Program: Downtown Eastside Connections Clinic

Program: Downtown Eastside Connections Clinic

Resource Number: 46240336
Description
Provides a drop-in treatment centre to help those struggling with illicit drug addiction and have difficulty accessing mainstream services. The clinic offers opioid substitution therapy with clients assessed and receiving treatment within hours of check-in. No appointment is required.

Also provides take-home naloxone kits, peer support, and the services of on-site nurses, social workers, financial liaison, and community workers. Physicians and pharmacists are also available to give clients medication for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis C, and psychiatric illnesses.

Program Phones:
604-675-3600		DTES Connections Clinic
1-866-658-1221		After Hours Access Central
604-675-3610		Fax

Website: www.vch.ca/Locations-Services/result?res_id=1372

Location information

Sites offering this program

+ 623 Powell Street, Vancouver ->

623 Powell Street, Vancouver

Location:

623 Powell Street

Vancouver, BC V6A 1H2 (Map)

Hours of operation

ProgramAtSite Hours:
Statutory holiday hours: 08:30 - 17:30

ProgramAtSite Hours:
Open: Closed:	Mon 08:30 19:30	Tue 08:30 19:30	Wed 08:30 19:30	Thu 08:30 19:30	Fri 08:30 19:30	Sat 08:30 17:30	Sun 08:30 17:30

Description:

Clinic located through the alley entrance

Mailing Address:

623 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1H2

Program Delivery

Eligibility:	Clients living or very engaged in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, needing addiction support and not currently receiving care.

Languages:	English


Program Fees:	Free Service

Defined coverage area(s), for the Program offered at selected Site:
BC	-Metro Vancouver Region	-Vancouver

Custom fields
Disabilities Access?	Yes
Service Delivery Method	In Person

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