NTC SOCIAL WORKERS
NUTRITION RESOURCES
Port Alberni Health Unit
NUU-CHAH-NULTH COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES TOFINO OFFICE
Nuu-Cha- Nulth Community and Human Services office for central region.
250-725-3367
fax 250-725-2158
Laverne Frank, Reception Jennifer Touchie, Infant Development Margaret Bird, Counsellor Ed Mack, USMA Family Development Anita Charleson, Child and Youth MH Christine Curley, Ccommunity Health Nurse Laurie Hannah, Aboriginal Supported Child Development Ann Marshall, Quu?usa Program
NUU-CHAH-NULTH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICES (USMA)
724-3232
fax 723-6017
NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL
OPITSAHT HEALTH CLINIC
ORTHOTICS
Pacific Rim Chiropractic
CREDIT COUNSELLING
Non-profit confidential credit counselling services.
VANCOUVER ISLAND CRISIS LINE
The Vancouver Island Crisis Line is committed to bringing mental health wellness to all communities of Vancouver Island by providing accessible, 24 hour, 7 days a week, emotional telephone support during times of crisis, including connection to the Mental Health Crisis Professionals when required, and information about community resources. We value the principles of confidentiality, non-judgmental acceptance, and respect for diversity, personal empowerment and cooperation.
Online Emotional Support - Anouther service newly added to increase access to support services, there is now a link called, 'Chat Now' on our webpage, www.vicrisis.ca, that will allow someone to begin connecting. Available every night, 7 days a week, from 6pm to 10pm. Chat creates a safe online venue where people can reach out for help. This will be an outlet for populations traditionally hard to engage in face-to-face mental health care such as teens, those who are homebound, people with social anxieties and phobias, and people with hearing or speech impairments.
Additional Contact Information:
1-800-Sucide (784-2433) 310-6789 Mental Health Information Line
Crisis Chat – online emotional support, www.vicrisis.ca, 7 days a week, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Heather Owen, Promotions & Community Relations Coordinator
CLAYOQUOT BIOSPHERE TRUST
The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) was established in 2000 to assist the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve communities achieve their visions by providing funding and logistical support for research, education and training initiatives that promote conservation and sustainable development. The CBT is a member of the Community Foundations of Canada in 2012. As the region’s community foundation, the CBT works with individuals and organizations to build a region where all residents can succeed, contribute and develop their talents to their fullest potential.
The CBT has an annual Call for Projects where communities, educational institutions and registered charities are invited to submit proposals for funding. The CBT funds a wide variety of projects in four categories: Culture and Events, Youth and Education, Community Development, and Research and Environment.
The CBT produces Vital Signs, a biennial “community check-up,” that measures the vitality of our communities, identifies significant trends and supports action on issues that are critical to our quality of life. You can find the most recent report at: clayoquotbiosphere.org/web/vital-signs/
FAX: 250-725-2384
P.O. Box 67, 316 Main Street, Tofino
Rebecca Hurwitz - Managing Director
Adrienne Mason - Research Coordinator
Tabitha McGregor - Administrative Assistant
PROVINCIAL EMERGENCY PROGRAM
RAINCOAST EDUCATION SOCIETY
We deliver a broad range of high-quality educational and interpretive programs, such as interpretive walks, seminar series, school programs, and slideshows focused on the natural environment, cultures, and communities of the Clayoquot and Barkley Sound region. We also bring outside educators and experts to our region for programs and presentations.
Dan Harrison, Executive Director, dan@raincoasteducation.org
Brady Clarke, Education Coordinator, brady@raincoasteducation.org
FAMILY TIES OUTREACH PROGRAM
Family Ties is a perinatal program open to all Westcoast parents from Tofino, Ucluelet, Hitacu, Opitsat, Esowista and Ty-Histanis. Expectant and new parents can call the office directly, ask their Doctor or speak with the Public/Community Health Nurse to receive services. We are committed to strengthening and supporting all birthing families on the west coast.
We offer a weekly drop in with topics ranging from healthy nutrition, to childbirth, parenting your new baby and the latest in health news. Guest speakers include the Community Nutritionist, Dental Hygienist, Infant Development workers and other resource people. Participants can receive free pre-natal vitamins, individual nutrition information, and home visits if requested.
Transportation can be arranged, please call for details
Tofino Coastal Family Place Health Unit: 250-725-4020 ext 64183
Ucluelet Health Unit office: 250-726-2224
In Tofino: Hanne Bruhwiler, hanne.bruwiler@nuuchahnulth.org
In Ucluelet: Margaret Morrison, margaret.morrison@viha.ca
TLA-O-QUI-AHT FAMILY CARE WORKER
Naomi Seitcher
TLA-O-QUI-AHT HEADSTART/ PRE-SCHOOL
Esowista 725-2351
Opitsaht 725-3233
Grace George, Carol Martin, Gail Hayes
TLA-O-QUI-AHT FIRST NATION HEALTH PROGRAM
Provide home & community care, Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI), workshops, meetings, patient travel based on referral to see specialists out of town, train the trainers programs, education & training, home visits, hospital visits, community luncheons, collaboration & strategizing with other TFN service providers, traditional healing practises/cleansing, traditional medicines, one on one counselling, group therapy, art therapy, massage & fitness programs.
Health Director & Health Worker: 250-725-3338
Medical Clerk: 250-725-3262
nmartin@tla-o-qui-aht.org
corimartin23@gmail.com
caroltom@gmail.com
Nora Martin, Health Director
Corinne Ortiz Castro, Community Health Worker
Carol Tom, Medical Clerk
Personal Care Aide- Vacant
TOFINO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Hospital Lab 725-4006
Health Records fax 725-4014
TONQUIN MEDICAL CLINIC
By appointment clinic.
Fax: 250-725-3215
220 First Street
Tofino, BC
V0R 2Z0
Monday to Friday: 12pm to 1:30pm
Statutory holidays.
Dr. John Armstrong (Wednesday)
Dr. Pamela Frazee (Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday)
Dr. Luke Williston (Monday/Tuesday/Thursday)
Dr. Tamara Yagos (Monday/Thursday/Friday)
VICTIM LINK
Free service assists victims of crime 24 hours 7 days a week