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Detox Services

Creekside Detox Management (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
fraserhealth.ca

Road to Recovery (St Paul’s Hosptial)

Acute stabilization and withdraw management beds 1 866 658 1221

Specialized Youth Detox 13-18 year olds (Vancouver Island) 

250 3833514

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:

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
bgcbc.ca

Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA)
Outreach, counselling, drop-in, school support, prevention services and more
1618 East Hastings Street
604-254-7732
unya.bc.ca

Watari
Outreach, counselling services, and more
604-254-6995
watari.ca

Richmond Addiction Services
Outpatient and outreach counselling, including assessment and referral services for youth and families
604-278-4156
richmondaddictions.ca

Interior Health Addiction Services
interiorhealth.ca

Vancouver Island Youth and Family Addiction Services
islandhealth.ca

Parent Resources

Parents Together (Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver)
Professionally supported, mutual support/self help program for parents of teens aged 12–18
7595 Victoria Drive
604-325-0556
parentsforever.ca

Parent Support Services of BC
Promote healthy family relationship by supporting children, parents and others in a parenting role in BC communities
parentsupportbc.ca

PFLAG
Provides support for all family members and friends. Works to create an environment of understanding so our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered children can live with dignity and respect
pflagvancouver.com

Moms Stop The Harm
momsstoptheharm.com

Non-Residential Treatment

VCH Youth Day Treatment Program
The Youth Day Treatment Program is an outpatient service designed to help individuals aged 16 to 24 in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region address and change their substance use habits.
vch.ca

Residential Treatment

The Daughters & Sisters Program
For young women ages 12 –18 on probation
Surrey, BC
604-543-1892
plea.ca

Waypoint
For young men ages 12 – 18 on probation only
Surrey, BC
604-585-9195
plea.ca

Nenqayni Wellness Centre
Williams Lake, BC
250-989-0301
nenqayni.com

Netchako
Prince George, BC
250-565-2881
pacificnorthwest.fetchbc.ca

Phoenix Society – Treatment Program for Youth and Young Adults
This 3-month residential treatment program at Phoenix Society Main Campus in Surrey, BC, offers individual, group, and family therapy as needed, using diverse treatment methods. Participants also engage in recreational and music therapy to foster community and connections. Tailored to male-identifying, nonbinary, and two-spirit individuals aged 17-24, the program supports each participant’s unique recovery journey.
phoenixsociety.com

Young Bears Lodge – Urban Native Youth Association
Young Bears Lodge is a holistic healing program for Indigenous youth aged 13 to 18 who want to address their relationship with drugs or alcohol. The live-in program offers five spots and allows stays from one to four months, tailored to individual needs and goals.
unya.bc.ca

 

 

Traverse (Chilliwack)

Traverse is a Fraser Region Youth Substance Use Live-in Treatment Centre, for youth aged 13-18 who identify as having their life difficulties being tangled up in substance use. Youth voluntarily choose to attend Traverse and are able to stay up to 6 months.

pcrs.ca/our-programs/traverse/

A New Tomorrow (Kamloops)

A trauma informed lens guides treatment that is inclusive, non-judgemental, caring and compassionate. Staff provide a structured, predictable environment fostering a sense of security as youth work toward developing the tools they require to achieve and maintain sobriety. The 3-month program is open to youth ages 12-18 from British Columbia with preference given to those from the Interior Health region.

Ournewtomorrow.ca

Coast (Crescent Beach White Rock)

Provincial Specialized Substance Use Treatment Program for Youth and Young Adults provides support and education to female identified individuals aged 17 – 24 and will provide treatment for those whose needs have not been successfully addressed in less intensive settings.

Youth Recovery House (Kelowna)

The Youth Recovery House is a live-in program for young people aged 12 to 18 who are experiencing problematic substance use. The program provides a continuum of service, which can include withdrawal management, stabilization, treatment, and/or after-care. Self-referrals are accepted.

info@thebridgeservices.ca

 

Orca Lelum Youth Wellness Centre (Vancouver Island)

Offers medically supervised withdrawal support, mental health crisis supports and holistic live-in wellness for youth aged 12-18. This resource is for Indigenous Youth in BC.

orcalelum.ca/

 

Additional Community Resources

Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-784-2433

BC Crisis Line 604-310-6789

BC Wide Indigenous Toll-Free Crisis and Support Line – KUU-US Crisis Support Line
1-800-588-8717

 

Alcoholics Anonymous 604-434-3933

Narcotics Anonymous 604-873-1018

Alateen & Al-Anon 604-688-1716

Resources for Schools

Visit the school program site for recommended resources for schools and caregivers/families.

GLBTQ+ Resources

Trans Care BC
An anonymous and confidential free service for anyone living in BC who has a transgender health questions.
604-734-1514 or 1-866-999-1514 (BC only)
www.phsa.ca

BC’s Queer Resource Centre
Prideline, information, referral and peer support
1170 Bute Street
604-684-5307 or 1-800-566-1170
qmunity.ca

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

PRISM LGBTQ2S Substance Use Services
vch.ca

Other Resources

BC211
For help finding community resources in the Lower Mainland. Dial 211 on on your phone.
www.bc211.ca

Toward the Heart
Harm Reduction resources including Naloxone training and overdose prevention information and services.
towardtheheart.com

YouthinBC.com
Online chat crisis support
1-800-784-2433
youthinbc.com

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

AGEDOUT.com
Resource for youth in BC who have or are about to transition out of government care
bcadoption.com/agedout

Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks 
1-800-565-8055
fbcyicn.ca

Canadian Center on Substance Abuse
ccsa.ca

Justice for Girls
justiceforgirls.org

BYRC
Youth resource centre — employment, health, education, life skill and support with housing.
pcrs.ca

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
604-527-7762 or 1-800-565-8055
fbcyicn.ca

Problem Gambling Help Line
24 hour toll-free 1-888-795-6111

Kelty Resource Centre
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
604-875-2084 or 1-800-665-1822

Onyx
Free, confidential support services for youth aged 13-18 at risk of being sexually exploited.
1-877-411-7532
plea.ca

Youth Intensive Case Management Teams (YICMT) | Vancouver Coastal Health 
The Youth Intensive Case Management Team (ICMT) offers innovative, client-centered, and culturally sensitive support to youth with complex needs such as substance use, homelessness, and mental health challenges.
vch.ca

Central Addiction Intake Team (CAIT) | Vancouver Coastal Health
The Central Addiction Intake Team (CAIT) helps clients progress toward their recovery goals. It oversees the referral process for the VCH Vancouver Substance Use Support Recovery and Treatment programs. CAIT’s team of health professionals works to connect clients with the most suitable recovery programs based on their specific needs and aspirations.
vch.ca

Youth Addictions Services in BC – PLEA
Plea has a four-month (for young men) and six-month (for young women) treatment program serving youth aged 12 to 18 whose substance use is problematic.
plea.ca

Provincial Youth & Young Adult Substance Use Treatment Program
The program offers a nurturing and orderly environment that resembles a home, supported by a diverse group of professionals. This team includes counselors, activity facilitators, Indigenous Elders, youth mentors, educators, and family therapists. For additional support, physicians and psychiatrists can be consulted through telehealth services.
bcchildrens.ca