Fort Simpson Health and Social Services Update - May 10, 2021

The health centre remains on emergency services only and is located in the NOGHA Enterprises Office (yellow house). To reach the health centre use the emergency services line at 695-3232.

Other services have moved to the Public Works garage and we have adjusted contact numbers for some services. The latest information is below:

  • UPDATE May 12: For prescription refills or requests please contact the Hay River Outpatient clinic at 867-874-8050 between 8:30am-5:00pm. Please provide the outpatient clinic with a call back or contact number, and a health care provider will respond to your request as soon as possible. The Hay River outpatient clinic will help by refilling prescriptions and sending them from Shoppers Drug Mart in Yellowknife to residents via Air Tindi.
  • For the Child and Youth Community Counsellor contact Dafne Blanco-Sarlay 867-695-6356
  • For the Community Counselling Program contact Natasha Penney 867-770-4770
  • For Child and Family Services contact 867-373-2000

Note local Child and Youth Community Counsellor and Community Counselling Program supports are available, with telecommunication issue they may be difficult to reach so the above numbers will provide support or referrals.

For more information on mental health and wellness supports see this information sheet:

https://www.nthssa.ca/en/fort-simpson-mental-health-supports