Latest Community Service Updates

PreVenture - A Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention Program (Province-wide)
Low-Cost Counselling [North Shore CBT Centre] (Province-wide)
Mental Health Counselling [Safe Space Wellness] (Province-wide)

Community Services News & Events

Stay Healthy This Season: Flu Shot Information

As the flu season approaches, it's essential to prioritize your health and take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza. Getting a flu shot is one of the most effective ways to prevent the flu and reduce its spread within the community. Don't wait until flu season is in full swing.

Click here to schedule your flu shot today and help protect yourself and your community from the flu!

Nanaimo AVI Centre Offers Same-Day Access to Addiction Medicine Services:

 Walk-in access is now available Monday-Friday, 10am-4:30pm. Their expert team provides addiction medicine services, including opioid agonist treatments. They are accepting new patients for longitudinal addiction medicine care, and continue to offer low-barrier harm reduction, primary care, sexual health, prevention, education and outreach support. Check out the updated patient poster for more information.

New! Opioid Treatment Access Line

Opioid Treatment Access Line is a dedicated service designed to support individuals seeking immediate access to opioid agonist treatment (OAT). This resource connects people to same-day treatment options, including methadone, Suboxone, and other forms of medication-assisted therapy.

The Opioid Treatment Access Line is staffed by experienced professionals who provide guidance, referrals, and support to individuals navigating opioid use treatment options. Whether you are looking for help for yourself, a loved one, or a client, this service ensures rapid access to the care and treatment needed.

For more details, click here or call the Opioid Treatment Access Line at [1-833-804-8111] to speak with a support specialist.

Are You Looking For A Family Doctor Or Nurse Practitioner?

If you are in need of a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in Nanaimo, please register for the Health Connect Registry. Once registered, you will be contacted directly when a Primary Care Provider is available.

How to use the Pathways website


How to use the search directory:
Are you looking for community services and programs on our website? We have created a short informational video to help you find resources quickly.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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