Adult Withdrawal Management Services (WMS)

Addictions / Substance Use

Provided by The Bridge - Youth & Family Services

The detox program provides medically supervised withdrawal management for adults aged 19 and over in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The program focuses exclusively on the medical aspects of withdrawal, which is why it is short-term in nature.
A medically supervised, secure residence for adults seeking safe withdrawal from alcohol and/or drugs. Length of stay is typically 3 to 7 days, depending on the substance the individual is withdrawing from. Offers 24-hour nursing and access to an on-site physician in a respectful, non-judgmental environment.

Activities may include (All programming is optional):
  • In-house meetings & workshops
  • Virtual recovery meetings
  • Massage therapy provided by students.

The service is free, and self­ referrals are accepted. The program serves individuals living within the Interior Health Region.

Length of Stay (Typical)
  • Opiates: 7 days
  • Alcohol: 7 days
  • Inhalants: 7 days
  • GHB: 10 days
  • Opioid Agonist Therapy transitions: 10 days

Eligibility: Adults aged 19 and over.

Withdrawal management services are provided at no cost. Some medication-related costs may apply. For details, contact the Detox Program Coordinator through the Bridge main office at 250-763-0456.

Referrals & Waitlist: All referrals are managed through Interior Health’s Road to Recovery program via Access Central (See number below).

250-763-0456

TTY: 1-855-760-0456

Public email: info@thebridgeservices.ca

Website: https://www.thebridgeservices.ca...

760 Hiighway 33 W, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1X 1Y4

1-866-777-1103 (Access Central)

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
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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 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location
  • Provided in a group in-person

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  2. Last Name
  3. Email
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