AIDS & SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

24 hour line provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control.

Provides recorded information regarding modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment and prevention.

1-800-661-4337

AMBULANCE - FIRE - POLICE

Emergengy services

911

CHILD & YOUTH FAMILY ADVOCATE

The Representative for Children and Youth supports children, youth and families who need help in dealing with the child-serving system, provides oversight to the Ministry of Children and Family Development and advocates for improvements to the child-serving system.

1-800-476-3933

CHILDREN WHO WITNESS ABUSE COUNSELLING, WCRS

The Children Who Witness Abuse Counselling Program offers: - Individual or group counselling for the child or youth - Support for the parent or caregivers

(250) 726-2343

CHILDREN'S HELPLINE

When it concerns abuse, anyone can call the Helpline for Children ... anytime, day or night. Simply dial "310-1234 (no area code needed)".

310-1234

COAST GUARD/SEARCH & RESCUE

Marine, Air Search & Rescue (EMERGENCY NUMBER)

1-800-567-5111

COASTAL FAMILY RESOURCE COALITION

The Coastal Family Resource Coalition is an interdisiplinary group of service providers in the West Coast Central Region who meet monthly to plan around child, youth, and family development and health.

(250) 266-2434

Faye Missar

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES - NTC

Esowista, Opitsaht - Christine Curley - 250-725-1232/fx 2158
Ahousaht - Karyn Bernard, Kelsey Rix - 250-670-9678/
fax 2492
Hesquiaht, Kelsey Rix, Tues - 250-670-1104
Toquaht - Michelle Eng - 250-726-4230
Hitacu - Michelle Eng - 250-726-2993

COMMUNITY YOUTH/ FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER, WCRS

The Community Youth Worker Program Offers: Individual or group counselling for the child or youth Support for the parent or caregivers

(250) 726-2343

CRIMESTOPPERS

Anonymous reporting of crimes

1-800-222-8477

DISCOVERY PROGRAM

Provides counselling for youth who are experiencing difficulties related to their own or another person's alcohol or other drug use, as well as support for parents of adolescents regarding substance use concerns

(250) 726 -1282

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

Support with filing a claim, requesting information about a pending or current claim, updating claim information or reporting. 

1-800-206-7218

ENQUIRY B.C.

To connect toll-free to any government service. Available 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. 

1-800-663-7867

FAMILY SUPPORT - NTC

supports at-risk families and youth in making positive lifestyle choices and in strengthening their parenting skills.

250-725-3367

Ed Mack

FAMILY TIES OUTREACH PROGRAM

Family Ties is a perinatal program open to all Westcoast parents from Tofino, Ucluelet, Hitacu, Opitsat, Esowista and Ty-Histanis. Expectant and new parents can call the office directly, ask their Doctor or speak with the Public/Community Health Nurse to receive services. We are committed to strengthening and supporting all birthing families on the west coast.

We offer a weekly drop in with topics ranging from healthy nutrition, to childbirth, parenting your new baby and the latest in health news. Guest speakers include the Community Nutritionist, Dental Hygienist, Infant Development workers and other resource people. Participants can receive free pre-natal vitamins, individual nutrition information, and home visits if requested. 

Transportation can be arranged, please call for details

250-726-2224

Tofino Coastal Family Place Health Unit: 250-725-4020 ext 64183
Ucluelet Health Unit office: 250-726-2224

In Tofino: Hanne Bruhwiler, hanne.bruwiler@nuuchahnulth.org
In Ucluelet: Margaret Morrison, margaret.morrison@viha.ca

HEALTH LINK BC

By calling 8-1-1 you can speak to a health services representative, who can connect you with a registered nurse, registered dietitian, or a pharmacist. They will help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns or those of your family. Available 24 hours. Call to speak to a Nurse 24/7 about non-emergency health concerns. Pharmacists are available 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Dietitians are available 8:00am - 8:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Fridays. 

811

EARLY YEARS OUTREACH PROGRAM - NTC

Promotes healthy development for pregnancy, infants and children (ages 0-6) through home and community visits. We offer:

 health promotion and support for women who are pregnant or have infants in their home

 support to families whose children may be at risk for developmental delays

 infant and child development screening

 consultation support to childcare programs and caregivers to meet children’s individual needs

 support and advocacy for families to access services for their children and family

 strength-based parenting skill development

(250) 725-3367

Laurie Hannah, Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, 250-725-3367
Iris Frank Ahousaht 250-670-9558
Jennifer Touchie, Yuułuʔiłʔath , Tla-o-qui-aht, Toquart, 250-725-3367

KUU-US CRISIS LINE

If you are facing a difficult situation, call us now. We can help.

Adult Crisis Line: 250-723-4050

Youth Crisis Line: 250-723-2040

West Coast Toll Free: 1-800-588-8717 (24 hour)

Administration 1-250-723-2323

1-800-588-8717