Emergengy services
AMBULANCE - FIRE - POLICE
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
CREDIT COUNSELLING
Non-profit confidential credit counselling services.
1-888-527-8999
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
OPITSAHT HEALTH CLINIC
(250) 725-4404
DENTAL THERAPIST
(250) 735-4162
Melanie Braker
DIABETES RESOURCES
Contact for diabetes resources.
(250) 731-1315
Port Alberni Health Unit
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
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