Namgis First Nation - Substance Abuse Treatment Centre

The Namgis First Nation Wellness Centre operates a Substance Abuse Treatment Centre at 52 School Road in Alert Bay, British Columbia, situated on Cormorant Island on the traditional territory of the Namgis people. Dedicated to supporting the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of the people they serve, the centre provides culturally grounded addiction counselling and treatment for Namgis community members and Indigenous people in the region. Both inpatient residential and outpatient services are available, with intake coordinated through a referral and application process.

Substance Abuse Treatment and Counselling

The Namgis Substance Abuse Treatment Centre provides individualized counselling and support for community members dealing with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, opioid, and other substance use concerns. Both residential and outpatient programming are available, offering flexible pathways to recovery depending on each person’s needs and circumstances. Intake is managed by a dedicated coordinator who works with individuals and referral sources to ensure the right level of care is matched to each client’s situation.

Mental Health and Concurrent Disorder Support

In addition to addiction-specific services, the Namgis Wellness Centre offers comprehensive mental health counselling at no cost to community members. Services address trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the concurrent mental health issues that so often accompany substance use. Youth counselling is also available at local schools, reflecting the community’s commitment to early intervention and intergenerational healing. The close collaboration between addiction and mental health services ensures that co-occurring needs are addressed holistically.

Culturally Grounded Community Healing

The Namgis First Nation is a vibrant, proud Indigenous community with deep cultural roots and a strong sense of identity. The Wellness Centre reflects those values in every aspect of its services, providing care that is rooted in Namgis culture and responsive to the particular history and strengths of island community life. For Namgis members and Indigenous people in the northern Vancouver Island region, the Substance Abuse Treatment Centre provides a trusted, community-based point of access to addiction recovery that honours both professional standards and cultural knowledge.