911 Emergency Line

In an emergency dial "911" from any phone in Canada. 

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811 Nurses Line 

811 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health services navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian or a pharmacist. Learn more here.

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211 Non-Medical Line 

211 provides information on shelters, wildfires, harm reduction for toxic drugs, and support for displaced Ukrainians. 211 is a free, 24/7, confidential resource in British Columbia. It connects people to non-emergency social services and programs. 211 is available as a phone service, live chat, email or SMS texting program. Learn more here.

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Chase & District Health Center

The Chase Health Center, approximately 30 minutes from Scotch Creek, offers Lab & X-ray services. Learn more here.

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Community Paramedic

The North Shuswap has a community paramedic which assists individuals manage medical conditions and prevent medical emergencies. This service is offered on a referral basis. Learn more here.

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North Shuswap First Responders

The North Shuswap First Responders works in collaboration with British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) to provide emergency medical care to the North Shuswap while paramedics are on route.

Learn more here.

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Better at Home 

Better at Home is a service which assists seniors with non-medical care in the North Shuswap community. Learn more here.

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BC Seniors Guide 

BC Seniors Guide provides information on senior's safety, programs, statistics and more to encourage better quality of life in the community. The PDF is available in English, French, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Punjabi and Farsi. A hard copy is available in English, French, Chinese and Punjabi. Learn more here.

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The Office of the Seniors Advocate 

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the British Columbia provincial government that works to support seniors and their caregivers. It provides resources on healthcare, transportation, safety, housing and income support for seniors. Learn more here.

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