Community Health and Social Service Programs

The Campbell River Sobering and Assessment Centre (CRSAC) provides a safe and supportive environment for substance affected individuals to become sober. The CRSAC also provides links to services for substance-dependent individuals that may have secondary issues including mental and/or physical health challenges. The facility will operate 24 hours a day and offer up to nine sobering beds. The CRSAC is operated by Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS). VIMHS is a registered charitable non-profit organization based in Nanaimo BC. Our goal is to encourage a society that values and supports ALL people, including those experiencing psychiatric, addiction, and cognitive challenges through thoughtful, community-driven leadership.more info

The Campbell River Volunteer Society works with volunteers and non-profit organizations to enhance community engagement. more info

For women of all ages and their children, we promote equality and respect for all people in our community through education, support, communication and empowerment of women in a safe and unique environment. Our goal is to value women’s history and celebrate our accomplishments.more info

The Campbell River Young Parents' program (CRYPP) consists of four components: education, child care, health and support, and is designed to assist parenting students achieve high school graduation while meeting the needs of their infant and toddlers. more info

The Campbell River Youth in Care Network is a group of youth and young adults who have had some association with the Ministry of Children and Family Development at some point in their life. We strive to provide a safe environment for young people to get out and have fun. Our goal is all about making connections. We have yearly dinners with Foundry's cooking group, yearly youth retreats, a yearly celebration for BC Child and Youth in Care Week, and monthly gatherings. We have gone rock climbing, kick boxing, bowling, mini golfing, walks on the beach, presentations on taxes, escape rooms, and more. All of the ideas for groups come from the young people themselves. We run based on what the young people want. more info

Get trusted cancer information, locate community services, find help with travel & accommodations, borrow wigs & prosthesis, talk to someone who’s been there, adjust to life after treatment.more info

We promote the health of Canadians aged 18-80 through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. Languages Spoken: English, Chinese and French.more info

Peer support for people with cancer and their caregivers.more info

Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages.more info

Discussion on brain injury symptoms, coping strategies, self care, community supports, etc.more info