Community Outreach Response (COR) - Nanaimo

Addictions / Substance Use, Housing / Shelter, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, and Mental Health - Child & Youth

Provided by Island Health

Mobile outreach service providing community based crisis response services including street-based outreach.
COR team is comprised of nurses, social workers, clinicians, rehab workers and peer support workers. COR team is comprised of rehab workers, nurses, social workers and peer support workers.

COR crisis services provides support for people of all ages who are experiencing urgent distress or immediate concerns related to mental health and/or substance use issues in Nanaimo. Response may include consultation, assessment, referral and short-term follow up. Services are accessed through the Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888. Crisis Line volunteers will provide immediate support, if further support assessment is needed the Crisis Line volunteer will connect the individual with COR.

COR homelessness services provide street-based services to persons who are experiencing ongoing homelessness in Nanaimo. Service includes support and referrals for mental health and substance use issues, harm reduction supplies and support are offered, as well as mental, physical or emotional assessments and supports. To access this service call the number below. Contact number is only for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and can contact this number directly.

250-741-7645

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Nanaimo

Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Housing / Shelter
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Ways to Access
  • Provided at multiple locations

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

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