Emergency
A helicopter above the Whistler Health Care Centre on a sunny day

Overdose Outreach Team (OOT) at Whistler Health Care Centre

The Overdose Outreach Team connects people who have recently experienced an opioid overdose and/or who are at high risk for opioid overdose to support.

What this service includes

This team assists with navigation to appropriate services, supports access to substance use stabilization and treatment services, supports with engagement and retention in services. Offers harm-reduction supplies including naloxone and overdose prevention education.

Service includes:

  • Navigation to appropriate services (mental health and substance use programs such as counselling, ACCM, etc.)
  • Support to access Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) (e.g., methadone, suboxone etc.)
  • Complex care coordination and planning for clients with barriers to engagement and retention in services
  • Provision and access to harm-reduction supplies
  • Overdose prevention education
  • Treatment application support

How to access

  • Contact us

    Contact us at (604) 698-6455 to learn if this service is right for you, for more information or to make a referral. 

    A referral from a health-care provider is not required.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking and transportation

Parking available on-site

Whistler Health Care Centre

​Whistler Health Care Centre provides urgent and emergency health care services to people living and visiting Whistler and along the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

Overdose Outreach Teams

Overdose Outreach Teams connect people to support who have recently experienced an opioid overdose and/or who are at high risk for opioid overdose.