Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic
Addictions / Substance Use
Provided by Interior Health
Accepts referrals for assessment and treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
The Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic provides urgent care and medical support for those with substance use disorder.
VAM gives clients access to a doctor over the phone who can assess their needs, and start a treatment plan. Your care will be transferred to a medical provider in your community when one becomes available.
VAM supports Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) locations throughout the Interior, as well as First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and First Nations Health Service Organizations (FNHSO) providers in the Interior.
To get started Call 310-MHSU (6478) to connect with your local Mental Health and Substance Use location, and ask about the Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic. If you’re referred to VAM, someone from VAM will call you.
VAM gives clients access to a doctor over the phone who can assess their needs, and start a treatment plan. Your care will be transferred to a medical provider in your community when one becomes available.
VAM supports Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) locations throughout the Interior, as well as First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and First Nations Health Service Organizations (FNHSO) providers in the Interior.
To get started Call 310-MHSU (6478) to connect with your local Mental Health and Substance Use location, and ask about the Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic. If you’re referred to VAM, someone from VAM will call you.
310-6478
Website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca...
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Interior Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Substance Use Connections - Interior Health Area
- Merritt Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT Clinic) - Merritt Mental Health & Substance Use - Addictions Treatment
- Nelson Health Centre - Addictions Treatment
Availability
Service area: Interior Health Area
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Service provided by phone
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.