ADAPS Alberni Valley Youth and Family Services is a non-profit, charitable society. ADAPS is a community prevention service that addresses social, health and environmental factors and their effect on Youth and Family wellness. ADAPS supports the development of healthy individuals and families through education, intervention and treatment programs.

Support for relatives and friends of alcoholics.

The purpose of the ACHN is to network like-minded organizations, agencies, and networks that are working to improve community health. We aim to “network the networks” to better support the work you are already doing. We aim to provide supports and capacity to systems enabling us work more effectively as a region, where no centralized leadership exists we have committed to take a convening role to move forward planning and implementation activities. Using a collective impact framework to identify our role for the work in which we engage, we are continuously scanning for opportunities to support, convene and increase capacity to impactful initiatives in our region.

Alberni Valley Employment Centre is owned and operated by Island Work Transitions Inc. (IWT), and has been delivering employment services funded by the Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia since 2007. IWT operates a full-time office in Port Alberni and two part-time offices in Ucluelet and Tofino, providing free assistance and support to job-seekers in the Alberni-Clayoquot region of Vancouver Island, BC. Services to other communities in the region (such as Bamfield and Ahousaht) are provided through a combination of virtual and outreach delivery modes. Everyone is welcome to use AVEC's Resource Centres, which are fully staffed and equipped to provide access to self serve resources, including current employment opportunities, labour market information, and the use of computers, fax machines, photocopiers and telephones for job search and related activities. Employment Counsellors are available to help unemployed clients make career decisions, conduct a successful job search, or apply to participate in government funded services, based on eligibility. These services include group workshops, training supports, skills assessments, wage subsidy, self-employment services, and customized job placement. Employers too, are welcome to take advantage of available employer resources to help you find and keep the workforce you need.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.

Serving the mid-Island region of Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, Tofino, Ucluelet and the surrounding areas. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Community Acupuncture Naturopathy Osteopathy Craniosacral Therapy

AVI increases health equity by providing highly responsive, harm reduction-based HIV, hepatitis C, substance use, sexual health, mental health, and other community health services, and is informed by the voices of people with living experience.

The British Columbia Association of Community Response Networks (BC-CRN) is a provincial non-profit organization dedicated to preventing the mistreatment of vulnerable adults, including older adults, through community awareness, collaboration, and action.

Provides mobile Screening Mammography services to communities throughout British Columbia.

BCCDC diagnoses, treats and provides information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at its clinic in Vancouver.

Environmental emergencies include hazardous or toxic spills, discharges, emissions, as well as dyke and dam failures, debris flows and floods. The telephone number connects with the Emergency Coordination Centre (part of Emergency Management BC (EMBC)); the dispatcher will notify the appropriate Environmental Emergency Response Officer.

The BC Epilepsy Society is a provincially incorporated non-profit organization and a federally registered charitable organization dedicated to serving British Columbians living with epilepsy, and their families.

Marriage commissioners provide couples with flexible nonreligious options for their wedding. Any person performing a marriage ceremony in B.C. must be registered with the Vital Statistics Agency. Use the online search to find a marriage commissioner in your area.

Offers Movement and Relaxation Physiotherapy Group for those in chronic pain. This series specifically designed for people in pain will teach you how to move safely, and with greater ease. There is no cost to participate.

Service provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Walk-in intake clinics for children, youth and their families where they can receive a same-day initial assessment by a trained professional in a confidential environment. The program is offered to children and youth aged 0-18 years of age at no cost. It is designed to support children and youth experiencing significant difficulties related to their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Services include: - intake and referral - consultations - mental health assessment - individual treatment - group treatment - parenting and child interventions Concerns most commonly addressed at these centres include anxiety, depression, severe behaviour problems, psychosis and complex mental health concerns. Mental Health teams may include nurses, counsellors, occupational therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and support staff. Each team is unique, with the mix of staff and services reflecting the needs of each community and population.

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is a registered charity that raises funds to support the health of children and youth on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

Provides a helpline for children and youth who feel scared, confused or unsafe or who are experiencing abuse at home, at school or in the community, and would like to talk with someone. The phone line is available day and night and you do not have to give your name.

The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) was established in 2000 to assist the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region 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 also a member of the Community Foundations of Canada. 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 Coastal Family Resource Coalition is an interdisiplinary group of service providers in the West Coast Central Region who meet monthly to plan around child, youth, and family development and health.

Taryn Coates is a public health dental hygienist with Island Health. She is passionate about helping children build strong foundations for lifelong oral health. in her work, she provides families with information, tools, and resources to prevent early childhood dental disease.

The Community Health Speech-Language Program provides services for children from birth to 5 years of age who have or who are at risk of communication delays. It is a single-discipline program with services provided by speech-language pathologists. Depending on the region, services may also be provided in conjunction with communication health assistants.

The program offers one-on-one support to individuals with support needs, helping them build independence and connect with their community. Participants receive assistance in developing daily living skills, such as taking the bus, cooking meals, doing laundry, and staying safe. Support is also provided to access community resources like banks, grocery stores, and local services. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to make friends, improve communication, and practice social skills through group activities.

The Community Youth Worker takes a family-centered approach to supporting youth and families, recognizing the important role of the family in promoting the well-being and development. This approach focuses on strengthening the overall support system to help families navigate challenges and create a positive environment for growth.

Non-profit confidential credit counselling services.

Provides counselling for youth who are experiencing difficulties related to their own or another person's alcohol or other drug use, as well as support for parents of adolescents regarding substance use concerns. West Coast Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) provides intake for the Discovery Program.

Contact provider for details of services offered.

I specialize in helping women overcome hormone imbalances, menstrual problems, sleep problems, menopausal problems, PMS, digestive problems, PCOS, unwanted weight gain, infertility, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, adrenal and thyroid dysfunction, and digestive issues including IBS and SIBO.

Gillian is a physiotherapist, clinical counsellor and mindfulness/yoga teacher. She has been practising physiotherapy since 1998, specialising in persistent pain and integrating neuroscience, yoga, mindfulness (MBSR) and dry needling into her practice. ​As a clinical counsellor, her person-centred approach prioritises deep listening and collaboration. Other foundations include somatic and existential approaches and mindfulness-based CBT.

Support with filing a claim, requesting information about a pending or current claim, updating claim information or reporting.

We offer professional health services as well as a healthy balance between traditional and natural items to cover all of your wellness needs.

Fish and Loaves food bank (registered charity) offers food, clothing and other help to any and all. We accept donations of clean and folded adult clothing, and small housewares, and sealed food

This is a unique service open to all First Nations people and their families living in BC. The program includes doctors of Indigenous ancestry. All doctors and allied health care professionals are trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety and humility.​

Forest+Waves Yoga Teacher Team is a diverse array of highly experienced yoga teachers that find inspiration through their experience with living amongst the forest and the waves. We are committed to skillfully teaching the art and science of yoga and it is our aim to hold an inclusive community studio space that supports growth, well being and diversity. We are a thriving student-led, community-focused infrared heated yoga studio, Yoga Alliance-certified yoga school and a regional centre for continuing education.

Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24 and their families. We bring together multiple services in one place — in person at Foundry centres and virtually through the Foundry BC app — to make it easier for youth to access care, connection and support.

HealthLink BC provides reliable non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia. Information and advice is available by telephone, our website, a mobile app and a collection of print resources.

Combining traditional pharmacy services with natural alternatives, we offer a full-service medical dispensary coupled with a broad range of natural and homeopathic remedies. As a complete health center, our pharmacists and natural health advisors work together to provide specialized health treatments based on individual needs.

Amber Severinson I am a Nuu-chah-nulth Cis-woman, providing therapy in the Alberni Valley. My background includes a MSW in Indigenous Trauma & Resiliency as well as BA in Child & Youth Care.

The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction focuses on providing British Columbians in need with a system of supports to help them achieve their social and economic potential. If you are in need and have no other resources, you may be eligible for income assistance. This can help support your transition to employment.

BC Wide Indigenous Toll Free Crisis and Support Line If you are facing a difficult situation, call us now. We can help. Adults/Elders (250-723-4050) Child/Youth (250-723-2040) Toll free (1-800-588-8717) Métis Line (1-833-638-4722)

A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a community-based network of health care professionals and clinics who plan and deliver the health care needs of a community. The Long Beach Primary Care team is working with local clinics to help connect people to a primary care provider, either a family doctor or nurse practitioner. This includes people living in the following communities: -Long Beach -Tofino -Ucluelet

Child and Youth Services offers programs for Nuu-chah-nulth children, youth, and their families that help strengthen abilities and expand community and family supports. Nuu-chah-nulth Early Years Outreach Programs (EYOP) promote and support healthy development during pregnancy, infancy and childhood. Services are offered through home and community visits.

Our mission is to respectfully support the Nuu chah nulth Nations to achieve their full spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical potential, so families can once again exercise full responsibility for the nurturing of all members, and communities are once again healthy and self-governing. Teechuktl Mental Health Services support the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our NCN individuals, families, and communities

Outreach Therapy was incorporated as a charitable not for profit society in September 1981, and has been a part of pediatric health care for over 44 years. We serve all communities inside the Pacific Rim / Alberni Clayoquot Regional District. Hanne L. Bruhwiler - West Coast Therapy Assistant

Supporting Elders/older adults to remain at home (55 years +) Transportation, light housekeeping. light yard maintenance, social meals, friendly visiting, socials, walking groups. Subsidies available on a sliding scale.

Dr. Ron Norman is a European-trained and educated Chiropractor specifically trained to diagnose and treat your musculoskeletal conditions through various diagnostic and therapy techniques.

Pacific Rim Hospice Society Pacific Rim provides compassionate care, support and counselling for individuals across the lifespan and their families facing life-threatening illness, injury, death and bereavement.

Support for caregivers and their loved ones (one to one) Support Groups Wellness Coupons - massage, counselling Social programs, meet ups, respite

Supporting anyone over 55+ years with navigation and support finding programs and services. Service provider meetings Assest map Walking groups

One-on-one support for grief Grief Circles and Groups Counselling for youth (13-21 yrs) Community Education Trees of Remembrance Wind Box

Lying along the west coast of Vancouver Island in the traditional territories of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve boasts kilometres of long sandy beaches, unspoiled temperate rainforests and adventures that will delight the explorer in all. For emergencies within Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: Phone: 1-877-852-3100 or 1-250-726-3604

Originally named The Pacific Child and Family Enrichment Society, PacificCARE Family Enrichment Society was founded in 1989 by child care professionals who had collaborated for 15 years. This nonprofit organization operates primarily through the Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR), funded by The Ministry of Education and Child Care, aimed at improving child care accessibility and quality in Central and Northern Vancouver Island.

The PEACE Program is a support and prevention program that offers individual and group counselling to children (ages 3 to 18) who have witnessed or experienced violence or abuse. The program provides counselling to help children heal and build resilience. Counselling is also available to parents, guardians, and family members who have not been involved in the abuse, giving them support as they navigate the challenges of helping their child.

Services include developmental assessments, parent support, Parent & Tot play group, infant massage, toy and book lending library and assistance for transition to pre-school or daycare. IDP Consultants work to optimize a child’s development. They work in partnership with other professionals in the community including Doctors, Public Health Nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and behavioural consultants.

Assists families with a special needs child: medical, cognitive, physical, behavioural, language or requiring extra supports to attend daycare. Ages 0-13, consultation and service no charge, funding through MCFD.

Providing community health and care for children, youth and families in the Port Alberni area.

This location is a wound care clinic for Community Health Services clients. This is not a walk-in service. To attend, you must have be a client of Community Health Services and have a referral. As well as an in-person clinic, Port Alberni Community Health Services provides a range of services in the community including home support, home care nursing, rehabilitation, and case management. To enquire about these services and other supports, please call your local Community Access line: Tel: 250-331-8570 / 1-866-928-4988 Phones are answered seven days a week, 365 days of the year. Please have the following information with you for yourself or the person you are calling for: - Full name - BC Care Card or BC Services Card - Date of birth - Home address

We are pleased to offer the following services: Physiotherapy Services Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) Clinical Pilates Acupuncture & Dry Needling Exercise Therapy Ergonomic Assessments WSBC Services ICBC Physiotherapy

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.

This Detachment serves: Tofino, Opitsaht, Ahousaht, Hesquiat, Tla-o-qui-aht, BC Parks, Clayquot Sound, Pacific Rim National Park, Flores & Vargas Islands.

The Representative for Children and Youth supports children, youth and families who need help in dealing with the child-serving system, provides oversight to the Ministry of Children and Family Development and advocates for improvements to the child-serving system.

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is a not-for-profit volunteer-based organization that operates more than 30 marine rescue stations along the coast of British Columbia from Vancouver’s busy harbour to the remote waters of the North Coast. RCMSAR is a key part of the marine search and rescue (SAR) system, working in one of the most challenging search and rescue regions in the world.

Founded in early September 2014, the Long Beach chapter included approximately 7,600 residents of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region live between five nuučaan̓uł (Nuu-chah-nulth) First Nations communities hiškʷiiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht First Nation), ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht) ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations) Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (Ucluelet First Nation), and tukʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht Nation) and two municipalities (Tofino and Ucluelet). The local doctors, who work out of clinics in Tofino, Ucluelet, Ahousaht, Ty-histanis, Hitacu and Macoah while also serving the Emergency Room at Tofino General Hospital, have all become members. Long Beach Chapter is actively working along side the Nuu-Chah-Nulth led Primary Care initiative and in the early stages of launching a Primary Care Network, which will bring some crucial primary care positions to the region. The chapter is particularly looking forward to collaborative partnerships with other health agencies as we develop a truly integrated primary care model.

Candice Hague, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Service BC can guide you through Government of British Columbia programs and services.

The Sexual Assault Services (SAS) supports survivors of sexual assault (all genders, ages 13+) to navigate their options and begin to heal. We offer: - Someone who will listen without judgement - Advocacy and information about medical and justice options, as requested - Third Party Reporting (TPR) – anonymous reporting to the RCMP - Accompaniment at the hospital, RCMP detachment, and court - Planning for safety and healing - Follow-up care - Referrals as needed - Community education and collaboration

StrongStart BC early learning programs provide school-based early learning services for adults and their young children, aged birth to five, at no cost to families.

The Substance Use Outreach Program provides one-on-one support for individuals, as well as for friends or family members of anyone dealing with substance use challenges.

The t̓aatn̓aʔałuk- Taking Care of Children centre is licensed group daycare offering care for children aged 30 months to school aged. Their mission is to offer the best early learning environment by focusing on The Early Learning Framework Principles that set forth ways of thinking about childhood, learning, and practicing that underpin the vision of respectfully living and learning together.

Island Health Public Health Nurse care in the Tofino and Ucluelet area.

The hospital Emergency Department is open 24/7 for life-threatening or serious health concerns. Patients are seen based on the urgency of their condition, not the order they arrive. You can also come directly to the Emergency Department. When you arrive, a nurse will check how urgent your condition is. The most serious cases are treated first. - Signs of a stroke (numbness, confusion, trouble speaking) - Chest pain or signs of a heart attack - Major injury or trauma - Mental health crisis - Head injury with loss of consciousness - Pregnancy complications - Feeling unwell and on dialysis - Overdose or poisoning - Sexual assault or rape Wait times can vary. If your condition is not an emergency, you may be encouraged to visit a same-day or urgent care clinic.

The Tofino Housing Corporation is a private corporation, owned in full by the District of Tofino. Our Vision: A safe, secure and affordable place to live is available to all people who call Tofino home. Our Mission: To facilitate development and operation of below market housing in Tofino.

Mount Colnet Villa is a 55+ seniors rental building located in Tofino

Recreation programs for children, youth, and adults Community events Park and Facility Planning/Management

RMTs are effective in treating and providing relief for a wide range of disorders such as migraine headaches, tendinitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and sports injuries, as well as many other common conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunction.

Established in 1959, the Tofino Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) provides fire protection and emergency services to the community of Tofino, as well as motor vehicle rescue along Highway 4. The TVFD maintains a mutual aid agreement for structure fires with the Ucluelet Volunteer Fire Brigade. The TVFD also provides fire protection to the Tla-o-qui-aht communities at Tin Wis, Esowista, and Ty-Histanis.

Family practice clinics provide ongoing care such as general checkups, chronic disease management, reproductive and sexual health, disease prevention, mental health and wellness, and children's health. Care at a family practice clinic is available to patients who are attached to a family doctor or nurse practitioner at the clinic.

Do you live in a rural or remote community and need a ride to medical appointment in another community? Reach out. We may be able to help. This service may help if: - You need to travel to a non-emergency medical appointment in another community - Your appointment is with an Island Health facility or affiliate site - You live in a rural or remote community within the Island Health region - You are having difficulty arranging or paying for transportation on your own - You need door-to-door travel support to get to care safely and reliably

Valley Vision Optometry has proudly served the community with expert eye care. We provide modern, compassionate, and thorough care for patients of all ages and conditions.

The 24-hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line is a service contracted by Provincial Health Services Authority. The Vancouver Island Crisis Society is committed to providing accessible voice, text and chat crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, including postvention programs. We endeavour to provide emotional support during times of crisis, information about community resources, education intended to promote community wellness, and reduce the incidence of suicide. We value the principles of confidentiality, non-judgmental acceptance, and respect for diversity, personal empowerment, and cooperation.

The Tofino branch opened in 1968. Before this, residents of Tofino received their books in wooden crates shipped by boat. The library branch has been in its current location since 2005.

Variety child grants fund adaptive equipment, specialized therapies & counselling, tuition & tutoring, mental wellness support, and private assessments.

VictimLinkBC staff can connect you to a network of community, social, health, justice and government resources, including victim services, transition houses and counselling resources. They also provide information on the justice system, relevant federal and provincial legislation and programs, crime prevention, safety planning, protection order registry and other resources as needed.

Literacy programss and support for all communities through the Coastal Family Resource Coalition

We provide a single access point for individuals seeking adult mental health and substance use services in the Westcoast area, including Tofino, Ucluelet and surrounding regions. SERVICES PROVIDED: Screening and assessment Referrals to the most appropriate services, teams or community resources Connection to services such as counselling, case management, psychiatry, substance use supports and withdrawal management (detox) HOW TO ACCESS SERVICES: Self refer by scheduling an appointment with our assessment team: 250-726-1282. We accept referrals from individuals, clinicians, community agencies and health and social services professionals.

West Coast Postpartum Support offers a wide range of services to assist families, tailored to living in our remote West Coast communities. Doula Home Visits provide additional care after birthing out of town, and grant funding is available for Indigenous families. The Parent & Baby Groups offer connection, education and emotional support for parents.

This BC Transit service is operated by PWTransit Canada and connects residents and visitors of Tofino, Ucluelet, Long Beach, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ community of hitaću, and the Tla-o-qui-aht communities of Esowista and Ty-histanis. BC Transit and the ACRD worked closely with members of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation to identify service levels and bus stop locations. We are also pleased to include Nuu-chah-nulth on our bus stop signs in the West Coast Transit System, a first for BC Transit.

We assist with food security, housing, and employment resources, help navigate government websites and applications for income assistance and disability, offer basic tax return assistance, and provide referrals to other services. You can also access our printer, fax, and internet. All services are confidential and free.

WCRS is a non-profit that provides free and confidential woman’s counselling, child, youth, special needs and family counselling as well as community outreach services. We empower and support healing and wellbeing through safe spaces, education, outreach and counselling.

Westcoast Transition House is a temporary emergency shelter run by women, for women and their children who are fleeing violence and abuse. - Safe emergency shelter - A safe and confidential home to talk, explore and discover options towards obtaining a healthy and safe life for you and your children - Information and advocacy - Housing support - Meals, emergency clothing and hygiene items - Referrals to community agencies or resources

The Wickaninnish Community School Society is a non-profit that provides after school and evening programs for the community, with a focus on support for vulnerable students and youth.

StrongStart is a place for connection, where learning and growth emerge through play. Children and families explore, create, and grow together through curiosity, imagination, and relationships. Early Childhood Educators nurture belonging and guide experiences that honour each child’s strengths, identity, and natural ways of learning. Pacific Rim StrongStart is a free family drop-in program for families with young children (birth-5), rooted in play, relationships, curiosity, and belonging.

The Women’s Outreach Program responds to the needs of women and their dependent children who have experienced or are at risk of violence. The Program provides short term counselling, support, referrals, service navigation, advocacy and community education.

This program offers support to youth aged 13-18 and their families or caregivers impacted by substance use. Counsellors work closely with clients at any stage of change, helping them navigate their unique challenges. Counselling services are available in Ahousaht, Tofino, Ty-Histanis, Hitacu, and Ucluelet.