Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services - Cowichan Valley

Addictions / Substance Use and Mental Health - Adult & Senior

Provided by Island Health

Provides a timely, single point of entry for all adult Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Cowichan Valley.
Services Provided
  • Screening, assessment and treatment planning.
  • Referrals to the most appropriate service, team or community resource.
  • Connection to mental health and substance use services such as counselling, psychoeducational groups and addiction medicine consultation.
How to Access Services
  • Available for individuals aged 19+ years old who are living in the Cowichan Valley
  • Self-refer by calling to schedule an appointment with the team at 250-709-3040
  • Accepts referrals from individuals, clinicians, community agencies and health and social services professionals
  • Psychiatrist consultations require a referral from a family physician or primary care provider.
The Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) in Duncan is a walk-in clinic offered through Mental Health and Substance Use. Adults can drop-in for one crisis counselling session with a mental health and substance use clinician (non-psychiatry) and receive information and referrals for connecting with the most appropriate service.
How to Access RAC Services:
  • No referral needed; walk-in appointments are available Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Individuals are seen based on the initial assessment and priority process
  • Same day appointments are not guaranteed
  • Mental health housing cannot be accessed through the Rapid Access Clinic
Crisis and Emergency Services: The Community Response Team provides urgent response for adults who may be suicidal or in a psychiatric crisis through the 24-Hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888.

Find additional information, resources and tools to support your well-being on the Island Health Mental Health and Substance Use Resources page.

250-709-3040

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

3088 Gibbins Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1E8

Intake Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. RAC Duncan Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Both services are closed on statutory holidays.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Self-referral
  • Health professional referral
  • Social worker referral
  • Community service organization referral
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Availability

Service area: Cobble Hill, Duncan

Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location
  • Provided by phone

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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  2. Last Name
  3. Email
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  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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