Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service

Provides Indigenous people in BC access to specialists in addictions medicine and psychiatry through video conferencing or in a health centre or client's home.

Clients work with their care providers to choose a location for the appointments. Referral providers are encouraged to attend appointments to provide local knowledge for care planning and continued client support.

Agency

First Nations Health Authority

Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service - Virtual

Toll Free Line: 1-833-456-7655

Application Process

Appointment and referral from health and wellness providers, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, or health professionals required. See website for detailed information and instructions.

Program Fee

No Cost

Eligibility

Targeted Population Restricted

All people in BC who identify as being Indigenous, and to their family members even if they are non-status.

Main Website: https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/ehealth/virtual-substance-use-and-psychiatry-service

Service delivery

Virtual

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