Mental health and addictions in North Cowichan, British Columbia
DMHSU - Addiction Medicine Consult Service
Offered by Duncan Mental Health and Substance Use
3088 Gibbins Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 1E9, North Cowichan, BC
In short
The Addictions Medicine Consult Service (AMCS) will support admitted patients regardless of their primary condition at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) whose assessment, treatment and discharge plan would be strengthened through an addiction medicine consultation.
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 3088 Gibbins Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 1E9, North Cowichan, BC
- How to reach
- (250) 709-3040 · Website
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About this service
Purpose: The Addictions Medicine Consult Service (AMCS) will support admitted patients regardless of their primary condition at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) whose assessment, treatment and discharge plan would be strengthened through an addiction medicine consultation.
Patients Served: AMCS supports physicians with patients on inpatient units with known or suspected substance use disorder and/or who are experiencing harm due to their disorder. Consultations are available for any suspected substance use disorder; however, the primary focus of the AMCS is on patients with opioid and/or alcohol use disorder.
Services Provided: AMCS supports substance use treatment through assessment and diagnosis; symptom management (particularly for difficult withdrawal symptoms); treatment initiation during hospitalization; and linking and liaising with community-based treatment resources for discharge.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 709-3040, or use the website.
Listed in North Cowichan, British Columbia.
3088 Gibbins Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 1E9, North Cowichan, BC
3088 Gibbins Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 1E9, North Cowichan, BCNorth Cowichan, British Columbia
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