Mental health and addictions in Vancouver, British Columbia
PHS - Community Managed Alcohol Program
Offered by PHS Community Services Society
In short
Program is for people who have severe alcohol use disorder, live in abject poverty, and sometimes drink non-beverage alcohol such as mouthwash or rubbing alcohol.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 10:00am 3pm
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults, Seniors, Women, Indigenous people, Newcomers and immigrants, Men, Veterans, Refugees, People on a low income; Seniors, Youth, Indigenous, Women, Men, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Youth (13-24), Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, My culture and roots, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Where
- 111 Princess Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G8
- How to reach
- Contact through PHS Community Services Society: (604) 683-0073 · info@phs.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Program is for people who have severe alcohol use disorder, live in abject poverty, and sometimes drink non-beverage alcohol such as mouthwash or rubbing alcohol. Consuming non-beverage alcohol as a result of severe addiction can destabilize the persons life, increasing homelessness, stigmatization, violence, visits to the hospital and even mortality. Managed alcohol programs have demonstrated increased quality of life, decreased violence and visits to the emergency room.
- Options for exchanging illicit beverages for low cost beer and wine
- Peer employment opportunities brewing low-cost beer and wine from kits and bottled for participant use
- Weekly meetings and seminars engage drinkers in opportunities to learn about the health and social risks of non-beverage alcohol consumption and alternatives available
- Outreach to people in the community to check on their well-being and provide hydration for those who are homeless
- Linkage to housing and health services, psychosocial and cultural supports
Who can use it?
People with severe alcohol use disorder
When is it open?
PHS - Community Managed Alcohol Program is open Monday to Friday 10:00am 3pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 683-0073, email info@phs.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
111 Princess Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G8
111 Princess Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G8Vancouver, British Columbia
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