August 6, 2020

Youth substance-use treatment facility opening in Chilliwack

Author: CBC News

Young people in the Fraser Valley struggling with addiction will soon have access to a new substance-use treatment centre created exclusively for them.
Traverse, a 20-bed facility for youth aged 13-18, is expected to open as soon as next week, according to the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.
Each resident will receive team-based care tailored to their needs — including comprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for up to six months.
The team-based care includes clinical cou