Adult Substance Use Services - Salmo
Provides a range of services for adults with substance use concerns. Services are person centered, recovery oriented, trauma informed, culturally safe and utilize harm reduction principles.
Counsellor Also offers Mental Health Services
For those experiencing an acute mental health or substance use crisis contact the Salmo MHSU office. After office hours contact Crisis Response Services in Trail or Nelson
Access Services: the point of entry for all people who are referred to community MHSU Services. Purpose is to gather information, provide brief intervention or immediate assistance and support transition to appropriate support which may include:
- Counselling and Treatment Services: Provides counselling for people experiencing moderate to severe substance use concerns. Services may include assessment & interventions, psychiatric consultation, self-management support, group and individual counselling and participation in a relapse prevention group.
- Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Program: Referral to Trail, Castlegar or Nelson
- Overdose prevention services include training & distribution of free naloxone (narcan) kits which are available at the office for substance users, family members or friends. In addition, free harm reduction supplies, including needles and safer smoking kits, are also available upon request.
Regional and Provincial Services include Withdrawal, Supportive Recovery, Day and Residential Treatment Programs
Individuals may self-refer or referral may be made by a family member, physician or other helping professional.
After office hours or for additional support, contact the Interior Crisis Line Network: 1-888-353-CARE(2273): available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Address / Contact Info
Box 39
Salmo, BC
V0G 1Z0
Phone Numbers
Hours of Operation
Office: Mon to Thurs: 9am - 12 noon; 1 - 4pm
Areas Served
| Sub-Regions Served | Salmo Area |
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Categorization
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This program was last updated on: 10 Feb 2024.
