Welcome to our information page on substance use, harm reduction, and recovery!

If you are experiencing a substance use crisis, please call:

Vancouver Island Crisis Line - 1.888.494.3888

B.C. Suicide Help Line - 1.800.784.2433

B.C. Problem Gambling Help Line - 1.888.795.6111

Forward House offers in-house support for our clients who are experiencing addiction recovery challenges.

If you are ready to start your recovery journey or want support to help you continue with your journey, contact David (recovery1@forwardhouse.com or 250-927-6303) for information about Forward House’s Community-Based Recovery Program.

*If you use opiods, or substances that may contain opiods.

Whether you are actively using on a regular basis, or occasionally use at parties and other social events, we recommend that you equip yourself with a Naloxone Kit and never use alone. Naloxone Kits are available at harm reduction sites in Oceanside - click here to find a location near you.

Click on the links below for more information and resources on substance use and recovery:

Anxiety and Addictions

Island Health Overdose Prevention Information

Discovery Youth & Family Substance Use Services

Opioid Agonist Therapy 

BCCSU Family and Caregiver Resources

KUU-US Crisis Line Society for Aboriginal Elders and Youth

Gabor Mate on the Hungry Ghost Inside Us

If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, please call the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1.888.494.3888.