HESQUIAHT FIRST NATION ADMINISTRATION
Band office holds these departments:
Administrator - Bob Andersen e) bander824@gmail.com
Accountant - Sheila Tom e) hesquiaht.bookkeeper@gmail.com
Receptionist - Heather Charleson
CHR - Felicia Aguilar (Health)
Forestry and Hot Springs Lodge - Jeannine Adams
Fisheries Department : 250 670 1153
George Frank - Manager
Rufus Charleson
Jeff Ignace
Lisa Sabbas: Housing department, Chief and council secretary department
Jean Thomas is Social Development department
Louis Sabbas is Maintence to our community
250 670 1101
1 866 670 1181 toll free
Chief and Council;
April Charleson - Chief e) aprilcharleson@gmail.com
250-670-1100
Fax 250-670-1102
HESQUIAHT HEALTH CLINIC
HITACU FAMILY CARE WORKER
Gloria Valentine
HOME SUPPORT
Self-referrals
Through Tofino Hospital - Home and Community Care
HOOKSUM OUTDOOR SCHOOL
Quality Outdoor and Environmental Education through traditional indigenous knowledge, modern skills, respect, and intimate connection to the natural world.
HESQUIAHT PLACE OF LEARNING
Elementary and Community School
Ange Galligos is receptionist and teaches language
Mariah Charleson is Teachers assistant
Fax ) 250 670 1193
INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Self referrals are welcome
Supporting families with infants from birth to 3 yrs.
Child Development support
Resource library able
Infant Massage
Carol Hamilton
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
Laurie Hannah, Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, 250-725-3367
Iris Frank Ahousaht 250-670-9558
Jennifer Touchie, Yuułuʔiłʔath , Tla-o-qui-aht, Toquart, 250-725-3367
KIWANIS HILTON CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Outreach Therapy, child physiotherapy and occupational therapy services. Self-referrals welcome, appointments in Ucluelet and Tofino.
KIYA COUNSELLING & CONSULTING
Port Alberni-based counselling for personal growth and problem gambling.
250-723-9440
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
MAAQTUSIIS DAYCARE/HEADSTART
MAAQTUSIIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fax 250-670-9543
MAAQTUSIIS SECONDARY SCHOOL
fax 250-670-9543
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.
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN
Provides mobile Screening Mammography services to communities throughout British Columbia.
MOTHER SUPPORT WORKER - AHOUSAHT
Support for mothers before and after babies are born.
Vicki Hayes
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
The primary service provided by Narcotics Anonymous is the NA group meeting.