Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Services - Western Communities

Addictions / Substance Use and Mental Health - Adult

Provided by Island Health

Single access point for individuals seeking adult mental health and substance use services in the Western Communities (formerly Westshore), including View Royal, Colwood, Metchosin, Highlands, Sooke and Port Renfrew.
Services provided:
  • Same day, single-session counselling appointment
  • Screening and assessment
  • Referrals to the most appropriate service, team or community resource
  • Connection to services such as counselling, case management, psychiatry, substance use supports and withdrawal management (detox)
How to access services:
  • Available for individuals aged 19+ years old who are living in the Western Communities (prev. Westshore) including View Royal, Colwood, Metchosin, Highlands, Sooke and Port Renfrew.
  • In person drop-in appointments are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM and 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM, and on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM
  • For a phone-in appointment, please call 250-370-5799
  • Primary care providers can fax a completed MHSU Referral Form to 250-370-5724
  • Referrals are also accepted from individuals, clinicians, community agencies and health and social services professionals.
Crisis and Emergency Services: The Community Response Team provides urgent response for adults who may be suicidal or in a psychiatric crisis through the 24-Hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888.

Find additional information, resources and tools to support your well-being on the Island Health Mental Health and Substance Use Resources page.

250-370-5799

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

681 Allandale Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V9C 0S2

Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, closed on Statutory Holidays.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Health professional referral
  • Social worker referral
  • Community service organization referral

Details: Referral is not required, but you can self-refer or be referred by a physician (referral faxed to 250-370-5724).

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Availability

Service area: Langford, Sooke, Victoria + show cities

Service area cities: Langford, Sooke, and Victoria

Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Mental Health - Adult
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location
  • Provided by phone

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