Tofino | Coastal Family Resource Coalition

Service

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

Esowista, Hitacu, Opitsaht, Tofino, Macoah, Ucluelet

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

http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/

Ahousaht, Esowista, Hitacu, Hot Springs Cove, Opitsaht, Tofino, Macoah, Ucluelet

0 - 6 years, 6 - 18 years, 18 - 30 years, 30 - 55 years, 55 years +

Emergency Services, General Health, Health Information Lines

HOME SUPPORT

Self-referrals

(250) 725-4020

Through Tofino Hospital - Home and Community Care

Tofino, Ucluelet

General Health, Community Health Nurses, Seniors

INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Self referrals are welcome

Supporting families with infants from birth to 3 yrs.

Child Development support

Resource library able

Infant Massage

778-421-4404

IDP@paacl.ca

http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/spec_needs/idp.htm

Carol Hamilton

Tofino, Ucluelet

Children & Family Services, Pre-Natal & Post-Natal Services

KIWANIS HILTON CHILDREN'S CENTRE

Outreach Therapy, child physiotherapy and occupational therapy services. Self-referrals welcome, appointments in Ucluelet and Tofino.

(250) 723-1117

Tofino, Ucluelet

Children & Family Services, General Health

KIYA COUNSELLING & CONSULTING

Port Alberni-based counselling for personal growth and problem gambling.

250-723-9440

1-800-720-5306

http://www.kiyaservices.com/

Tofino, Ucluelet

Counselling

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

http://www.albernihosting.com/kuu-us/

Ahousaht, Esowista, Hitacu, Hot Springs Cove, Opitsaht, Tofino, Macoah, Ucluelet

Emergency Services

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN

Provides mobile Screening Mammography services to communities throughout British Columbia.

1-800-663-9203

Ahousaht, Esowista, Hitacu, Hot Springs Cove, Opitsaht, Tofino, Macoah, Ucluelet

General Health

MARRIAGE COMMISSIONERS

1-800-622-6232

Tofino, Ucluelet

Children & Family Services

MINISTRY OF CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

- Child protection Services (off of Reserve and to non Nuu –chah-Nulth Aboriginal People off of Reserve)

- Youth probation Services (On and Off of reserve)

- Child and Youth with Special needs – Developmental Disabilities, Autism Services and “At Home Services” (On and off of Reserve)

- Adoption Services (off of Reserve)

- Fostering and Recruitment Services (Off of Reserve)

For child protection concerns or to request family support services, phone (250) 720-2650, and ask for the Intake Social Worker for the Day.
For new CYMH referrals, phone (250) 720-2650 and ask for the CYMH Intake worker. For West Coast requests, contact the Port Alberni office at (250) 720-2650.
For CYSN, including services for children with a diagnosis of a Developmental Disability or Autism, please contact Barb Gulewich or Paul Shepherd at (250) 720-2650.
If you know that MCFD is already involved with the child, please tell the receptionist, who will then put you in touch with the worker responsible for the file.
For callers from out of town, please call the toll-free number: 1-866-823-4249.

(250) 720-2650

http://www.gov.bc.ca/mcf/

Tofino, Ucluelet

Children & Family Services, Teen Support

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

The primary service provided by Narcotics Anonymous is the NA group meeting.

(250) 726-7279

http://www.bcrna.ca/main/info.php

Tofino, Ucluelet

Counselling, General Health

NUU-CHAH-NULTH COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES TOFINO OFFICE

Nuu-Cha- Nulth Community and Human Services office for central region.

250-725-3367
fax 250-725-2158

1-866-901-3367

Laverne Frank, Reception Jennifer Touchie, Infant Development Margaret Bird, Counsellor Ed Mack, USMA Family Development Anita Charleson, Child and Youth MH Christine Curley, Ccommunity Health Nurse Laurie Hannah, Aboriginal Supported Child Development Ann Marshall, Quu?usa Program

Ahousaht, Esowista, Hitacu, Hot Springs Cove, Opitsaht, Tofino, Macoah, Ucluelet

Children & Family Services, Counselling, First Nations & Nuu-chah-nulth Services, General Health, Community Health Nurses, Pre-Natal & Post-Natal Services

NUTRITION RESOURCES

(250) 731-1315

Port Alberni Health Unit

Ahousaht, Esowista, Hitacu, Hot Springs Cove, Opitsaht, Tofino, Macoah, Ucluelet

General Health, Nutrition

VIHA SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST

Pre-school Speech Services

(250) 723-1118

Ahousaht, Esowista, Hitacu, Hot Springs Cove, Opitsaht, Tofino, Macoah, Ucluelet

Children & Family Services

ORTHOTICS

(250) 726-2220

Pacific Rim Chiropractic

Ahousaht, Esowista, Hitacu, Hot Springs Cove, Opitsaht, Tofino, Macoah, Ucluelet

General Health, Chiropractor

PACIFIC RIM HOSPICE SOCIETY

One-on-one and group support for individuals and their loved ones facing end of life, grief, debilitating illness or injury, including caregiver support. Hospice libraries at the Tofino Hospice office and Westcoast Community Resources Society. Workshops and training. Information on advance care planning.

Fax: 250-725-1240

(250) 725-1240

http://www.pacificrimhospice.ca

Tofino Office: 240 Neill Street, lower suite. Open Monday to Friday, 9:40 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Please call before coming by.

Sunday:

Closed

Monday:

9:45-12:30 , 14:00-16:30

Tuesday:

9:45-12:30 , 14:00-16:30

Wednesday:

9:45-12:30 , 14:00-16:30