Need help immediately?

If there is a life-threatening safety concern, please call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.

Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-784-2433

BC Crisis Line: 604-310-6789

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Indigenous Crisis and Support Line - KUU-US Crisis Support Line: 1-800-588-8717

Harm reduction: Toward the Heart 

Our free youth substance use services are designed to meet the needs of youth struggling with substance use. They include prevention, counselling, withdrawal management options, treatment options, as well as the services of an intensive case management team.​

Programs

These youth substance use services are designed to meet the needs of youth struggling with substance misuse or addiction to drugs or alcohol. They include prevention, counselling and treatment services. 

Referrals and intake

Please feel free to call with questions regarding services or to learn about options for youth struggling with substance use. Clients can self-refer.

Download the CAIT referral package for Peak House, Young Bears Lodge and the VCH day treatment program.

Youth CAIT referral package

Contact us

Please get in touch with us with questions regarding the services offered or to learn about options for youth struggling with substance use.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Phone: (604) 209-3705

Emailcait.youth@vch.ca

Fax: (604) 255-1101