Program: Downtown Eastside Connections Clinic

Program: Downtown Eastside Connections Clinic

Resource Number: 46240336
Description
Offers rapid access to oral opioid agonist treatments to help those with opioid use disorder who may find barriers using other addiction services. Clients are assessed and receiving treatment within hours of check-in. No appointment needed.

Referrals to other services including residential treatment programs, mental health and primary care are also provided. Bridge prescriptions are also available for those temporarily visiting Vancouver and are in need.

Program Phones:
604-675-3600		Business Line
604-675-3610		Fax

Website: www.vch.ca/en/location/downtown-eastside-connections

Location information

Sites offering this program

+ 429 Alexander Street, Vancouver ->

429 Alexander Street, Vancouver

Location:

429 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6 (Map)

Hours of operation

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

Mailing Address:

429 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6

Program Delivery

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

Languages:	English
Application Process:	See website for more information; Connections has temporarily paused intakes for new clients.

Program Fees:	Free Service

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

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Disabilities Access?	Yes
Service Delivery Method	In Person

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