Read on to learn abut how Island Health's mental health and substance use has modified services and adapted to the new reality of working through a pandemic.
How to Access Services: Call 250-902-6051. Services have been modified to work with COVID-19 protocols, and staff are working to provide modified yet uninterrupted services to clients.
services are free of charge
services are available to any Mt. Waddington area resident aged 19 years or over who has a severe and persistent mental illness, an addiction or is in acute emotional distress
we have an open referral process. Members of the public, community agencies or physicians can access services by phone or by fax
Services Provided
Mental Health and Substance Use services in Mt. Waddington region delivers a range of services to persons living with severe mental health and/or substance use issues. We work closely with other Island Health programs, local physicians and nurse practitioners, First Nations health partners and other not for profit groups to ensure that “every door is the right door” to access the appropriate service setting. We accept referrals from primary care providers, health programs, community partners and self referrals.
PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN BOTH THE PORT HARDY AND PORT MCNEILL LOCATIONS:
Mental Health and Substance Use counseling
Case management
Rehabilitation supports and services
Access to Crisis Stabilization Program housing (limited space and duration)
Outreach to distance communities (Port Alice, Sointula, Fort Rupert, Zeballos, Woss and Alert Bay)
Access to psychiatry services in person and via telehealth
Developmental Disability Mental Health Team (DDMHT) provides consultation and assessment services. Serves people fourteen years and older with a demonstrated developmental disability and co-occurring mental illness
PORT HARDY OFFICE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC SERVICES:
Early Recovery Program
Drop in counseling and support
Nurse Practitioner provides outreach primary health care via Lighthouse Centre twice a week, Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre once a week and Port Hardy office
Community Residential Withdrawal Management Service is located in Port Hardy.
The service will be provided to adults living in the Mt. Waddington region who can safely withdraw from substances in a community residential setting, and who have been assessed and referred by the Island Health Withdrawal Management / Detox nurse
The service is provided in partnership with North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre.
The model will provide integrated care and treatment to support people with concurrent mental health, physical health, behavioural, and substance use issues.
The anticipated length of stay for clients is five to ten (5-10) days.
Referrals can be made by contacting the Mental Health and Substance Use centre in Port Hardy at phone 250-902-6051 or via the Single Point of Access Mt Waddington referral process
7070 Shorncliffe Avenue Box 1290 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Phone: 250-902-6051
Port McNeill Mental Health and Substance Use Services 2750 Kingcome Place Box 548 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Phone: 250-956-4461