Mental Health and Substance Use Services at Oceanside Health Centre

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

489 Alberni Highway, Parksville, BC V9P 1J9

Phone Numbers
Toll Free Line: 1-888-885-8824
- MHSU Service Link
Business Line: 250-951-9550
Main Fax: 250-951-9576
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
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Walk-in 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
Oceanside
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible