Fort St James
These services are best suited for those that live in or near the communities of Fort St. James, Nak'azdli Whut'en, Tl'az'ten Nation, Yekooche First Nation, Binche Whut'en, or Takla First Nation.
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Medical Help
Binche Health Centre
Fort St James Health Centre
250-996-2700
https://www.fsjamesmedicalclinic.com/
The clinic offers a wide range of services that include; preventive medicine, care of chronic illnesses and the treatment serious issues.
Nak'azdli Whut'en Health Centre
250-996-7400
https://www.nakazdliwhuten.ca/departments-services/health-centre
https://www.facebook.com/NakazdliWhuten/
Offers services for both physical and mental health including workshops, gatherings, and land based healing.
Northern Health Virtual Clinic
1-844-645-7811
https://www.northernhealth.ca/locations/medical-clinics/virtual-clinic
The Virtual Clinic is for people who live in the Northern Health region when they call, who:
- Don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Need care on evenings or weekends after their health centre is closed
The Virtual Clinic provides culturally safe care to patients who need medical help after hours and wish to speak to a heath care team member (doctor, nurse practitioner, or nurse) by phone or video.
Takla First Nation Health Clinic
Tl'azt'en Nation Health Centre
250-648-3350
https://tlaztennation.ca
https://www.facebook.com/groups/141175282559599/?_rdr
Provides holistic health programs which encourage spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Yekooche First Nation Health Centre
250-612-4388
https://yekooche.com/departments/health/
Offers appointments with doctors, nurses, and counsellors.
Community Agencies
Carrier Sekani Family Services
250-567-2900
https://www.csfs.org
https://www.facebook.com/CarrierSekaniFamilyServices/
Provides holistic health and wellness services for Carrier and Sekani people.
Connexus Community Resources
250-567-9205
https://connexus.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/connexus.ca
Offers Child and Youth Mental Health services to promote the emotional health and wellbeing of children, youth and families.
Fort St. James Health Unit - Community Program
250-996-8411
https://www.northernhealth.ca/services/mental-health-substance-use
Offers various public health services for both physical and mental health.
Nezul Be Hunuyeh
250-996-6806
https://www.nezulbehunuyeh.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/nezulbehunuyeh/
Offers programs, services and support for children, youth and families from Tl'azt'en and Nak'azdli.
In School
David Hoy Elementary
250-996-8237
http://dvdhoy.sd91.bc.ca/
School counsellors and referrals to other agencies are available.
Eugene Joseph Elementary School
250-648-3231
https://tlaztennation.ca/eugene-joseph-elementary/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Eugene-Joseph-Elementary-School/100063948821043/
On-reserve, Band-operated elementary school serving the Tl'ast'en community.
School offers grades K-7
Fort St. James Secondary School
250-996-7126
https://fsjss.sd91.bc.ca
School counsellors and referrals to other agencies are available.
Jean Marie Joseph Elementary School
250-612-4351
https://yekooche.com/departments/education/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Jean-Marie-Joseph-School/61552635809119/
Offers classes for grades K-7 for the Yekooche First Nation.
Nak’al Bun Elementary School
250-996-8441
https://nakalbun.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/334227426675290
Nak’al Bun Elementary School (K4-7) is a certified independent school operated by the Nak’azdli Whuten.
School Counselor: available 3 days a week. Students may self-refer or be seen through a teacher/caregiver regerral.
Nus Wadeezuhl Community School
250-996-7210
https://www.nuswadeezulh.ca/
Located in Takla Landing
Serves students in grades K-9
Did You Know?
68% of respondents (youth) have witnessed youth using alcohol and other drugs in our community.