The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority - Dehcho Region serves the 3,400 residents of the Dehcho Region in the Northwest Territories. Located on the southern part of the territory, the region has access to beautiful waterfalls, excellent fishing and scenic landscapes, with over 90 employees who provide health and social services such as mental health, health promotion, medical care, and counseling.
Health and Social Services in the Deh Cho Region
Regional Health and Social Services
Regional providers work in partnership with health centre staff and/or travel to surrounding communities to deliver services in the following areas:
• Diabetes Education
• Health Promotion
• Home Care
• Nutrition
• Rehabilitation Services
Community Health and Social Services
Click on the links below for detailed information about Health and Social Services available in each of the Beaufort Delta Communities:
Fort Liard
Main Phone
Health services: 867-770-4301
Social services: 867-770-4770
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
For medical emergencies, please call 867-770-4301 to speak with a nurse.
For social services, please call 867-770-4770.
Services
• Child and Family Services
• Adoptions
• Foster Care
• Voluntary Family Support
• Healthy Family Program
• Child Protection
• Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
• Emergency Treatment
• Family Violence Intervention
• Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
• Home Care
• Immunization Programs
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Pre-natal and Post- natal
• Services to Aged and Handicapped
• School Health Program
• Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
Hospital Access
While Fort Liard has a well equipped health centre, medical emergencies require that residents leave the community for hospital services.
Fort Providence Health Centre
Main Phone
Health services: 867-699-4311
Social services: 867-699-3421
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
For medical emergencies, please call 867-699-4311 to speak with a nurse.
For social services, please call 867-699-3421
Services
• Child and Family Services
• Adoptions
• Foster Care
• Voluntary Family Support
• Healthy Family Program
• Child Protection
• Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
• Emergency Treatment
• Family Violence Intervention
• Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
• Home Care
• Immunization Programs
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Pre-natal and Post- natal
• Services to Aged and Handicapped
• School Health Program
• Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
Hospital Access
While Fort Providence has a well equipped health centre, medical emergencies require that residents leave the community for hospital services.
Fort Simpson Health Centre
Main Phone
Health services: 867-695-7000
Social services: 867-695-2293
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
For medical emergencies, please call 867-695-7000 to speak with a nurse.
For social services, please call 867-695-2293.
Services
• Child and Family Services
• Adoptions
• Foster Care
• Voluntary Family Support
• Child Protection
• Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
• Emergency Treatment
• Family Violence Intervention
• Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
• Home Care
• Immunization Programs
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Pre-natal and Post- natal
• Services to Aged and Handicapped
• School Health Program
• Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
Hospital Access
While Fort Simpson has a well equipped health centre, medical emergencies require that residents leave the community for hospital services.
Hay River Reserve Anne Buggins Wellness Centre
Main Phone
Phone:l 867-874-3560
Fax: 867-874-3005
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 13:00-17:00
After Hours Emergency
For medical emergencies, please call the town of Hay River emergency number: 867-874-8100
Services
• Child and Family Services
• Adoptions
• Foster Care
• Voluntary Family Support
• Child Protection
• Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
• Emergency Treatment
• Family Violence Intervention
• Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
• Home Care
• Immunization Programs
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Pre-natal and Post- natal
• Services to Aged and Handicapped
• School Health Program
• Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
Hospital Access
While Hay River Reserve has a well equipped wellness centre, medical emergencies require that residents leave the community for hospital services.
Jean Marie River Health Centre
Main Phone
Health services: 867-809-2900
Social services: 867-695-2293 (services provided through Fort Simpson)
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 13:00-17:00
After Hours Emergency
For medical emergencies, please call 867-809-2900 to speak with a nurse.
For social services, please call 867-695-2293.
Services
• Child and Family Services
• Adoptions
• Foster Care
• Voluntary Family Support
• Child Protection
• Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
• Emergency Treatment
• Family Violence Intervention
• Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
• Home Care
• Immunization Programs
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Pre-natal and Post- natal
• Services to Aged and Handicapped
• School Health Program
• Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
Hospital Access
While Jean Marie River has a well equipped health centre, medical emergencies require that residents leave the community for hospital services.
Nahanni Butte Health Centre
Main Phone
Health services call 867-602-2203
Social services call 867-770-4770 (services provided by Fort Liard)
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 13:00-17:00
After Hours Emergency
For medical emergencies, please call 867-602-2203 to speak with a nurse.
For social services, please call 867-770-4770.
Services
• Child and Family Services
• Adoptions
• Foster Care
• Voluntary Family Support
• Child Protection
• Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
• Emergency Treatment
• Family Violence Intervention
• Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
• Home Care
• Immunization Programs
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Pre-natal and Post- natal
• Services to Aged and Handicapped
• School Health Program
• Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
Hospital Access
While Nahanni Butte has a well equipped health centre, medical emergencies require that residents leave the community for hospital services.
Sambaa K'e (Trout Lake) Health Centre
Main Phone
Health services call 867-206-2146
Social services call 867-770-4770
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 13:00-17:00
After Hours Emergency
For medical emergencies, please call 867-206-2838 to speak with a nurse.
For social services, please call 867-770-4770.
Services
• Child and Family Services
• Adoptions
• Foster Care
• Voluntary Family Support
• Child Protection
• Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
• Emergency Treatment
• Family Violence Intervention
• Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
• Home Care
• Immunization Programs
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Pre-natal and Post- natal
• Services to Aged and Handicapped
• School Health Program
• Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
Hospital Access
While Trout Lake has a well equipped health centre, medical emergencies require that residents leave the community for hospital services.
Wrigley Health Centre
Main Phone
Health services call 867-581-3441
Social services call 867-695-2293 (service provided by Fort Simpson)
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
For medical emergencies, please call 867-587-3441 to speak with a nurse.
For social services, please call 867-695-2293.
Services
• Child and Family Services
• Adoptions
• Foster Care
• Voluntary Family Support
• Child Protection
• Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
• Emergency Treatment
• Family Violence Intervention
• Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
• Home Care
• Immunization Programs
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Pre-natal and Post- natal
• Services to Aged and Handicapped
• School Health Program
• Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
Hospital Access
While Wrigley has a well equipped health centre, medical emergencies require that residents leave the community for hospital services.