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How to apply...

We know that trying to navigate the process of accessing a program like ours can be confusing and in an effort to provide some clarity, no matter where you're coming from or who you may be wanting to support.

We know that seeking support for the many challenges presented by problematic substance use can be difficult just taking the first step to ask for help. Then trying to figure out what to do next can be even more difficult and costs can be prohibitive. We are here to help with all of it. 

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Please follow along below to learn the steps to take. 

Public Funds Process

As a licensed Supportive Recovery program in BC, we are approved to access public funding through multiple avenues for residents of Vancouver Island and British Columbia as a whole. CVRC will generally request 2 forms of funding, though we are able to work with each applicant to support funding their program. 
 

  1. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction​​

    • If you or the person you are supporting receives income through the Ministry of Social Development in BC (ie. income assistance or PWD) you can simply confirm that on the referral form and CVRC can take care of the rest from there once you arrive. *Additional costs may apply.
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  2. Island Health

    • Referrals through Island Health practitioners (ie. doctors and/or mental health clinicians) and organizations associated with supporting clients seeking recovery support can request funds through a Schedule H form prior to submitting the referral to CVRC. CVRC can accept funds through the Ministry of Social Development and Island Health for those who qualify. 

    • The best way to start this process is to make an appointment at a local Mental Health and Substance Use office.
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  3. First Nations Health Authority

    • Referring agents supporting Indigenous clients may seeking funding through the FNHA and must be done prior to completing the referral. ​

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*for those with only once funding source available, CVRC will make every effort to ensure clients are able to access programs through internal funding options. This will be determined on a case by case basis. 

Private Pay and Insurance Process

  1. Self Pay Clients

    • For those able to pay on their own or have support to cover the costs of their stay at CVRC, an application/referral form can be submitted directly to our office, either by printing a copy and sending it via fax or e-mail, or through the online form. Both are available here. 
       

  2. Employer/Insurance Payments

    • CVRC is happy to work with some Insurance companies who have approved our programs to support their employees. The insurance company your employer uses may have CVRC on their approved list and they can complete the referral accordingly. ​

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Costs for private pay clients are based on a per diem rate of $165/day or $4950 per 30 days. CVRC can accept all forms of payment.

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Feel free to reach out to our office with any questions you may have about applications or referrals. 

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