Provincial Youth and Young Adult Substance Use Treatment Program
Provides specialized addiction treatment in a supported home-like setting for youth and young adults in BC who need help with severe substance use. Once accepted into the program, youth will go through withdrawal management and detox before beginning treatment; stabilization services are not provided.
Treatment includes group, individual and family therapy as well as life-skills training, therapeutic recreational activities, and access to Indigenous Elders, recreation workers, teachers, and doctors.
Treatment includes group, individual and family therapy as well as life-skills training, therapeutic recreational activities, and access to Indigenous Elders, recreation workers, teachers, and doctors.
Agency
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
BC Children's Hospital
Toll Free:
Eligibility
Youth aged 17 - 24 who identify as male or non-binary, and whose primary concern is substance use, who have experienced several relapses, and who need more intensive support than is available in their home community.
Application process
Referral from a health care professional required. See the referral information website for referral forms and information.
Documents required
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
BC
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
