New Treatment Center For Youth With Addiction Opening In Chilliwack

A new treatment center, Traverse, is the first in the Fraser Health region to exclusively support young people ages 13 to 18 years old who require an extended stay in a treatment facility to address their addiction-related challenges. The 20-bed center is located in Chilliwack, British Columbia and was designed with feedback from youth who have struggled with addiction, as well as their parents.

The project was announced in the spring of 2018, as overdoses in young people were on the rise. The team will include clinical counselors, addiction workers, nurses, a recreation lead, and others. The center . . .