Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services - Cowichan Valley

Addictions / Substance Use and Mental Health - Adult

Provided by Island Health

Provides a timely, single point of entry for all adult Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Cowichan Valley.
General Mental Health & Substance Services Provided
  • Screening, assessment and treatment planning.
  • Referrals to the most appropriate service, team or community resource.
  • Connection to mental health and substance use services such as counselling, psychoeducational groups and substance use recovery team.
How to Access Services
  • Program is available for individuals aged 19+ years old who are living in the Cowichan Valley (top of the Malahat to Davis Road in Ladysmith)
  • Psychiatrist consultations require a referral from a family physician or primary care provider
  • Note: The psychiatric team does not accept referrals for ADHD or Autism assessments

Duncan Rapid Access Clinic (RAC)

A walk-in clinic offered through Mental Health and Substance Use. Adults can drop-in for a single session with a mental health and substance use clinician (non-psychiatry) and receive information regarding the most appropriate service.

How to Access RAC Services
  • No referral needed; walk-in appointments are available Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or by calling Duncan RAC (250-709-3040).
  • Same day appointments are not guaranteed.
  • Individuals are seen based on the initial assessment and priority process.
  • Note: Mental Health housing cannot be accessed through the Rapid Access Clinic.

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.

250-709-3040

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

3088 Gibbins Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1E8

Intake Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
RAC Duncan Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Note: Both services are closed on statutory holidays.

Wheelchair accessible.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Self-referral

Details: ALL psychiatric consultations require primary care provider referral. No referral required to access Duncan RAC

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Availability

Service area: Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake + show cities

Service area cities: Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Mill Bay, and Shawnigan Lake

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

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

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community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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  2. Last Name
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  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
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