Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in British Columbia | Serving Vancouver, Powell River & Gibsons, BC

Personalized Mental Health and
Addiction Treatment

Drug Rehab | Alcohol Treatment | PTSD and Trauma

We provide 24-hour medical care, psychiatry, psychology, nutrition and fitness support, specialized bodywork, and a host of other services. Our men’s program brings together the collective expertise of highly-trained professionals to provide evidence-based treatment for high-functioning and motivated men struggling with their mental health. 12 step treatments are not a part of our programming.

Staff to every 1 client at Sunshine Coast Health Centre.

Number of credentialed, certified, and licensed professionals on staff at Sunshine Coast Health Centre.

4492

The number of people who’ve received help in our mental health and addictions programs since 2004.

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Who We Help

Professionals from every type of field and industry come through our doors. Many come to us for help after years of using drugs or alcohol. Many are also seeking our high-quality psychiatric care to deal with their stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma. Professionals often want to work with other qualified professionals. With us, you will get that level of care.

How We Can Help

Medical withdrawal (“detox”), psychiatric care, rTMS meaning-centred psychotherapy, family counselling, and post-treatment coaching are just some of the evidence-based therapies we provide. Clients are actively engaged in their treatment planning so that every issue they’re struggling with gets addressed while they are with us.

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Medical Withdrawal

Our withdrawal management program means you don’t need to be abstinent before arriving. We have trained medical personnel on-site 24/7, offering intensive support during withdrawal from alcohol or drugs.

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Alcohol & Drug Treatments

Our clients come to us because they know they need more than just help for their ‘problem drinking.’ We agree it is simply not enough to treat an ‘addiction’ and approach your drinking and drug use as a symptom of deeper issues rather than the cause of them.

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Occupational Trauma

Designed for men and women requiring intensive therapy for trauma(s) sustained in their job as emergency professionals and national defenders. By providing multiple 1-on-1 assessments and sessions as well as the latest in PTSD therapies, we have helped hundreds of professionals, such as paramedics, firefighters, RCMP and police officers, and veterans, overcome their trauma.

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Family Services

Sending you back to the same family dynamic can blunt the positive effects of your treatment. Our Family Services and family phone support allow us to support your family members during your treatment so that they can properly support you as well as themselves upon your return home.

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Testimonials

“My eyes are opening clear for the first time in a really really long time. I feel again, it was uncomfortable at first but it is amazing now. All I can say is take as much as you can out of this place, it helps. It really does help. And I appreciate the opportunity, I really see a future now. I see where I want to go, I see what I want to do, short term and long term.”
“Very nice place. Enjoyed stay. Food was excellent, centre was clean, lots of luxuries, love the outings, freedom was great. No institutional feel, contact with outside is essential. Staff were great, screening process was excellent. Those who were asked to leave was based on a good decision. Liked that it was non-12step.”
“Alan and I just wanted to send our thanks to you for all that you did for us at the family program this weekend. We learned so much from attending and are so grateful for being able to have attended. One of the things my son has said to me during his recovery journey is “Mom I wished you really understood addiction” and for the first time I feel that I truly have a better understanding of what he, and us, are really dealing with and going through.”
“My values have done pretty much a 180 compared to what they were when I first did the exercise that I did. I am a lot happier and I see myself truly living again. And I think that’s the biggest key. ”

TESTIMONIALS

Sunshine Coast Health Centre

4.5

Based on 52 reviews

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corbin mccartney

15:54 23 Feb 24

I attened SCHC in the spring of 2023 . This was is hands down a pivotal expierance in my life . The gifts of recovery have been many for all in my life since returning from SCHC . I never thought i would be able to say this .... whatever it took to get me to SCHC was and is worth it .The program at SCHC is unlike anything i have ever expieranced ... the level of support beyond SCHC doors when i got back home .... has helpedtremendously in transitioning back to day to day life . The attetion to detail in addressing ones needs at SCHC just goes above and beyond and the variety of therapies that are readily available at your fingertips at SCHC is remarkable and life changing .Once i settled in at SCHC ... the feeling i got was i finally arrived home and everyone was happy to have me and just there to help get me on my feet so i could begin to do the most important work of my life ... caring for myself .The vibe at SCHC is so warm and welcoming ... to be honest by the end of my stay i did notWant to leave ...for myself it was hard to leave . I look forward to returning one day . The level of care from every staff member was something i had never felt before in my life , notOnly that but the patients as well so warm and welcoming .This is the best gift you could ever give yourself or someone else . If you are ready to make change and do not know where to start . SCHC can show you the path .... for me i was pretty much crawling when i got there by the time i left i was ready to start walking a path of recovery. SCHC has an approach that was so simple and inviting it made anything seem possible and showed me everyone has something to offer this world and everybody is worth it .Never give up , its never to late , no matter howMany ways you have tried , no matter how many times you have tried ... If your willing and teady to make change ... SCHC could be the begining of the life that has been waiting for you !

Jack Hayden

22:46 29 Jan 24

“ 30 Days and a Lifetime of Change” I arrived with 15 years of trauma related acute anxiety and depression and departed with virtually non-registering comorbidities. I will always struggle but thanks to SCHC’s various programs I have additional valuable tools to rely on. I learned so so much. Thank you to the entire staff for their sensitive, compassionate and empathic support. While all of the programs content and delivery were second to none, the one that I miss most is “small group”. Thank you so much Laura. Thank you also to Jeremy for lifting me up when I was down, I appreciate you. 🙏

Bill

10:28 29 Aug 23

Sunshine Coast Health Centre provided a transformative experience for me. The range of therapeutic activities and tailored approaches created a nurturing environment that fostered positive change. Despite a minor medication issue, I felt well-supported by the staff, who showed professionalism and compassion. I achieved my treatment goals through Hakomi, hypnotherapy, somatics, and counseling. Dr. Howard and Nurse Terry stood out in their exceptional care. Millie, the caretaker, also made a significant impact with her bubbly persona and kind, loving demeanour. The facility was clean and comfortable. Although communication with/between nursing staff could improve, I am truly grateful for the remarkable journey that has filled me with renewed hope and resilience.

Location & Facility

We are situated on BC’s Sunshine Coast in Powell River. After a quick 25-minute plane ride from Vancouver, clients get to take in our beautiful surroundings of snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches, and miles of uninhabited wilderness.

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We are a Certified B Corp

Defining qualities of a Benefits Corporation are that they are accountable and transparent with a higher standard of purpose. As a Certified B Corp, we too are transparent about our staffing practices, finances, compensation, and environmental practices.

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