ACUTE MEDICAL DETOXIFICATION SERVICES

We offer a 12 bed facility that provides acute medically supervised detoxification and stabilization services for men and women.

This program serves Central and Upper Vancouver Island (south of the Malahat to Port Hardy)

We provide:

•            Acute medical withdrawal management, in a safe, non-institutional setting.

•             Initial medical assessments by our nurses, as well as ongoing daily assessments.

•             Daily physician visits.

•             Referral to Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Services Clinics, for assessment, referral and counselling.

•             Encouragement and support for positive lifestyle changes.

•             Educational videos and group discussions.

•             Exposure to self help groups.

•             Information about available community resources.

•             Discharge planning services.

NOTE:

• Pregnant women are eligible for our program.
• Insulin dependent diabetics are eligible for our program.

 Admission Criteria

•             Applicants must reside in Central or Upper Vancouver Island and require Acute Medical Detoxification.

•             The average length of stay is 7 to 10 days.

How to Access Our Service

FOR LOCAL CLIENTS (Nanaimo, Gabriola Island, Ladysmith)

• Applicants must call us at 250-753-9968 and our staff will complete a screening questionnaire to determine if acute medical detoxification is indicated. 
  
• If it is indicated, our staff will then provide further information and place the applicant on the waiting list.
  
• If acute medical detoxification is not indicated, our staff will provide the applicant with information about more appropriate detox resources.

FOR CLIENTS FROM OUTLYING AREAS (Everywhere else in Central and Upper Vancouver Island, except for the local areas listed above)

• Applicants must call the numbers listed below.  The Crisis or Chemical Dependency Nurses in each area will determine if acute medical detoxification is indicated.
  
• If it is indicated, they will then make the referral to Clearview Centre.  Clients from outlying areas SHOULD NOT call Clearview directly.
  
• If acute medical detoxification is not indicated, the nurses will then provide a referral to a more appropriate detox resource.

 NUMBERS FOR OUTLYING AREAS:

Campbell River               250-286-7006                    Back up Crisis Line   250-287-7743

Comox/Courtenay          250-339-1573                    Back up Crisis Line   250-334-2455

Duncan:                                                                                             Call Crisis Line         250-748-1133

Parksville                        250-248-8300                    Back up Crisis Line   250-248-3111

Port Alberni                    250-724-3554 Ext 6607       Back up Crisis Line   250-723-4050

Port Hardy/Port McNeil: Call:  Crisis Line 250-949-6033

Uclulet/Tofino:                Call: Crisis Line 1-800-588-8717

Cost

•             There is no cost for our program.

•             Clients are responsible for covering the cost of any prescription medication.

•             Clients are responsible for supplying their own tobacco and quarters, or calling cards, for the pay phone.

Please Note

CLIENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING A MINIMUM OF BELONGINGS WITH THEM, IN ONE SMALL SUITCASE OR DUFFELL BAG

•             We have no parking facilities – please arrange your transportation to and from our centre in advance.

•             No visitors are allowed on the property.

•             Detox clients do not leave the property during their stay.

•             Clients are encouraged to bring their own personal hygiene products and nightwear if possible.

•             No perfumed products are permitted.

•             No cell phones or pagers are permitted.