We provide a full range of addiction and mental health services, which are free for those living in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona area.

Clinic services, such as vaccination and primary health care are provided, as well as referral services, support groups and therapy and ambulatory nutrition care..

Our team includes a podiatrist, respiratory therapist, and nutritionist.

Harm Reduction Supplies & Needle Distribution Site at Downtown Community Health Centre

We provide needle exchange services for anyone wanting to dispose of used needles safely and legally. We also provide clean needles, sterile water, alcohol wipes and health information to encourage safer injecting practices. The goal of our needle exchange services is to reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C and other diseases. Needle exchange services also reduce the number of discarded needles in public and the incidence of needle-stick injuries.

Addiction Medicine at Downtown Community Health Centre

Providing access to methadone treatment programs for adults with opiate addiction living in Vancouver. Offers clinical assessment, counselling, specialized treatment planning, aftercare, and follow-up. Various interventions to address medical, psychological, social, and emotional concerns are used.