Fort McPherson Services
Please note: The services below are specific to this community. To view a list of services that are regional in focus, click here.
Fort McPherson Health Services
William Firth Health Centre
P.O. Box 56
Fort McPherson, NT X0E 0J0
Phone: 867-952-2586 or 867-952-2167
Fax: 867-952-2620
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
Please call 867-952-2586 to speak with a nurse
Tele-Care
The Tele-Care Centre is available 24/7 to provide health and social services information and answer client questions.
Health Staff
- 1 Nurse in Charge (NIC)
- 3 Community Health Nurses
- 1 Community Health Rep
- 1 Home Support Worker
- 1 Clerk
- 1 Caretaker
- Housekeeper
Services Provided by Community Health Staff
- Emergency Treatment
- School Health Program
- Chronic Disease Clinic
- Immunization Programs
- Well Child/ Woman/ Man Clinic
- Pre-natal and Post- natal
- Health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
- Diagnostic, restorative, rehabilitative and palliative care services
- Homecare
Regional Health Services
Regional providers work in partnership with health centre staff and/or travel to surrounding communities to deliver services in the following areas:
- Dental Therapy
- Rehabilitation Services
- Nutrition
- Home Care
- Diabetes Education
- Health Promotion
For more information about regional services, please visit the Regional Programs section of this website or speak with health centre staff.
Visiting Health Services
Some health services available in communities are provided by organizations outside of the Health and Social Services Authority. These include:
- Eye Team
- Dental Team
- Orthodontics
To Access Treatment Not Available in Fort McPherson
- A medical referral from a nurse and/ or physician is necessary.
- All referrals are coordinated through Stanton Territorial Health Authority and the GNWT Medical Travel Policy applies.
- The Health Provider will select the most appropriate referral site.
Fort McPherson Continuing Care
Home Care
- Palliative care
- Coordinated respite care
- Home management and personal care
- Equipment loans
- Care giver support and education
Independent Living
- Supported assisted living units
- Group home living for persons with disabilities
Fort McPherson Social Services
John Tetlichi Building
P.O. Box 90
Fort McPherson, NT X0E 0J0
Phone: 867-952-2802
Fax: 867-952-2133
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
Please call Community Social Worker at 867-952-2250 or contact RCMP.
Social Services Staff
3 Community Social Service Workers
Services Provided by Community Social Service Workers
- Child Protection
- Child and Family Services
- Voluntary Family Support
- Foster Care
- Adoptions
- Services to Aged and Handicapped
- Family Violence Intervention
- Community Development and Liaison Work
- Mental Health and Addiction Services (if the community is lacking this service it is provided by the CSSW)
Regional Social Services
Within the Authority there are Regional Social Service positions that provide leadership, program development, support and supervision to the Community Social Service Workers.
All of the regional positions are located in the Inuvik Regional Hospital. If you are looking for information about the following services, please speak to the Social Service Staff in your community. Information is also available in the Regional Services section of this website.
| Social Service Staff | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Director of Health and Social Programs | 867-777-8112 |
|
867-777-8050 |
Foster Care Coordinator |
867-777-8053 |
Administrative Assistant |
867-777-8101 |
Fort McPherson Community Counselling
John Tetlichi Building
P.O. Box 99
Fort McPherson, NT X0E 0J0
Phone: 867-952-2245
Fax: 867-952-2722
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:00
After Hours Emergency
Please call RCMP
Community Counselling Program Staff
2 Community Wellness Workers
Services Provided by Community Wellness Worker
- Supportive Counselling
- Education and awareness in the areas of mental health, addictions, family violence and cultural awareness
- Referrals to resources
Regional Mental Health and Addictions Services
Within the Authority there are Regional Mental Health and Addictions positions that provide leadership, program development, support, and supervision to the Mental Health and Addictions Workers.
All of the regional positions are located in the Inuvik Regional Hospital. If you are looking for information about the following services please speak to the Mental Health and Addictions staff in your community. Information is also available in the Regional Services section of this website.
| Mental Health and Addictions staff | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Manager of Mental Health and Addictions | 867-777-8102 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 867-777-8084 |
| Alcohol and Drug Specialist | 867-777-8056 |
| Psychologist | 867-777-8084 |
| Administrative Assistant | 867-777-8101 |
Contracted Mental Health and Addictions Services
The Mental Health and Addictions Counselor position is contracted by Tl'oondih Healing Society to provide mental health and addictions counselling to the community.
John Tetlichi Building
P.O. Box 30
Fort McPherson, NT X0E 0J0
Phone: 867-952-2025
Fax: 867-952-2733
Services Provided by Mental Health and Addictions Counselor
- Crisis intervention
- Clinical/ Therapeutic counselling
- Assessments
- Case Management
- Referrals to resources