B.C. adding involuntary care facilities to Surrey and Prince George
Posted July 10, 2026 3:10 pm.
The province announced Friday morning that they were adding a 72-bed treatment centre in Prince George and a 60-bed facility in Surrey.
The treatment centre in Prince George is converting a former youth corrections facility while the Surrey site will be renovated.
“Every person struggling with severe mental illness and addiction is someone’s child, parent, sibling or friend. These new beds will help ensure they get the specialized care they need to recover and rebuild their lives,” said Premier David Eby.
Prince George’s centre is at 1211 Gunn Road. Once redeveloped, the location will provide 60 beds in the existing buildings and 12 new beds for supporting those requiring involuntary care.
Construction is to start in September 2026, with the first phase (24 beds) expected to open by December 2027 and the remaining beds expected to open by the end of 2028.
The budget for the project is $92 million.
Surrey’s new facility will be at 6833/6869 King George Blvd and will provide both involuntary care and speciality services for those with complex mental-health and addiction care needs.
The project has a budget of up to $57 million.
The target opening date for the facility is spring 2028.
“People living with severe mental-health and addiction challenges need care that is safe, appropriate and responsive to their needs,” said Minister of Health, Josie Osborne.
“These new facilities in Surrey and Prince George will help ensure more people can access specialized supports, including when they are most unwell and unable to seek help on their own.”
