Vancouver Detox (referral thru ACCESS CENTRAL)

Provides a safe, supportive residential environment for individuals withdrawing from the acute effects of alcohol or other drugs and who require on-site monitoring.Provides medical withdrawal management for adults 19 years and older living in the VCHA region. Services include assessment, individual counselling, referral, educational groups, 12-step programs, acupuncture and other alternate therapies, and assistance in the transition to safe/supportive housing.Staffed by a culturally diverse, multidisciplinary team that uses medical and non-medical approaches to relieving withdrawal symptoms.Bed capacity is 24. Average stay is five to seven days. There is no cost to client.