Acute Home-Based Treatment (AHBT)

The AHBT team visits your home to discuss your symptoms and prescribe and monitor medications as required. 

The number and length of visits depends on your care plan. If you already have a psychiatrist, the team doctor will collaborate with them to coordinate your treatment. 

When you are feeling better, you can return to the services in your community that meet your needs.

To be eligible for this program you must be:

• 17 years and older
• Living in Richmond, Vancouver or on the North Shore
• Experiencing a worsening of symptoms or distress due to mental illness and/or substance use concerns.
• Willing and able to accept care at home.

You cannot participate in this program if you are:

• Actively suicidal or at risk to harm others.
• Not living in a safe home environment, for example there are weapons or other individuals with a history of violence in your home.

To access this program, you must be referred by a medical professional such as a doctor, case manager, or nurse. See information for each community below.