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Port Alberni

1. Name of Service

Port Alberni Mental Health and Substance Use, ICMS team, Intensive Case Management Services

2. Address of Service

4152 Redford Street
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 3Z2

Phone: 250-731-1343
Fax: 250-731-1343

Email: linda.nilssenfrigstad@viha.ca

3. Hours of Service:

Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm

4. Who Can Receive Services?

Age range 18 to 29
Type of psychosis or disorders
  • Psychosis NOS
  • First Break
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective
Catchment areas served Port Alberni area only
Other criteria None

5. Do I Need a Referral?

Anyone can refer including self-referral, but go through the intake services first at the Roger Street office to determine whether or not they have a mental illness.

6. Program Description:

Basic early psychosis services provided include:

  Complete assessment of symptoms and physical functioning
  Medication management
  Case manager
  Family support and education
  Client education
  Treatment of problems in living and other mental health issues

In addition to these basic early intervention services more comprehensive services may be offered including:

  Groups
  Public education regarding early identification and intervention
  Cognitive assessments and rehabilitation
  Vocational rehab programs
  Medication side effect monitoring, healthy living programs
  Alumni programs
  O/T assessment and treatment
  Neuropsych assessments