180° YOUTH DETOX & SUPPORTED RECOVERY IN CAMPBELL RIVER
A Voluntary Path to Withdrawal and Wellness.
The 180° program provides voluntary detox and supportive recovery for youth ages 13 to 19. Youth live with specialized family caregivers while working with counsellors to stabilize, address substance use, and develop skills for healthier choices.
Detox and supportive recovery.
The detox/stabilization program provides a comfortable home-like setting for youth to withdraw from harmful substances. The youth reside in trained John Howard family carehomes. Most youth experience only mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms when they stop using drugs and alcohol. They need a nurturing, supportive, safe environment in which to detox. After detox, youth may then access a stabilization bed in a family carehome to begin rebuilding their lives. Stabilization involves attending our structured day program where youth may participate in school, counselling, recreation, and/or life skills activities.
In Campbell River, 180° provides a home-based setting for youth to withdraw from substances, stabilize, and transition toward healthier choices.Email: Compass180@jhsni.bc.ca
Cell: 250-286-0222
The Program
Voluntary detox and supportive recovery for youth (ages 13-19).
180° Youth Detox and Supportive Recovery
Voluntary support: A program for youth who choose to participate in their own recovery.
Supportive environment: Living with specialized family caregivers who provide a welcoming home.
Counselling support: Individual support from counsellors with training in substance use.
On-call support: Staff available outside regular hours when needed.
Social interaction: Activities and connection with counsellors and peers.
Holistic support: Help with academics, physical health, and psychological well-being.
Individualized care plan: may include school, employment readiness, recreation, life skills, community engagement, and individual and group counselling.
Locations: Campbell River (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, with on-call hours).
Eligibility
180° Youth Detox & Supported Recovery is open to:
Youth ages 13 to 19.
Youth who want to withdraw from harmful substances and transition to a healthier lifestyle.
Youth who choose to participate voluntarily.
Youth can self-refer or be referred by family, friends, social workers, probation officers, schools, or community agencies.
How To
Get Started
STEP 01
Submit a referral
Complete the referral form. A parent, social worker, probation officer, or other trusted adult can also help submit a referral on your behalf.
STEP 02
We follow up
Our team will review the referral and be in touch to discuss the program and what to expect.
STEP 03
Begin your recovery
Once accepted, you’ll receive your program handbook and a warm welcome from our team.
Resources & Downloads
Useful reading before you apply.
Brochure
An overview of the 180° program for youth, families, and referral partners.
Youth Handbook
What to expect during the program and how it works day to day.
Parent Handbook
What parents and guardians need to know about the 180° program.
Referral Form
Complete and submit this to refer a youth to the 180° program.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the 180° Program in Campbell River.
Yes. The 180° program is fully voluntary. It is designed for youth who are ready to engage in detox and supportive recovery.
Youth reside in John Howard Society family care homes in the community. These are trained, specialized caregivers who provide a safe, supportive home environment.
We take a graduated approach, starting with 4 to 7 days of non-medical detox followed by up to 6 months of stabilization and will gradually involve the youth accessing more activities outside the home.
Youth receive individual counselling, recreational activities, academic support, help with physical and mental health, and support learning life skills. On-call staff are available when needed.
We use a harm reduction approach. Youth who were already using nicotine prior to intake may continue with signed guardian consent and a staff-supported plan to reduce use. Use is limited to scheduled breaks and designated outdoor areas, and all use is managed by staff. Costs associated with nicotine products are the responsibility of the youth or their gaurdians. Youth without a prior history of use are not permitted to begin while in the program.
Youth in the program report improvements in academics, physical and psychological health, and relationships with family. Many also report reduced or no substance use after attending.
No. Services are free and confidential.
Yes. Youth can self-refer, or referrals can come from family, friends, social workers, probation officers, schools, or community agencies.
You can complete the 180° Referral Form to get started. For more information, contact Compass180@jhsni.bc.ca.
OUR IMPACT
“If I hadn’t come here, I would still be drinking, but now I feel more confident and prepared to make other decisions for myself.”
– 180° Detox Client