Mental Health and Substance Use Services at 3151 Barons Road, Nanaimo

Provides a point of entry for all adult mental health and substance use services for the Island Health region. Services are provided in a variety of settings including community clinics, hospitals, specialized settings, and on an outreach basis.

Services include confidential intake assessment, help with connecting to services such as counselling, short-term assessment and treatment, withdrawal management, and harm reduction services, and referrals to other community services. Some locations offer same-day intake assessment by walk-in or phone-in appointments.

Agency
Physical Address

3151 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5W5

Phone Numbers
Toll Free Line: 1-888-885-8824
- MHSU Service Link
Business Line: 250-739-5880
Main Fax: 250-739-5879
Eligibility
Age Restricted

\nAdults aged 19 and over in need of substance use information and treatment. Most children and youth services are provided through the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Application Process
Self-referrals accepted. Call or see website for more information.
Hours
Monday
08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
08:30 - 16:30
Thursday
08:30 - 16:30
Friday
08:30 - 16:30
Office hours as noted; closed statutory holidays. Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) phone line is available 7 days a week, 08:30 - 16:30.
Languages
English
Service delivery
In Person
Coverage Area
Nanaimo
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible