Psychiatric Crisis and Emergency Services

Provides urgent response, short-term assessment, stabilization, and treatment for individuals experiencing a psychiatric or mental health crisis.

Services vary per location and may include crisis intervention, discharge planning, case consultation, substance use services, and referrals to community resources as needed.

Agency

Island Health

1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7

Psychiatric Crisis and Emergency Services at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Other sites

Eligibility

Open

Main Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use-services/emergency-hospital-care

Service delivery

In Person

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