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Acute Home-Based Treatment Program (AHBT) - North Shore

Acute home-based treatment is short-term, mental health treatment in your home. A team will visit your home to discuss your symptoms and prescribe and monitor medications as required.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    To be eligible for this program you must be:

    • 19 years and older
    • Living in Richmond, Vancouver or on the North Shore
    • Experiencing a worsening of symptoms or distress due to mental illness and/or substance use concerns.
    • Willing and able to accept care at home.

    You cannot participate in this program if you are:

    • Actively suicidal or at risk to harm others.
    • Not living in a safe home environment, for example there are weapons or other individuals with a history of violence in your home.

  • Get a referral

    You must be referred by a physician to access this service. 

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Learn about the location

HOpe Centre

The HOpe Centre on the Lions Gate Hospital campus is the focal point for mental health services on the North Shore.

Learn about the service

Acute Home-Based Treatment (AHBT)

Acute Home Based Treatment (AHBT) offers short-term care as an alternative to hospital for clients with mental illness, who are currently experiencing a worsening of their symptoms, in their home setting.