Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic

Addictions / Substance Use

Provided by Interior Health

Accepts referrals for assessment and treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
The Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic provides rapid access to addiction medicine specialists to support people who need help with substance use.

VAM supports Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) locations throughout the Interior, as well as First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and First Nations Health Service Organizations (FNHSO) providers in the Interior.

How VAM works:
  • Our team works with you to assess your individual needs, develop a treatment plan, and help you achieve your goals.
  • The VAM clinic is virtual, meaning your appointments will take place over the phone no matter where you are in the Interior Health region
  • The VAM clinic does not provide long-term care. Once you are comfortable with how your treatment is going, we will help you find health services in your community
  • If you need support with substance use treatment, withdrawal management, or counselling, please contact your nearest Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use Centre at 310-MHSU (6478) or fill out the self referral form HERE.

250-868-7788

Public email: VAM@interiorhealth.ca

Website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca...

VAM Schedule: Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Self-referral
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Availability

Service area: Interior Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: 100 Mile House, Alexis Creek, Anahim Lake, Armstrong, Ashcroft, Banff, Barriere, Blue River, Cache Creek, Calgary, Canmore, Castlegar, Cawston, Chase, Cherryville, Christina Lake, Clearwater, Clinton, Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Creston, Edgewood, Elkford, Enderby, Fernie, Fruitvale, Golden, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Hanceville, Invermere, Kamloops, Kaslo, Kelowna, Keremeos, Kimberley, Lake Country, Lethbridge, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Lumby, Lytton, Merritt, Midway, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Okanagan Falls, Okotoks, Oliver, Osoyoos, Oyama, Peachland, Penticton, Princeton, Revelstoke, Riske Creek, Rock Creek, Rossland, Salmo, Salmon Arm, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Slocan, Sorrento, Sparwood, Spences Bridge, Summerland, Sun Peaks, Tatla Lake, Trail, Vernon, West Kelowna, Williams Lake, and Winlaw

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Provided by phone

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  2. Last Name
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