There is no charge for the beds, which are expected to help about 200 people a year
Vancouver Island residents struggling with addiction now have better access to treatment and recovery beds closer to home.
There are 15 beds at Cedars Recovery in Cobble Hill, 10 beds at Edgewood Treatment Centre in Nanaimo, five beds at Homewood Ravensview in North Saanich and 10 Indigenous-focused beds at Kackaamin Family Development Centre in Port Alberni.“We are in a real crisis in our province,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. “We are losing thousands of B.C.
The length of treatment ranges from 50 to 90 days, depending on the individual and program. After treatment, people can participate in a nine-to-12-month virtual program for continued support in their recovery.
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