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PORT ALBERNI SHELTER SOCIETY
3699 -3rd Ave, Port Alberni, BC
PORT ALBERNI SOBERING CENTER
The Sobering Center is a respectful, short-term facility providing supports to individuals who, because of their intoxication, are unable to access appropriate services within the community.
The Sobering Center is available 24/7.
The program ensures that community members are treated always with dignity and compassion. Staff practice the harm reduction philosophy with the belief that people can change and may do so by having the opportunity available when they are ready.
This site is provided through a contractual agreement with Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) and is limited to two clients for a maximum 24 hours or less per stay. Please phone regarding availability.
Goals and Objectives
• Strengthened community supports
• Alleviate pressures on RCMP, Judicial system, ambulance and acute care
• Enhanced transition/navigation for clients across the continuum from hospital to community
• Promote risk mitigation
• Reduce avoidable hospitalizations and interactions with the RCMP
• Reduce the harms of substance use for those using the Sobering Center
• Practice client-centered and strength based care
• Maintain a positive environment for clients
Guidelines
• Seventeen years or older.
• Drug/alcohol use within the last six hours.
• The ability to ambulate.
• The ability to communicate basic personal information.
• No signs of indicating a need for medical attention.
• Ability to change into clean sleepwear.
• No history or current indications of threatening behavior.
Alberni Valley Sobering Site
Located at 3628 - 5th Ave. in Port Alberni, the Sobering Site is operated on a 24/7 basis by the Port Alberni Shelter Society under a contractual agreement with Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA).
The site provides a short-term stay (24 hours maximum) for individuals intoxicated with substances such as alcohol and/or other drugs to begin the sobering process. During their stay individuals will have an opportunity for sobering, general hygiene, nutrition, laundry and additional clothing items. Connections are offered with outreach programs dealing in substance abuse and addictions, medical recovery, general health issues, and harm reduction programs. One of the additional aims of the Sobering Site is to reduce congestion at West Coast General Hospital, and reduce the use of emergency first responder services in general (Police, Fire, Ambulance).
For further information and guidelines for admission, please contact the Site directly.
Contact Us
Phone: 778-419-2617
Email: pasobering@shaw.ca
Address: 3628 5th Avenue Port Alberni
