Article | New website centralizes mental health and substance use education For the first time, the newly-launched BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services’ Centre for Learning website consolidates innovative learning resources for mental health and substance …

Page | Risk Assessment: START Manuals Risk Assessment: START Manuals The Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (or START) is a clinical guide used to evaluate a client's or patient’s level of risk for aggression. It can also evaluate how likely they are …

Page | Clinical Resources Clinical Resources As a provincial service, we're committed to sharing our expertise and experience with other health professionals who are also treating people with mental health and substance use issues. Browse the resources below. …

Page | Make a Referral Make a Referral Most of our programs need a referral from a physician, social worker, health authority liaison or other health care professional. If you're supporting a patient's or client's care, choose a program below to learn more about …

Referral | Provincial Assessment Centre Referrals Provincial Assessment Centre Referrals The Provincial Assessment Centre (PAC) provides multidisciplinary mental health services for people with a developmental disability, and a concurrent mental health concern or …

Page | Virtual Health Resources Virtual Health Resources A range of technologies allows BCMHSUS staff to deliver high-quality patient care remotely. This means avoiding unnecessary travel and creating innovative pathways which allow our providers and clients to …

Page | Patient & Family Engagement Patient & Family Engagement As health care professionals, we have a moral and ethical responsibility to engage people with lived and living experience in health service planning, delivery, and evaluation. The Patient Experience …

Page | Opioid Agonist Treatment Opioid Agonist Treatment Opioid agonist treatment, often called OAT, uses medications such as Suboxone and methadone to treat opioid addiction. The treatment helps reduce drug-related harms and support long-term recovery. BC …

Page | For Health Professionals For Health Professionals Learn about referrals to our programs and explore our evidence-based resources on the latest in mental health and substance use care, including trauma-informed practice, treating concurrent disorders, …

Referral | Provincial Specialized Substance Use Program for Adults Referral Provincial Specialized Substance Use Program for Adults Referral BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services provides leadership, expertise, and oversight to several specialized provincial …