Detox Services
Creekside Detox (Fraser Health)
Provides withdrawal management services, which include assessment, counselling, medical and nursing care, and preparation for rehabilitative programs. Also offers Daytox, a medically monitored, group-based day program providing withdrawal management for individuals who do not require intensive residential withdrawal management. Services available for people age 14 and over.
604-587-3755
FSGV Youth Detox: Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Community-based detox service for youth aged 16-21.
Intake line: 1-866-658-1221 (9:00 am – 7:45 pm daily)
Afterhours intake: 1-877-872-4349
PLEA Youth Detox
provides non-medical, community-based detox services to youth 16 and under. This service is voluntary, free and confidential. Youth or their supports can access service by calling us at 604-708-2616.
Youth Addictions Counsellors
Free, confidential and non-judgmental drug and alcohol counselling for youth aged 13-24 and their families.
Contact your nearest Community Health Centre (CHC) Addictions Team:
Three Bridges 604-714-3480
North 604-215-3990
Raven Song 604-709-6530
Evergreen 604-707-3620
Pacific Spirit 604-267-3970
South 604-301-3860
NEXUS (Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver)
Substance Abuse Counselling and Outreach Program for youth aged 12-24.
550 Cambie Street 604-660-5216
Odyssey II (Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver)
Substance Abuse Counselling Program for youth aged 12–24 and their families.
604-879-8853
Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA)
Outreach, counselling, drop-in, school support, prevention services and more.
1618 East Hastings Street 604-254-7732
Richmond Addiction Services
Outpatient and outreach counselling, including assessment and referral services for youth and families 604-278-4156
Interior Health Addiction Services
Vancouver Island Youth and Family Addiction Services
Support Recovery
PLEA Community Services Society of BC
28-day stabilization placements for youth aged 21 and
under who are determining their next steps for addiction
treatment. 604-708-2616
Non-Residential Treatment
Watari: Youth Day Treatment Program
7 week voluntary alcohol and drug day treatment program for youth aged 13-24
in the Vancouver area.
Tel: 604-438-3755 Fax: 604-438-3745
FSGV: Women’s Dew Program
An alternative to residential addiction treatment for women. It offers women the opportunity to build recovery skills that work while living at home.
Residential Treatment
Last Door Youth Program
male only
New Westminster, BC
604-520-3587
The Daughters & Sisters Program for young women ages 12 –18 on probation
Surrey, BC604-543-1892
Waypoint
for young men ages 12 – 18 on probation only
Surrey, BC
604-585-9195
Osprey Program
youth ages 13 – 18 on probation only
Kamloops, BC
250-371-3600
Nenqayni Wellness Centre
Williams Lake, BC
250-989-0301
Young Wolves Lodge & Young Bears Lodge
Vancouver, BC
604-321-1118/604-322-7577
Venture Academy
Kelowna, BC
250-712-0409
Spirit Bear Center
PS Box 2548
Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R3
604-864-0553
The Crossing at Keremeos
For youth aged 14-18
604-714-6286
Self-Help Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous 604-434-3933
Narcotics Anonymous 604-873-1018
Alateen & Al-Anon 604-688-1716
Other Resources
Alcohol & Drug Info & Referral (24/7)
604-660-9382 or 1-800-663-1441
24-Hour Vancouver Crisis Line
1-866-661-3311
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Alcohol Drug Education Service of BC
Canadian Center on Substance Abuse
Red BookOnline guide to community, social and government agencies and services across the Lower Mainland.
Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks
Dedicated to the promotion and development of local groups run by and for youth in and from government care. Primary functions of these local groups are: giving support, friendship, self-help, information and representation of youth in and from government care. 604-527-7762 Toll-free: 1-800-565-8055
Gambling Addictions
Problem gambling counselling is delivered free of charge across the province by telephone or in person. Services are available in all regions of the province– North, Interior, Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Services are available for those groups considered most at risk, including youth, seniors, aboriginal and multicultural communities.
24 hour toll-free Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111
Kelty Resource CentrePhone
Resource Centre is a free, all-inclusive resource centre helping BC children, youth and their families to find the resources in dealing with mental health and substance use issues. In addition, as spiritual successors to the Eating Disorder Resource Centre of BC, the centre also provides information and referrals to adults with eating disorders.
604-875-2084 Toll Free: 1-800-665-1822
GLBTQ
BC’s Queer Resource Centre
Prideline, information,
referral and peer support.
1170 Bute Street 604-684-5307 or 1-800-566-1170
Transgender Health Program
An anonymous and confidential free service for anyone living in BC who has a transgender health question.
604-734-1514 or 1-866-999-1514 (BC only)
GAB Youth Services
Gab is a cool place where youths can kick back and talk with friends. It’s also a great place to meet people that have similar questions about sexual orientation or gender identity. 604-684-4901
Youthquest! Lesbian and Gay Youth Society of BC
A volunteer-based and youth-centred network of drop-ins for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited and questioning youth, and their allies. 604-460-9115