About Richmond Addiction Services

HISTORY: Since 1975 Richmond Addiction Services (formerly RADAT) has been providing a wide range of services to residents of Richmond. We are a registered non-profit, charitable society governed by a Board of Directors elected by members of the Society.

MISSION: “WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EXPERTISE IN PREVENTING AND TREATING ADDICTIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY."

VISION: “HEALTHY AND SAFE LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY” 

TAGLINE: Excellence in Addiction Prevention – Education, Engagement, Treatment 

VALUES and BELIEFS

• Understanding and Compassionate
• Accepting and Respectful
• Accessible and Safe
• Responsive and Timely
• Adaptable and Creative
• Collaborative           

FUNDERS:  RASS is funded annually by Vancouver Coastal Health – Richmond Health Services and the City of Richmond.  We received one time grants from the BC Gaming Grant, Civil Forfeiture Program, Richmond Youth Foundation, and Community Action Initiative for other special programs and prevention initiatives in 2012.  We are grateful for the generous support of businesses, foundations and individual donors. Your financial support is greatly needed and appreciated. Call 604-270-9220 to make your tax deductible donation or donate via paypal on our website.

STAFF: Our qualified and experienced Counsellors provide confidential individual and group counselling. The therapeutic and clinical work of our staff is guided and supervised by our Executive Director. We support acupuncture and alternative therapies in recovery from drug and alcohol use, tobacco withdrawal, craving and distress of any kind.

VOLUNTEERS/EMPLOYMENT: Please contact us at 604-270-9220 to find out about current opportunities.