Those who struggle with addictions in and around Campbell RIver will soon have access to a detox centre to aid them in their journey of recovery.
These types of centres offer medical care and oversight in a secure environment for a multi-faceted approach to getting substances out of people’s systems while they are going through withdrawal.
“When people make the brave decision to seek help for addiction challenges, often the first step is accessing detox services,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
“This new detox in Campbell River is part of bringing BC’s Road to Recovery model to people in central and northern Vancouver Island.”
Whiteside added that through this initiative, people will receive services through each stage of detox, bed-based care and recovery as well as outpatient treatment. This could help ensure more people can have access to care near their home.
The detox centre will feature six detox beds and will be located at 731 Nicholls Street, near the North Island Hospital – Campbell River campus.
The Province is aiming to have the facility opened by fall 2024.
“The ongoing substance-use crisis is having a devastating impact on people affected by substance use, their families and loved ones, and the broader community, including Campbell River,” said Dr. Charmaine Enns, Island Health medical health officer, North Island.
“A locally available detox is a crucial part of a broader substance-use continuum of services aimed at keeping people alive and engaging them in further treatments and supports.”
The Province says that some key features of the centre will include
- Staff on site 24/7, 365 days of the year
- Physician and nursing oversight and care
- Scheduled and planned admissions based on clinical assessment
- Short stays averaging three to 10 days followed by other supports in the community or at home
- Transportation to and from the detox service if required
According to the Province, this new detox centre’s model is based on the successful Clearview Detox Centre model in Nanaimo, which has been running since 2009.
