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Bella Bella Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services

  • Please email to connect to this service. If this is an emergency visit ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital at 88 Waglisla Street. Bella Bella, BC V0T 1Z0
  • bbmhsuservices@vch.ca

Bella Bella Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services supports aged 19 and older who have concerns about their mental health and/or substance use. This is not an emergency service.

When you reach out to us, our team member will meet with you (either virtually, in-person, or by phone) to discuss the mental health and/or substance use issues you are experiencing and support you to connect with resources to help you on your wellness journey. 

This may include:  

  • Seeing a mental health and substance use nurse or wellness worker 
  • Accessing substance use services such as substance use treatment services or substance use withdrawl management (detox)  
  • Possibly being referred for counselling (virtual or in-person)  
  • Support to access harm reduction supplies 

You may be referred to resources in the community, within the Nation in which you live, or possibly outside of the community. The most appropriate resource option will be determined between you and the Bella Bella adult mental health and substance use team member supporting you. If you require assistance to travel outside of the community for MHSU resources, the Indigenous Patient Navigator or a member of the MHSU team can help you connect with Patient Travel or help you to navigate the health-care system.  

How to access mental health and substance use support in Bella Bella

  • Check eligibility

    Available to residents of Bella Bella, Denny Island, Heiltsuk Nation, or surrounding Nations, ages 19 and up who are experiencing mental health concerns both with or without substance use concerns. No physician referral is needed.

  • Email us

    Email us at bbmhsuservices@vch.ca to connect with our Bella Bella mental health and substance use team. In your email, please include the following information:  

    • Name (first, last)  
    • Preferred contact method (phone, email address, text etc.) 
    • Best times to contact you. A member of our team will connect with you within business hours, typically between Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  We will respond to emails within 72 hours.  

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • 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

Please email us at bbmhsuservices@vch.ca

Parking and transportation

Free parking is available.

ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital (formerly R.W. Large Memorial Hospital)

ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas (pronounced kwil-valas-iwaylas) Heiltsuk Hospital is a acute, continuing care and emergency medical facility that has 6 acute beds, 7 continuing care beds and a 3-bed emergency department open 24/7.

Adults 19+ Mental Health Intake Services

Adult mental health intake services help adults aged 19+ and their families access mental health and substance use services in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.