START - Substance Use Treatment and Response Team

Addictions / Substance Use and Youth Services

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

START provides rapid access to out-patient detox for those who need help stopping or stabilizing their substance use.
START provides rapid access to out-patient detox for those who need help stopping or stabilizing their substance use, or are reluctant or unable to access residential withdrawal management facilities. START provides rapid stabilization onto Buprenorphine/Naloxone for people dependant on opioids, as well as manage low risk withdrawal, including alcohol withdrawal, in a person's home.

Treatment includes assessment, withdrawal management, individual treatment plans and referral to counselling and other psychosocial interventions.

To be eligible for the START program, individuals must meet certain criteria including:
  • Be living within Vancouver.
  • Clients 16-18 must be living in a stable environment with a guardian who is able to support them through their withdrawal.
  • Alcohol withdrawal applicants must have a 24-hour support person to support them through the first 3-4 days of their withdrawal process.
  • It takes up to two weeks from intake to completion, and involves assessment by a nurse and physician, followed by daily home or clinic visits for the first five days of the program.

604-658-1278

Public email: start.team@vch.ca

Website: http://www.vch.ca/locations-services...

377 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 1B9

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability

Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area

Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Youth Services
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at home

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