Helpful Links
Emergency & Immediate Help
Emergency Numbers
Police/Fire/Ambulance - 911
Poison Control - 1-800-567-8911 ​
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Health & Medical Support BC & Canada
24‑Hour Non‑Emergency Health Information
HealthLink BC - Dial 8‑1‑1– speak to a nurse, pharmacist or dietitian for health advice and referrals.
Emergency Department Status – shows status of emergency departments across BC
Government of Canada Travel Health – travel vaccines/health info
Health Canada – 1‑866‑225‑0709 – federal health info
Disease & Condition Education
Asthma Society of Canada – 1‑866‑787‑4050
Canadian Cancer Society – 1‑888‑939‑3333
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse – 1‑613‑235‑4048
Canadian Diabetes Association – 1‑800‑226‑8464
Canadian Mental Health Association – 1‑416‑484‑7750
Cerebral Palsy Network - Info & Resources
Heart & Stroke Foundation – 1‑613‑569‑4361
Hepatitis C Education & Prevention
Kidney Foundation of Canada – 1‑800‑361‑7494
Pain BC – Chronic Pain Management
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Mental Health, Addiction & Crisis Support
BC Problem Gambling Helpline & Website – 1‑888‑795‑6111
2‑1‑1 British Columbia – Free multilingual referral service to community & social services across BC (dial 2‑1‑1).
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre – youth/family mental health support, Toll‑free 1‑800‑665‑1822.
Kids Help Phone – 24/7 support for youth 1‑800‑668‑6868 (live chat available).
Youth in BC Chat – online peer‑to‑peer mental health support.
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Burns Lake & Local BC Health Services
General Healthcare & Clinics
Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre – 250‑692‑2400
Burns Lake Medical Clinic – 250‑692‑2412
Granisle Health Clinic - 250-697-2251
Northern Health Virtual Clinic – speak to a doctor or a nurse practitioner by phone or video
Dial 1-844-645-7811 to book an appointment.
Health Connect Registry - register for a waitlist for a local doctor or nurse practitioner. Can also dial 8-1-1 to register.
Pharmacies
IDA - 250-692-7531
Pharmasave - 250-692-7077
Community & Social Support
The Link – supports for seniors, families and individuals – 250‑251‑1466.
Carrier Sekani Family Services – Burns Lake – holistic nation‑based health & wellness services.
Youth Services (CSFS) – youth programs & community resources.
Foundry Burns Lake – youth (ages 12–24) mental health, substance use, primary care & peer support.
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