Emergency

Adult Community Support Services at qathet General Hospital

Need help immediately?

If there is a life-threatening safety concern, please call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.

Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-784-2433

BC Crisis Line: 604-310-6789

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Indigenous Crisis and Support Line - KUU-US Crisis Support Line: 1-800-588-8717

Harm reduction: Toward the Heart 

Adult Community Support Services supports adults aged 19 or older with a variety of diagnoses of a serious and persistent mental disorder including; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, chronic and severe depression that require ongoing support.

Services include 

  • community mental health nurse 
  • case management, 
  • medication management, 
  • community outreach support, 
  • vocational rehabilitation, 
  • supported independent living, 
  • residential support and 
  • psychiatric consultation services

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    • People aged 19 and over
    • People experiencing emotional, psychological or psychiatric concerns; living with severe and persistent mental health issues; or struggling with substance use.

  • Contact Central Intake

    Contact qathet Mental Health and Substance Use Services Central Intake for more information about this service.

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

How to get here

We are located on the third floor of qathet General Hospital.

qathet General Hospital

qathet General Hospital (formerly Powell River General Hospital) is a 42-bed facility providing services that include surgery, endoscopy, ICU, obstetrics, in-patient psychiatry, oncology, emergency and diagnostic services.

Adult Mental Health Teams

Community-based assessment and treatment for adults who are diagnosed with a serious and persistent major mental disorder and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in daily life.