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New Supportive Recovery Beds Expand Substance-use Services in Alberni Valley
People with substance-use challenges in the Alberni Valley and West Coast will soon be able to access more recovery supports closer to home with the opening of eight new supportive recovery and stabilization beds. Dr. Réka Gustafson, Vice President, Population and Public Health and Chief Medical Health Officer, says the new beds are an important part of the system of care.
Community Medical Director, Port Alberni & West Coast (CMD-PAWC-1)
The Community Medical Director Port Alberni & West Coast is responsible for medical staff governance and clinical quality, consistent with Island Health’s Medical Staff By-laws and Rules, Primary Care policies, and quality structures.
Expanding substance-use supports for people in Alberni Valley
People with substance-use challenges in the Alberni Valley and West Coast will have access to more supports closer to home with the opening of eight new substance-use beds.