self-referrals accepted. Call or see website for more information.
Hours
Mon
08:30 - 16:30
Tue
08:30 - 16:30
Wed
08:30 - 16:30
Thu
08:30 - 16:30
Fri
08:30 - 16:30
Hours Note
Office hours as noted; closed statutory holidays. Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) phone line is available 7 days a week, 08:30 - 16:30.
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Nanaimo
Wheelchair accessible
Yes