About Gateway Stabilization Unit

Gateway is a five-bed, short stay Crisis Stabilization program that supports people in emotional or psychiatric distress and/or in need of sub-acute withdrawal management. Alongside this, the program supports with connection to community supports including social or other mental health services and psychiatry. The team supports with assessments, medication administration and monitoring, goal planning, stress management, mental illness diagnosis, treatment planning, and more. 

Click on the services tab to learn what services are offered at Gateway.

Parking for Gateway Stabilization Unit

Free parking available at Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

Hours for Gateway Stabilization Unit

Hours for Gateway Stabilization Unit

  • Open 24 hours per day 7 days per week
  • To access, call 250-392-3261 

Substance Use Connections Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Call or Text: 250-267-6625
  • This team can assess and facilitate access to Gateway as required

Crisis Response Hours

  • Monday to Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Call or Text: 250-305-8496
  • This team can assess and facilitate access to Gateway as required

Available Amenities

Resources

Gateway Crisis Stabilization Program
Williams Lake Resources -MHSU
Mental Health Crisis and Hospital Services

Resources

Gateway Crisis Stabilization Program
Williams Lake Resources -MHSU
Mental Health Crisis and Hospital Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the centre wheelchair accessible?

Yes.

How do I self-refer?

To self-refer to services available at Gateway, please contact: 250-302-3261.

How do I access services?

Once you have contacted Gateway or supporting programs, a family physician or emergency room physician can support with ordering medication.

Is this a voluntary program?

Yes, Gateway is not a psychiatric unit.

How can Crisis Response help me at Gateway?

Our Crisis Response Team is closely associated with, and can help facilitate your admission to Gateway, if appropriate. When the Substance Use Connections Team is unavailable (weekends and after business hours), our Crisis Response Team is here to help.

How can Substance Use Connections help me at Gateway?

Our Substance Use Connections Team helps to connect you to community based addictions care as well as Gateway Stabilization Unit. We work closely with Indigenous communities in the area to help facilitate access to services in Williams Lake and supports in your own community.

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