Public Notice
(Yellowknife, July 5th, 2024) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) wishes to advise Fort Good Hope residents of updates to health and social services in the community.
Over the weekend of July 5th, residents who require non-urgent health advice are encouraged to call 811 to speak with a Registered Nurse. This service is available 24/7 and is confidential. The nurse on call will also be available in the community over the weekend and can be contacted at 867-496-0004,
The Cassien Edgi Health and Social Services Centre will be open regular hours starting Monday, July 8th, 2024. We appreciate your patience if there are some delays to regular programming until later in the week as individuals return to the community and operations settle back into normality. For more information on available programs or to book a future appointment at the Health Centre, please call 867-598-3333 or 867-598-2211.
Reminder to residents that in addition to services delivered by the NTHSSA community counselling teams, the following supports are also available:
NWT Help Line
Dial 811 or 1-844-259-1793 to speak with a registered nurse for general health advice or mental wellness supports.
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 Or text CONNECT to 686868
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
1-833-456-4566
Hope For Wellness
1-855-242-3310
Family Violence Crisis line
1-866-223-7775
To access the NTHSSA emergencies information page for more information, please visit: www.nthssa.ca/en/emergencies.
To access the Public Safety website for the latest information on items such as evacuation orders, visit: www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety
For media request, please contact:
NTHSSA Communications