Richmond Family Access Support Team (RFAST)

RFAST is an intensive outreach team for families where at least one member of the family is facing severe mental illness and/or substance use issues.

What to expect

The team adopts a family lens and works with all members of family, as long as at least one family member is under 19 years old and facing moderate to severe mental illness and/or substance use issues. The team consists of a social worker, nurse and occupational therapist.

The Richmond Family Access Support Team provides a range of outreach-based services such as:

  • coordination and continuity of care navigation,
  • advocacy and equity-focused services,
  • recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation. 

How to access

Please contact Richmond Community Mental Health and Substance Use - Central Intake for more information or to make a referral.