Health Organizations:
First Nations Health Authority: www.fnha.ca
World Health Organization: www.who.int
Northern Health: www.northernhealth.ca
HealthLink BC: www.healthlinkbc.ca
Canadian Government: www.canada.ca
BC Provincial Health Services Authority: www.bccdc.ca
Public Healthcare Guidelines for Childcare Settings
Toll-free Numbers
COVID-19 Online Clinic and Information Line for Northern BC residents: 1-844-645-7811
HealthLink BC health line: 8-1-1 or 7-1-1 (deaf/hard of hearing)
Non-medical information line for COVID-19 is available 7:30am-8pm: 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) or by text:604-630-0300
BC 2-1-1, gov. and community information line; also connects seniors with volunteers: 2-1-1
Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
Virtual Doctor Consults
Babylon by TELUS Health is a free healthcare mobile app that allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors(BC residents covered under Medical Services Plan) and access your health records: Download the app on your mobile phone
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day Program – Launched by First Nations Health Authority
Kitsumkalum Nurse Practitioner, Toby Hilton, is available for phone consults: 250-635-6172
Financial Supports
Assistance Payment Form for Kitsumkalum Member Households
Employment and Social Development Canada – applying for unemployment insurance sickness benefits
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Accessing Financial Benefits and Support During the COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 Updates and Support Links RELIEF FUNDS
COVID-19 Provincial Supports Updated May 4th
PM Announces Financial Help for First Nations Businesses
BC Emergency Benefit for Workers
Not everyone is eligible for CERB
Service BC TEXT: 1 604 660-2421 | TOLL-FREE: 1-800-663-7867 | TDD BC: 7-1-1
Mental Health Supports
Tolerance for Uncertainty: A Covid-19 Workbook by Dr. Sachiko Nagasawa at www.baypsychology.ca
KUU-US Crisis Line (feeling anxiety or fear?): 1-800-588-8717
MindShift CBT – Download this free app by Anxiety Canada to help manage your anxiety
Counselor Blaine Stensgaard at Kitsumkalum Health is available at: 250-635-6172 or 250-615-1430
Northern BC’s Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214
Northern Youth Online, mental health support for youth: 1-888-564-8336, online chat available at the link
Mental Health and Substance Use Information at www.heretohelp.bc.ca
Kid’s Help Line: 1-800-668-6868
K’san Women’s Telephone Support and Transition House: 250-635-6447 or by text: 250-641-7233
Indian Residential School Survivors Society: 250-635-4499 or 1-877-335-4499
Community Mental Health Services, Northern Health: 250-631-4202 | After Hours/Emergency Line: 250-638-4082
Nourishing Life Wellness Clinic: 250-615-5824
Ksan Society: 250-635-2373 or 1-888-337-5726
Continuum Self Check Help Guide from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Better Life Counselling/Terrace Women’s Resource Centre: 250-638-0228
BounceBack Reclaim Your Health – online or by phone – for low to moderate anxiety and depression
Mental Health and Well Being Resources for Youth
Online Supports for Students – Social and Emotional Well-Being
WE Well-being – Tools and resources for youth, educators and families
Keep Learning – keep children learning during the pandemic
Supporting Children & Youth During COVID-19
Foundry BC – health and wellness resources, services and supports for youth 12-24 and their families
Wellness Together Canada Portal
COVID-19 Message from ISC BC Region
Contact Tracing in Indigenous Communities from ISC
First Nations Public Service Secretariat
BC’s Restart Plan – Updated May 15th, 2020
Joint Statement to Recreations Boaters to Avoid Unnecessary Travel – May Long Weekend