ALL EMERGENCIES — Call 911

Fort St John Hospital (250-262-5200) 8407 112 Ave., Fort St. John

 Emergency care with medical staff and on-call psychiatrist

 Immediate crisis care provided

 Referrals available to Dawson Creek Psychiatric Hospital, Primary Care (Mental Health and Substance Use), or Intensive Case Management services through Northern Health

Day Treatment Program (250-263-6083) #300 9900-100 Ave., Fort St. John

 Daytime addiction support for adults in the community

 Group sessions, education, and coping skills

North Wind Wellness Centre (1-888-698-4333)

 Residential addiction treatment for adults

 Counselling, cultural teachings, land-based healing

Rising Above Ministries (250-785-1008) 11095-255 Road Baldonnel

 Faith-based addiction recovery for adults

 Focus on personal healing, coping skills, life skills, and community support

Supportive Recovery Beds (250-785-0372) 9824-99 Ave., Fort St. John

 Short-term, alcohol- and drug-free housing for adults in recovery

 Supports participation in recovery programs with case manager guidance

BC211 (211)

 Call or text 9am–9pm weekdays

 Connects to community programs and social services

 Supports include food, shelter, legal, advocacy, mental health, addictions

 Culturally safe supports for all

Child and Youth Mental Health FSJ (250-263-0121)

 When put to voicemail they offer a line for child and youth emergencies at 310-1234 or 1-877-631-8282, and a line to Provincial Centralized Screening which is a part of MCFD where you can report concerns for a youth being neglected or abused.

o The number is 1-800-663-9122

Crisis Line (1-800-784-2433)

 24/7 confidential support in 140 languages

 Emotional support for suicidal individuals or concerned callers

 Can coordinate emergency mental health intervention

 Referrals to local crisis centers

Indian Residential School Survivor Crisis Line (1-800-721-0066)

 Support for survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma

 Trauma-informed, culturally safe, confidential care

Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)

 24/7 multilingual support for youth

 Connects youth to trained professionals

 Culturally safe, tailored mental health support

KUU-US Crisis Line (1-800-588-8717)

 24/7 Indigenous-focused crisis support

 Culturally safe, holistic approach

 Crisis intervention and enhanced supports

Metis Crisis Line (1-833-638-4722)

 24/7 support for Metis individuals

 Mental health, harm reduction, risk assessment, safety monitoring

 Connects to local Metis communities and services

Suicide Crisis Help Line (988)

 Call or text 24/7

 Trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, judgment-free support

 Accessibility supports for deaf/hearing impaired

 Responders connected to local/national crisis services

 Talk Suicide Support Line 1-833-4566 routes you to 988

Victim Link BC (1-800-563-0808)

 24/7 confidential, multilingual support for crime survivors and families

 Connects to housing, safety planning, counselling, and community resources

Youth Support Line (250-564-8336)

 Available 4pm to 10pm

 When you reach out via text outside of their hours, it will direct you to call:

o 1 (888) 562-1214 for immediate support

 The call number listed for the youth support line 1 (888) 564-8336 is for crisis lines of BC which will also get youth connected to support

24HR Gambling Support (1-888-795-6111)

 Confidential, multilingual support for gambling addiction

 24/7 outreach, counselling, and educational info

 Culturally appropriate services for Indigenous communities

24/7 Mental Health Support Line (310-6789 / 1-866-872-0113 TTY)

 Toll-free, barrier-free mental health support

 Emotional support, referrals, broad mental health resources

 Interpreter services available

24HR Rape Crisis Center (1-877-392-7583)

 Confidential, immediate, and ongoing support for sexualized violence survivors

 Provides information, resources, and advocacy

Meaope Transition House (250-785-5208)

 24/7 safe shelter for women and children

 Supports survivors of domestic violence through a Community Bridge Program

Salvation Army Northern Centre of Hope (250-785-0372) 9824-99 Ave., Fort St. John

 Essential services for people and families experiencing homelessness

 Local emergency food and shelter

 Referrals for medical and mental health support

 Safe housing for women facing domestic violence

Legal Aid BC - Website - 1-866-577-2525

Free legal services for criminal charges, serious family problems, child protection matters, and immigration & refugee issues

Legal advice for family, child protection, immigration, or criminal law issues provided by duty counsel lawyers at courthouses

Legal information provided in person and over the phone

Aboriginal Legal Aid BC - Website - 1-866-577-2525

Connected to Legal Aid BC

BC First Nations Justice Council - Website - 1-866-786-0081

For criminal and child protective matters

Fort St. John Indigenous Justice Centre: 9948 100th Ave., Fort St. John - 778-576-4235 - FortStJohnInfo@bcfnjc.com

Fort Nelson First Nation Justice Program - 3016 Reserve Rd, Fort Nelson - 250-774-6565

Criminal matters, restorative justice, youth justice

Email: adreanna.santarelli@fnnation.ca

ALL EMERGENCIES — Call 911

Fort St John Hospital (250-262-5200) 8407 112 Ave., Fort St. John

 Emergency care with medical staff and on-call psychiatrist

 Immediate crisis care provided

 Referrals available to Dawson Creek Psychiatric Hospital, Primary Care (Mental Health and Substance Use), or Intensive Case Management services through Northern Health

See Crisis Hotlines tab for 24/7 crisis resources.

Community Bridge (250-785-6021) 10142-101 Ave., Fort St. John

 Free programs: counselling, family support, sexual abuse support

 Temporary shelter for women and children

Fort St. John Alcoholics Anonymous (250-794-0032)

 Support for adults recovering from alcoholism

 Shares experience, strength, and hope to stay sober

Fort St. John Friendship Society (250-785-6021) 10208-95 Ave., Fort St. John

 Programs for all ages promoting well-being

 Incorporates Aboriginal values and culture

 Inclusive, safe community space

Healing Hearts Support Group (250-793-8817) healingheartsfsj@gmail.com

 Bereavement support for families affected by substance use

 Peer support and advocacy

Metis Nation BC mnbc.ca

 Advocates for Métis rights and provides culturally relevant programs

 Supports in health, education, housing, employment, and mental health

National Overdose Response Service (1-888-688-6677)

 24/7 confidential peer support for substance users

 Safety planning, harm reduction info, naloxone guidance

Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services (250-787-2151) 9932-102 Ave, Fort St. John

 Counselling and cultural support for Indigenous people

 Group programs for youth, women, men

Peace Area Narcotics Anonymous (1-877-463-3537)

 Support for adults recovering from drug addiction

 Free, welcoming meetings across the Peace region

ALL EMERGENCIES — Call 911

Fort St John Hospital (250-262-5200) 8407 112 Ave., Fort St. John

 Emergency care with medical staff and on-call psychiatrist

 Immediate crisis care provided

 Referrals available to Dawson Creek Psychiatric Hospital, Primary Care (Mental Health and Substance Use), or Intensive Case Management services through Northern Health

See Crisis Hotlines tab for 24/7 crisis resources.

Child and Youth Mental Health - Ministry of Children and Family Development

Address: Suite 200, 9900 100 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 5S7

Requires referral from family doctor. Services covered under Provincial Health coverage (MSP). Psychiatry services for children and youth (up to age 19).

Assessments, diagnosis, medication prescribing, and psychotherapy offered. 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Intake Wednesdays 9-11 and 1-3pm.

Phone Number 250-263-0121

Community Bridge (250-785-6021) 10142-101 Ave., Fort St. John

 Free programs: counselling, family support, sexual abuse support

 Temporary shelter for women and children

Foundry (Coming Soon to Fort St. John)

Foundry Fort St. John will support the health and wellness needs of youth and their families in the Fort St. John area.  Our services will be free and confidential. Foundry Fort St. John will be operated by YMCA BC. At Foundry centres, multiple service providers and organizations work together to provide a variety of services to youth ages 12-24 and their families. 

Email: foundryfortstjohn@bc.ymca.ca

Foundry Virtual Services: https://foundrybc.ca/foundry-virtual-bc/

Kid’s Help Phone

No Address - Online/virtual services

Offers professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French. Reach out by texting CONNECT to 686868

Phone Number 1-800-668-6868

Website https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or Text: 9-8-8

The Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Information Centre for Northern BC

No address - Virtual Service

Description 24hr Crisis Line: 250-563-1214 or 1-888-562-1214

If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, confused, suicidal or just needing someone to listen; The Crisis Prevention Intervention an Information Centre for Northern BC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing emotional support, suicide intervention and referral information to the people of Northern BC.

Website www.northernbccrisissuicide.ca

Fort St. John Hospital – Emergency Room

Address 8407 - 112 Avenue Fort St. John BC V1J 0J5

Emergency care with access to nurses, psychiatric nursing care, emergency doctors and an on-call psychiatrist. Patients will have immediate crisis care and referrals to Dawson Creek Psychiatric Hospital, Primary Care (Mental Health and Substance Use) or Intensive Case Management services as needed through Northern Health.

Phone Number 250-262-5200

FIRST NATIONS

FSJ Friendship Centre - Alcohol and Drug Program

Address 10208-95 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 1J2

Youth Drug and Alcohol Prevention Activities. A counsellor is available to answer any questions you may have on the use/abuse of alcohol and/or drugs. Every Wednesday night (7:30 - 9:30pm at the Friendship Centre), youth between the ages of 13 and 18 meet to talk about important issues that teens face today. The purpose of the Alcohol and Drug Program offered by the FSJ Keeginaw Friendship Centre is to assist people to achieve healthier lifestyles by providing treatment and prevention services for alcohol and drug abuse.

Phone Number 250-785-3441

Adolescents age 13-18

Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services 

Address 9932-102 Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 2E1

Counselling services for Indigenous people with cultural support. Group programs offered (youth, women and men’s groups) to promote health and wellness and help provide necessary skills to families and youth. Individual counselling offered as well.

Phone Number 250-787-2151

Circle of Care: KUU-US First Nations and Aboriginal Crisis Line

101-10130 100th Ave, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 1Y6

KUU-US was founded and expanded through FNHA to support First Nations individuals experiencing crisis throughout the province. Crisis line operators listen and provide referrals to both cultural and western support systems and monitor at-risk individuals to help them get through crises, supporting them during their most painful moments.  KUU-US services are available 24 hours a day – so those who are facing crises can get the help they need, when they need it. 

Child/Youth line: 250-723-2040

Toll Free 1-800-588-8717 (1-800-KUU-US-17)

Fort St. John Office: 250-787-0298

Email: info@fnha.ca

Fort St. John Health Unit (250-263-6000)

 Free public health and wellness services for all ages

 Immunizations, prenatal/childhood services, dental, hearing, and health education

 Nutrition info, disease prevention, environmental health, and harm reduction supplies

Mobile OPS (778-256-5483)

 Mobile harm reduction program for supervised drug use

 Naloxone and overdose prevention supports

 Meets clients where they are in the community

NH Intensive Case Management (250-263-6080)

 Outreach support for adults 19+ facing substance use, mental health, housing, or income challenges

 Practical help, advocacy, and coordination with services

 Connects clients to housing, healthcare, income support, and treatment options

OAT (Opioid Agonist Treatment) Clinic (250-263-6080)

 Harm reduction and treatment for substance use

 Offered through Northern Health Mental Health and Addictions services

Women’s Resource Society (250-787-1121) 10051 100 Ave, Fort St. John

 Supports women, children, and low-income individuals with practical help and healing-focused services

 Safe second-stage housing

 Free legal advocacy and support with housing, income assistance, and family law matters

 Drop-in center offering crisis support, referrals, education, and life skills

Additional Supports

• Parents/family members who can help increase safety

• The ASK Workshop trained community member

• ASIST trained community members

• Mental Heal First Aid trained community members

• Pastor

• Elder

• Social Worker

• Trusted Friend

• Sports Coach

• Extra curricular activity leader

• Big Brother/Big Sister mentor

ALL EMERGENCIES — Call 911

Fort Nelson General Hospital - 250-774-8100

5315 Liard Street, Fort Nelson BC V0C 1R0

 Emergency care with medical staff and on-call psychiatrist

 Immediate crisis care provided

 Referrals available to Dawson Creek Psychiatric Hospital, Primary Care (Mental Health and Substance Use), or Intensive Case Management services through Northern Health

Non-Emergency Numbers

RCMP 250-774-2777

Hospital 250-774-8100

Ambulance 250-774-2344

Fire 250-774-2222

Seniors Bus 250-500-2597

Outreach Bus 250-321-7327

Contact the Fort Nelson Hospital or Health Unit for info on available detox options.

Hospital:

5315 Liard St, Fort Nelson BC V0C 1R0

Phone: 250-774-8100

Health Unit:

5217 Airport Drive, Fort Nelson BC V0C 1R0

Phone: 250-774-7092

BC211 (211)

 Call or text 9am–9pm weekdays

 Connects to community programs and social services

 Supports include food, shelter, legal, advocacy, mental health, addictions

 Culturally safe supports for all

Child and Youth Mental Health FSJ (250-263-0121)

 When put to voicemail they offer a line for child and youth emergencies at 310-1234 or 1-877-631-8282, and a line to Provincial Centralized Screening which is a part of MCFD where you can report concerns for a youth being neglected or abused.

o The number is 1-800-663-9122

Crisis Line (1-800-784-2433)

 24/7 confidential support in 140 languages

 Emotional support for suicidal individuals or concerned callers

 Can coordinate emergency mental health intervention

 Referrals to local crisis centers

Indian Residential School Survivor Crisis Line (1-800-721-0066)

 Support for survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma

 Trauma-informed, culturally safe, confidential care

Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)

 24/7 multilingual support for youth

 Connects youth to trained professionals

 Culturally safe, tailored mental health support

KUU-US Crisis Line (1-800-588-8717)

 24/7 Indigenous-focused crisis support

 Culturally safe, holistic approach

 Crisis intervention and enhanced supports

Metis Crisis Line (1-833-638-4722)

 24/7 support for Metis individuals

 Mental health, harm reduction, risk assessment, safety monitoring

 Connects to local Metis communities and services

Suicide Crisis Help Line (988)

 Call or text 24/7

 Trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, judgment-free support

 Accessibility supports for deaf/hearing impaired

 Responders connected to local/national crisis services

 Talk Suicide Support Line 1-833-4566 routes you to 988

Victim Link BC (1-800-563-0808)

 24/7 confidential, multilingual support for crime survivors and families

 Connects to housing, safety planning, counselling, and community resources

Youth Support Line (250-564-8336)

 Available 4pm to 10pm

 When you reach out via text outside of their hours, it will direct you to call:

o 1 (888) 562-1214 for immediate support

 The call number listed for the youth support line 1 (888) 564-8336 is for crisis lines of BC which will also get youth connected to support

24HR Gambling Support (1-888-795-6111)

 Confidential, multilingual support for gambling addiction

 24/7 outreach, counselling, and educational info

 Culturally appropriate services for Indigenous communities

24/7 Mental Health Support Line (310-6789 / 1-866-872-0113 TTY)

 Toll-free, barrier-free mental health support

 Emotional support, referrals, broad mental health resources

 Interpreter services available

24HR Rape Crisis Center (1-877-392-7583)

 Confidential, immediate, and ongoing support for sexualized violence survivors

 Provides information, resources, and advocacy

Father Poullet Mens House - 250-774-3816

  24/7  Emergency Shelter

  4903 48th Avenue Fort Nelson BC

Fort Nelson Women's Transition House - 250-774-4742

24/7 Emergency Shelter

Call ahead, address is protected to protect woman leaving abusive situations

Legal Aid BC - Website - 1-866-577-2525

Free legal services for criminal charges, serious family problems, child protection matters, and immigration & refugee issues

Legal advice for family, child protection, immigration, or criminal law issues provided by duty counsel lawyers at courthouses

Legal information provided in person and over the phone

Aboriginal Legal Aid BC - Website - 1-866-577-2525

Connected to Legal Aid BC

BC First Nations Justice Council - Website - 1-866-786-0081

For criminal and child protective matters

Fort Nelson First Nation Justice Program - 3016 Reserve Rd, Fort Nelson - 250-774-6565

Criminal matters, restorative justice, youth justice

Email: adreanna.santarelli@fnnation.ca

Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society

www.fnafs.org 

250-774-2993

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30 pm Closed for Lunch 12 -1pm

5012 49th avenue PO box 1266, Fort Nelson BC, V0C1R0

Family Law Advocate

250-774-2993 ext. 1013

Email: Familylaw.fnafs@northwestel.net

Poverty Legal Advocate

250-774-2993 ext. 1002

Make an appointment Monday – Wednesday 8:30am – 4:30pm or

Email: legaladvocate.fnafs@northwestel.net

ALL EMERGENCIES — Call 911

Fort St John Hospital (250-262-5200) 8407 112 Ave., Fort St. John

 Emergency care with medical staff and on-call psychiatrist

 Immediate crisis care provided

 Referrals available to Dawson Creek Psychiatric Hospital, Primary Care (Mental Health and Substance Use), or Intensive Case Management services through Northern Health

See Crisis Hotlines tab for 24/7 crisis resources.

Alcoholics Anonymous - (250) 500-1617

Mondays at the United Church 5108 Sunset Dr.
Wednesdays & Saturdays Hospice Centre 5012 - 55 Ave W
Zoom Accessible 477-163-8887
All meetings 8-9 pm

Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society

Mental Health Counselling

250-774-2993 ext. 1014

Email: mhc.fnafs@northwestel.net

HIV/AIDS & Harm Reduction

250-774-2993 ext. 1010

Email: hiv.fnafs@northwestel.net  

Metis Nation BC mnbc.ca

 Advocates for Métis rights and provides culturally relevant programs

 Supports in health, education, housing, employment, and mental health

National Overdose Response Service (1-888-688-6677)

 24/7 confidential peer support for substance users

 Safety planning, harm reduction info, naloxone guidance

Northern Health Fort Nelson Health Unit

5217 Airport Drive, Fort Nelson BC V0C1R0

250-774-7092

https://www.northernhealth.ca/services/mental-health-substance-use/services-by-community#fort-nelson

Peace Area Narcotics Anonymous (1-877-463-3537)

 Support for adults recovering from drug addiction

 Free, welcoming meetings across the Peace region

ALL EMERGENCIES — Call 911

Fort Nelson Hospital - 5315 Liard Street, Fort Nelson BC V0C 1R0

250-774-8100

 Emergency care with medical staff and on-call psychiatrist

 Immediate crisis care provided

 Referrals available to Dawson Creek Psychiatric Hospital, Primary Care (Mental Health and Substance Use), or Intensive Case Management services through Northern Health

See Crisis Hotlines tab for 24/7 crisis resources.

Foundry (Virtual)

At Foundry centres, multiple service providers and organizations work together to provide a variety of services to youth ages 12-24 and their families. 

Foundry Virtual Services: https://foundrybc.ca/foundry-virtual-bc/

Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society

Mental Health Counselling

250-774-2993 ext. 1014

Email: mhc.fnafs@northwestel.net

Northern Health Fort Nelson Unit

5217 Airport Drive, Fort Nelson BC V0C1R0

250-774-7092

https://www.northernhealth.ca/services/mental-health-substance-use/services-by-community#fort-nelson

Kid’s Help Phone

No Address - Online/virtual services

Offers professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French. Reach out by texting CONNECT to 686868

Phone Number 1-800-668-6868

Website https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or Text: 9-8-8

The Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Information Centre for Northern BC

No address - Virtual Service

Description 24hr Crisis Line: 250-563-1214 or 1-888-562-1214

If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, confused, suicidal or just needing someone to listen; The Crisis Prevention Intervention an Information Centre for Northern BC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing emotional support, suicide intervention and referral information to the people of Northern BC.

Website www.northernbccrisissuicide.ca

Fort Nelson Hospital – Emergency Room

Address 5315 Liard Street, Fort Nelson BC V0C 1R0

Emergency care with access to nurses, psychiatric nursing care, emergency doctors and an on-call psychiatrist. Patients will have immediate crisis care and referrals to Dawson Creek Psychiatric Hospital, Primary Care (Mental Health and Substance Use) or Intensive Case Management services as needed through Northern Health.

Phone Number 250-774-8100

FIRST NATIONS

Circle of Care: KUU-US First Nations and Aboriginal Crisis Line

KUU-US was founded and expanded through FNHA to support First Nations individuals experiencing crisis throughout the province. Crisis line operators listen and provide referrals to both cultural and western support systems and monitor at-risk individuals to help them get through crises, supporting them during their most painful moments.  KUU-US services are available 24 hours a day – so those who are facing crises can get the help they need, when they need it. 

Child/Youth line: 250-723-2040

Toll Free 1-800-588-8717 (1-800-KUU-US-17)

Email: info@fnha.ca

Fort Nelson Health Unit (250-774-7092)

 Free public health and wellness services for all ages

 Immunizations, prenatal/childhood services, dental, hearing, and health education

 Nutrition info, disease prevention, environmental health, and harm reduction supplies

Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society (250-774-2993)

Advocacy, counselling, friendship centre, housing, women, youth

Email: fnafs@northwestel.net Website: https://fnafs.org/

5012 49th Ave., Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson Food Bank

4903 – 50th Street

250-774-2247 or 250-774-2993

Held every 2 weeks on Thursdays

Contact Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society for more information  

www.fnafs.org  250-774-2993

NH Intensive Case Management (250-263-6080)

 Outreach support for adults 19+ facing substance use, mental health, housing, or income challenges

 Practical help, advocacy, and coordination with services

 Connects clients to housing, healthcare, income support, and treatment options

Women’s Resource Society (250-787-1121) 10051 100 Ave, Fort St. John

 Supports women, children, and low-income individuals with practical help and healing-focused services (available by phone for Fort Nelson residents)

 Safe second-stage housing

 Free legal advocacy and support with housing, income assistance, and family law matters

 Drop-in center offering crisis support, referrals, education, and life skills

Additional Supports

• Parents/family members who can help increase safety

• The ASK Workshop trained community member

• ASIST trained community members

• Mental Heal First Aid trained community members

• Pastor

• Elder

• Social Worker

• Trusted Friend

• Sports Coach

• Extra curricular activity leader

• Big Brother/Big Sister mentor