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

Terrace Food Resources

COVID-19 Quick Sheet

COVID-19 Message from ISC BC Region

Contact Tracing in Indigenous Communities from ISC

BC COVID-19 Data

First Nations Public Service Secretariat

BC’s Restart Plan – Updated May 15th, 2020

COVID-19 BC Survey

Joint Statement to Recreations Boaters to Avoid Unnecessary Travel – May Long Weekend

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre