Overdose Prevention & Supervised Consumption [Island Health Authority Area]

Addictions / Substance Use, Public Health, and Sexual Health

Provided by Island Health

Supervised intravenous drug injection site designed to be accessible to injection drug users
The program provides clean, safe environments where people can use substances under the supervision of trained staff without the risk of arrest for drug possession. These sites help reduce disease transmission, reduce fatal overdoses, and help connect people to health care services, including treatment.

Supervised consumption and overdose prevention sites offer a wide range of complementary health services including:
- Distribution of supplies for safer injection
- Education on safe injection technique and infection prevention
- Overdose prevention and intervention
- Medical and counselling services
- Referrals to substance use treatment
- Connection to housing and other support services
- Drug checking

These designated spaces, integrated into existing social service or health care settings or in newly established locations, provide on-site monitoring for people at risk of overdose and allow for rapid response when an overdose occurs.

Each site provides various levels of services, including overdose prevention education and Take Home Naloxone training and distribution. Some sites may also distribute harm reduction supplies (such as sterile needles, filters, cookers, condoms, etc.) offer safe disposal options, and facilitate referrals to mental health and substance use services.

Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Navigation Link for Clients/Patients: This service link central access phone number will provide help for clients navigating Island Health services for substance use, harm reduction and mental health. People seeking these services can call 1-888-885-8824 to speak directly with a Service Link provider. (This is not a line for health professionals to initiate a referral).

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

250-287-9969 (Campbell River)

Vancouver Island Mental Health Society - #5, 1330 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 3A6

250-331-8524 (Courtenay) ext. 68545

941C England Avenue, Courtenay, British Columbia

250-338-7400 (Courtenay)

Toll Free: 1-877-311-7400

Website: https://avi.org/our-services/comox...

Comox Valley AVI – AIDS Vancouver Island - 355 6th Street, Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 1M2

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Friday - Sunday 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

250-597-7779 (Cowichan Valley)

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/about-us...

Cowichan Valley Wellness and Recovery Center - 5878 York Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 3S4

Open 7 days a week (call for current hours); injection and inhalation.

250-244-4042 (Nanaimo) ext. 402

Website: https://www.cmhamidisland.ca/ops

Nanaimo - Canadian Mental Health Association - 250 Albert Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 2V6

Open 7 days a week, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Access via Dunsmuir Street.

250-723-6511 (Port Alberni) ext. 112

Website: https://portalbernishelter.com...

Port Alberni - Port Alberni Shelter Society - 3699 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, British Columbia, V9Y 4E7

Open seven days a week: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

250-519-5303 (Victoria)

The Harbour - 941 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3P4

Open daily from 9:30 PM to 5:30 PM

250-384-2366 (Victoria - Avi)

Website: https://avi.org/our-services/victoria

3rd Floor - Access Health Centre - 713 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1M8

Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm

250-383-1951 (Victoria) ext. 2247

Rock Bay Landing shelter (Victoria Cool Aid Society) - 535 Ellice Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 2G8

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for public

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

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Service area: Island Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Alert Bay, Bamfield, Black Creek, Brentwood Bay, Campbell River, Cathedral Grove, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gold River, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Kyuquot, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Lantzville, Long Beach, Mayne Island, Merville, Mill Bay, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nitinaht, North Saanich, Parksville, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Sayward, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Tofino, Ucluelet, and Victoria

Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Public Health
Sexual Health
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